Grand Event Cruise – More Relaxing Sea Days

Like the first two days we were once again back at sea for another 2 days before our next port of call which would be Corfu. This would also be the start of 4 port days in a row and soaring temperatures. The weather now was absolutely perfect. Early morning “rise and shine” in order to find yourself…

Grand Event Cruise – Malaga

Today Ventura arrived in the super hot and sunny port of Malaga. I had never previously been here so was quite looking forward to some new scenery and stretching my legs for a few hours, we did have another 2 sea days after this port so I wanted to savour my land time. We left…

Grand Event Cruise – At Sea

The first 2 days onboard were spent at sea and after the partying from the day and night before I think everyone onboard was glad to be able to put their feet up for a short while and just relax. Although the Grand Event had been just that we are only human and a lazy…

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…

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…

Cruise Photography

With such advanced technology these days it is pretty difficult for any of us to go anywhere without a camera. Whether it be one built into your mobile telephone, a small digital camera or a larger more professional camera, either way we are rarely caught without one. For me, cruising and photography go hand in…

My Cruise Bucket List

There are so many things it seems these days that we need to create a bucket list for but personally for me, the only thing that needs one is travel. If there is one thing I have come to appreciate in the last few years it is the fact I am lucky enough to have…