2013 was a year filled with travel for me and looking back I can’t quite believe just how many different places I was lucky enough to visit, how many ships I stepped aboard and everything else awesome in-between that came with it. I thought it would be nice to use today’s blog to look back…
Tag: caribbean
The Cruise Travelers Handbook
There was a book published recently titled ‘The Cruise Travelers Handbook’ and saying as we are close to Xmas I thought I would tell you a little more about it as it would make the ideal gift for the cruise-a-holic in your life. It’s not the usual cruise related book that’s full of the same…
Special Little Requests
We all have special requests when we cruise, some are for dietary or health reasons and others are just because we like the additional home comfort or extra little treat here and there. I have several things I tend to ask for on every voyage and if I am entirely honest, only one of them…
My Three Favourite Places
I have a page on my blog titled ‘My Travels’ and it is pretty much self-explanatory. It’s a list of all the places I have been lucky enough to visit and I add more as I go along. Out of all the places I have visited so far, there are one or two that really…
Silversea Exclusive Cruise Packages
The Cruise Line Limited, one of the first UK cruise specialists and a leading agent for a number of luxury cruise operators has launched an exclusive Silversea brochure. The brochure features a collection of exclusive packages, focusing on the worlds’ most iconic destinations and travel experiences and all incorporating a magnificent Silversea cruise at the heart….
Inaugural Season Itineraries For Quantum Of The Seas
Groundbreaking new ship opens for sale on 28 May 2013 with inaugural sailing taking place on 23 November 2014 Royal Caribbean International unveils Quantum of the Seas’ first 18 Caribbean sailings, ranging from seven to 12 nights, with the official inaugural sailing taking place on 23 November 2014. Bookings will open to loyalty programme members…
Carnival Sunshine Is Reborn
Carnival Cruise Line’s, Carnival Sunshine, recently returned from her first sailing since her $155 million refurbishment and although not all passenger reviews were full of sunshine (pardon the pun) the overall reaction seems to be very positive. She did however experience some teething issues, her WaterWorks water park and SportsSquare recreational area were still undergoing…
Sleeping Under The Stars
If there is one thing that I wish we could do now and then on board its sleep literally under the stars. Now I know logistically this is not possible for every single passenger to do but wouldn’t it be nice to have the option now and then? Imagine a hot summers evening whilst cruising…
Bird’s Eye Cruise Ship View
We spend hours looking through pictures of cruise ships, I do anyway! Not only my own but those that have filled cruise websites on the internet. They are the usual holiday snaps are funny pictures where someone is trying to eat the ship, or something along those crazy lines. I love these types of pictures,…
Costa Cruises 2014 and Winter 2014/15 Itineraries
To mark its 65th anniversary on 31 March this year, Costa Cruises has announced its cruise programme for 2014 and winter 2014/15, with bookings already available at the company’s partner travel agents or directly online at http://www.costacruises.co.uk. With around 1,000 cruise holidays to choose from visiting around 250 destinations, Costa Cruises offers something for everyone,…
