About Me

Hello...  I live just outside Durham City in the North East. I live with my husband Gary. For those who know me will know me as Michele however for work, I'm now known as Lauren.  We have two grown-up children Lauren & Matthew, a son-in-law Gav and grandaughter Poppy. We…

Posted on Jun 7, 2019
My Danube Adventure…

I’ve recently told you about my river cruise on the Danube and all about the cabins and the ship this time I’ll let you know what excursions I did as part of the Active and Discovery sailing. Avalon offer an amazing range of excursions for the very active to the…

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Posted on May 23, 2019
My Avalon Impression Experience

Avalon Impression did not leave me disappointed she has beautiful river view suites as I told you last time and standards of facilities and really high. River cruise's if you have not been on one are a lot more laid back and have fewer staterooms and facilities compared to ocean…

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Posted on May 9, 2019
Avalon’s lasting Impression…

Well, I’ve just returned from my sailing on Avalon Impression and what can I say She did not disappoint... I thought I would tell you about the suites on board this time. Avalon Impression is 5-star ship she is currently sailing on the Danube. I sailed on one of her…

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Posted on Apr 24, 2019
River Danube Here I Come…

Well, the week has arrived that I’m going on a river cruise familiarisation trip. What a fantastic job  I have working for cruise.co.uk I've been lucky enough to be chosen to go on this amazing trip courtesy of Avalon Waterways and as I haven’t experienced a river cruise I cannot…

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Posted on Apr 10, 2019
Norwegian take a U-turn on premium all-inclusive…

Norwegian cruise line has taken a u-turn in removing the  Premium All-inclusive last week. What does this mean to new bookings? Well, all new bookings made from the 2nd of April will now include the new promotion. They have now decided to go with something called  "Free at sea". This means…

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Posted on Mar 27, 2019
The River Cruise Crusade

  I recently attend CLIA’ s River Cruise Crusade the event was held in the Hilton hotel Newcastle. I went with my colleague Trudy. We thought it would help gain an insight into many of the river cruise operators that we book.  The first part of the evening entailed a…

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Posted on Mar 13, 2019
When Do You Book Your Cruise?

Well, this week sees the Launch of Cunard winter 2020/2021 and the imminent launch of P & O winter 2020/2021 and we have lots of pre-registrations for these. Some of our customers do not want to miss out on certain sailings and guarantee specific cabin number or locations on board. Is this something…

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Posted on Feb 26, 2019
Msc Bellissima Celebrity Launch…

Well, Monday sees the maiden voyage of MSC's new baby Bellissima. However, before she sets sail she will be christened and have a host of Celebrities at this. They have pulled out the stops for the naming ceremony and will have  Sophia Loren who is the God Mother to the MSC fleet  along…

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Posted on Feb 13, 2019
P & O Finally Make the Leap

P & O have finally made the leap and decided to offer all-inclusive drinks. They did a trial this last year for a short time however are launching it across the fleet on sailings of 5 nights or more from the following dates. Azura: 26 March 2019 Britannia: 7 April 2019…

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Posted on Jan 29, 2019
Would you be a Virgin Cruiser??

Virgin Voyages first ship Scarlet Lady is under construction and due to sail in 2020. Here are a few details to what she will offer.   The concept looks as if it will bring lots of new and younger cruisers on board with its relaxed dining and dress codes. There…

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