About Me

I have worked in the travel industry for nearly 20 years… I started off on the high street and I have worked as a Cruise Consultant for the past 8 years. I can honestly say that it is just the best job ever! My passion is cruising, so being able…

Posted on Jan 17, 2019
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…

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Posted on Jan 5, 2019
2018 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!…

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Posted on Dec 20, 2018
Merry 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…

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Posted on Dec 6, 2018
Christmas 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…

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Posted on Nov 22, 2018
Black 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…

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Posted on Nov 22, 2018
Black 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…

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Posted on Nov 8, 2018
October 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…

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Posted on Oct 25, 2018
What 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.…

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Posted on Oct 11, 2018
P&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…

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Posted on Sep 27, 2018
let 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…

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