Gail's Cruising Tales

Around The World in 180 Days - how fantastic does that sound to you? Just take in some of these facts - you never know when you the question will be asked about this at the pub quiz. As you would expect on a world cruise itinerary you get to…

It's Official - Cruising Is Good For Your Health! If you have ever needed an excuse to book a cruise or just wondered if life on the ocean waves would suit you?  Then the results of a study carried out by the university of China have revealed that cruising is…

It must be the Jane McDonald effect! Whatever you think of Ms McDonald I think she is having a positive effect on the cruise industry. I have had a number of customers mention that they have watched the series she has presented and enjoyed the look at the different styles…

What on earth is a Millennial? I don't think it's me!!!! Is it a new specious of millipede found in the deepest and darkest place on earth? Is it an antique over a thousand years old? Who knows the answer? I have been hearing this term banded around for a…

Fact Or Fiction - It's over To You I have worked in the travel industry for more years now than I care to remember. Over the years I think I have been asked nearly all  the questions customers have  about holidays in general, but since I now mainly deal with…

Happy New Year! Can you believe it - another year has flown by - time definitely passes quicker the older you get. What are your resolutions for 2018 or don't you bother making them. Mine are always the same - loose weight, get fit etc etc! One thing I am…

Will Celebrity Edge have the edge? Well I have just returned from the cruise.co.uk  annual conference which was held this year in a sunny but extremely cold Skegness. Now it would not normally be held at a holiday camp but as we  need specific facilities, number of nights, accommodation  etc,…

Cutbacks - Does It Equal A Cutback In Service? Was your cruise special? Come on cruise lines, what's going on? Just recently I have been speaking with some of my customers who have just returned from cruises to different destinations and with different cruise lines and there seems to be…

Put Me Through To Your Manager! Isn't taking a holiday supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience? - well you certainly would not think that if you knew some of the complaints that people actually make. Have we lost our sense of humour and  our common sense? Are we so…

Is cruising with children a good idea or not? I know it only seems like 2 minutes ago that you were getting your suitcases out of the loft and dropping your dogs off at the kennels - but where has this year gone? It is already difficult to walk out…