About Me
I have been working in travel since 1991 when I realised there was more to life than the Banking Industry. I started as an Overseas Representative with Thomson Holidays moving to the beautiful Island of Rhodes, where I spent 3 very happy summer season. This was interspersed with winters in Spain -…
Posted on Jul 17, 2017
Traditional or Freestyle ? Which One Are You ?
Carnival`s decision to introduce a new rule of traditional diners on their ships made me think of the whole subject of when, where and with whom do you choose to dine on your cruise. On board Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest passengers who opt for first or second sitting traditional dining…
Posted on Jul 3, 2017
Enjoying The Great British Summer
Tomorrow I will be back at my desk after a weeks break in my favourite part of the country - Norfolk. Since Rowan ( my beloved Lurcher ) arrived on the scene almost two and a half years ago my travelling has been somewhat curtailed! Lots of my holidays now…
Posted on Jun 19, 2017
The World`s Largest Cruise Ship Leaves Dry Dock
Royal Caribbean`s Symphony of the Seas left dry dock in St Nazaire, France, on Thursday entering the water for the first time as the world`s largest cruise ship. Bigger than her sister Harmony of the Seas by 28 cabins and 3,000 tons! So how different is she going to be?…
Posted on Jun 5, 2017
Sarande – A Jewel Of Albania
I`ve never been to Albania. The closest I ever managed was when holidaying in Corfu, quite a few years ago, when it was seen as a bit of a dark, dangerous place to be avoided at all costs. Even venturing too close to the coast in a pedalo was to be avoided in case you…
Posted on May 22, 2017
Fred To Enter The River Market
Fred Olsen have long been one of my favourite cruise lines, Braemar was the first ship I ever did a " proper cruise". When I say proper I mean not a mini cruise or ship visit as it was a 14 night Canary Islands sailing. In the last couple of…
Posted on May 8, 2017
Port Or Starboard – Does It Make A Difference?
The choice of cabin type and position is always one of the most important factors for anyone booking a cruise. Most peoples decide on the type of stateroom, inside, outside, balcony or suite, first but then for many people position is crucial. If choosing an inside cabin then for most getting…
Posted on Apr 24, 2017
This Is A Really Good Deal But Will It Be Too Cold ?
Price is obviously a huge factor when booking and cruise or holiday, so looking through the deals on our website £ 599 per person for a 10 night cruise looks like a really good deal. A look at the itinerary though might make you think it`s a bit cold in…
Posted on Apr 10, 2017
Is This A Good Decision By Norwegian Cruise Lines?
Norwegian cruise Lines have made , in my opinion, the sensible decision to go All Inclusive for all new bookings from 6th April 2017. The move is across the whole fleet, all ships, destinations and itineraries. Over the last couple of years the cruise line have had various promotions whereby clients…
Posted on Mar 27, 2017
A Look At Livorno
Continuing my look at European Ports that are often overlooked it is the turn of Livorno. It is well known for being the starting point for cruise ship tours to Florence & Pisa but what else does it offer? I have never been to Livorno and. looking at picture online,…
Posted on Mar 13, 2017
A Church Service With A Difference !
Last weekend I took a couple of days away from my desk to stay with friends in Manchester. I don`t go to church very often, weddings, funerals, christenings and the like, but the reason for trip north was to go to Manchester Cathedral. Now I`m a Gin & Tonic girl, which has…
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