I have worked in the travel industry from the age of 15 stacking brochures and making tea at a local Thomas Cook shop, I absolutely loved it and this was the start of my fascination with travel. I went full time into travel at the age of 17 in June…
This week I would like to thank one of my clients for allowing me to use her story regarding a recent experience that she had on Celebrity Cruises. As per her wishes I will not be using her real name but she knows who she is, I think we agreed…
These last couple of weeks have seen Thomson Holidays change to Tui and Thomson Cruises change to Marella Cruises. Not sure why but we will go with the flow. Anyway, last week they finally released their Winter 2018/2019 programme and I have to say I am particularly excited about one…
As the Caribbean start to put their selves back together after the devastating hurricanes of Irma and Maria, now the UK is getting a taste of the same weather in the form of Hurricane Ophelia. Currently battering Ireland and causing extremely weird sun and skies across England, we hope that all…
So here we are, the last part of my Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic sailing, if you haven't already, you can read the other blogs by clicking on the links Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Day 7 and we have finally reached the first port of call - Halifax, Nova Scotia the actual…
Following on from my earlier blogs Part 1 and Part 2 of my transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2, this weeks blog picks up from the start of day 5. Today I awoke early and went to watch a couple of the girls whom had enlisted in the fencing class, I went along…
Following on from my blog Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Part 1 Day 3 was an early start for me. The first few nights on this cruise the clocks go back by 1 hour so my body clock was telling me to wake early! Today was a quiet day for the group, we…
I have just had the most amazing experience of sailing with Cunard and ticking a box from my bucket list. Over the next few blogs, I will be telling you all about my incredible journey and dispelling some of those common myths that surround Cunard. My journey began on Friday…
If you read my blogs you will know that last Friday I boarded the Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York. I'm not home yet until this weekend and currently will be somewhere in the Atlantic! My next blog will be with lots of content about the ship and…
So today is my last day in the office for a few weeks, originally, I was only meant to be off for a week. Off to visit my best friends new grandson. However, yesterday a last minute opportunity arose that means I shall be away from the office for…
Thought I would do more of a personal blog this week. Let you know what I am up to over the next couple of months. So first up is celebrations for my good friend and colleague Gina who will be turning 60 this month. We have a night planned with her…