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 Mar 16, 2015
My thoughts on Britannia………
As you know I went on the new P&O Britannia ship for 1 night on 10th March to experience this brand new ship. We are lucky as agents to do this when a new ship launches as helps us to then sell it to you the public. My first impression…
Posted on Mar 8, 2015
Britannia – here I come!!
So the new P&O ship 'Britannia' has arrived in Southampton this weekend ready for it's first sailing on 14 March. Before that date we lucky agents get to go on board for a night or 2 to have a look around and experience the food, cabins, service, entertainment etc first…
Posted on Mar 2, 2015
Cunard Celebrate in Style!
This year is the 175th birthday celebrations for Cunard and have they got an offer for you. Book between now & 30 April on selected Cunard sailings and receive FREE drinks and either on board credit up to $480 per cabin, FREE coach or FREE parking. There are limitations…
Posted on Feb 23, 2015
Looking forward to……….
As we come to the end of February and our busiest couple of months (usually) I have so much to look forward to on the water this year. Last year I didn't take a cruise 'holiday' with my husband due to personal family issues that kept me close to home…
Posted on Feb 15, 2015
Waves, Leaves, Snow & now…..
Well I've heard of various reasons that bring things to a halt but what I encountered this week was a bit strange.... So we get huge waves which delay or cancel cruise ship departures... Leaves in the track delaying trains..... Accidents causing traffic jams on the roads & motorways... Snow…
Posted on Feb 8, 2015
Has Britain Got Talent?
I was lucky enough to be in the audience at the ITV show 'Britain's Got Talent' on Thursday evening as I got 4 free tickets. My colleague Teresa came with me & my daughter Kim and her friend Martha. We had a great day, the doors opened at 6pm…
Posted on Feb 2, 2015
I love a good SPA!
I was lucky enough to spend the day at a Spa on Saturday with one of my best friends for her birthday weekend. It was such a lovely day relaxing and being pampered. We spent the whole day at Eden Hall Day Spa in Newark, Lincolnshire which is approx 90…
Posted on Jan 26, 2015
Escape with Norwegian…part 2
So I told you about the great food & dining experiences on the new ship 'Escape' from Norwegian Cruise Lines but what can you expect from the rest of the ship? Here are details about the ship:- She is the largest ship in the fleet of 14 ships, the…
Posted on Jan 18, 2015
Escape with Norwegian!
Norwegian Cruise Lines new ship 'Escape' launches this year and you are in for a treat when you come to eat!! The two other ships in the 'Breakaway Plus' class are Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. I was lucky enough to spend a night on Breakaway when she launched…
Posted on Jan 11, 2015
What have you forgotten?
Have you ever been away on holiday and forgotten something you really need? I have heard of people forgetting their passports - yes even travel agents I know have done this. You'd think being in the industry this wouldn't happen but we are only human. I have never forgotten…
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