Katrina and The Waves

You'd be forgiven for surmising this may be a feature on dress codes and formal attire when cruising, however this particular article is in reference to the old adage 'port out, starboard home' or 'POSH'; phrases coined back in the 1930s... however, do they still ring true? In a bygone age…

Often one of the most confusing quandaries in which cruisers find themselves, is in making the decision over whether or not to opt for a drinks package. With drinks packages often amounting to hundreds of pounds, weighing up the pros and cons can be rather dizzying, so in an effort…

Traditionally tipping has been a way of rewarding exceptional service, however has the introduction of 'prepaid' gratuities had an impact on the service levels on board? & how do you feel about automatic service charges & prepaid gratuity systems? Tipping on cruises is undoubtedly a hot topic which sparks much…

I solemnly vowed to my man that I would remain faithful to my promise and be satisfied by one... however, I must confess that my mind has strayed and that I am constantly lured by the excitement of a 'naughty little bit on the side'... ...and by that, I mean…

On Thursday of last week, I was fortunate to be privy to an event that promised to be a glittering party at the stately home of Phileas Fogg. as he shared the sights, sound and tastes of his epic voyage with a circle of lucky VIP guests. It truly was an…

It has to be said that with age comes a certain level of experience and a definite charm, whilst it is also true that the thrill of something new can offer excitement and intrigue... yet how can you compare old versus new in a battle where the benefits of each…

As a cruise-virgin, I was quite happy for my first encounter to be with the small-yet-perfectly-formed Marco Polo, however I must admit that with my newfound appetite for cruising, I am very much looking forward to my date in May with a much larger ship! At the end of May this…

Over the years this iconic phrase has been attributed to a wide variety of sources, with its origins debatable given conflicting reports and opinion. T.S. Elliot - 'The journey, not the destination matters...' Ralph Waldo Emerson - It's not the destination, it's the journey.' Lynn. H. Hough - 'Life is a…

In terms of travel and Brexit, there remain unanswered questions regarding the impact that Brexit may have on international travel, passports/visas, travel insurance and suchlike, and the bottom line is that these questions will most likely remain a topic of concern and debate far beyond the 29th March...  In recent…

Whilst this may sound like the title of a fairytale recounting tales of old; this is in fact a real-life adventure that is yet to take place... Those who have followed my blog will know that our daughter, Kayla (aged 8 at the time), suffered a childhood stroke in December…