Jeeps in the Desert

I have been to Dubai twice and I love it! The first time I went was about 10 years or so ago and how the place had changed from my last visit in 2011.   I stayed at the Hilton Jumeirah beach, which was lovely and surrounded by wasteland and that was considered to be […]

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The Best Food Ever ?

There really isn`t anything else I can talk about this week after my visit to Raymond Blanc`s Le Manoir  Aux Quat`Saisons last Wednesday for lunch! Now I can`t honestly say it was the best food I`ve ever had, as I`ve eaten lots of good food, but it was the best experience ever, apart from the […]

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Silver Service – Good or Bad ?

One of the comments that keeps rearing its head is that standards of food and service on board cruise ships is dropping. The culprits are usually P&O and Cunard, as opposed to the more relaxed American lines such as Celebrity and Princess.  

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Round Britain with a Princess

There are lots of late cruise deals available at the moment but this, I think , is one of the best I`ve seen and on a lovely Princess ship too! Ruby Princess is sister ship to Emerald Princess and was launched in 2008. She is 113,000 tons, carries 3080 passengers, 1,200 crew and has 883 […]

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MSC Launches It`s ” Renaissance Programme”

MSC have announced that their Lirica Class ships — Armonia, Sinfonia, Opera and Lirica. Being an Italian cruise line the word Renaissance is very apt. According to Wikipedia Renaissance means:

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Jamie Oliver Join`s Forces with Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean have announced that their Celebrity Chef on board the fabulous new ship, Anthem of the Seas will be the UK`s own Jamie Oliver. Now, if you`ve read my blog before, you will know that I love food! Most types of food really, my only dislikes being melon and marzipan! I love fish and chips […]

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The Cruise Ship Cake Off!

Never mind the Great British Bake Off – P&O and Norwegian Cruise Lines are going to have a Great Cruise Ship Cake Off!

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Fred Olsen Will Make You Feel Like A Star In 2015

  Its that time of the year when the cruise lines launch their programmes for 2015, and now its Fred Olsen’s turn to announce lots of new and exciting itineraries. In line with some of the other cruise lines, their ships will be in the right placed at the right time to experience some famous […]

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A Perfect Opportunity for a Spring Break

Breaking news this morning from P&O, especially if you fancy a late spring break. Ventura has been positioned in the Mediterranean for summer 2014 and there are some brilliant bargains to be had on lovely itineraries.

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The Queens Are Coming to Liverpool !

Exciting news has been released to day by Cunard! To celebrate their 175th anniversary the three ships – Mary, Victoria and Elizabeth – will visit Southampton, Liverpool and Cork. On 3rd May 2015 all three ships will be in Southampton, all finishing their World Cruises there on the same day. This will be a very […]

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