About Me

I've been a Cruise Consultant for a number of years now and I can honestly say that it is just the best job ever. No two days are the same. I have got to know some fantastic people through the course of my job, both in the industry and clients,…

Posted on Dec 16, 2017
What are your plans for Christmas?

I cannot believe it is twelve months since I posted a pre-Christmas post! Where on earth has the time gone? The older I get, the quicker the years fly by. And what a year 2018 has been, so many new ships launched with many more to come in 2018. Seabourn,…

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Posted on Dec 7, 2017
My Wonderful Day with Emirates!

Well what a fab day I've had today! A day out of the office thanks to Emirates, an what an interesting day it's been. Myself and a group of colleagues were invited to join them at Birmingham airport for a sneaky peak around their Airbus 380 during it's turnaround this…

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Posted on Nov 25, 2017
And they say size isn’t important?!!

Well, when it comes to cruising it seems that everything is getting bigger all the time, not to mention more technologically advanced, more environmentally friendly and more cutting edge. But with all these mega-ships being launched it seems that size is everything. Everything on cruise ships seems to be on…

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Posted on Nov 9, 2017
Is The Party Over For P&O?

What were for years called "Taster Cruises" seem the have become something entirely different over the last few years. Short, two or three night, cruises were thought to be the ideal way for people who were new to cruising to try the experience and hopefully if they enjoyed themselves they…

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Posted on Nov 4, 2017
It’s that Strictly time of year! Are you a fan?

Oh happy days! So, by 6.50pm tonight dinner will be ready, the gin will be on ice, the log burner will be lit and I shall be tuning into BBC for what has to be my favourite TV show Strictly Come Dancing, only just pipping Yorkshire Vet to the top…

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Posted on Oct 21, 2017
What is it about Celebrity Cruises?

......... that I love so much! Apart from loving their fabulous ships which have a most luxurious feel about them that is? They realy are my favourite main stream cruise line, have been for a long time and probably will remain my favourite unless one of the other mainstream cruise…

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Posted on Oct 8, 2017
Why you really need to book NOW for Summer 2018………..

If I had a pound for every call, during June and July, from clients looking for a family cabin for the Summer holidays I would have retired on the proceeds a long time ago. Nine times out of ten I'm afraid those clients end up disappointed as the family cabins…

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Posted on Sep 24, 2017
Is Jane McDonald selling cruising to you?

Obviously, being in 'the business' I have been an avid viewer of Cruising with Jane McDonald since the first episode and have loved watching her adventures on different ships sailing to many different destinations. Jane has a fabulous, outgoing personality and is just the right person to put cruising on…

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Posted on Sep 11, 2017
‘Cheeeeeeeeese!’

As we hurtle towards Autumn at a rate of knots, aren't the nights drawing in, I had a lovely day out on Saturday, probably what will be one of the final 'Summer' days out until next year, and of course it involved food, when doesn't it with me? A group…

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Posted on Aug 28, 2017
This Guys Parisian Adventure is making me Giddy!

I've never had a head for heights and many years ago actually went round the top of Plymouth Hoe lighthouse on my hands and knees! Just the thought of it makes me go giddy to be honest so when I came across an article today about James Kingston's latest adventure…

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