This vibrant Vietnamese city has many exciting things to see and do, and was easily one of the highlights of my recent trip to Southeast Asia.

Also known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh city was renamed after the reunification of Vietnam in 1976 to honour leader of the communist party Ho Chi Minh. Although many of the local people still refer to the city as Saigon, you won’t find this on any of the official signage or documents.

Here is my complete guide to all of the guest rooms and suites available onboard the Crystal Symphony.

I love exploring cruise ships, and during my sailing onboard the Crystal Symphony I was delighted to find that staff had opened a number of cabins for guests to view. While all of the room categories are beautiful in their own way, it was really interesting to see how they differ and have a nose around two of the most luxurious accommodation options onboard.

After publishing her first romance book in 2020, Emily Henry quickly became a literary superstar. Since then her books have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies around the world.

It’s easy to see why her books have been so popular. Henry blends feel good romance with deeper topics; each of her books providing food for thought with a happy ending.

Here is my full guide to food and dining onboard Crystal Cruises.

As one of the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise lines, dining onboard Crystal Cruises is an absolute delight.

With food offered on an all inclusive basis, there is a total of eight restaurants for guests to choose from (if I include the gelato bar!) Both of Crystal’s ships, Serenity and Symphony have identical food offerings, with the same eateries on each ship. The only venue that costs an additional fee is the vintage room, which offers dinner with guided wine pairings.