About Me

Some people are shopaholics, some are chocaholics and some like me are cruiseaholics! Okay you got me I am also a slight chocoholic as well. I guess my love affair for cruises began in the late 1970's when I used to watch "The Love Boat", which was an American TV…

Posted on Jul 19, 2015
My cruise has increased by £200 per person … how would you like me to pay you?

  What if I told you I bought a new car 6 months ago and this month they have dropped it in price by £500 and included a DVD player in a new deal. Of course I went back immediately and said I want the new deal and they had…

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Posted on Jun 30, 2015
Japan- an enigmatic nation steeped in tradition!

Japan has long been one of those countries on my bucket list and we have just put together the package of a lifetime to visit this beautiful country. Your journey begins on the 9th May when you fly from the UK to Tokyo. Upon arrival your 6 day Ultimate Japan…

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Posted on Jun 11, 2015
A family affair in Orkney!

Like many of you who love to cruise I am a member of lots of different Facebook  and Google plus groups and recently came across a young lady from Kirkwall ,Orkney. Diane Kelday is 29 and her father, Alastair, is 58, and they have both lived in Orkney since birth.…

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Posted on Apr 27, 2015
Does P & O or Cunard have any common sense?

Why can't I take a mobility scooter instead of an electric wheelchair? That's the question I tried to put to P & O recently and was met with the usual, "it's in the terms and conditions". One of my regular clients recently wanted to book a Cunard cruise for October…

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Posted on Mar 15, 2015
Can’t cruise any more unless it’s the Queen Mary 2!

And the reason for this has four legs and brown eyes and is adorable!! Or she will be when we collect her in a few weeks time. Please welcome the latest addition to the McIntyre family. This is Miley and she is currently 3 weeks old and is a black…

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Posted on Mar 3, 2015
Do Buy Dubai! It’s worth it!

As you know if you read last week’s blog I visited the UAE whilst on an MSC cruise. This week let me tell you about the ports and the do’s and don’ts! The best time to visit the Middle East is December to March as during the summer months temperatures…

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Posted on Jan 5, 2015
Love Boat returns to Pasadena!

Princess Cruises have delivered the new Regal Princess on to the streets of Pasadena. (more…)

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Posted on Dec 13, 2014
Travel with a Queen!

I am currently cruising onboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2 and have to say "what a ship"! (more…)

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Posted on Dec 6, 2014
Quantum of the Seas ……. this changes everything! (Part 5 of 5 – Activities)

Where do you begin? Royal Caribbean has always led the way with its innovative activities and their new Quantum Class certainly delivers. Whether its sky diving or flow riding its all on board for you. (more…)

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Posted on Oct 5, 2014
A relaxing spa treatment! I think not!

Have you ever been pressurised into buying the products from the spa whilst on a cruise ship? (more…)

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