We've all found a elaborately folded swan perched on the end of the bed in a hotel room, but one holidaying family were delighted to find staff had gone above and beyond with their towelling creations ...

Towel animals are a quirky hotel and cruise tradition, where staff arrange towels to look like animals ranging from monkeys and crocodiles to swans and elephants. Usually, these are left on the bed - ...

No longer will origami towel swans nestled delicately on your bed greet you after a long day spent on the ship deck — unless you ask for them. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it is testing cutting ...

It's one of the small, playful touches that really make you feel like you're on holiday — seeing a towel animal sitting at the end of a freshly made bed. For some, it becomes exciting, waiting to see ...

It’s the origami of the sea. The tradition of wandering back to your cabin and finding that it has been invaded by animalistic linens is being challenged by at least one cruise line. Norwegian Cruise ...

When most people see towels, they see drying tools. The custodial and support services staff at St. Mary's Hospital see animals - elephants, monkeys, swans, seals and bulldogs - and a way to provide ...

CRUISE ship holidays allow passengers to enjoy their time away while being looked after by crew. Certain staff on a Royal Caribbean cruise sparked shock when they surprised holidaymakers in this ...

Our readers' choice cruise rankings look at the big things that make or break a trip—dining, service, cabin amenities—but as we were reading the results we found ourselves wondering about the little ...