Cruise line scraps free room service!
Last week Carnival cruise line scrapped free room service across their fleet if you order after 10 pm. Ordering food after 10 pm would ring alarm bells to me.. A quick snack after a few drinks maybe? They have extended their menu to offer a much better selection of meals and snacks including pizza, sandwiches […]
Read More2018 Highlights.. what a year!
Let me, first of all, wish you a Happy New Year! Back to normality after a hectic Christmas and New Year What a year 2018 was! Here are some of my highlights… My friend turned 50 and we celebrated by spending a weekend in Palma! Wow was a lovely city! My other friend turned 40 […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Are you ready for the big day? Just a few more days now before the reindeers drop Santa down our chimney and the naughty Elf can retire for another year! It is such a magical time of year! My 6-year-old is so excited and asks every day – is it Christmas yet mummy? The lead […]
Read MoreChristmas Markets and Executive lounge at the Hilton
What a fantastic day out in Manchester! I booked into the Hilton in Manchester for the night with some friends. We booked 3 executive rooms which give you access to the executive lounge for 2 hours where you can enjoy unlimited canapes and drinks. It is a little bit like the executive lounge on Royal […]
Read MoreBlack Friday
Black Friday is very much an American tradition that was introduced in the late 80’s It is the day after Thanksgiving or the 4th Friday in November. Some Americans consider this as an extra days holiday I guess a little like our Bank holidays. It has only become popular over here in the last few […]
Read MoreBlack Friday
Black Friday is very much an American tradition that was introduced in the late 80’s It is the day after Thanksgiving or the 4th Friday in November. Some Americans consider this as an extra days holiday I guess a little like our Bank holidays. It has only become popular over here in the last few […]
Read MoreOctober half term
Autumn break can go one way or the other. This time the weather has been perfect! Cold but dry and even a little sunny on some days. We started our week with at a Halloween party. Just a house party but they dressed the house so well and it was very spooky! A projector on […]
Read MoreWhat can I do on the last day of my cruise?
What can I do on the last day of my cruise? The last day on a cruise is not the same as a hotel stay. Normally in a hotel, you can check out at lunchtime and leave your luggage in storage behind reception. On a cruise, this is totally different. New passengers will start arriving […]
Read MoreP&O Iona Cruises for 2020
P&O Iona Cruises for 2020 Last month P&O launched its newest and biggest ship for the British market. The P&O Iona will carry a massive 5200 passengers! This massive ship will be purpose built to sail the Norwegian Fjords during the summer of 2020 starting with a 9 night Maiden voyage and then 7 night […]
Read Morelet me entertain you!
Allure of the seas – let me entertain you. Wow the entertainment was fantastic on my recent cruise on the Allure of the seas! Our absolute favourite show was the Pixar parade in the Royal Promenade! It was fantastic! All the best characters put on the best show. There were all the characters from […]
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