2019 continues but is it better?

So if you have read my previous post you will know this year has not been the best start to 2019 for me & my family. I started with an illness in January called Trigeminal Neuralgia which affects the left side of my face causing constant earache & a dull ache in my face, my […]

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Is Luxury cruising too expensive?

Over the last few weeks here at Cruise.co.uk we had held various events for luxury cruise lines.  These entail a brief history of our company and then a talk from the relevant cruise line. Refreshments are available followed by a small lunch. Special offers for you for attending also if you book something within 10 […]

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What is a FREE upgrade?

Ok, so I read all the posts on cruise forums, Facebook etc from people who book the cabin that they want then end up being moved.  Why does this happen I hear you ask. Well, let me explain….. On some cruise lines, you have the option to choose if you wish to be upgraded or […]

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What is a Balcony?

A lot of cruise lines have various grades of a balcony cabin on their ships these days but what do they mean? I get asked this question a lot when advising what is available when customers ask for a balcony cabin, so here are the differences so you too can understand. For instance, on the […]

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There’s a Ghost!

Whilst on our Yangtze river cruise we visited the Ghost City of Fengdu located on the Northern bank of the river downstream from  Chongqing where we boarded the ship. The only downfall- rain! Why Ghost City? Fengdu received its reputation as the “Ghost City” during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD – 220 AD). Two […]

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On the Yangtze…..

Whilst on our tour in China we had a 3 night River Cruise down the Yangtze – it was fantastic! The tour was 12 days in total so after seeing Beijing, Pingyao, Xian & Chengdu we headed off to Chongquin to board the MS Kararina which is one of Victoria Cruises ships. Victoria’s ships are […]

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2019 so far…

2019 hasn’t been kind to me & my family so far but I’m hoping it can only get better. Not looking my best but hubby took this as I’d finally fallen asleep. In January I thought I started with a cold or something as had earache & the tingle of a cold sore on my […]

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Bigger is better or is it?

Does size matter? It does when it comes to cruise ships for me anyway but all cruisers are different.  I have customers who will only sail on small ships and some that want a big ship. After my latest encounter onboard Cruise & Maritime’s Marco Polo –  definitely a big ship for me as on […]

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High Seas or Rough Seas!!

Last weekend we headed off onboard Cruise & Maritime’s ‘Marco Polo’ ship for our annual Christmas Conference. I love going to conference as working from home you only speak to colleagues so lovely to meet up and spend time with them.  We always have a really good time. We sailed from Avonmouth Port in Bristol on […]

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Is it nearly Christmas already?

I would like to wish all my customers all the very best for Christmas & the New Year…. I am off work now until 28th December so a few weeks to refresh & recharge the batteries ready for 2019. This picture was taken a couple of years ago when I was last in Bolton for […]

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