Press releases
Keep up to date with the latest news and updates from Emerald Star
Enjoy your reading!
Self-drive boating: The common cure to empty-nest syndrome
As term time reaches full swing, midlife travel expert shares empty nester guide to embracing a new chapter of freedom with time on the water
For many parents autumn marks the moment they become empty nesters – teens have headed off to university, new digs or on gap year’s abroad– leaving parents with child–less homes, often for the first time.
- June – Linlithgow cousins to appear in upcoming episodes of Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes
- June – Top 10 Taps on The Thames: Best riverside drinking and dining spots as we enjoy the longest days of the year this June-July
- June – Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes to visit Scotland for the first time
- May – Embrace the slow travel revolution this spring-summer
- March – No licence, no problem! A beginner’s guide to self-drive boating holidays
- March – Self-Drive Boating Holidays – the New Frontier of Mindful Travel for 2026
- March – Fruitful Friendcations – A Guide to Successfully Holidaying with Friends
- Feb – Alternative romantic weekend breaks for couples who crave culture, adventure and discovery
- December – Why boating breaks are booming – and who’ll be booking them in 2026
- November – Emerald Star Onboards Rooster as first ‘Global PR Agency’
- August – Emerald Star unveils 2026 brochure as global premier fleet expands
- Mar – Best trips for Beginner Cruisers with Emerald Star
- Feb – Introducing Emerald Star Liberty: A New Era in Luxury Self-Drive Boating Holidays