Where can I sample the best hot chocolate in Bruges?
If you are thinking of taking a mini cruise to incorporate Bruges then I would highly recommend it. I went for the Christmas markets mid-December. It was a rather cold Monday morning when we arrived. The year before. I visited on a weekend and it was much more bustling. Best ways to get there is […]
Read MoreWhat a fantastic 2015!
Happy New Year! Wow what a year 2015 was! Looking back over the year, I was very lucky to have been on so many fantastic cruises and saw some amazing ships. How was your 2015? What was your highlight? My cruising year started in March on the launch of the P&O Britannia. The ship is […]
Read MoreImpressed with Fred!
I have just taken my first cruise with Fred Olsen and I must say I was very impressed. The size of the ship was perfect for a short cruise. I cruised on the Balmoral over to Bruges for the weekend, 3 nights in total and it was a fantastic experience. Check-in was very quick […]
Read MoreAnt and Dec show live from the P&O Britannia
I am sure many of you have just enjoyed watching 3 weeks of celebrity fun in the jungle, ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ has just finished for the year and it was another great year for the show hosted by Ant and Dec. You can guarantee if Ant and Dec are involved […]
Read MoreChristmas markets arrive!
The Christmas Markets Arrive in Manchester! The Christmas markets have arrived in Manchester this weekend just in time for the weather to get really cold! I took an early trip to hopefully avoid the crowds. I headed out of town to Media City where the markets and activities are on a much smaller scale but […]
Read MoreThe best ways to enjoy your days at sea
I really look forward to sea days during my cruises. You might have a jam packed itinerary with plenty of ports to visit so your sea days might need to be more relaxing or maybe you have a cruise from Southampton with more sea days giving you the opportunity to really experience ship life. […]
Read MoreGet ready to Escape!
Get ready to Escape! The Norwegian Escape made its 1st journey on Tuesday to Southampton to spend 2 nights before heading to Miami for the winter season. With a gust capacity of 4248 and crew totalling 1651 the Escape is the biggest in the fleet so no surprises why the ship will celebrate and show […]
Read MoreJet Set Sail
What do you enjoy most about your cruise? The fabulous destinations, entertainment and food on the ship? Maybe the relaxing days at sea by the pool or in the spa. I personally love the shows and all the evening events on-board. Watching a good film under the stars is brilliant! So many enjoy the fact […]
Read MoreA new world record set on the MSC Splendida!
MSC are always hitting the headlines for taking part in quirky themes or adventures on-board their ships normally focused on the destination you are visiting. I cruised with MSC from Genoa in Italy over the Atlantic to Rio in Brazil. The crew used every opportunity to celebrate. It began with a party to celebrate us […]
Read MoreWhen is the best time to book your cruise?
This week it is ‘Cruise Week’ and to celebrate the cruise lines put together their best promotions. There are some brilliant offers out there to suit everyone! It got me thinking.. When is the best time to book to get the best deal? I guess it depends on a few factors, when you want to […]
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