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 Oct 26, 2014
Best Food at Sea!
Let me tell you all about the food on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager which I was lucky enough to spend 5 nights on board earlier this month. Cruise ships are renowned for their great food on board and I love going to dinner whilst on a cruise but this…
Posted on Oct 20, 2014
I was a big kid again…….Oasis!
I have just been lucky enough to spend the day with some of my colleagues on Royal Caribbean - Oasis of the Seas & we had a great day. The day was organised for agents to participate in activities whilst on board - it meant I could play games &…
Posted on Oct 12, 2014
Happy Birthday to me…
I love celebrating birthdays, especially my own. I was lucky enough to go on a 2 night cruise for my birthday which was my present from my husband Adam. We had a lovely time on board P&O Oriana. It was my birthday the day we boarded the ship. Adam had…
Posted on Oct 6, 2014
I’ve been spoilt!
I have recently been on board Regent Seven Seas Voyager - 6* Luxury All Inclusive cruise liner which is the most luxurious ship I have ever been on board. There are various words I could use to describe this experience but the one that stands out is - AWESOME!! I…
Posted on Sep 28, 2014
Luxury Cruise – here I come!
I am lucky enough to be going on Regent Seven Seas - Voyager next week. I am really looking forward to it as have never sailed on a luxury cruise line before, I have visited a couple of luxury ships and had a look around and lunch but this will…
Posted on Sep 21, 2014
Special Occasion?
I have had a run of cruise enquiries this week where customers wish to be away for a special occasion. Cruising is extremely popular for those celebrating that special anniversary or birthday as it is totally different from your average holiday. I have been lucky enough to celebrate a birthday…
Posted on Sep 14, 2014
Stretch that Ship!
Some of the MSC fleet are being extended as part of the Renaissance Programme, this means the ships will be made bigger with more cabins and features for cruise passengers to enjoy. The ships that are undergoing this transformation are:- MSC Armonia MSC Sinfonia MSC Opera MSC Lirica The $200m…
Posted on Sep 7, 2014
The Personal Touch!
As you know I love my job and selling cruises to my customers, but this job is not all about sales. I pride myself in Customer Service and I'm sure my customers appreciate it (well I hope they do).. I deal with all the administration for your bookings from start to…
Posted on Aug 31, 2014
Family, Friends & a Cruise for my birthday present!
What an extremely busy week I've had since last Friday night, I feel like a B&B host! As I have friends & family who live miles away I often invite them to stay for a few days and this last week I have had 2 lots of visitors. My friend…
Posted on Aug 24, 2014
Want a family cabin?
If you do then you need to book early... I know there is so much hype about leave it till the last minute & get a better deal but this does not always work out when there are more than 2 people to a cabin. Most cruise lines have 3…
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