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Parliament has only been sitting since Monday and yet the drama is as big as ever... Good news for anyone concerned about the future of holidays from the industry's governing body CLIA today, the statement is as follows: We are pleased to offer the following statement to be used regarding…

Merry Christmas Everyone! As we speak I am currently (hopefully) sunning myself on board the brand new AIDAnova. Aida Cruises newest and biggest and the worlds first ever LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). We set sail on December 19th from Tenerife and have spent the past week sailing around the Canary…

These are extraordinary times, there is no denying. As I type this Country is undergoing a dramatic period of political uncertainty. But party politics aside, let's analyse how Brexit will effect our holidays. I recently stumbled across a report that was published in the summer and having read it have…

Norwegian Cruise Line have been an industry leader in on board entertainment for many years. They boast partnerships with many major Broadway musicals already however this latest one is the biggest and best yet! Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor, Jersey Boy's, Priscilla -  Queen of the Desert and Million…

Is this daft and dangerous? Or smart and revolutionary? Virgin Voyages have announced that they are to abandon ‘boring buffets and main dining rooms’. No extra charges will be imposed for eating at any of the 20-plus dining venues on board Virgin Voyages’ first ship Scarlet Lady. Virgin Voyages “does…

Sir Rich will be a happy chappy after ordering his fourth Virgin Voyages Vessel. Yes, FOURTH. A brand new cruise line, no tried and tested maritime products, four $700 million ships. I really do hope that Virgin Voyages is a booming success however I can't help but feel as though…

Just seven short days ago I spent a couple of hours indulging my inner politician. I sat in the gallery to watch my parliament members debate important matters and delivering questions to our Prime Minister. We had reserved tickets as we anticipated a busy time for our government and my…

It's a sensitive subject and may of us have strong views for and against SeaWorld and the way they operate. I have just returned from an incredible two weeks in Orlando and SeaWorld was my port of call for one and a half days (first day was rained off around…

Well, just as you thought the names couldn't get any more unique... Celebrity Cruises have announced the name of their new 'Edge Class' cruise ship. Celebrity Apex! The best bit? She'll be sailing from the UK! It will be the first time Celebrity has operated two ships out of Southampton,…

As you will all know by now, I'm a weather freak. I LOVE it, I love tracking, analysing, recording and discussing severe weather around the globe. 1st June 2018 saw the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, it officially ends on November 20th 2018. The peak is usually the first…