Sally Walker Talks Cruises

    For those of you that know me well will know the extent of my culinary skills!!   I am a fan of The British Bake off and Masterchef, it's just a shame I cannot put these skills into action myself....until now!!   Having just returned from what was…

    Britannia is here!!!   What a privilege it was yesterday to welcome P&O Britannia into Southampton for the first time. And what a momentous and patriotic occasion it was, Britannia really does encompass all things British. This is not just another ship on the waters, her name says…

    So we all now know that HM The Queen will be naming P&Os brand new ship Britannia in Southampton on March 10th.   And what an occassion it will be!! But the question to ask, and what it is always about, what does one wear to such an…

    Fred Olsen have always been great at themed cruises like their Murder Mystery or Gardening cruises.   But this year they have invented a whole new selection to choose from. I am just a little unsure, based on their average age range, that some of the choices aren't…

  So yet again air traffic control announces another walk out affecting thousands of traveler's and their plans.   This time its the Italian Air Traffic control who are staging a walk out today for four hours. And its not just flights into Italy that are affected, it affects all…

  Quite frequently when booking a cruise only for a customer I will be asked what is the earliest time I can book a flight home after the cruise.   There's probably only one real sure fire answer to this, like anything, if you have to question it yourself, it…

    This is the new look brewpub - The Red Frog, which will be onboard Carnival Cruise Line Vista scheduled for 2016.   Brewpubs can be found in any big town or city, and just as it sounds, it brews its own beer.   Passengers of the 4000 capacity…

    Mardi Gras will soon be upon us and many of us will be demonstrating our "tossing" skills in an attempt to make the perfect pancake, I am sure there is always one in every household who believes they are the best!! In our house, its me!! I am…

    We have all seen or heard of the novel/movie.....Murder on the Orient Express, but yet somehow despite the murder!! We would all still love to experience the Orient Express. I for one would. The magnificent Orient Express has escorted Kings and Queens and movie stars since 1883.  …

  Travelling on a cruise wether it be fly cruise or a UK departure of course has always required a full 10 year British Citizen passport. Generally with even 6 months validity on return date of travel no matter where you are going.   Well Fred Olsen is set to…