American Road Trip: Washington D.C. And Baltimore

Washington D.C. was our next stop and it was another scorcher of a day, I can’t even begin to tell you how humid it was! Before we started exploring, we checked in to our hotel, The Carlyle in Dupont Circle, and it was beautiful. The room was huge and offered a large bathroom, small kitchenette…

Caribbean And USA With P&O Cruises – Part 4

Since my last blog, we have visited 4 other ports in the USA and are now heading back across the Atlantic towards Ponta Delgada and then finally, Southampton. It’s pretty miserable out there today – a sad reminder that all of this is coming to an end – so I am taking refuge in my…

Caribbean And USA With P&O Cruises – Part 2

We are at sea today, heading towards the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. Since my last blog, we have had 3 ports of call and as I managed to get too much sun on my skin yesterday, I decided to take shelter and give you all an update. On our third sea day across the…

Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Blog Part 2

Well, we are in the Mediterranean and it is HOT! Since my last update we have had a sea day or two and a few port days, the first of which was Gibraltar. I opted for the morning dolphin watching tour in Gibraltar and I am so glad that I did! It was absolutely fantastic…

A BBQ Fit For A Queen Aboard Saga Sapphire

I have mentioned the BBQ’s that we had aboard Saga Sapphire several times, and now it is FINALLY time to show you! My cruise aboard Saga Sapphire was my 30th ocean adventure, so it’s fair to say that I have seen quite a few deck BBQ’s in my time – the two below were by FAR…

Saga Sapphire Food Blog: Drooling Is Allowed!

During my time aboard Saga Sapphire I ate a lot of GOOD food, and I photographed nearly all of it so that I could share it with you! Everything shown today in my blog was included in the fare price – even the specialty option of East to West! So, we have food from Pole to…

MS Koningsdam To Feature NEW Culinary Innovations

When ms Koningsdam joins the Holland America Line fleet in February 2016, the ship will debut the cruise line’s evolving culinary vision with new gastronomic concepts, including a new Culinary Arts Centre with its own ‘green’ area to grow ingredients, a seafood restaurant, sushi bar, and a wine room. New Culinary Arts Centre becomes show…

Fall In Love On The High Seas This Valentine’s Day

With sunset views over the ocean and ever-changing scenery, a cruise offers some of the most romantic holiday experiences around. From private dining with personal butler service to a delicious buffet of oysters, and champagne, or a meal at Alan Ducasse’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence, today’s cruise lines take pride in ensuring that every guest…

Celebrity Chefs Hosting Cookery Lessons Aboard Britannia

Baking Queen Mary Berry will head a line up of the UK’s best loved chefs hosting cookery lessons onboard P&O Cruises new ship Britannia this year. 10 celebrity chefs will be on a number of Britannia’s sailings throughout the year during which they will run cookery classes, host exclusive chef’s table dinners, participate in Q&A…

Celebrity Cruises NEW Suite Class Restaurant Luminae

Celebrity Cruises has revealed the first look into its newly named “Suite Class” restaurant, Luminae and details about what guests who indulge in the premium brand’s Suite Class can expect from the exclusive dining experience. Celebrity Cruises’ dedicated team of chefs has created the new elegant menus for the venue’s complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner –…