Cuba Disappears
I visited Cuba many years ago when tourism was just emerging, and it is a really fascinating island. I stayed in both the resort Varadero and Havana. Varadero has beautful white sand beaches and excellent hotels which I`m sure have grown up over the year since I was there. Then the hotel rooms were a […]
Read MoreDouro Delights
I lover river cruising. It is one of the fastest growing types of cruise holiday in the travel industry today, and I can fully understand why. The river cruises boats sail gracefully along the river, mooring each night in the centre of some of the world’s most lovely cities. This is a very leisurely holiday. […]
Read MoreDestination Barcelona
Today I am in the lovely city of Barcelona. So what is there to do? I think I`ll take a look. Top of the list has to be La Sagrada Família, the large unfinished Roman Catholic church designed by Gaudi. I have been there before and it is truly magnificent. Work on the church started […]
Read MoreTUI Enter The River Market
If you have never done a river cruise do give it a try, it is one of the best holidays you can take. I worked in Egypt for Thomson, sailing up and down the Nile for a few years, and European River Cruises are a very similar experience – apart from the searing heat of […]
Read MoreNow The Drinks Are On Fred
Norwegian Cruise Lines may have decided to ditch their All Inclusive drinks package but Fred Olsen have done to do exactly the opposite. Admittedly it is for a limited time only but the drinks package on Fred’s, at £ 15 per person per day, is really good value anyway. Braemar was the first ship I […]
Read MoreAll Change For Norwegian
Well I`m back at my desk today after a lovely week in Norfolk where the sun shone most of the time. The first day back after a break is always really busy and a catch up day,time to see what is new and what has changed in the world of cruising. There has been one […]
Read MoreAll Things Spring
Last week, 20th March, was the official start of the Astronomical Spring and ends on 21st June. Looking outside today it feels like Spring has finally sprung. After the unusually warm spell in February winter returned with a vengeance at the beginning of March, hopefully that is the last we will see of the cold […]
Read More2021 Is Here !
Today is the day when P&O release their new programme for winter 2020 into 2021. This will be different because they have their new ship Iona on sale for the first time during a winter programme. All the usual things are there , Britannia & Azura doing 7 and 14 night Caribbean fly cruise itineraries. […]
Read MoreWelcome To The Scarlet Lady
Shes almost here and ready to sail, Virgin`s new cruise ship Scarlet Lady and her voyages are now on sale. This is what they say about her – “Ahoy Sailor! Welcome to how we do cruises voyages. A 24/7 festival at sea where tranquility meets curiosity with no kids, no buffets, and no limits. Come […]
Read MoreThe Drinks Are On P&O!
A decision has been made, at last ! P&O have decided to introduce drinks packages on their cruises. This brings the company pretty much in line with the other cruise companies like Royal Caribbean , Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise lines. So what exactly is finally on offer after months of deliberation as to ” will […]
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