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 Nov 2, 2011
The youngest fleet at sea needs a facelift!
To celebrate her 8th Birthday Cunard are giving Queen Mary 2 a complete refit, which is fantastic when cruise lines seem to be trying to save money and cut corners at the moment. She enters dry dock on the 24th November and the 14 day refit will see more than…
Posted on Oct 25, 2011
A few more days off.
I am now out of the office until Tuesday 01 November spending some time with my family whilst it is half term. I haven't got anything special planned but it will be nice to have some lie ins and to just play for a few days. Whilst I'm away please…
Posted on Oct 20, 2011
Take another look at Regent Seven Seas Cruises
I have just been looking at a Christmas Cruise with Regent Seven Sea's Cruises and my customer was amazed by what it includes compared to others on the market. They have really increased their offering over the last year I so thought it was worth highlighting a few things. Regent Seven Sea's…
Posted on Oct 13, 2011
Staying in touch.
More and more people now carry mobile phones or want to stay in touch by email when on holiday and many people can't bear to abandon their tech toys, even at sea. The cruise lines are open to this and provide many different facilities from Wi-Fi hot spots to cabin data ports,…
Posted on Oct 6, 2011
Celebrity enhance their older ships
I love the newer Celebrity Solstice Class ships and think that they are probably my favourite of all the ships out there currently. And I'm not the only person who thinks this, you rarely get a bad review from any of the Solstice ships. Now because of this Celebrity are taking…
Posted on Sep 29, 2011
Regent Prices to increase on 01 October
Just a quick heads up but Regent Seven Seas cruises have announced today that their 2012 prices will be increasing on the 1st October. This gives you just 2 days to secure your booking at the best price. If you normally travel with the likes of Cunard, Oceania, Azamara…
Posted on Sep 28, 2011
How much would you pay for a wheelchair?
I was amazed recently when a customer of mine advised me that Holland America had charged him $380 for the hire of a wheelchair on a 10 night sailing on board the Nieuw Amsterdam. The gentleman in question does not always require a wheelchair and can get away without them…
Posted on Sep 22, 2011
MSC Opera – food photos
I know alot of you like to see what the food is like on the different ships so here are some photos of my meal on board MSC Opera. My parma ham, kiwi fruit and pineapple medley was a nice light starter, the food was all fresh and it was…
Posted on Sep 18, 2011
Cabins on MSC Opera
Having visited MSC Opera last week, I thought I'd share some thoughts and advice on the cabins types. This first picture is a balcony cabin and my advice would be to book one of these. They are slighty larger and with the full balcony window the rooms are bright and…
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