About Me

Hi, My name is Trudy, I live with my partner Johnathan and our wonderful daughter Lucie who has just had her first birthday and we live in Durham. I have a great passion for travel and after 12 years of experience it is a massive part of my life. I…

Posted on Dec 8, 2018
Columbus Part 3

This is my final blog on my trip on Cruise & Maritime's Columbus and my overall thoughts. So like i said in an earlier blog i was unsure if i would like the ship or not however i really enjoyed my trip. The ship is mid sized but has a…

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Posted on Nov 21, 2018
Columbus Part 2

Day 2 of our cruise on Columbus we docked in Amsterdam, firstly we took a canal boat ride then we had some free time to look around the sites ourselves, I have been to Amsterdam before so this time we just had a nice stroll around at our own pace.…

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Posted on Nov 6, 2018
My latest cruise…

I was recently very lucky to be chosen to go on a Fam Trip with Cruise and Maritime on their ship Columbus, which i was over the moon about as i had not cruised with them before. The trip was a Five night European Cities cruise, sailing from London Tilbury,…

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Posted on Oct 23, 2018
Balmoral part 2…

Next on our tour of the beautiful Balmoral we took a look around the public areas, starting off with the Neptune Bar, this is where you can go and see a show in the evening, then the Morning light pub which is a British style pub, the Observatory lounge next…

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Posted on Oct 9, 2018
The beautiful Balmoral

This week's blog is all about Fred Olsen's Balmoral, as i recently had the chance to go on board for the day whilst she was in port at Newcastle port of Tyne. I must admit i wasn't sure i would like the ship as i have been on one of…

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Posted on Sep 24, 2018
My day on MSC Magnifica…

Just recently i was lucky enough to go on a ship visit on MSC Magnifica at Newcastle Port of Tyne, she was doing a British Isles cruise so whilst docked in my local port it was an ideal opportunity to have a look around on board as I've not been…

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Posted on Sep 10, 2018
P&O 2020 Launch

Today is the day P&O's new Ship Iona goes on sale for when she launches in 2020, if you are in the Peninsular club and are either Caribbean, Baltic or Ligurian lever then you can get your cabin booked today! She then goes on general sale from 08.00am Wednesday 12th…

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Posted on Aug 27, 2018
Another new ship on the horizon…

Princess cruises has named it's 2020 Royal-class ship Enchanted Princess. She is scheduled to sail on her maiden voyage on 15th June 2020 sailing on a series of European Voyages, you will be able to book this from November this year. I really like the name, it's sounds like something…

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Posted on Aug 10, 2018
Busy few months ahead….

My head is spinning at the thought of how much i have planned over the next few months heading up to Christmas, everything seems to be coming at once, but i am really excited! Starting with August bank holiday weekend i am going on a Virgin Balloon ride, we have…

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Posted on Jul 25, 2018
Scarlet Lady…

Cruising is fast taking over the travel world, with more and more realising the benefits and appeal of the type of travelling. How you can wake up each day to a new destination, enjoy sheer luxury and have a vast range of such unforgettable experiences. Virgin is the newest brand announcing…

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