Catherine Addison-Swan

Fred. Olsen is offering up to £150 onboard credit per cabin, alongside selected half-price flight deals, on 2026 fly cruises departing from Manchester or London. Options range from a 10-night Canaries cruise priced from £1,329 per person to a 31-night Mediterranean Icons voyage from £4,299, covering destinations including Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, the Canary Islands and Portugal. The article also highlights Fred. Olsen’s 2027 itineraries, included onboard amenities and strong Trustpilot reviews, while noting some customer criticism of inconvenient return-flight timings.

Skyline, a dog-friendly barn conversion near Teesdale in County Durham, offers seven-night stays from £2,499 for groups of up to 10 guests and allows three dogs. The property has five bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, countryside views, a terrace and access to walks, while nearby attractions include the Yorkshire Dales, Hamsterley Forest, waterfalls and Barnard Castle. Guest reviews praise its spaciousness, cleanliness, views, location and open-plan living area, though some note small upstairs bedrooms, limited storage and a hot tub that was not working during one stay. Cheaper alternatives include Orcaber Farm Barn and Wells Cottage.

Fred. Olsen’s 15-night Canary Islands Christmas and Cadiz New Year cruise departs Liverpool on December 21, making stops in La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Cadiz and Vigo. Prices start at £3,699 per person, including accommodation, meals and onboard entertainment on the Bolette. The article also highlights alternative festive cruises from Fred. Olsen, Ambassador and TUI Marella, while customer reviews largely praise the Bolette’s service, food and facilities but note some shortcomings in entertainment.