Holiday Insights for the Discerning & Nostalgic Traveller

Most travel advice tells you where to go. We help you decide what’s actually right for you.


At Suitcase Travel, our insights are built on first-hand experience, honest client feedback, and years of designing tailor-made trips. From side-by-side comparisons to the questions people really ask—like which Orient Express journey to choose or whether a river cruise is worth it—we give you the clarity to book with confidence.

Holiday Insights

By Mike Silford September 3, 2026
Which Hurtigruten Cruise Is Right For You?
Ancient stone temple ruins by a river, with a palm tree and blue sky
By Mike Silford August 21, 2026
Compare Nile cruise styles including Dahabiyas, luxury hotel ships and Uniworld river cruises. Discover which Nile cruise is best for your Egypt holiday and get expert advice from Suitcase Travel.
By Mike Silford February 10, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by river cruise options? You’re not alone. Every company seems to promise the same:...
By Mike Silford November 28, 2024
Standing beneath the towering Bukhara Minaret, I feel as though I’m stepping into the pages...
By Mike Silford June 6, 2024
Considering your first European river cruise? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start?
By Mike Silford May 22, 2024
The Best Cruise for Northern Lights The Norwegian Coastal Voyages operated by Hurtigruten and Havila...
By Mike Silford November 9, 2023
The World’s Most Scenic Autumn Rail Journeys Autumn is well and truly here
By Mike Silford May 23, 2022
There are many River Cruise Lines to choose from, so which is best? What do...
By Mike Silford December 2, 2021
I have always felt that the travel industry has overused the words “Luxury” and “Paradise”,... The post The Seychelles – March 2020 appeared first on Suitcase Travel.
By Mike Silford November 3, 2021
One of our most asked questions from customers travelling along the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten... The post Norway’s Coastal Kitchen With Hurtigruten appeared first on Suitcase Travel.
By Penny Silford October 25, 2021
I really do love all things honeymoons and finding the best places to go for... The post 6 Of The Best Hotels In Bali appeared first on Suitcase Travel.
By Mike Silford October 15, 2021
Last week we talked all about the cute penguins that you can find in Antarctica....
By Penny Silford October 8, 2021
When going on a trip to Antarctica, one of the many highlights is getting up...
By Mike Silford October 7, 2021
I was 12 years of age when I saw my first Bond film. I was...
By Mike Silford July 23, 2021
I had just finished reading both Jack London’s Call of the Wild and White Fang....
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