About Me
I have worked in the travel industry for over 25 years now since beginning as a holiday rep on a campsite in France and I have a real passion for travel. I've worked in all aspects of the industry including sales, marketing and management and I've specialised in most products…
Posted on May 25, 2016
Enjoy your loyalty discount….even if you’ve not sailed before.
MSC have always had one of the best past passenger schemes offering a 5 tier scheme with 5% off all cruises and up to 15% off selected cruises for their top past passengers. However they also offer a 'Status Match' program and if you haven't sailed with them…
Posted on May 11, 2016
Where in the world am I?
I have just returned from a break in one of the world's busiest embarkation ports and a major port of call. However when I showed my photo to my colleagues I was surprised by how many people asked me where I'd been, particularly as I work among some very well…
Posted on Apr 27, 2016
Travel Insurance for the over 80’s….and youngsters too.
Finding travel insurance as you reach a certain age can be a struggle and even though people are living longer and fuller lives many insurance companies will not cover you once you reach 80 years even if you are as fit as a fiddle. It is a subject that comes up…
Posted on Apr 13, 2016
Work has got me all in a spin.
April is one of the busiest months for me as a specialist cruise consultant with P&O and Cunard releasing their 2017/2018 cruise itineraries and prices. There are some excellent deals to be had and by booking at 'launch' you are ensured the best cabins. Over a 9 day period the various…
Posted on Mar 31, 2016
Royal Caribbean increase their tips twice in a year.
Royal Caribbean are again increasing their gratuity charge, having only last increased them 10 months ago. Now whether tips should be charged at all is a very contentious subject but I personally think that increasing the figure twice in less than a year is wrong, especially when the cruise line…
Posted on Mar 17, 2016
Start your cruise in style.
If you are fed up of queuing at the airport, sitting on planes with your knees up against the chair in front and standing with the masses looking for your suitcase on a conveyor belt then Crystal Cruises have the solution for you. They have announced the launch…
Posted on Mar 3, 2016
Cheers Carnival
Carnival Cruise Lines have announced enhancements to their Cheers Beverage Package which I think makes it one of the best value drinks packages on the market. When you purchase a drinks package with the majority of cruise lines your packages includes beers, wines, cocktails and spirits up to a…
Posted on Feb 20, 2016
Singapore Solutions
Singapore is now a major cruise port and the main embarkation point for exploring Vietnam, Thailand and the rest of the Far East. However a wonderful week or two of sightseeing and relaxing can be easily spoilt by the final day as unfortunately the majority of flights heading back to the…
Posted on Feb 4, 2016
Florida is about to become easier
Florida has always been a popular place to visit and offers lots of different ways to holiday. It should lend itself perfectly to a twin centre holiday. What better than a week in Orlando taking in Disney, Universal and International Drive, lots of full on excitement and big energetic sightseeing days.…
Posted on Jan 22, 2016
Looking for Great Tits
Next weekend my son Milo and myself are going to be looking out for Great Tits, but no I don't mean on the top decks of cruise ships. Next weekend is the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, an annual event and part of the world's largest wildlife survey. Our pack arrived this…
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