Thank you for visiting my blog. I started my career in the travel industry over 30 years ago at Page & Moy Holidays booking short and Long haul holidays, tailor-made packages, ski trips and cruises & was able to experience luxury destinations and hotels around the world which was an absolute…
The over 60's are an important segment of the market. One trend for seniors is towards longer cruises- even around- the- world cruises, if they can afford them. Some opt for child-free ships such as Adonia & Arcadia with P&O or any of the Saga cruises. When ever I book…
Well I finally booked our own holiday this week after much deliberating and we are now going to be sailing on the P&O ship VENTURA sailing out from Southampton. We choose the Ventura as both myself and my husband like all the facilities of the larger ship. Really the Ventura which…
You have fond memories of a cruise a few years ago and you are about to book a cabin on the same ship then you suddenly find that, although the name is the same , the ship is entirely different. alternatively you may find yourself on a ship supposedly for…
Crikey its been quiet this week in our house, my youngest little munchkin has gone on his holidays. He went at the weekend to a sunny island called Tenerife along with his girl friend and some friends. Its their first holiday going away as a "couple" so who knows what to…
The trick is to save costs while still offering value for money. But of course there'll always be people who pay rock bottom prices but still expect lobster every night. THE LATES SHIPS have more efficient power-plants for example and some have reduced staff. 15 cost cutting ploys; By…
Every other Sunday you'll find me and my loved ones in front of the T.V watching F1, my favourite driver has always been Jensen the boys favour Lewis. However top of the shop on points is Fernando Alonso at the minute yet another success to come from Spain. I was pleased this weekend to see…
ORPHEUS LOUNGE ***** NEW. Minerva is currently based in historic Portsmouth which has enabled a lot of people to have a good look at her since she has had a multi million pound refit done in the winter of 2011. it is also a really good way to introduce newcomers to…
One of my passions is gardening, I have over the past couple of months been planting Tomato seeds, unfortunately due to the cold weather conditions my poor friends have been suffering dreadfully & still have no flowers are on them. :-( But I am pleased to say I'm having a bit more success with my hanging…
This weekend I have been very busy with a visit to Dover to see the Oceania ship - Marina.- Our journey started on Sunday afternoon when my colleagues and myself from CRUISE.CO.UK drove down to Dover from our homes due to having to embark the ship very early on Monday morning, we stayed overnight in a very interesting B&B. When boarding the…
we've been hearing this week details of the opening 2012 Olympics which is on the 27th July and what the plans are. I for one cant wait to be honest I'm really excited about it. I know its not everyone's cup of tea & not everyone is feeling the same I can understand…