Independence of the Seas having a refit….
Next week sees the start of our family cruise on board the Independence of the Seas. I have never sailed on the Indy but was lucky enough to be on the launch back in April 2008. I did really like the ship, especially the Royal Promenade so I am really looking forward to it. My […]
Read MoreAnother challenge completed….
This time it was the 10k Timberhonger race. This year is the 15th year running of the Timberhonger, so called as most of the route is on Timberhonger Lane (which believe me is extremely hilly). It is traditionally part of Bromsgrove Carnival where all profits are donated to charity. It is a very […]
Read MoreWorld’s largest ship floats out……
The World’s largest cruise ship floats out of dry dock for the first time. The Symphony of the Seas which has a capacity of carrying 5,497 passengers is the 4th Oasis class ship. The ship floated out of dry dock from the STX shipyard in France, she will now undergo her interior construction. The Symphony […]
Read MoreWas it a big win??
So this weekend saw the annual day at the races with my girlfriends. We guarantee to always have a great day and this year was true to form. The weather was on our side on Saturday and was kind to us all day. You can’t beat sitting outside with your friends in the sun drinking […]
Read MoreI did it!!!
Last weekend I completed in the London Moonwalk – what an amazing but very emotional experience. Our group “The Girls from the Ditch” meet at 5pm where we had arranged for a mini bus to take us all down to London. We had to be in Clapham Common for 9pm so we had plenty of […]
Read MoreWalk the Walk
Me and a few of my friends have been training hard since February because we have entered ourselves for the Moonwalk. This is a 26 mile walk through the night round the streets of London wearing our bras, and very decorated bras they are. Each year they have a different theme and this year the […]
Read MoreTime to try Thomson!!
Yesterday we saw the launch of Thomson 2018 summer sailings go on sale, I must admit they have some fantastic itineraries. Thomson also announced their next ship the TUI Explorer for summer 2018 and the TUI Explorer 2 will follow in 2019. I think this is really exciting news for Thomson. More great news is […]
Read MoreKey West….my favourite!!
Following on from my previous blog about my cruise around the Caribbean I thought I would tell you a little bit about my favourite port of call – Key West… Oh wow, what an amazing place, this is somewhere I WILL come back to. Its vibrant, full of history and very unique!! This Island is […]
Read MoreMy experience on the Celebrity Reflection….
I have recently returned off the Celebrity Reflection round the Caribbean. I must say I do like going away this time of the year to get a bit of sun – breaks up our long winter!! I flew into Miami on the 24th February taking a direct flight with BA from Heathrow, after a 9-hour […]
Read MoreFred Olsen take a jump……
From 7th March 2017 Fred Olsen cruise Line will be increasing the amount they charge to add on the drinks packages. The price to now add on the all-inclusive drinks package will be charged at £15.00 per person per night, a jump of £5 per person per day. If you are on a short break, […]
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