About Me
I've been a Cruise Consultant for a number of years now and I can honestly say that it is just the best job ever. No two days are the same. I have got to know some fantastic people through the course of my job, both in the industry and clients,…
Posted on Oct 30, 2014
It’s Quantum Time!
My bag is packed and ready for an early start tomorrow morning. The day is finally here, the day when I will board 'the ship that will change the face of cruising forever'. I am really looking forward to seeing what she has to offer - and if indeed…
Posted on Oct 19, 2014
And of course, no ship visit would be complete without the ‘Carpet Gallery’!
I have to say I was somewhat surprised by the subtlety of the carpets, lighting and furnishings on Oasis, not your usual cruise ship fare at all, however I do feel that these added to the overall 'classy' feel on board. Gone are the 'tacktastic', gaudy carpets of other mainstream…
Posted on Oct 13, 2014
When is a cruise ship not a cruise ship? My son’s epic weekend away………..
Middle son, who works as a software developer for an IT house, has just been on a weekend 'jolly' with the company he works for, an annual event which this year really caught my attention as the accommodation was on a ship. That said, I had never come across…
Posted on Oct 7, 2014
How organised are you when it comes to packing for your cruise?
Do you lay all your clothes out for weeks before hand or do you grab things out of the wardrobe a couple of days before you travel just hoping that they will still fit you and hope for the best? When I call clients just before they go off…
Posted on Oct 2, 2014
I feel like the Hotel Inspector!
So as Summer draws to a close you would be forgiven for thinking that the world of cruising will be getting a bit quieter - how wrong you would be! The deals and offers are still as hot as ever so things are very busy on the Sales front.…
Posted on Sep 25, 2014
Just another new ship, or a Quantum Leap for Royal Caribbean?
This isn't going to be just any ship, or just another ship. This is going to be Quantum Of The Seas, and I truly believe that this ship is going to be to cruising what the first man on the moon was for space travel. It is going to…
Posted on Sep 19, 2014
Does booking a ‘Saver Fare’ mean a luggage lottery?
I've had several conversations this week with clients who have returned from P&O and Cunard cruises and there seems to be a general trend emerging regarding luggage, or should I say, lack of. We are all aware of the differences between Select and Saver Fares, see here for more…
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