About Me

I have worked in the Travel Industry for 33 years, ever since leaving school. My Dad was in the Navy so I guess I get my wanderlust from him. I was a Manager in a successful Travel Agency for 16 years before joining Cruise.co.uk. I am married and have a son who…

Posted on Aug 24, 2014
Mini Blog – Congratulations!!!

I could not let this week pass without shouting to the world how proud I am of my Son Alex. He just got his GCSE Results. 2 A*'s 7 A's 1 B He has put so much effort into his revision and it has paid off and I could not…

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Posted on Aug 19, 2014
New Exciting Cruise Port Option.

Perhaps I am showing my age and I don't know if anyone went or remembers this but a few years ago Airtours did a series of charter flights to Sanya in the South of China. Whilst the charter flights themselves were long and a little cramped the overwhelming opinion of…

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Posted on Aug 6, 2014
Top Tips when booking an Alaskan Cruise

Ever fancied a Cruise to Alaska? Do you love spectacular Scenery and amazing Wildlife? If the answer is yes then this could be the adventure you are looking for. 1. Best time to go! The season for Alaskan cruising is relatively short for obvious reasons. It runs from May to…

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Posted on Jul 29, 2014
10 Cruise cabins I would love to be staying in right now!

I was looking at some of the fabulous cabins on offer on-board modern cruise ships today.  They certainly rival the very best hotel suites in the world and they have a view to die for which being on a cruise is also constantly changing. Something which no hotel room can…

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Posted on Jul 22, 2014
Masterchef at Sea!

Well do you fancy yourself as the next Michel Roux Junior, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver or whichever other chef floats your boat? Do you become a culinary expert when you watch Master chef or start cooking up a storm in the kitchen when the Great British bake off is on…

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Posted on Jul 14, 2014
Concordia Floats Again!

It seems hard to believe it is two and a half years since the Costa Concordia carrying 4200 passengers on board hit rocks off the Italian coast and sank with the loss of 32 lives. Well today following the hard work of Senior Salvage Master Nick Sloane and his team…

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Posted on Jul 14, 2014
Impulse buying?

      Have you ever made a spur of the moment decision to buy something? What is the most expensive purchase you made on Impulse!!! I just booked a cruise. I wasn’t going away this year. Decided to do the bathroom instead then an offer caught my eye. Funnily…

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Posted on Jul 14, 2014
Exploitation at Sea!

This article caught my attention. Norwegian Cruise Line announced that President and CEO Kevin Sheehan has received the 2014 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Florida for the Hospitality and Leisure category. Sheehan accepted the award during a gala ceremony held  at the Hilton Orlando. Sheehan was selected by…

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Posted on Jun 24, 2014
Location, Location, location!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new ‘Grand Voyages 2016’ brochure, offering two new longer cruises in 2016: Boudicca’s 76-night ‘Around Africa & the Indian Ocean’ cruise, D1601, departing from Southampton on 5th January 2016 – the cruise line’s first ever sailing of this kind on board Boudicca Black…

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Posted on Jun 17, 2014
Top Tips For a Cabin Upgrade!

Cabin upgrades Firstly it is important to note that there are no magic upgrade fairies or secrets to ensure you always get an upgrade. There is no way at all to guarantee you get an upgraded cabin. Although it may be down to luck or being at the right place…

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