September here we come……

Well, the few days away with the boys went well. I managed to spend some time relaxing in the sun which was lovely, enjoyed being on the boat, although it was a bit compact and bijous when you consider that my boys are 6′ 3″ and 6′ 5″!

While we were down on the South Coast we visited Gunwharf Quay for a bit of retail therapy and we went up Spinnaker Tower. What a fantastic view! While I was up there I even braved the glass platform, but I didn’t look down and I held on to the handrail very tightly!
So, here we are almost in September and already the evenings have an autumnal feel about them as they grow shorter by the day and seem to be getting very chilly already – I will NOT be putting the central heating on just yet!
I’m braced for the coming month in the office which is bound to be busy – September always is. Already, many of the family cabins and suites are fully booked for next summer and I predict that by the end of the month 2012 summer holidays will be booked up. Chrsitmas 2011 is much the same and of course we are now getting lots more enquiries for this. If you really do want to be out of the country during the festive season I would suggest you get something booked asap otherwise you will be disappointed, and the same goes for Easter 2012 too. People seem to be booking further in advance than ever these days.
I’ve also noticed that more and more people are looking for something different. They have done the Med, the Fjords and the Transatlantic, and now seem to be looking at River Cruises or Niche cruise lines like Voyages of Discovery or Hurtigruten to get a different and unique experience. Onlly last week I booked Star Clippers for a couple – that looks really great! I’ll blog about that very soon as I really like the look of it.
So, basically, lots happening this month, the office will be buzzing and lively which is just how I like it. I’ll do my best you keep you up to date with whats going on – you know me, now the dark nights are approaching you’ll be hearing lots more from me. If you don’t cach me on my blog then look out for me on the forum. I’m always on the look out for a bargain or something a bit quirky.
Oh, and look out for my blog next week about the Oceania Insignia. I’ doing a ship visit on Monday and having lunch on her too – can’t wait!
Watch this speace!