WHY SENIORS LIKE CRUISING-BUT CAN FIND IT FRUSTRATING
The over 60’s are an important segment of the market. One trend for seniors is towards longer cruises- even around- the- world cruises, if they can afford them. Some opt for child-free ships such as Adonia & Arcadia with P&O or any of the Saga cruises. When ever I book single people it is a […]
Read MoreVENTURA HERE WE COME
Well I finally booked our own holiday this week after much deliberating and we are now going to be sailing on the P&O ship VENTURA sailing out from Southampton. We choose the Ventura as both myself and my husband like all the facilities of the larger ship. Really the Ventura which holds over 3000 passengers is […]
Read MoreKEEPING TRACK OF THE SEA CHANGES
You have fond memories of a cruise a few years ago and you are about to book a cabin on the same ship then you suddenly find that, although the name is the same , the ship is entirely different. alternatively you may find yourself on a ship supposedly for the first time – but […]
Read MoreQUIET THIS WEEK
Crikey its been quiet this week in our house, my youngest little munchkin has gone on his holidays. He went at the weekend to a sunny island called Tenerife along with his girl friend and some friends. Its their first holiday going away as a “couple” so who knows what to expect? I can imagine […]
Read MoreHOW CRUISE LINES CUT COSTS TO STAY AFLOAT.
The trick is to save costs while still offering value for money. But of course there’ll always be people who pay rock bottom prices but still expect lobster every night. THE LATES SHIPS have more efficient power-plants for example and some have reduced staff. 15 cost cutting ploys; By reducing menu selections. By reducing […]
Read MoreSILVERSTONE IN THE RAIN
Every other Sunday you’ll find me and my loved ones in front of the T.V watching F1, my favourite driver has always been Jensen the boys favour Lewis. However top of the shop on points is Fernando Alonso at the minute yet another success to come from Spain. I was pleased this weekend to […]
Read More“ALL – NEW” MINERVA.
ORPHEUS LOUNGE ***** NEW. Minerva is currently based in historic Portsmouth which has enabled a lot of people to have a good look at her since she has had a multi million pound refit done in the winter of 2011. it is also a really good way to introduce newcomers to their product. She has always […]
Read MoreFLOWERING BEAUTIES
One of my passions is gardening, I have over the past couple of months been planting Tomato seeds, unfortunately due to the cold weather conditions my poor friends have been suffering dreadfully & still have no flowers are on them. 🙁 But I am pleased to say I’m having a bit more success with my hanging baskets. Gardening is very […]
Read MoreVISITING OCEANIA.
This weekend I have been very busy with a visit to Dover to see the Oceania ship – Marina.- Our journey started on Sunday afternoon when my colleagues and myself from CRUISE.CO.UK drove down to Dover from our homes due to having to embark the ship very early on Monday morning, we stayed overnight in a very interesting B&B. When boarding the ship you were hit by […]
Read MoreOld MacDonald Had An Olympic Opening Ceremony
we’ve been hearing this week details of the opening 2012 Olympics which is on the 27th July and what the plans are. I for one cant wait to be honest I’m really excited about it. I know its not everyone’s cup of tea & not everyone is feeling the same I can understand the reasons why. The feeling […]
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