It`s All Uphill From Now On

The new year has arrived, the shortest day has passed and its now all uphill to summer. I`m really looking forward to long light evenings and warm weather. This year I have had a lovely long Christmas & New Year break, finishing work on 21st December and will be back at my desk tomorrow 3rd […]

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Five Of My Favourites !

Well its very nearly Christmas and all I wish for now is some snow! Walking the dog this morning everywhere was frosty and white, made me really feel in the festive spirit. One of the best things personally at this time of the year is the food and celebrations associated with Christmas and New Year, […]

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No Longer Just Ferry Cross The Mersey !

I grew up in Chester, just over the road from Liverpool, and remember visiting for shopping and days out. It never seemed a very exciting city. That’s is of course apart from being home to the Beatles ! The last few years have seen massive changes in the city with designer shops, excellent restaurants and […]

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This Has Nothing To Do With Cruises !

I love September, its the time of year when I always feel ready for a break from work. The last 2 weeks have been lovely and next week I am heading off again to Norfolk for  a holiday with my girly friends and Rowan my beloved dog. Talking of Rowan he is such a superstar! […]

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The Importance Of Customer Service

Back at my desk today and, typically, the weather is beautiful, unlike the typically British Summer weather last week when I was away for a few days in Norfolk. I love that part of the country but this time it was a bit cold and rainy, not that it spoilt anything as we had a […]

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It`s That Time Of The Year Again

When I woke up this morning I actually  thought it was winter all over again, not spring and Easter ! Howling winds, torrential rains – storm Katie arrived with a bang! Living in the middle of the country I guess I`m lucky as we don`t get the strongest winds but I did think it was […]

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At Last – More Direct regional Flights

One of the main grumbles, from anyone booking any kind of holiday, is the lack of flights from regional airports. Well not really that there are no flights but no direct flights. Why would you want to fly from say Manchester to Venice, which is only about 2 hours or so, via Amsterdam!, and when […]

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It`s Christmas!

This year seems to have passed in a flash and now its almost Christmas, one of my favourite times of the year! Christmas actually started at Cruise.co.uk last week with our annual Christmas Conference which, this year, was a 3 nights cruise to Bruges on Fred Olsen Balmoral, one of my favourite ships. Conference is […]

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A Few Of My Favourite Things !

Sounds like a line from the Sound of Music! A few my favourite things, my friends, food, dining out , my dog ( of course ), holidays and crusing, and my favourite thing relating to holidays and cruising is dining out.   I have just returned from a few days in Cornwall where the weather […]

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Time For A Break

It seem ages since I had a holiday so now is the time ! Nothing too exotic just a few days in Norfolk with my friend and Rowan the dog, as this year is all about Rowan! I am heading off to the little village of Thornham for lots of long seaside walks and good […]

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