About Me
Some people are shopaholics, some are chocaholics and some like me are cruiseaholics! Okay you got me I am also a slight chocoholic as well. I guess my love affair for cruises began in the late 1970's when I used to watch "The Love Boat", which was an American TV…
Posted on Aug 5, 2016
Has a song ever reminded you of a cruise?
Ever been reminded of a cruise that you have been on by a song that you have heard. Join me on a short trip down memory lane of songs that remind me of a particular place, time and date. The Love Boat Theme - Jack Jones This is where…
Posted on Jul 13, 2016
Thank you for all your support x
Many of you reading this are regular cruisers who book with me, and those who aren't I promise you it’s only a matter of time before I reel you in!! As my regulars you will know that I work from home as part of the cruise.co.uk home working team which…
Posted on Jun 24, 2016
BREXIT – ABTA Statement
In light of the recent EU referendum vote ABTA has released a statement and common questions that are being asked by holidaymakers. ABTA statement The result of yesterday’s referendum on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union has been announced, and the British people have voted to leave the…
Posted on Jun 13, 2016
In or out!!
That's the question on everyone's minds at the moment. On the 23rd June we are being given a historic chance to vote on whether we stay in or leave the EU! We have been members since January 1973 and all I can think is that maybe we would be better off…
Posted on Feb 25, 2016
Want to know a secret? Life as a Travel agent is about to get stressful!
Its nearly that time of year again for Travel Agents all over the country. It's time to get out our crystal balls and guess whether it's better to book early or hold out for a bargain as we start to approach launch for cruises in 2017/18 with the mainstream cruise…
Posted on Jan 28, 2016
Life at sea isn’t as great as you think ( from an ex crew members view)!
In 1991 I joined the Pacific Princess as a Junior Bar Stewardess in Vancouver. After a long flight via Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City to get to Vancouver I was exhausted. The cruise lines certainly didn't want to waste money on direct flights although they did give us an…
Posted on Jan 12, 2016
What happens to old cruise ships?
It is always sad to see some of the older cruise ships be pushed aside in favour of newer models as I personally think many of them are worth saving. Once cruise ships reach a certain age they are sold on to other companies and languish moored in foreign countries…
Posted on Dec 27, 2015
Cruising through Christmas! Or staying at home! Which do you prefer?
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse!!! Well eventually it was quiet in my house as with four children, grand parents and my husband and I the noise levels were quite high. My daughter took her two small brothers…
Posted on Oct 9, 2015
How can Costa deny liability?
Costa Cruise Lines have been slammed this week for publicly denying all allegations of wrong doing in the largest loss of life in cruise ship history since the Titanic. [caption id="attachment_1328" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Costa Concordia[/caption] On the 13th January 2012 Costa Concordia capsized in the hands of her Captain, Francesco Schettino,…
Posted on Sep 21, 2015
To tip or not to tip!
Ever wondered what would the cost of a cruise rise by if you didn't tip? Well here is your definitive answer... and a whole host of other answers! Gratuities amongst us Brits has always been a bone of contention and we are uncomfortable with the act of tipping. Why is this…
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