About Me

I've worked in the Travel Industry since 1998.  I started straight from college after obtaining an Advanced GNVQ Qualification in Travel and Tourism. I specialise in Cruise and Cruise and Stay Holidays so if that's what you're after, you've come to the right place. I have 3 children - Aimee…

Posted on Apr 23, 2014
A Royal Rendezvous

On 9th May I'll be down in Southampton for the 'Royal Rendezvous'.  Cunard will be celebrating Queen Marys 10th Anniversary and there will be 'special sail-pasts and spectacular fireworks'. On the morning of 9th May the three ships will sail into Southampton together, with Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth paying…

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Posted on Apr 15, 2014
Worlds scariest airports to land at

Sometimes you have to wonder who was left in charge of deciding on the location of the airport and positioning of the runway however, these videos make you realise how talented (and brave) airline pilots really are. I think that this is more scary for the people on the beach…

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Posted on Apr 2, 2014
Pork Belly Topped With Ice Cream?

Yes, you read that right.  This is just one of the new menu items to be featured in 'Wonderland', Royal Caribbeans new experimental and creative restaurant concept showcasing superior variety, quality and design. Royal Caribbean are describing it as 'Magical and Mysterious - An intimate, 62-seat restaurant within an edgy and surreal…

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Posted on Mar 26, 2014
MSC to launch new MEGA ships

MSC Cruises have announced they're to build two new 167,600-ton ships carrying more passengers than the other big ships out there already (not including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Allure of the Seas). Work on construction of the first ship will begin next year and it should be completed by 2017.…

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Posted on Mar 19, 2014
Do you want ketchup with that?

Being a Vegetarian, I've almost always found the dining options on cruise ships to be exceptional with a huge and varied choice. There have, however, been a couple of occasions when I've been disappointed. I have sailed on a few ships and also attended many ship visits.  But I have…

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Posted on Mar 11, 2014
Crystal cruises to debut female dance hosts

Many cruise ships that offer ballroom or any other type of dancing onboard often have dance hosts but they have always been male. Crystal have been featuring Ambassador Hosts on their cruises since they started.  Traditionally there are more women than men seeking dance partners.  Each Crystal cruise usually has…

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Posted on Mar 3, 2014
Azamara Journey cancelled sailing

  First it was Oriana, now it's Azamara Journey.  Azamara made this statement on 28th Feb:   February 28, 2014 10:00 a.m. EST Unfortunately, due to the time needed to make the necessary repairs to Azamara Journey, it is necessary to cancel the March 3, 2014, voyage. We do not…

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Posted on Feb 21, 2014
P&O’s Oriana is poorly

We received notification this morning that Oriana will be coming home to Southampton from her current cruise 3 days early. I visited Oriana in Southampton last year and she is my favourite P&O ship.  Modern and clean but still holds that traditional cruising feel. The reason for her early return…

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Posted on Feb 13, 2014
Things you didn’t know about ‘DIY’ packaging

You all know about how much I love Martin Lewis (sarcasm) and his 'Money Saving' (service restricting) advice so I thought I'd put some facts out there. Booking all of the components of your holiday yourself online can throw up lots of difficulties other than the ones we all already…

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Posted on Feb 6, 2014
The UK is beautiful too, you know!

Over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of cruises sailing around the British Isles with Princess, Celebrity, Cunard, P&O and Fred Olsen all now offering these itineraries. I'd never really seen the appeal to be honest.  We live here all year round - why…

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