The cruise ship webcam, where would we be without it!? I think they are marvellous little touches and I look at a few almost on a daily basis. They are great for days like today when the weather outside at home is nothing short of miserable. We can simply log on and catch a glimpse…
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A Packing Dilemma
When it comes to any type of holiday the one thing you cannot avoid is packing. We loathe it but it is an evil necessity that must be carried out if we want to go anywhere. Usually it’s what shoes will I pack, have I got enough pairs of shorts, what stuff belonging to the…
The Panama Canal
It is often said that a Panama Canal transit is the Holy Grail of cruising and even with just a quick glance at pictures of this engineering marvel online it is clear to see why! When I took my first cruise in 2007 I had heard about the Canal but was not too familiar with…
Travel Buddy
Over the last 18 months I have probably spent more time on a cruise ship than I have on land and if there is one thing I have come to really appreciate in that time, it’s the importance of a good travel companion. I really do believe that things are always better experienced with other…
Caribbean Beaches
I can’t quite decide what I am most looking forward too about my next cruise but if there is one thing I know I can’t wait for its crisp white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters! I suppose being a cruise addict it was obvious that would be quite high on my list. Today I…
Carnival Glory Emerges Fun Ship 2.0
The Carnival Glory returned to service today following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar…
Cruise Ship Focus Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line’s, Queen Elizabeth is the youngest of the Cunard fleet, she first joined her sisters, the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria in 2010 and has not only settled herself with the nickname QE but proven to be a most popular vessel within the Cunard fleet, the youngest fleet of ships in the world…
Best of Tortola
So our fourth and final excursion is now booked. Crazy really considering we had agreed not to do any and now we are doing four, what can I say, typical females but excursion shopping is so much fun! The excursion is aptly named “Best of Tortola” and to be honest I think the title suits…
Costa Concordia Parbuckling Project
A new website has been launched by Costa Crociere and the salvage company given the contract to re-float and remove the Costa Concordia wreck which lies just off the coast of Giglio, Italy. The website details Parbuckling which is the technical term used for the process of rotating the shipwreck back into an upright position….
Carnival Sunshine is Taking Shape
Carnival Cruise Lines have unveiled additional details of the $155 million makeover that will transform Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in Italy. The ship will re-enter service in April 2013 with all of the dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line’s groundbreaking Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along…
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