Wayne's Water World

I have been in this business now for almost 40 years, the last 23 specifically in cruising. In that time, I have been fortunate to cruise more than 100 times and I have travelled extensively. One habit I have always followed on every single trip, whether it be a cruise…

Azamara Club Cruises, to give the cruise line its full official title, really is one the best kept secrets when it comes to cruising. When I talk cruising to any of my clients, and prospective clients, they tell me many of the cruise lines they have cruised with over the…

Barcelona regularly features as not only a port of call on many Mediterranean cruises, but it's quite often a base port for cruise ships. So, when choosing a cruise that either starts or ends in this magnificent city, have you ever considered extending your holiday with either a few nights…

In the more than 39 years that I have been in the travel industry, I can honestly say that each day presents challenges. Many are interpreting exactly what would make the best trip for the customer. Customers come in all shapes and sizes and admittedly, it's not always possible to…

I am thrilled to be back after a short holiday...     and do hope you will continue to read my blogs. Over the 40 odd years that I have been in the travel industry, not forgetting the last 24 years specifically in the cruise sector, I have been very…

Some years ago, my wife and I cruised the delightfully scenic Norwegian Fjords and our trip included Spitsbergen so I was naturally thrilled, and not the least surprised, when I heard the news this week that Hurtigruten were naming their new ship Spitsbergen. It will be named after the largest…

Some years ago, my wife and I were cruising on Silversea between Montreal and Fort Lauderdale. It was just after the big hurricane that devastated New Orleans. As we came into the Atlantic to head south, the ship's captain announced that, in order to avoid the serious effects of the…

2016 see’s the 30th anniversary of the world famous Hungarian Grand Prix. In the past 10 years over half of the races in Hungary have seen wins by British drivers, mainly Lewis Hamilton and once by Jenson Button. Hungary is a great place to watch the Formula one Grand prix…

Are single travellers getting a bad deal...      and that means cruises specifically? Now I have been in this industry for a long time and over the past 23 years that I have specifically been involved in the cruise business, I have successfully handled the arrangements of probably more…

A few weeks ago, I devoted my blog to evaluating just whether a cruise represents good value for money or not (see World Cruises... Much More Holiday, Far Less Money Than You'd Imagine!). We all go through life (subconsciously) buying tangible products and services but weighing up in our minds "are…