About Me

I have worked in the Travel Industry for 33 years, ever since leaving school. My Dad was in the Navy so I guess I get my wanderlust from him. I was a Manager in a successful Travel Agency for 16 years before joining Cruise.co.uk. I am married and have a son who…

Posted on Jan 4, 2015
Ever had a Brazilian?

Adventure that is! My Predicted Hot Destination for 2015 Everyone has their favourite places to visit and there are places that lots of people are predicting will be top of the agenda regarding cruising. In particular China with the money being spent to develop the cruise ports and increased capacity...…

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Posted on Dec 28, 2014
What makes us want to travel?

Do you have a Wanderlust? What makes you want to travel?  Here are my top ten pictures that are sure to inspire you into wanting to see more of our wonderful world.         The moment you realise the wonder has started before you arrive! When you appreciate…

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Posted on Dec 20, 2014
Wot no Cabinets?

I was lucky enough recently to go on Queen Mary 2 for my annual conference. I have to say the trip got off to a wonderful start with Champagne waiting for me in my stateroom.  Thank you Cunard. I will tell you all about it another time but I have…

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Posted on Dec 10, 2014
Emerald Sky – My Thoughts!

Emerald Sky As I mentioned in an earlier post I went to the River cruise Convention in Amsterdam recently and stayed on-board the Emerald Sky. Here I am with my colleague Gail outside the Ship. Well what can I say? This ship was not really what I expected. As we…

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Posted on Dec 4, 2014
Money for Nothing!

What would you spend $1000 on? This could be the question you are asking yourself if you book a Norwegian cruise lines Cruise at the moment. They are running a fantastic campaign offering customers who book any outside cabin or above up to an amazing $1000 to spend on-board. So…

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Posted on Nov 27, 2014
Festive treats

As Christmas is just around the corner I thought I might turn your thoughts to Christmas treats. I mentioned on my recent Facebook post that there are some great offers on cruises, so you might want to think about booking your loved one a cruise instead of the usually Christmas…

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Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Who is River Cruising for?

I had the fantastic opportunity to visit the 2014 River Convention in Amsterdam last weekend. I really love my job! Who wouldn't? I have to admit I was really looking forward to it as I don’t know as much about river cruise ships as I do about the ocean liners…

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Posted on Nov 13, 2014
Is Bigger better and is growth and progress a good thing? or Not?

Do you know who really owns the cruise line you are sailing with? Customers are often surprised to hear that the cruise line they love is not independent but owned by someone else and often a company they do not like or say they would not sail with! Most cruise…

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Posted on Nov 7, 2014
My Adventure on the Seas!

Well how was my experience on Adventure of the Seas? Well I won’t lie it did not get off to the best of starts. I may have mentioned before in a previous Blog that I am not the best at sea and day two on the Bay of Biscay proved challenging…

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Posted on Oct 30, 2014
Do something Amazing!

Hi What am I talking about? Well it is not an attraction or an amazing place to visit. I am writing this blog as I am so proud of my son Alex who has  just registered and been to donate his first pint of blood. He is 17 years old and did…

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