The Great Cruise.co.uk Bake Off is back – bigger and better than ever!
It’s that time of year again folks! Vanessa and I will be setting out our stall at Head Office and serving up mouthwatering delights to tempt everyone to part with their cash. Last years event was a fantastic success and we managed to raise almost £500 for our chosen charities – http://www.reubensretreat.org/ and http://www.justgiving.com/ulegend. Two charities which are […]
Read MoreA day to remember in more ways than one!
You made it Rhys! Sunday 20th October 2013 is a day that I will remember for ever. It is the day that the least athletic of my three offspring ran, and completed, the Birmingham BUPA Half Marathon. I am always proud of my kids achievements but I actually thought my chest was going to explode […]
Read MoreWould a ‘themed’ river cruise tempt you?
In keeping with many of the ocean cruise lines, the river cruise lines are now offering ‘themed’ cruises, and lots of them. Something for everyone really, from art to golf, culinary themes to well being, beer tasting to jazz. You name it, it’s on offer! Avalon Waterways have just recently extended their range of themes […]
Read MoreA bit of advice for river cruisers on the Rhine – or, ‘Beware the cycle lanes’!!
So here I am in Bonn, all set to do a bit of research for my clients who are set to do a Rhine river cruise over the next few months, places to see, places of interest, ‘must do’s’ etc, but instead I feel is is paramount to offer a word of caution instead.Having visited […]
Read MoreThe ABC of river cruising…………….
Bonn Minster I’m of to Bonn in Germany tomorrow for a few days, visiting a good friend of mine so I am really looking forward to it. I have been twice before, last December when the Christmas Markets were in full swing, and again in February when Cologne Carnival weekend was taking place. Obviously there […]
Read MoreGet away from it all in January with Swan Hellenic…………….
Swan Hellenic Minerva is a fantastic little ship with a big personality, and she offers so much more than just a cruise. She is for the serious minded traveller who is looking for ports that are less well worn, and a complimentary full lecture programme which helps you to get the most out of every […]
Read MoreViking Ocean Cruises – now that’s new!
This is really exciting news from Viking and I for one am very much looking forward to how this pans out for them. Viking Ocean Cruiseswill be launched in 2015 with just one ship, the Viking Star who will carry just 928 passengers in her ‘all balcony’ accommodation. With this brand new ship and everything […]
Read MoreHalloween Hapag Lloyd style – spooooooooky!!
Hapag Lloyd are going to keep their passengers on Europa 2 totally in the dark this autumn as they sail around the Med. Quite literally! Their production of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost will take place in total darkness and to make sure there is no peeking, show goers will be given eye masks which […]
Read MoreFancy getting naked on your next cruise?
Yes, you did read that right! Is it something that appeals to you? I have never really considered it until I was on the Europa 2 recently – sheltered life I have led! And just for the record, I am not considering it at all! Anyway, it would appear that the Germans are quite keen […]
Read MoreAre you a fan of Regent Seven Seas?
On Thursday I went down to Southampton for my first ever visit to a Regent ship. As I have recently become a 6* cruiser – smiley face – I was really keen to see what Regent has to offer. Regent are really popular with the British 6* market and we rarely, if ever, get negative […]
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