About Me

Hello, I'm Edward your specialist cruise consultant and this is about me! I was born and bred in Wiltshire, so that makes me a country boy at heart - right? After travelling forty plus times since the age of 2 to many different parts of this world it's safe to…

Posted on May 29, 2019
How to avoid feeling seasick!

You always hear that with sea sickness at first you worry you might die, and then after a while you worry you won't! Here's a few tips for you to stay fit and well during your holiday. First of all, what is Sea Sickness? Motion sickness, or Kinetosis, also known…

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Posted on May 15, 2019
Celebrity Edge – the ship of the future?

This week saw Celebrity Edge visit UK waters for the first time as it made it's debut in Europe. Southampton was chosen as the shining star for the European Launch of the brand new ship, offering a 2 night preview sailing for dignitaries and travel agents alike. As I enjoyed…

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Posted on May 1, 2019
3 Month Cruise? Here is your packing guide!

For many World Cruises are simply not a possible option when it comes to cruising, work and family commitments, the stresses of preparing for 3 months out of the country, the financial dedication etc.. But for those who are lucky enough to enjoy a world cruise I thought I'd give…

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Posted on Apr 17, 2019
Notre-Dame de Paris suffers devastating inferno

It's somewhere we've all been to, Paris is the city of love. A never-fading metropolis of passion, cuisine, culture and architecture, we've all been captivated by this stunning capital city. Notre-Dame is over 850 years old and has seen Paris through some monumentally challenging times. Around 13 million tourists a…

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Posted on Apr 3, 2019
Star-studded launch for Marella Explorer 2 – the first TUI Adult Only Ship!

This week saw a star-studded launch of Marella Explorer 2, the lines first adult only ship, it will also be all-inclusive as standard. A Travel Weekly article reads: X Factor winners Rak-Su and BBC Radio 1’s drive time DJ Nick Grimshaw celebrated the launch of Marella Cruises’ first adults-only ship, Marella…

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Posted on Mar 20, 2019
SeaDream to launch first new build in nearly two decades

SeaDream, known well to some, complete strangers to others . Small, luxury ships with unique and exciting itineraries. Well, they are adding a third vessel to their fleet – the company's first new ship for 18 years. SeaDream Innovation will sail her Maiden Voyage from London on September 18, 2021.…

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Posted on Mar 6, 2019
MSC Bellissima – my thoughts

I had the true honour of being invited on board MSC Bellissima for part of it's inauguration in Southampton this past weekend, and although the weather didn't play ball, the sun certainly shone in my eyes. I've always been critical of MSC due to a number of areas of their…

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Posted on Feb 20, 2019
Sixth Oasis class mega ship ordered by Royal Caribbean

We all know them, we all love them - and they must be doing something right as they've just ordered yet another billion dollar cruise ship. A sixth Oasis class cruise ship is due to be delivered to Royal Caribbean International in late 2023. Parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises yesterday revealed…

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Posted on Feb 6, 2019
Oprah Winfrey Names New Holland America Ship

She's no stranger to the cameras however this naming was the first for Oprah as she said those magical words that blesses a vessel into it's long life of service. The ceremony in Fort Lauderdale followed a three-day ‘Girls’ Getaway’ cruise to the Caribbean. Gayle King, editor-at-large of O, The…

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Posted on Jan 23, 2019
FCO issues no-deal Brexit advice

It's been another exciting, yet concerning week for us politics lovers with plenty of pantomime style exchanges and lively debates. However, when it comes to your holiday the FCO want to make things absolutely clear in the scenario of a no-deal Brexit: UK travellers to countries across Europe are being…

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