My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher
I just wanted to say how saddened I am by the news of Michael Schumacher’s tragic accident. I am just in the process of organising my family ski/snowboard holiday for this coming season and news of an incredibly fit and more than capable skier being injured just sends shivers down my spine. It shows how […]
Read MoreShips I’m not going on….Arcadia cancelled
This weekend I was due to go on the annual Cruise.co.uk Christmas Conference which was being held on board P&O’s Arcadia, however P&O have today cancelled this sailing. Arcadia is currently in dry dock being refitted and these enhancements have not been completed in time and therefore they have cancelled the 2 night mini cruise. I […]
Read MoreSeasickness Remedies
With gale force winds hitting the south coast this weekend the English Channel is not looking the best place to be. Fortunately P&O and Cunard do not have any ships departing this weekend but Fred Olsen cannot get Black Watch into Dover for tomorrow and she is currently delayed until Saturday. Now the main hazard […]
Read MoreJanuary warmers for single passengers
Fred Olsen have dropped the prices for single passengers on two of their January sailings so if you’re looking to escape the cold of winter just give me a call. Braemar sails on the 7th January with flights from Gatwick or Manchester. This 10 night sailing is as follows; UK fly Tenerife (overnight) El Hierro […]
Read MoreTitan and Uniworld River Empress Review
I have recently enjoyed a tour around the Titan and Uniworld ship the River Empress whilst she was berthed in Amsterdam and she really is a lovely ship. I had previously been shown around the flagship SS Antoinette and being an older ship (2001) the River Empress had a lot of work to do to […]
Read MoreP&O and Cunard new fare structure.
P&O and Cunard have now announced a new way of pricing their cruises in an attempt to restore some faith in their brands and bring transparency to the way they sell their cruises. Those of you familiar with the brands will know that it was only a few years ago that they launched the Vantage […]
Read MoreBritish Airways flight scandal.
On Sunday evening I was on the above British Airways flight from Amsterdam and was horrified to then read all about it in the Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2487570/Female-passenger-left-trapped-lavatory-British-Airways-plane-sped-runway-took-off.html The article slates the cabin crew and tells a completely different story to the actual facts. This article could have a huge impact on the staff involved and […]
Read MoreMy review of Titan and Uniworlds SS Antoinette – a luxury river cruise ship
This weekend I was lucky enough to enjoy a full tour of Uniworld’s SS Antoinette, a luxury river cruise ship. This was my first visit to a river cruise ship and I was suitably impressed. We boarded the ship into an impressive reception area, and I particularly liked the table with sweets and fruit to […]
Read MoreOn your marks for a Caribbean run
Now as regular readers to my blog know I like to keep fit and can often be seen in my running shoes in a bid to stay trim. I generally train a couple of times and week but admit that I let this go to pot whilst on holiday, I am all for dieting before and […]
Read MoreHow much would you pay for a city break?
As someone who likes to travel I enjoy city breaks and have in recent years spent time in Paris, Oslo, Amsterdam and Barcelona. They offer a few days away from the routine and the chance to explore and take in a new place. However they can be expensive, and by the time you have checked in […]
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