Lily Loves To Cruise

National Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated last week on April 22 on which day events worldwide were held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.     We are constantly reminded about our Carbon Footprint when flying and driving but do we ever really consider how green a cruise line…

Cruising offers single passengers a safe way to travel the world and a social environment in which to meet people and make new friends, there are always lots of organised activities and social events on board to keep you busy night and day, including organised singles cruise cocktail parties and…

The last time I flew I treated myself to a lovely pink mock-crocodile carry on case, it had wheels a handle, pockets and zips and was the most beautiful piece of luggage I checked in smugly knowing that the weight was just under the maximum of 10 kg and went…

Meeting experts and celebrities can be a memorable part of your cruise Most cruise lines offer a vast array of Guest Speakers and Expert Lecturers to entertain you,  offer informative talks and enrichment programmes on board , often well-known personalities are invited to speak   I cruised on QE2 Transatlantic to…

One of the things I love and hate is the anticipation, excitement, and sheer terror of meeting my dining companions for the 1st time at the beginning of a cruise The anticipation that I may make friends for life, the excitement that I might meet a new husband, the sheer…

It seems in an attempt to make cruising ever more attractive most of the cruise lines now offer  pre-bookable or even complimentary All Inclusive Drinks packages so guests pay one set price to enjoy a wide variety of beverages ranging from Soda Packages for kids and various Wines, Beers, and…

It has been announced today that marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey has been commissioned to design the signature hull artwork for Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship - Norwegian Escape - launching in October 2015, the signature hull artwork for Norwegian Escape will feature two scenes with marine wildlife.   The highlight of the…

Some things in life are worth a gamble like not taking an umbrella when the forecast is for rain or betting £10 on a long shot in the Grand National but booking your holiday with your hard earned cash is just not something worth taking a risk on.   There…

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We all enjoy Loyalty Rewards and benefits - that's partly why we stay loyal - to receive acknowledment for our repeat business and for financial rewards,  in the same way air­lines offer ' fre­quent flyer pro­grams cruise lines re­ward loy­al cus­tomers to en­cour­age repeat bookings, this may be as a complimentary cabin…