Today started pretty early for me, 3.45am to be exact. I met my coach at 5.15am and we were on our way to Southampton. The trip down was as good as can be expected from a 7 hour journey. We made pretty good time, actually arriving early into Southampton by roughly 30 minutes or so….
A Grand Event
I am now onboard P&O Cruises Ventura looking forward to a damp but great Grand Event sailaway. The weather is pretty bleak but the atmosphere is electric. Everyone onboard Ventura at least is in good spirits. All seven ships are here, obviously! and soon each will set sail ready for the fleet review. My journey…
24 Hours Until The P&O Cruises Grand Event
It is finally upon us! Well, almost. Tomorrow, Tuesday July 3rd is the day of the P&O Cruises Grand Event. After waiting for what felt like an eternity for it to get here it is less than 24 hours away. I am also ready to now announce that I am packed!!! After toying with the…
Solo Cruise Preparation
This time on Tuesday I shall be in Southampton, a hopefully sunny Southampton (keep your fingers crossed!) either on board or just about to board P&O Cruises Ventura. This cruise will definitely be a little different from what I am used too but I am secretly looking forward to having a cabin all to myself,…
Cruising Is An Education Too
A cruise is many things. Of course it is a holiday, a time to relax and re-charge your batteries. The opportunity to do nothing at all if you wish or to be a complete adrenalin junkie and do everything you possibly can. For me though cruising has also been a bit of an education. Before…
Top 10 Cruising Essentials
When we pack for our cruise adventures we leave home sometimes with the entire contents of our lives packed into our ever expanding suitcases, I think the only thing I leave behind quite literally is the kitchen sink. We always pack far too much, don’t say you don’t because you know and I know you…
The Authentic Cunard Cruise Line
I sometimes do wish we could go back in time and experience “pleasure liners” from yesteryear. Go back to when cruising was not quite so commercialised or in some cases a little over the top with facilities. Can you imagine having the chance to board the Mauretania or the Lusitania back when they were in…
Let’s Talk About Gratuities
Recently on #CruiseChat the topic of discussion was gratuities. I think this will always be a sensitive subject when it comes to cruising but it was a great opportunity to see other people’s points of view. Those who took part either work within cruise travel or they simply enjoy cruising as a form of holiday….
Cruising For Mischief
I sit looking at images from previous cruises and it brings back so many memories of good times and silly times. I may be 28 years old but I must admit that I spend a considerable amount of my time acting more like a mischievous 5 year old. My friends and I always manage to…
Fourteen Days Until The Grand Event
It is getting ever closer, there are now only 2 weeks left until the P&O Cruises Grand Event and obviously my cruise! Now comes the time when one must set aside non important tasks and focus on what really needs to be done. That would be ironing, buying more shoes, deciding whether to take 2…
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