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 Jul 23, 2013
I’m going to be on the radio.

Last night I was interviewed by BBC Hereford and Worcester as part of a feature on the Olympic Legacy. I have always been interested in sport and have written in the past about my Zumba class and running the Birningham Half Marathon but in the last year I have also…

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Posted on Jul 16, 2013
My Oceana review, by Milo aged 7

This was my first cruise. It was awesome and bad. Awesome because it was a cool ship and bad because you can't find your way around, all the stairs cross each other and it is easy to get lost. The cabin was awesome, it had a welcome balloon and jelly…

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Posted on Jul 11, 2013
I’m taking my son on his first cruise this weekend.

On Sunday my 7 year old son will be going on his first cruise and he is so excited. I have been selling cruises for more years than I can remember and during that time he has had to watch me set off on many a ship visit, without really…

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Posted on Jul 4, 2013
3rd time lucky for the solar eclipse

Fred Olsen have today announced a 3rd sailing to take in the solar eclipse of March 2015. A solar eclipse can only occur at New Moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and in order to witness this phenomenon you must be inside the narrow 'Path…

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Posted on Jun 25, 2013
Always book your drinks in advance with MSC

MSC offer great value cruises and these are made even better by adding on the All Inclusive drinks package at just £20 per person per night. The Allegrissimo package offers drinks 24 hours a day, so you can sip a fruit smoothie by the pool after your morning swim, enjoy…

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Posted on Jun 17, 2013
The kids facilities on Royal Princess

I was  impressed by the kids facilities on the Royal Princess, in particular the older age group and thought it would be useful to share some photos with you.For teenagers there is a large 'lounge area' where the youngsters can hang out and play games (table football, table tennis, computer games to name…

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Posted on Jun 14, 2013
My stay on board the Royal Princess

I have just returned from a two night mini cruise on the brand new Royal Princess and have had a fantastic time. This was her first ever sailing and sometimes you hear horror stories of these preview sailings but Princess had their act together and all went well.I had a…

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Posted on Jun 14, 2013
I was tied up and blindfolded on board the Royal Princess

On my recent 2 night cruise on the Royal Princess I got more than I'd bargained for when I went to see David Cats and his magic and illusion show. David Cats has been the resident magician on board the Ruby Princess and is now set to wow passengers on…

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Posted on Jun 11, 2013
Photos of Royal Princess

I was lucky enough to sail on board Royal Princess for her first ever sailing this weekend. Here is a selection of my photo's The large wardrobe area. Plenty of space for a longer cruise. A standard balcony cabin. This lacked a sofa but had a large wardrobe area instead.…

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Posted on Jun 6, 2013
I’m sailing on Royal Princess this weekend

I am lucky enough to be sailing on the first ever cruise on board the brand new Royal Princess and I am so excited. She is the first new Princess ship for 5 years and looks amazing, she has so many facilities on board and is a large ship that…

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