About Me
My name is Barbara Hopley (my real surname is now Neale) but most people call me ‘Babs’ – doesn’t sound as old as I’m not really that old. I am passionate about Cruise and have over 30 years of experience of travel knowledge. After working for various travel companies I…
Posted on Aug 17, 2014
Venice is no more….
Well not really but large cruise ships will not be able to sail out of Venice down the grand canal from 2015. If you haven't done it yet then do it NOW!! It is the most beautiful sail away I have ever done with great views of St Mark's Square…
Posted on Aug 8, 2014
Queens Grill – a suite without a Balcony???
I have recently been to Southampton to visit the Queen Mary 2 and have lunch on board - we have a very hard job having to do this all the time - ha ha! It is a great way to see the ships though and get an idea of the…
Posted on Aug 1, 2014
My Devon Delights!!
I have just returned from a short break in Devon with my husband to celebrate out 1st Wedding Anniversary & what a great time we had. I have never been to Devon before so it was nice to go somewhere new in the UK as there are some beautiful places…
Posted on Jul 17, 2014
Entertainment to blow your mind!
Cruise Holidays have so much to offer on board , what with the unlimited food, drink, pools, some with water slides, ball courts, mini golf & much much more but what about the entertainment?? Are you a Theatre goer or do you prefer a quieter bar with a singer or…
Posted on Jun 24, 2014
Fancy a Suite?
Celebrity Cruises are the pinnacle of 'Modern Luxury' and are now offering even more for Suite guests in 2015.... Book a suite for departures from April 2015 and receive:- (Excluding Sky Suites) FREE Premium Drinks Package FREE Unlimited internet Access FREE Speciality Dining FREE Mini bar filled daily with water,…
Posted on Jun 15, 2014
Would you share?
I booked a cruise for a lovely lady this week, she is a single traveller but hates to pay the single supplement charged by the cruise lines. I must admit the single supplement is extremely high for solo travellers, sometimes on the cheaper fares it can be double. For…
Posted on Jun 9, 2014
London & Thriller Live!!
I have just had a few days off and been on my annual trip to London to spend time with my friend Kjersti from Svalbard - why not read my blog all about Svalbard. Kjersti works for VisitSvalbard.com so comes over to London each year to attend a Norway conference…
Posted on Jun 2, 2014
World Cup Fever is almost here…
So the World Cup 2014 is upon us and starts this month in Brazil. Will you be supporting our England Team? Will England be coming home on 25th June - I wonder!! I never watch football as a rule as it bores me but it is different when it's…
Posted on May 27, 2014
Cruising to Care Home…
The last couple of months have been really hard to deal with in my personal life. My mum had a bad fall at the end of March which led to complications. She suffered a cardiac arrest and had too long without oxygen to the brain. Physically she has made a…
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