About Me
I am married with a daughter and a grandson. I live on the North East coast of England (between Whitby and Redcar) and love the fact that I can be on the beach in minutes or strolling through the North Yorkshire Moors,and taking in the beautiful views around me.I have…
Posted on Aug 11, 2016
Insurance Do NOT Forget It !!!!
Insurance ! Why bother? I always take insurance when I go on holiday, Please do not forget it, or think you can travel without it. A lot of cruise companies will not let you travel without it. There is a reason for this, It can be a life changing bill otherwise, and…
Posted on Jul 30, 2016
Green Green Grass of home! On a Cruise, Why Not ??
Cruising around the beautiful, green green grass of home, Why not I ask. With the current situations in the world, I thought why not look at no fly cruises and visit the UK. If like me you have lived abroad for a few years then come back to the UK…
Posted on Jul 16, 2016
Smoking on Board Ship Yes or No ???
Smoking On board ship a bone of contention for non smokers and smokers alike. I do not know if you remember me posting on face book a while ago about the passenger that was asked to leave the ship, as he threw a cigarette end overboard and was seen. He apparently was…
Posted on Jul 3, 2016
Cabin Types , which is best for you ???
I have now been in several different cabins types ,But which is best for you ??? I have to say having cruised in a balcony cabin on Anthem of the Seas , Britannia : Balcony, Fred Olsen outside with full window (not port hole) and Princess with inside cabin. I fine it…
Posted on Jun 19, 2016
”Thank God I packaged with Cruise.co”
The comment I received from my very unhappy guest , when Ryan air cancelled his flight was exactly that ''Thank God I packaged my holiday with you !!'' So to package and pay that little bit extra for piece of mind is worth its weight in gold. ATOL protection for the…
Posted on Jun 4, 2016
Trains, Hop on , Hop off buses and Penguins
For my last 2 ports of call I tried Trains , Hop on hop off buses and visited the penguins. On my travels around the Fjords our last port of call was Stavanger. What a beautiful town. The town is filled with lovely little boutique shops. (Even Zara!!) Don't forget…
Posted on May 22, 2016
” Bergen” Second instalment on my trip around Norway !
Well I thought we would visit Bergen next, on our trip around Norway Fjords. Bergen is a UNESCO site and worth the title. Bergen definitely has the most spectacular views, from beautiful painted shops to stunning fountains, not to mention the views from the top of the mountain. How do I…
Posted on May 8, 2016
FLAM Has the WOW factor !! Never mind X Factor !!
Well I am back from my travels around the Fjords and I loved it. Flam has a very special wow factor that I wanted to share with you . For a small town there is plenty to fill your day. The train ride up the mountains is truely spectacular. The train…
Posted on Apr 30, 2016
MSC would you or wouldn’t you !!!
The question is simple !!! Would you or wouldn't you go on a MSC cruise?? I have been putting offers on my facebook and had many mixed reactions to them. A friend of mine is on Poesia as I write this and I have to say her facebook pictures are amazing,…
Posted on Apr 17, 2016
I Want One ! I See Pandas !
I have watched in awe the pandas being placed on board Ovation of the Sea, and I want one. https://youtu.be/lEv2-sA40ms They look so realistic and soooo cute. The Giant Panda and Cub is to bring awareness to Royal Caribbean partnership with the WWF. Ovation can carry 4,180 passengers and features all…
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