Gail's Cruising Tales

Only 3 more sleeps and the big day is here once again!! Are you all prepared? Are you the sort of person that has all their presents wrapped by the end of October and your Jamie Oliver get ahead gravy made and already in the freezer by the first week…

Is There Such A Thing As A Free Drinks Package? What do you think? More then ever I am being asked for a cruise that is " all inclusive " and by this most people think of an inclusive drinks package, but is it worth it? A couple of months…

  Carrots And Peas - Two Very Lucky Turkeys! As I sat watching the news on television last night, I had to laugh out loud at a particular item - A Presidential Pardon  for 2 turkeys from President Trump. Apparently, this is a bit of a Thanksgiving Tradition in the…

Where do I want to go next? With so many different and exciting places to visit in the world that is not an easy question to answer. Do I want sun? Do I want amazing scenery? What about culture? - yes, yes, and yes - but all on the same…

MSC Cruises - No Longer The Marmite Of The Cruise Industry! Love em or loathe them you have got to hand it to MSC Cruises as they continually try to improve their brand with new and innovative developments. Recently they announced that by the end of 2018 all plastic straws…

What are you without your family and friends? I am lucky enough to be sitting here at my laptop in sunny Cyprus, looking out at a clear blue sky and feeling the warmth of the sun. This great job allows us to work wherever we have an internet connection,  so…

Is it time to try a different cruise line? Are you a committed P & O Cruiser or will you only sale with Celebrity? I find that a lot of people who I speak to definitely have their favourites but are becoming more open minded about trying another cruise line.…

Spa treatments at sea - do you indulge? Is there a better way to while away a couple of hours whilst at sea than lying face down, inhaling wonderful aromas whilst an expert kneads and massages the tension from your muscles - I think not! Who doesn't love to be…

Do you want the Norwegian Fjords or the Norwegian Fjords? I have to say that the Norwegian Fjords are perhaps one of the most scenic places to visit in the world but I am feeling very underwhelmed that P & O's newest ship, Iona will spend all of her inaugural…

How on earth can we keep up to date with the ever changing cruise industry that we all love. I know that the cruise lines like to keep us on our toes, but at the moment it seems that every day we are hearing something new - whether it's about…