About Me

Hello from sunny Scotland!! My name is Charlene and I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I am enjoying writing it. I live with my husband Chris, our little boy Charlie and Ozzy the Shih Poo. We recently got married in St Lucia.   I have been working…

Posted on Jul 12, 2013
Biggest ship to visit Edinburgh yet!!

On Monday I headed down to South Queensferry, around a 15 minute drive from the centre of Edinburgh. I was off to visit the Caribbean Princess for lunch.   This is the first Princess ship I have been on and I will be honest it didn’t give me the WOW…

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Posted on Jul 4, 2013
Family cruising can you relax?!

Yes!! If you’re anything like me part of you will dread your family holiday?! I have a toddler so you can see where I am coming from! You have so many more concerns, worries and things to think about. You save long and hard for your holiday it’s got to…

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Posted on Jun 28, 2013
Ventura Refurb

I will be out of the office for a few days as I am heading down to Southampton for a mini cruise on Ventura. I am looking forward to a little break and more importantly seeing the changes that have been made to Ventura since she had a recent refurb.…

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Posted on Jun 20, 2013
Thrown Overboard!

I have just seen this in the News!! A man has been charged over the cruise ship death of his ex-wife - seven years after her body was found off the Italian coast. (more…)

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Posted on Jun 13, 2013
Royal Visit

Today Southampton had a very important visitor arrive by helicopter from London. Princess Kate.   She arrived looking fabulous as ever glowing with her lovely bump. I think she is doing a great job with all her commitments with baby due to make an appearance soon. I am sure you…

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Posted on Jun 5, 2013
Quantum of the Seas ON SALE

The largest Royal Caribbean ship yet went on sale yesterday. The Quantum of the Seas inaugural cruise will be an 8 night transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York.   The Quantum of the Seas is going to have lots of firsts!! With skydiving at Sea, Bumper cars and much…

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Posted on May 29, 2013
Inside or Balcony?

I have already mentioned in a previous post how I am off on the Ventura for a short break at the end of June. Today I got my cabin details and I was really pleased to find out I have a balcony cabin.   I am one of those that…

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Posted on May 22, 2013
Baltic Capitals

I have heard quite a few grumbles from customers over the last few weeks trying to get a break to the sun. Now if you want to only cruise from the UK you dont have a huge amount of choice. Some of you may have noticed lots of the cruise…

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Posted on May 14, 2013
Once in a Lifetime

I have decided to let you into a little secret of mine! As much as I love cruising I also love Canada. In my previous job I was the Canada Specialist for the local branch. Canada has so much to offer as a holiday destination. Canada's 'great outdoors' and wildlife…

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Posted on May 14, 2013
Canadian Rockies & Alaska 2014

I have decided to let you into a little secret of mine! As much as I love cruising I also love Canada. In my previous job I was the Canada Specialist for the local branch. Canada has so much to offer as a holiday destination. Canada's 'great outdoors' and wildlife…

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