POSH – is it all it’s dressed up to be?
You’d be forgiven for surmising this may be a feature on dress codes and formal attire when cruising, however this particular article is in reference to the old adage ‘port out, starboard home’ or ‘POSH’; phrases coined back in the 1930s… however, do they still ring true? In a bygone age of cruising, the tale is […]
Read MoreDrink me! Unlock the mystery of drinks packages…
Often one of the most confusing quandaries in which cruisers find themselves, is in making the decision over whether or not to opt for a drinks package. With drinks packages often amounting to hundreds of pounds, weighing up the pros and cons can be rather dizzying, so in an effort to make things more simple […]
Read MoreHas tipping become gratuitious?
Traditionally tipping has been a way of rewarding exceptional service, however has the introduction of ‘prepaid’ gratuities had an impact on the service levels on board? & how do you feel about automatic service charges & prepaid gratuity systems? Tipping on cruises is undoubtedly a hot topic which sparks much debate, and although tipping hasn’t […]
Read MoreA naughty little bit on the side!
I solemnly vowed to my man that I would remain faithful to my promise and be satisfied by one… however, I must confess that my mind has strayed and that I am constantly lured by the excitement of a ‘naughty little bit on the side’… …and by that, I mean a little mini-cruise or ‘mad-to-say-no-to-deal’, […]
Read MoreAround the world in a surreal evening of intrigue and delight…
On Thursday of last week, I was fortunate to be privy to an event that promised to be a glittering party at the stately home of Phileas Fogg. as he shared the sights, sound and tastes of his epic voyage with a circle of lucky VIP guests. It truly was an evening full of intrigue and […]
Read MoreDo age and experience float your boat or do you prefer the excitement of something new?
It has to be said that with age comes a certain level of experience and a definite charm, whilst it is also true that the thrill of something new can offer excitement and intrigue… yet how can you compare old versus new in a battle where the benefits of each are so varied. As a […]
Read MoreLooking forward to experiencing a bigger one!
As a cruise-virgin, I was quite happy for my first encounter to be with the small-yet-perfectly-formed Marco Polo, however I must admit that with my newfound appetite for cruising, I am very much looking forward to my date in May with a much larger ship! At the end of May this year, I am lucky enough […]
Read More‘It’s the journey, not the destination…’
Over the years this iconic phrase has been attributed to a wide variety of sources, with its origins debatable given conflicting reports and opinion. T.S. Elliot – ‘The journey, not the destination matters…’ Ralph Waldo Emerson – It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.’ Lynn. H. Hough – ‘Life is a journey and not a destination’ […]
Read MoreDeal or no deal…?
In terms of travel and Brexit, there remain unanswered questions regarding the impact that Brexit may have on international travel, passports/visas, travel insurance and suchlike, and the bottom line is that these questions will most likely remain a topic of concern and debate far beyond the 29th March… In recent weeks however, a number of […]
Read MoreThe little princess-warrior and the ‘Magic’ adventure…
Whilst this may sound like the title of a fairytale recounting tales of old; this is in fact a real-life adventure that is yet to take place… Those who have followed my blog will know that our daughter, Kayla (aged 8 at the time), suffered a childhood stroke in December of 2017 and underwent emergency […]
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