About Me

Hello, and welcome to my page.  I have been working in the Travel Industry for over 38 years,  it really just seems like yesterday! I am married with 2 grown up children and a beautiful grand daughter. After a couple of years at New College Durham learning Travel and Tourism…

Posted on Feb 5, 2016
Ladies – It’s A Leap Year!….

Yes ladies, 2016 is a leap year and next weekend it is Valentines day, what better time for you to propose to your better half? Once you have asked the question and of course been told yes, then you can plan your wedding and honeymoon. Hang on! Did you know…

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Posted on Jan 29, 2016
The World’s First Discovery Yacht

Scenic, one of the luxury river cruise operators have announced they are entering the ocean cruise market, with the launch of a new extra luxury ship, called the Scenic Eclipse, in August 2018.  This move of course coincides with that of Viking River cruises entering the ocean market and Crystal…

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Posted on Jan 22, 2016
Turkey Suspension

A number of cruise lines have already suspended Turkey from their itineraries. We already have Celebrity, Disney, Crystal and only this week MSC have announced they are pulling out for the foreseeable future.  After the recent events in Istanbul I can of course understand why they are doing this.  The…

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Posted on Jan 15, 2016
Princess Cruises Will Be On TV!

I'm sure you have all watched many documentaries in your time. If your planning to travel with Princess Cruises this year and especially on the Regal Princess, this will be for you!  ITV are to launch a brand new documentary series called "The Cruise" starting in March. This will be…

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Posted on Jan 8, 2016
This Is Going To Be A Bumper Year!

2016 is going to be a bumper year in the cruising world! Did you know there will be a total of 7 new ships launched at some point this year? So, what can you look forward to? Holland America have not introduced a new ship since 2010, that is a…

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Posted on Jan 1, 2016
2016 – Don’t Be Caught Out

Well, here we all go again. Time to plan our next cruise.  There is always lots of discussion on when is the right time to book? Is it better to wait or book now.  As you will be aware, I am a great believer in booking the earlier the better.…

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Posted on Dec 18, 2015
Cunard Looks To The Future

2015 was a special year for Cunard as it is their 175th anniversary. Alot of celebrations were had, maybe you were lucky to have attended one of them? Now, Cunard are looking into the future. In May of 2016 the beautiful Queen Mary 2 will undergo a multi million pound…

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Posted on Dec 11, 2015
Postcards From The Danube

Never did I think I would enthuse so much about cruising down the Danube. What a wonderful, restful experience it was, something I would very happily do again. I thought I would share my itinerary with you, maybe it will encourage you to try! Day one we flew to Munich…

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Posted on Dec 4, 2015
River Cruising? – I Am A Convert!

As a regular reader of my blogs, you will know I have been on a Danube river cruise. Not just ANY Danube river cruise I hasten to add, but the best trip I have been on in a long long time. Now, that's quite a statement to make I know…

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Posted on Nov 27, 2015
Is River Cruising An Option For You?

As you may be aware, I will be "somewhere" sailing down the Danube when you read this.  As I write this, I am full of excitement at the prospect of my first river cruise. I have always wondered what they are like, and if I will like it. From the…

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