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…
It was announced last week that P&O cruises are going to re-decorate the bow of their ships. This is in line with the new ship 'Britannia' which is due to launch in Spring next year. I quite like the look of the new decorative bow as it stands out and…
What a busy month it has been so far with cruise bookings. I love January as it it one of the busiest months for people booking their holidays. This weekend was supposed to be THE weekend to book according to the radio. Have you booked your cruise holiday yet? Where…
Well I've heard of the deck of a cruise ship being slippery when wet but what about when it is caught in a snow storm... This is what happened to the Queen Mary 2 as she was due to leave New York on 3rd January to sail transatlantic back to…
So as you know Cruise.co.uk staff were supposed be travelling on board P&O Arcadia for 2 nights for our Christmas conference which was cancelled due to still being in dry dock for refurbishment. Instead we stayed at The Solent Hotel & Spa in Fareham, all I can say is 'Fantastic…
It's that time of year again - what to buy for those members of my family!! It's always the same every year, I never know what to buy them then end up buying for the sake of a present to open. I love Christmas but the shopping is the worst…
I must say I had a great time at the Norwegian Cruise Lines Road Show I attended on 20 November 2013 - I learnt quite a bit about the different destinations that NCL visit. (more…)
I am really excited to be going to London this weekend with my husband and my friend Kjersti & her 2 daughters from Norway. I haven't seen her since June so will be great to catch up. I have never met her daughters yet so am looking forward to meeting…
After my week on Celebrity Infinity, I was home for 5 days before jetting off to Dubrovnik, Croatia to attend the Abta Travel Convention with my colleague Angie Roche. (more…)
So Cunard & P&O have changed their fare structure and I must admit I think it is about time.... (more…)
So I've told you about the various dining options on board Celebrity Infinity but what else is available to keep you entertained? In this blog I will tell you more.... (more…)