About Me
I have been working in travel since 1991 when I realised there was more to life than the Banking Industry. I started as an Overseas Representative with Thomson Holidays moving to the beautiful Island of Rhodes, where I spent 3 very happy summer season. This was interspersed with winters in Spain -…
Posted on Jun 11, 2014
Jeeps in the Desert
I have been to Dubai twice and I love it! The first time I went was about 10 years or so ago and how the place had changed from my last visit in 2011. I stayed at the Hilton Jumeirah beach, which was lovely and surrounded by wasteland and…
Posted on Jun 4, 2014
The Best Food Ever ?
There really isn`t anything else I can talk about this week after my visit to Raymond Blanc`s Le Manoir Aux Quat`Saisons last Wednesday for lunch! Now I can`t honestly say it was the best food I`ve ever had, as I`ve eaten lots of good food, but it was the best…
Posted on May 28, 2014
Silver Service – Good or Bad ?
One of the comments that keeps rearing its head is that standards of food and service on board cruise ships is dropping. The culprits are usually P&O and Cunard, as opposed to the more relaxed American lines such as Celebrity and Princess. (more…)
Posted on May 14, 2014
Round Britain with a Princess
There are lots of late cruise deals available at the moment but this, I think , is one of the best I`ve seen and on a lovely Princess ship too! Ruby Princess is sister ship to Emerald Princess and was launched in 2008. She is 113,000 tons, carries 3080 passengers,…
Posted on Apr 30, 2014
MSC Launches It`s ” Renaissance Programme”
MSC have announced that their Lirica Class ships -- Armonia, Sinfonia, Opera and Lirica. Being an Italian cruise line the word Renaissance is very apt. According to Wikipedia Renaissance means: (more…)
Posted on Apr 23, 2014
Jamie Oliver Join`s Forces with Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean have announced that their Celebrity Chef on board the fabulous new ship, Anthem of the Seas will be the UK`s own Jamie Oliver. Now, if you`ve read my blog before, you will know that I love food! Most types of food really, my only dislikes being melon and marzipan!…
Posted on Apr 9, 2014
The Cruise Ship Cake Off!
Never mind the Great British Bake Off - P&O and Norwegian Cruise Lines are going to have a Great Cruise Ship Cake Off! (more…)
Posted on Mar 26, 2014
Fred Olsen Will Make You Feel Like A Star In 2015
Its that time of the year when the cruise lines launch their programmes for 2015, and now its Fred Olsen's turn to announce lots of new and exciting itineraries. In line with some of the other cruise lines, their ships will be in the right placed at the right…
Posted on Mar 19, 2014
A Perfect Opportunity for a Spring Break
Breaking news this morning from P&O, especially if you fancy a late spring break. Ventura has been positioned in the Mediterranean for summer 2014 and there are some brilliant bargains to be had on lovely itineraries. (more…)
Posted on Mar 5, 2014
The Queens Are Coming to Liverpool !
Exciting news has been released to day by Cunard! To celebrate their 175th anniversary the three ships - Mary, Victoria and Elizabeth - will visit Southampton, Liverpool and Cork. On 3rd May 2015 all three ships will be in Southampton, all finishing their World Cruises there on the same day.…
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