About Me

Hello, Hola, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, 你好 ! I grew up in the 70s, I was educated in the 80s and had great fun working in a Cafe Bar and nightclub in the 90s. After my Halcyon years my bank manager and I decided it was time to get a 'proper…

Posted on Jun 21, 2019
Darling Sydney Rocks !

Wherever you choose to stay there are so many sights to see and things to do in Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbour front Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller…

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Posted on Jun 7, 2019
Magnificent Myanmar!

To quote Rudyard Kipling - Come you back to Mandalay,Where the old Flotilla lay:Can't you 'ear their paddles chunkin' from Rangoon to Mandalay?On the road to Mandalay,Where the flyin'-fishes play,An' the dawn comes up like thunder outer China 'crost the Bay! I had the pleasure of booking a beautiful Irrawaddy River…

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Posted on May 24, 2019
Who the heck is BOB and why is he POSH?

Does cruise jargon leave you confused? Do nautical terms tie you in knots? Going on a cruise can feel like walking into a foreign country especially if you are a Newbie. Even if English is the on board language, people are bound to be speaking Cruise-ese, a hybrid of nautical…

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Posted on May 10, 2019
DINE LIKE A NORWEGIAN!

Since the exciting news of P&O's biggest and newest addition to the fleet and the initial hype of the launch last year of her Maiden Voyage and 2020 sailings from Southampton it has all been quiet on the IONA front recently but she is back in the news this week with…

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Posted on Apr 23, 2019
Upgrade? No thanks!

We all enjoy something for free and a cabin upgrade can be a nice prospect! If you are a member of a cruise line loyalty programme and have gained many membership points over the years it would be nice to be considered for a free upgrade to reward your loyalty…

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Posted on Apr 5, 2019
Is choosing a cruise as easy as the 3 B’s?

Speaking to a regular client this week she told me she doesn't mind which ship she cruises on as long as she has the 3 B's - a Bed, a Bar and a Band ! This is great for some but for most passengers choosing the right cruise is more…

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Posted on Mar 22, 2019
Kiss the Blarney Stone

In recent years, cruise ships have become a top holiday venture across all age brackets, cruise ships offer endless comfort and entertainment while also ensuring top travel itineraries – and all without the hassle of an airport, however recent news states that the recent surge in cruise ships docking in…

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Posted on Mar 8, 2019
The Four Seasons – Weather or Not

“Did you have good weather?” It’s the first question people ask when you get back from holiday and the answer is not always yes!   It’s every holidaymakers’ nightmare: you have painstakingly planned your trip, checked the weather predictions for where you are going and made sure it is the…

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Posted on Feb 22, 2019
Are You Serious??…..

After 25 years in travel and nearly 20 years selling cruises I have heard a lot of crazy questions over the years and a few from my colleagues, here are just a few - please add any crazy conversations you have over heard on board ! ''What time does the…

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Posted on Feb 8, 2019
Will you be a Virgin on Valentines Day?

Virgin Voyages is slowly releasing more details for its launch next week which will see the Scarlet Lady arrive at Port Miami in 2020 for her inaugural sailing season around the Caribbean A 24/7 festival at sea where tranquility meets curiosity with no kids, no buffets, and no limits. For…

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