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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

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5 May 2026 - 10:06

Holland America launches new Grand Voyages around the world calling at rare ports

Holland America Line is now selling tickets for two new itineraries that promise to take voyagers to “rare Mariners’ Collection ports exclusive to these cruises.” One is a 129-day round-the-world sailing setting out […]