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 14, 2017
Refit for the Independence – courtesy of travel agents
Royal Caribbean have finally announced details of a multi million pound refit of their much love Independence of the Seas. The ship which is a favourite with UK cruise passengers and home ports in Southampton is being updated to come in line with Royals newer state of the art…
Posted on Jun 30, 2017
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 Jun 16, 2017
“I wouldn’t sail with Thomson” – Think Again!
Thomson Cruises have made some changes in recent years and things are really working for them, in the last 5 years they have seen an increase in passenger numbers of 40%, with 20% being in the last year alone. They have always been looked down upon by a lot…
Posted on Jun 2, 2017
I couldn’t afford Antarctica…..
Last week it was my 11 year old son's birthday and I was stumped for ideas. He has had all the usual gifts over the last few celebrations and already has a phone to spend hours chatting with friends via What's App groups, an X-box to while away more hours…
Posted on May 19, 2017
Exciting News for Fred Olsen Fans
Fred Olsen have just announced their first full river cruise programme, which is fantastic news for fans of the cruise line. Building upon the success of the Braemar which has been sailing from across the channel and down the River Seine for the last couple of years, the cruise line…
Posted on May 5, 2017
Princess Cruise Line Go All Hi-Tech
Princess Cruises have announced their new Ocean Medallion sailings and offering customers and more personal and tailored cruise experience. On selected sailings, instead of a cruise card, customers will be given an 'Ocean Medallion', at just the size of coin it can be carried in a pocket, worn as a…
Posted on Apr 21, 2017
Anyone for Tea?
MSC Cruises are taking British cruisers seriously and have announced that British passengers will be able to vote on the brand of kettle that is being placed in all cabins on board the MSC Magnifica. Having a kettle in your cabin has always been important to British cruisers. We are…
Posted on Apr 7, 2017
Amazing Cirque du Soleil
Last month I had a wonderful afternoon watching Varekai by Cirque du Soleil. This was a Christmas present from my parents and whilst most certainly worth the wait. Cirque du Soleil are a performing troupe which take circus skills from around the world and turn them into a theatrical show. Each…
Posted on Mar 24, 2017
10 years of working at Cruise.co.uk
This week I celebrated 10 years of working at Cruise.co.uk and I thought that this was worth shouting about I have really enjoyed my 10 years at Cruise.co.uk. I love talking to people and helping their dreams come true, talking cruises is such a lovely thing to do. Every call…
Posted on Mar 10, 2017
A wonderful week in the mountains.
During February half term I enjoyed a wonderful family holiday snowboarding holiday in Italy. We went to a small resort called Santa Caterina, Valfurva which is in northern Italy towards the Swiss boarder and it was amazing. I have boarded for many years and we generally go to the main…
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