It’s the most wonderful time of the year….
So I begin my blog with, there’s only 13 sleeps until Christmas. For those of you that have little one’s this is the best way to explain how long it is until a big event is about to happen. It’s my most favourite time of the year, and worryingly it really doesn’t feel like 10 […]
Read MoreSo what will £593 million buy you?
I was recently reading an article on the cost of building a cruise ship- and believe me they do not come cheap. I do find it fascinating seeing photos on how ships are transformed from an empty shell to the wonders of the end result. So how much do we think they average at? I […]
Read MoreTransatlantic Fashion Week with Cunard
In 2016 Cunard will celebrate the world of fashion, food and dance by offering three themed itineraries. The inagural Transatlantic Fashion week voyage arrives in New York on the 8th of September, the day New York Fashion week begins, following a 7 night voyage across the atlantic on board the Queen Mary 2. […]
Read MoreNorwegian Epic Ship Visit
On Monday the 19th of October I managed to visit the Epic before it set sail to Barcelona. It had been in dry dock for around 3 weeks having minor alterations carried out. My first impression I’m sorry to say is that it isn’t a very attractive ship to look at. Standing on […]
Read MoreDestination Galapagos
In all the year;s I have worked in the Travel Industry The Galapagos Islands have never been a destination I was ever asked to check availabilty and prices until this week. I learnt that it is an all year round destination and if you what to get near to nature then this is the […]
Read MoreQueen Mary 2 to have a make over
Queens Suite It has recently been announced that the Queen Mary 2 will receive a make over on all or her 172 Grill suites. They will be reconfigured to maximise space, with subtle reference to Cunards history. With bespoke luxury carpet throughout featuring design work which inspired by rugs from the Original Queen […]
Read MoreCruise & Maritime Azores Ship Visit
I was recently invited to have a look round the the Azores whilst it was docked in Avonmouth, Bristol. As Avonmouth is only 20 miles from me I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. My first impression of the Azores was how small it was in comparison to other cruise liners.This not being a bad […]
Read MoreTourist Scams and how to avoid them
I spoke to a customer who had recently returned from their cruise.I asked had she had a nice time and her reply was that the cruise had been very enjoyable but in Rome airport on her way home she had her iPad stolen from under her nose. She can remember a man approaching her and […]
Read MoreHarmony of the Seas to Have huge waterpark
Example Picture The worlds largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas which measures 350 metres longer that Big Ben and worth an amazing 1.4 Billion, carrying a mere 5,479 passengers. The third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class has a new attraction like no other one in it’s fleet-The Splashaway Bay. Due to […]
Read MoreNorwegian Star returning to China Seas
After 15 years away from the shores of the Fare East, Norwegian Cruise Line have announced they will be returning. Set to sail the sea’s of Australasia in 2016-2017 with newly refurbished Norwegian Star will be sailing from Singapore and Hong Kong together with departures from Sydney and Auckland. Norwegian Cruise Line will continue […]
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