Goodbye Costa Rica – and how to help the Planet!

This is the last in my three instalments of my recent trip to Costa Rica and I have a lot to cover. Day 3 and 4 were spent at the amazing Arenal Springs Hotel with a volcano right outside our door!! Our first night involved a trip to Tabacon Hot Springs and the higher up […]

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Why should you take a bin liner to Costa Rica? and other tips!

First, I am not condoning the use of plastic however on this occasion it is very much needed. As you remember in my last blog, I was telling you about my trip to Costa Rica in May which is the start of the rainy season then couple this with nearly 95% humidity and you are […]

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I’m a Celebrity – get me out of here!

If anyone has ever watched this programme then you would know it is set in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia. I recently visited a rainforest of my own in the wonderful country of Costa Rica and have to say I definitely did not want to get out of there. My adventure started on a cold […]

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Travel Agents Are The Worst At……….

being prepared for their own holidays! Here I am less than 48 hours before heading off on a work trip to Costa Rica and I am not even packed!! I kind of have everything ready either on the ironing board or under it at the moment but just can’t seem to bring myself to put […]

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Where do you think I am going?

Jungle formula mosquito spray, high factor suntan lotion and waterproof ziploc bags!! Where could I be off to? Jungle formula mosquito spray – somewhere tropical! High factor sun tan lotion – somewhere hot! Waterproof ziploc bags – somewhere rainy! Can only mean one thing ………. Costa Rica here I come! I have been lucky (along […]

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Disgusted by not enough toilet rolls and gaudy curtains!!

I always tell my clients that there is no such thing as a silly question but sometimes I really do have to stop myself  from laughing out loud on the phone at some things I get asked. Here are my top 5 funniest questions and top 5 funniest complaints: Funniest Questions 1 – I would […]

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The good, the bad and the ugly of table companions!

I love cruising and I love meeting new people. One of the biggest draws of cruising is meeting different people from different backgrounds whilst in the dining room. Over the years I have met some amazing people and on the flip side I have met some downright rude people at the dinner table. Here are […]

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Rescued by the RNLI – a naughty dog story!

Morning- my name is Miley and I am a mischievous three year old black Labrador. I live with my humans in Morecambe – I have a human mum, dad, three brothers and a sister plus my playmates Bubble and Squeak the Guinea Pigs and my arch enemy, Flash , the rabbit! As you can see […]

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Do you like a good Rump?

I think we all like a good Rump don’t we? Rump Steak that is! What else where you thinking? Read my top 6 speciality dining recommendations for the best steaks ever. ROYAL CARIBBEAN – CHOPS GRILLE – COVER CHARGE FROM $35- $39 PER PERSON For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly […]

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Military Benefits – Are you getting yours?

Did you know with P & O, Cunard and Princess Cruises you can get on board spending money which is known as a Military Benefit. Its available to the following: Current serving personnel Veterans Reservists MOD Civil servants NATO personnel in the UK for the following service divisions: British Army Royal Navy Royal Air Force […]

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