CRUISING ACROSS FUROPE

If you're looking for a luxurious break that takes in a wish-list of desirable destinations, there's a cabin with your name on it

- HELENA CARTWRIGHT

For sunshine, sea and the chance to discover a handful of the Mediterranean's must-see cities - with the added benefit of unpacking your bag only once – a cruise ticks all the boxes. So step aboard MSC Seaview for a relaxing getaway that offers both luxury and value for money, with meals, drinks and entertainment on tap.

Setting sail from the Italian port of Genoa, the ship loops around the Med, calling in at La Spezia, Rome, Palma.

Barcelona and Cannes along its route.

NAVIGATING YOUR OPTIONS

The Seaview's broad decks (all 19 of them) are made for easy pleasures: lazing on a sunlounger sipping morning coffee at an al fresco cafe, or strolling at sunset to admire the sun dipping below the waves. The spacious cabins have large balconies where you can relax and take in the sea air.