About Me

Hi there, my name is Gail. I live in Manchester, am married to Colin and have 2 grown up daughters, Danielle and Kimberley, we all live together with our 2 Jack Russell terriers, Lottie and Mitzi - One day I am sure that my 2 girls will want to leave…

Posted on May 6, 2014
New To Cruising? Tips You May Want To Avoid!

As we are getting towards the start of Summer, I thought this week I would try to offer some helpful advice to anyone who is cruising for the first time. I had the usual thoughts about packing , excursions etc, but these seemed a bit boring. Then I thought, lets…

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Posted on Apr 22, 2014
They Think Its All Over – No – Its Just About To Start

Football - what a game! I am sorry to hear that David Moyes has been sacked today as the Manchester United Manager. What the why's and wherefores are only time will tell and I am sure that a book deal will be somewhere in the future. So let's pile on…

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Posted on Apr 15, 2014
Top Tips For Disabled Passengers

I have been working in the travel industry since leaving school in 1979. However, it has only become necessary in my role as a cruise specialist to fully understand the needs of passengers that need accessible travel requirements. I have had many calls from passengers telling me of their problems…

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Posted on Apr 8, 2014
Made To Work Like A Slave!

I have just read a horrifying piece of news concerning the " slave like " conditions that some MSC cruise line workers have been forced to endure whilst working on the MSC Magnifica. MSC have denied the allegations that staff were forced to work up to 16 hours a day…

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Posted on Apr 1, 2014
Do Royal Caribbean Need A Celebrity Chef?

Royal Caribbean cruise line are the latest to announce a partnership with a celebrity chef. Jamie's Italian is to feature on their Quantum Class ships - Quantum Of The Seas and Anthem Of The Seas. But do they really need it? I have been looking at the " Dynamic Dining…

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Posted on Mar 25, 2014
What Do You Think?

What do you think of the new P & O Cruises 2015 brochure? I would imagine that many hundreds of thousands of pounds and many man hours have been spent developing this new brochure . No Company changes their look dramatically without hours of consultation and deliberation, as the wrong…

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Posted on Mar 18, 2014
Is This Good Or Bad News For Venice?

What are your thoughts on the following? It may be a wonderful and breath taking experience to sail in or out of Venice - but at what cost to both the city and the enviroment. An Italian Court has today ruled to suspend restrictions banning large Ships traversing Venice's lagoon,…

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Posted on Mar 11, 2014
What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?

Well, maybe not a sailor, but perhaps a few passengers!! Last week, Princess Cruises announced  its intention to expand the rollout of their all inclusive drinks packages. The rollout began late last year and three more of their ships will have  the packages by the beginning of April. These packages…

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Posted on Mar 4, 2014
HOW SAFE ARE WE ON BOARD CRUISE SHIPS ?

Thankfully, the majority of us enjoy a crime and trouble free holiday whilst on board our cruise ship.  Worryingly however, there seems to be an increase in reports of thefts, sexual assault and other crimes on board these floating cities. Has this always been the case? or do the cruise…

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Posted on Feb 25, 2014
River Cruising – A Different Experience.

I have worked in the travel industry for a number of years, advising on a whole range  of holidays and travel. One area that I have never been asked much about, is  river cruising.  To be honest, until I came to work for cruise.co.uk, I didnt know that much about…

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