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 Jan 4, 2015
Goodbye 2014 – Hello 2015 – what’s in store!!
Well that's it another year over, I'm glad to say goodbye to 2014 & I am looking forward to 2015 and the new ships that will be joining our cruise world. I hope everyone had a great Christmas & a Happy New Year! Looks like we will have battle…
Posted on Dec 28, 2014
How was your Christmas?
After a tough couple of weeks with the sudden loss of my father in law Christmas was upon us. We had made plans to go to Bolton (my home town) to stay with my sister & nephews for a couple of days so we decided to still do this as…
Posted on Dec 21, 2014
Didn’t get to the Queen!
I didn't actually travel on Queen Mary 2 last weekend with my colleagues due to my Father in Law passing away suddenly - not a nice thing to happen so sudden at this time of year so I obviously cannot tell you all about it. Can I take this…
Posted on Dec 14, 2014
A right Royal Weekend!!
As you are reading this I am lucky enough to be on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 on our annual Cruise.co.uk Christmas Conference get together. As close to the Queen as I'm going to get. Being a homeworker can be quite lonely as you just speak to people over the…
Posted on Dec 7, 2014
New ships for Celebrity….
Celebrity Cruises have announced 2 new ships - how exciting, I love new cruise ships & can't wait to see what will be on board. Modern Luxury is the 'Key' word when it comes to Celebrity ships so I'm intrigued to know what these new ships will have to offer.…
Posted on Nov 30, 2014
Book Concierge for FREEBIES!!!
Celebrity Cruises have brought back the 123GO campaign as it has worked so well in the past, but what does it mean? With so many different offers out there at the moment it is hard to know where to look. Well I can help you understand this great offer. For…
Posted on Nov 23, 2014
Cruises drawing the wrong crowd?
There are so many cruise deals out there at the moment with FREE this & FREE that but is it drawing in the wrong crowd for cruises? Cruising holidays are now being sold to everyone from couples, families, groups, honeymooners to people who have cruises for years & years. I…
Posted on Nov 16, 2014
Anyone for Breakfast?
As we know cruise holidays are all about not having to cook for yourself. All your meals are included on board your cruise holiday which is one of the best things I love about cruising. My favourite meal on board a ship is breakfast as I love to try different…
Posted on Nov 6, 2014
Here I go again…
It's that time of year when my friend Kjersti from Svalbard comes to the UK to work at the World Travel Market and I get to send some time with her, I have mentioned her a few times in recent blogs. We met 2 years ago at a cruise convention…
Posted on Nov 3, 2014
All Inclusive is back…
Recently Royal Caribbean offered All Inclusive on some of their sailings - well the good news is - it is back! Book before the end of January 2015 and receive selected FREE drinks & FREE tips. So what is included you may ask? The Select Drinks Package, Soda Package…
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