This was such a last minute offer and I was delighted to accept the offer of 5 nights on board the Voyager of the seas. We left on 30th September with a great start from Birmingham airport to join the ship in Amsterdam, I have been to this airport before, but i think the sheer […]
Read MoreIt has now reached that very sad time when we do not have any more holidays booked, its the most depressing feeling, the suitcases are all unpacked, old labels have been removed and stored away just waiting for the next escape. So what to do next year the choices …..hubby would dearly love to go […]
Read MoreDynamic dining is a new and innovative idea from the new Quantum class ships from Royal Caribbean, the Anthem of the seas set to sail from Southampton in 2015 will be offering this new experience. There will be 18 different places to eat, so if you were on a 14 night cruise you could be […]
Read MoreHere I am back from my Paris trip and have now discovered I do not have anything else booked !! Will have to remedy that soon ! had my first experience on the Eurostar and very pleasant it was too, the walk across from Euston to the Eurostar takes about 10 minutes and the check […]
Read MoreThe last leg of our journey on board Ventura, sailing into Venice. You really need to get out on deck early as everyone is trying to get the best view ! People are waving from all the smaller ships and closer in even from the pavements, very impressive, what a great way to start your […]
Read MoreOne of our recent ports of call on the lovely Ventura was Naples, somewhere I had really been looking forward to. I suppose the name just brings to mind images of lazy cafes and people sitting around chatting with checkered tablecloths, a little different to that. We docked early morning and actually stood on the […]
Read MoreWe were lucky enough to be invited to have lunch on board the Queen Mary in Southampton recently, I was very happy to go as I have not been on board this ship, I could bore you with lots of photographs but thought I would share some of the highlights and at the same time […]
Read MoreWell this was my first experience on Ventura as a fly/cruise, I really did not know what to expect from the whole experience and can tell you I was pleasantly surprised, we checked in at Birmingham at 04:00 am in the morning !! There are representatives already there from P&O to answer any questions, happily […]
Read MoreWell thats me finished until 31st July !! Leaving tomorrow morning and the very unhealthy hour of 06:15 from Birmingham airport, who decides on these flight times, I will go to bed but then will most liklely not sleep well for the fear of missing my flight !! I am looking forward to going […]
Read MoreAfter living in Cape Town for over 20 years I do feel I have the expertise and knowledge to advise on what to do and even the best places to stay! So if you are planning to do this sector read on ………. The first absolute must is a trip on the cable car […]
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