Freddie's Fantastic Cruises

That's right, who needs summer! Winter is just around the corner and for me it's the best time of year to look ahead to your next cruise. I've been selling cruises now for almost ten years and I can guarantee you deal hunters that now is the time. October and…

Being spontaneous isn't something that many of us can afford to be these days, if you're anything like me I seem to have less time and less money every day! But when you are on your holiday it's the perfect time to be impulsive and do something exciting! Just the…

For my blog this week, I thought I'd cast my usual grumpy, whinging, argumentative views aside and give you a little mid-week rescue with a few funny comments that make this job so rewarding. Having worked in the Cruise Industry for close to a decade, I occasionally come across, comical…

Don't worry, two of your favourite cruise lines are not about to join forces (can you imagine!) No I am referring to Cunard's latest idea to attract a more diverse range of guest aboard a selection of cruises. Cunard are planning to bring aboard some rather famous guests in order…

In the last 10 years the internet has completely taken over life as we know it. I remember 20 years ago when the internet was less advanced - 'Dial Up' we used to call it for you youngsters. The funny phone line noise when you tried to connect to America…

So I'm chatting away this afternoon to a client looking for a cheap deal in September and as it becomes clear that they are looking for a really low price, I ask the question, as I quite often do in this situation, 'Have you ever cruised with Costa Cruises?' Unfortunately…

Of late there have been a number of well documented aviation disasters, such as the mysterious disappearance of flight MH370, and more recently the Air Algiers flight that strangely disappeared from radar before crashing in Mali. Even a plane had to be escorted back to Manchester by fighter jets the…

Another weekend gone as we head towards a time of year that we all love, Summer! Working in travel this is always an exciting time of year, as promotions are a plenty and people look for that well needed summer break. But a trend seems to be taking over in…

Hi Guys! Just wanted to let my readers know that I am back from my busy holiday time! I say holiday loosely because I have not technically been away. Or not abroad anyway! As you will have ready in my last blog, I have spent the last week and a…

So tomorrow I clock off for eleven days! Yippee! It's the longest amount of time I've had off in almost a year so I literally can't wait. Unfortunately we are not flying anywhere this time, but we are going to a couple of weddings, so I am really looking forward…