About Me

I have worked in the travel industry from the age of 15 stacking brochures and making tea at a local Thomas Cook shop, I absolutely loved it and this was the start of my fascination with travel. I went full time into travel at the age of 17 in June…

Posted on Jan 14, 2015
I’m a Golden Ticket Winner

Not for Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory but from the fantastic competition that Princess Cruises have been running recently to celebrate their 50th anniversary. I'm yet to have the details confirmed, so watch this space as to where exactly I will be sailing, but I do know it is in the…

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Posted on Jan 7, 2015
Marco Polo – still going strong at 50

On Monday I was given the opportunity to spend a night sailing from Tilbury to Amsterdam on the Cruise & Martitime ship MS Marco Polo. The ship was setting sail for her 42 night voyage to the Amazon and West Indies and was full to capacity.   I didn't know…

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Posted on Dec 31, 2014
The Vikings go to Sea – New for 2015

Recently I raised a question via one of my blogs about the size of today's new cruise ships and how much bigger they all seem to be getting, possibly losing that more personal/traditional touch of cruising. Click on this link if you missed it Is bigger really better? Well I am…

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Posted on Dec 24, 2014
and a partridge in a pear tree.

Well would you believe how quick this year seems to have passed. I have had a great 1st year with cruise.co and would like to extend a big thank you to all those that have allowed me to take the time to quote and or book your cruise holidays and to those…

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Posted on Dec 18, 2014
Fit for the Queen?

I have just returned from 3 nights on the Queen Mary 2 with cruise.co Christmas conference and have to say it is probably the most exercise I have done in the last year! If you have ever sailed on this magnificent ocean liner than you may know what I am talking…

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Posted on Dec 10, 2014
Viking cribs and shopping with the chef

After a busy first day and evening with all that drinking wine and partying Viking Forseti Part 1 it was time to relax and visit the beautiful city of Bordeaux. Having had a very lazy morning, it was time to have a nose around the ship to see what the different cabins was…

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Posted on Dec 4, 2014
The Viking Forseti – Chateau’s, Wine tasting and Tina Turner

After arriving late into Bordeaux on Tuesday evening, which is a fantastic little airport, we was transported to the beautiful Viking Forseti awaiting us on the river in the heart of Bordeaux itself. Unfortunately, due to unusual weather conditions in the region, the ship is not going to be sailing…

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Posted on Nov 27, 2014
Sensible Pre-Planning of the Drinks Package..

Nowadays, I find those slightly newer to cruising than others generally do tend to ask for an all inclusive drinks package with their cruise. Now this is a relatively new thing that has been introduced over the last few years or so by the major players in the cruise industry.…

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Posted on Nov 21, 2014
MSC Preziosa – The Perfect Cabin Size

Earlier this week and in the past too, I spoken to some cruise guests whom have just returned from their P&O cruise. One of the topic of conversations we had was regarding the cabin size, the bathroom and the balcony size. Having sailed on the P&O Ventura earlier this year…

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Posted on Nov 14, 2014
MSC – the marmite of the cruise world

Firstly, I would like to start this weeks blog with a massive thanks to MSC and cruise.co.uk for the recent opportunity to experience 4 nights on one of the most beautiful ships I have ever had the pleasure to sail on, MSC Preziosa. MSC Preziosa here I come Over the next…

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