Katrina and The Waves

When it comes to preferred positions, are you partial to the back or the front? Do you prefer to be high? Perhaps you like to be close to the action, or do you like the more secluded parts of the ship? Those not fond of the rocking motion often prefer to be…

When it comes to cabin preference, it is often a matter of personal choice; some travelers are more than happy with an inside cabin, whilst others prefer to be able to enjoy the ocean views from their own private balcony. However, when new to cruising or sailing aboard a different ship, how…

Sea days vs port days - what floats your boat? This may seem like an unusual question to ask, especially as those who cruise tend to enjoy life on the ocean wave as well as exploring new ports of call... however in thinking carefully about your answer, you are likely…

When it comes to thinking about taking your first cruise, many people prefer to dip a toe rather tentatively into the water, before embarking on a full blown cruise holiday to distant shores... 'Taster Cruises' are a wonderful way to experience the beauty of cruising before traveling farther afield; and…

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we take a look at three of the most romantic cruise destinations within Europe that are sure to make you fall in love all over again. Albeit a little predictable, no romantic destination list would be complete without a mention of the City…

The beauty of this wonderful world is that every single one of us is totally unique with our own distinct physical characteristics, personalities and preferences; and whilst our personal preferences can often overlap in many ways, they can also be poles apart... The beauty of cruising is that no matter your preferences…

If you want to impress when you're abroad, it all comes down to the way you use your tongue! I'm not talking about French kissing or the exotic manoeuvres of some cunning linguists; I'm talking about getting your tongue around the sounds of a few foreign phrases to ensure that…

One of the best kept secrets is the ideal time of year to take a cruise... and whilst most avid cruiser's will offer the advice that any time of year is a fabulous time to cruise, there are in fact some exclusive benefits to traveling in January, which make it one…

After the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, January has a tendency to feel a little dark, grey and empty following the festivities of the party season. Yet January is the ideal time to slow down a little, to take stock and to make plans for the year ahead...…

Many years ago we resolved not to make New Year’s resolutions…instead we tend to use the turn of each New Year to reflect on the year that has passed and make plans for the year ahead; & this year we have big plans! Those of you familiar with my blog will…