Isabelle's Cruising Insights

We often hear people using the phrase 'Mid-Life Crisis' but to be honest I didn't think it was a real thing! I thought it was simply a saying which was used to justify or explain the purchase of a flashy new sports car. It turns out however, it is a…

For the last few years I have eagerly awaited Black Friday, one more than one occasion I have found myself sat up in the early hours taking advantages of the amazing deals before my eyes which frankly Id have been a fool not to. Staple purchases for me each year…

I'm sure like myself you are no stranger to the devastating effects that our species and our lifestyles are having on our planet, the TV is full of documentaries, the leaders around the world are discussing it and the stories float around continuously in the media and on social network…

This week Mother Nature really is causing the travel industry some problems with cruise liners taking the brunt of the storms at sea and on land. Yesterday my social media news feeds were full of stories and photos of tourists carrying suitcases above their heads on flooded Venetian streets as…

Do you find yourselves visiting the Future Cruise desk whilst you are away but then feel sorry for your super friendly, helpful agent back in the UK so don't confirm the booking? Please stop it! You're diddling yourselves out of some fantastic benefits!! You can send your booking back to…

Murder mystery nights are always great fun and the game is very popular as a get together amongst friends. It isn't uncommon for cruise lines to organise such themed nights for their guests but would you ever expect to stumble upon a real victim whilst playing the game? In a…

As you would imagine I speak to a lot of people day in day out on the phones. It will often come up in conversation about my office set up as clients ask if I am on my own working as its so quiet in the back ground which is…

I'm sure most of us have grand plans in mind for when the day finally comes to pack up our desks for the very last time, put up our feet and enjoy the rest of our days at leisure. I'm also sure that the reality of retirement is probably very…

Have you ever been happily sipping a cocktail or tucking in to your perfectly cooked prime cut of beef when an announcement comes across the ships speakers in code and you haven't the foggiest of clue what it meant? The cruise lines deliberately use code words in order to alert…

I have always been a animal lover since being small, caring about my surroundings and what lives in them is something i believe is greatly important. I want them to appreciate the wildlife and what it brings to nature as a whole always reminding them just as my Grandmother did…