Could this be the end of formal dress codes?
There was surprise and disbelief this week as Cunard announced that on some of their sailings the dress code will be relaxed. Read about it here. Recently Celebrity Cruise Line ditched formal evenings on board, so no need to pack the tuxedos and ball gowns if you are sailing with them. Other cruise companies such […]
Read MoreMy weekend break in Lincoln with Elton John
I am currently on holiday from work to have a break and take some time to enjoy my birthday celebrations (21 again)! Last weekend I visited Lincoln. For Christmas my sister and I were bought tickets to see Elton John playing at Lincoln showground by my lovely brother in law. As grateful as I was […]
Read MoreMy trip on the Barmy Harmony!
I am back from my short cruise on the brand new Harmony of the Seas. In fact it was so new that it wasn’t actually 100% ready! But did that spoil my enjoyment? Read on to find out…. I have to say that the check in process was slick & we were on the ship […]
Read MoreFood Glorious Food!
Following on from my brief review of the MSC Preziosa I wanted to give you a little more info on the culinary aspect of the cruise. First course….Breakfast! For breakfast you could either opt for room service, eat in the buffet or in one of the main dining restaurants. I only ate brekky in the […]
Read MoreMSC Preziosa – What’s it like?
I am back from my trip on the MSC Preziosa. My very first MSC experience. I will be doing further blogs with more detailed information on food, service, entertainment etc, but I thought I would give a brief overview on what I thought of the most important elements of a cruise; the cabins, service, food & […]
Read MorePreziosa Here I Come!
This time next week I will be on my way to Gatwick to fly out to Genoa & join the MSC ship, Preziosa. This will be my first experience of sailing on an MSC cruise and I have to say I am very excited. This ship is one of 4 in the Fantasia class along […]
Read MoreNot so Dynamic Dining!
Last week Royal Caribbean announced a few changes that will be happening with tipping, WiFi and Dynamic Dining on Anthem of the Seas. You can read about them here. They have taken the decision to scrap the Dynamic Dining concept on Anthem of the Seas. I can only assume that the system has not gone […]
Read MoreWhat’s on your bucket list?
Last year we introduced a new concept in cruise holidays with our Bucket List cruise itineraries. They have proved incredibly popular and we have expanded our offerings just recently. Read more about them here. The idea is to have a truly immersive experience on land paired up with a cruise to discover some amazing places. These […]
Read MoreCruising from the UK. Why is it all about Southampton?
As a Northern lass I have read with interest about the potential development of cruise terminals in both Hull and Liverpool. Liverpool City Council has launched a new study to find out whether a former jetty could be transformed into a new, ultra-modern, cruise line terminal (read more here). The Princess jetty’s new terminal would have […]
Read MoreCruise Ship To House Refugees
It has recently been announced that Sweden is contemplating using a cruise ship to accommodate asylum seekers. My first thought when I read this was of great surprise to say the least. I knew the ship that they are intending to use as The Island Escape when she sailed under the umbrella of First Choice & TUI […]
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