Does the cruise industry need a shake up?
Does the cruise industry need a shake up? According to Richard Branson it does! Last week he called cruises ‘awful’ and plans to shake up the cruising industry by introducing Virgin Voyages. I love everything about cruising! There are so many different ships to explore and enjoy, all the fantastic entertainment, restaurants and activities […]
Read MoreHow to avoid a hurricane in the Caribbean
Last week saw the devastating hurricane Matthew which is still causing deadly flooding in Southern parts of the US. Parts of Haiti have been completely destroyed and now there is a fear of cholera outbreak due to the flooding. Most of the Caribbean escaped this hurricane but in the past the storms have caused […]
Read MoreGratuities – not another price increase!
Gratuities – not another price increase! It’s not something I think about before I take off on my holiday. When you are budgeting for your spending money do you think about how much to save for tipping? Most cruise lines have a recommended amount to budget for, others add the amount to your account but […]
Read MoreSummer 2018 on sale!
I have never known such an early date to be able to book your future cruises before! It is pretty exciting though! P&O and Cunard have decided to launch their summer 2018 programme earlier than ever. We usually have to wait until April before planning ahead. There are some excellent deals to temp those early […]
Read MoreLook who is 4 today
Wow! Where has the time gone? This year we have celebrated in style! My daughter Ella turns 4 today and what an amazing little girl she is! She puts me to shame anyway! I just think of her if I am moaning about anything. Her little smile lights up the room! Weighing only 2lb 2 […]
Read MoreWhy should I upgrade?
Why should I upgrade? Upgrades can come is all different forms. You may want to upgrade your cabin so they the position on the ship is better or it might be because you would like a balcony stateroom. I recently returned from a great trip on the Harmony of the seas. I was upgraded to […]
Read More‘Boa Equipe Sorte GB!’
Translates to Good luck Team GB! As the Olympic game’s kick off on Friday 5th August (well it will actually be on Saturday morning because of the time difference) how will Brazil square up as hosts? Will the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro live up to its Carnival reputation? Rio is an amazing city. […]
Read MoreFancy a dip? Check out my guide to the best top decks!
As the schools break up for summer, let’s hope the warm weather is here for the rest of the holidays! Most of you will venture off on holiday, maybe even a cruise! After an action packed day sightseeing round one of the great cities on your itinerary, there is nothing better than going for a […]
Read MoreAmsterdam welcomes a brand new 5* ship
The 5* Koningsdam looked rather lovely docked in Amsterdam last weekend. This was my 1st trip to Amsterdam during the summer months and the weather was beautiful! The brand new Holland America ship is based in Amsterdam for the summer season and sailing to Northern parts of Europe including the Baltic Capitals, Norway […]
Read MoreThe SMART way to travel
Have you recently cruised and wished you had stayed on for an extra couple of nights? So many of you are choosing to extend your cruise to spend a few days in a hotel or even a tour to some exciting new places. You see very little of your departure port because by the time […]
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