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 Dec 30, 2013
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…
Posted on Dec 10, 2013
Ships 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…
Posted on Dec 5, 2013
Seasickness 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…
Posted on Nov 27, 2013
January 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…
Posted on Nov 21, 2013
Titan 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…
Posted on Nov 14, 2013
P&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…
Posted on Nov 7, 2013
British 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…
Posted on Nov 5, 2013
My 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…
Posted on Oct 29, 2013
On 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…
Posted on Oct 22, 2013
How 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…
Thank you for subscribing!