Fancy Food and Fun Food Cruise Ship Style!
As I was slapping my bangers and mash onto a plate last night, with little or no finesse, my mind wandered off to some of the food I’ve seen on cruise ships – not what you are actually served in the restaurants but the food creations that adorn the buffet counter or the gastronomic delights […]
Read MoreCruise Ship Carpets – MSC Opera
It’s been a while since I blogged some quirky carpets, but I just couldn’t resist these fine examples when I was on the Opera on Monday! I’ve seen some wierd and wonderful carpets over the years on various ships and I have to say that MSC has some of the best. Obviously, if you disagree […]
Read MoreMSC Opera – Great Ship, Great Food……………
Yes, it really is, take it from me – I was on her yesterday. Before you say anything, I have read the reviews too, I’ve had the feedback, I’ve heard and seen the news reports about the engine failure in the Baltics last month, but I am prepared to stick my neck out and say […]
Read MoreL’Opera Bellissima? Vedremo!
Having spent a week on the MSC Fantasia during her Maiden Season, you know I thoroughly enjoyed the Yacht Club experience. I am also a big fan of the MSC ships design and style, and readily admit to all their critics that the food on MSC is better than on the Queen Elizabeth. Bearing all […]
Read MoreDiscover Egypt Nile Cruise, 100% luxury!
After some months of political instabily in Egypt, the country has now returned to “calmer waters”. It is with great pleasure that I can provide you with some information about these very luxurious Nile cruises. Discover Egypt operates a fleet of 5 star vessels, used specifically for these cruises. Have a look at the options […]
Read MoreRussian Visas – updated version on line from 1st July 2011
This is certainly going to make life easier for all of us! The following announcement has just been made by the CIBT about this long-awaited update to Russian Visa applications: The Russian Embassy has confirmed that there will be a new online visa application form from the 1st July 2011. The new form will completely […]
Read MoreVoyages to Antiquity introduces new itineraries for 2012……….
Whilst continuing to offer the historically interesting and picturesque ports of Greece, Turkey, Croatia and the Black Sea, niche cruise line Voyages to Antiquity has introduced six new Western Med itineraries in its 2012 brochure. The Aegean Oddessy will be exploring ports such as Arles, Avignon, Barcelona and Carcassonne, and will continue its theme of […]
Read MoreViking Helvetica, a great ship for a Rhine river cruise.
Some of my customers will remember that I posted tips about river cruises in Europe some time ago so I thought it was about time I did a few more. I often talk to clients who have just returned from a River Cruise saying almost how ‘refreshing’ this type of cruising is. Small boats, so […]
Read MoreDo we need another ex-UK Superliner?
P&O have this week announced that they will have a new 141,000 tonne ship operating out of Southampton from March 2015. The ship is currently being built by Italian ship builder Fincantiri, and once completed will carry 3,600 passengers. We already have a vast number of ex-UK sailings from various ports each year, and this year […]
Read MoreRoyal and Celebrity extend their Free Parking offer………………….
Great news for people who had not got round to booking their 2012 cruise by 31st May. The Free Parking offer on Eclipse and Independence sailings has been extended until the 31st July 2011 so you still have time to make the most of this. It is well worth booking by then as this offer […]
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