Julie Delahaye

Marella Cruises cruise director Scott Sanders recommends midship cabins on decks five, six, eight, nine and ten for passengers who want easy access to bars, theatres, kitchens and entertainment. On Marella Voyager, he considers midship cabins on deck five particularly convenient. He also advises new cruisers to ask questions early in the sailing and explains that ships often use different carpet colours to help passengers navigate between the front, middle and rear sections.

Unity Holidays is offering up to 25% off summer breaks and a £100 food and drink voucher for bookings made by September 28, 2026, using the code UNITY100. Listed starting prices are £396 for Unity Beach in Somerset, £399 for Skirlington in Yorkshire and £209 for Seven Lakes. The parks have received a reported £10 million transformation, including new lidos, water parks, upgraded venues, additional activities and dog agility areas. The article also notes competing offers from Haven and Parkdean Resorts.

Wildfires across southern Europe have forced evacuations in France’s Pyrenees region and disrupted events such as the Tour de France. The UK Foreign Office updated its travel guidance, warning of a high risk of fires in France through October and directing travellers to safety advice. French services have issued fire alerts as drought and high temperatures increase risks, and authorities may evacuate areas or close roads for safety.