Unpacking the myths about cruise holidays. Tried and tested cruising advice from a thirty-something former officer's wife.
Teddy bears have always proved to be popular characters in children’s books. We’ve all heard of Paddington Bear and Winnie the Pooh after all. But now Team Cunard Million Makers have created a fresh, original adventure for this family favourite. Step forward Charles the Bear, star of Team Cunard’s new
Read more
The port of Fremantle is a popular stop-off for cruises circumnavigating the globe and ships based ‘Down Under.’ Although Fremantle and its neighbour Perth are worth exploring, it’s region’s beaches that are the real star attraction. Western Australia’s coastline is bursting with soft, white, sandy beaches and alluring, turquoise water.
Read more
I often speak to new cruisers who tell me they were pretty clueless when it came to knowing what to expect from their first holiday on a ship. With this in mind, I’ve put together a general A-Z for new (and existing) cruise-goers, to help explain some of the basics
Read more
If you are going on a Baltic cruise, the chances are you’ll be stopping at the Swedish port of Stockholm. Stockholm is a lively, historically rich city which is a pleasure to visit. This pretty city has a lot to offer visitors, but it is best to plan your day ahead
Read more
For my latest cruise passenger Q & A, I spoke with James Allen, 37, a former engineer for P&O Cruises. James started cruising as a child in the late 1980s, before joining P&O Cruises as an engineer in 1998. He now takes his young family on regular cruises. James says:
Read more
To highlight the benefits of cruising for younger people, I’ve put together a series of interviews with young couples and families who already choose this type of holiday. This month I speak to David Price and Estelle Chapman, who are supporters of this blog, as they are trying to convert
Read more
There are plenty of opportunities to get close to wildlife on a cruise. Many cruise lines offer tailored excursions ashore, allowing passengers unique access to nature. From night safaris in Singapore, to feeding kangaroos in Australia, the experiences are always unforgettable. This got me thinking about the world’s top wildlife
Read more
It’s easy to see why Ernest Hemingway was so fond of the port of Key West in Florida. The author lived there between 1931 and 1939 and owned a house (now a museum) up until he died in 1961. Hemingway was known to frequent a number of bars in the
Read more
The glamour of cruising Up until the end of the 1970s, cruising was viewed as a luxurious and glamorous type of holiday. It became a popular form of travel for royalty, politicians and movie stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. For passengers, it was an opportunity to showcase
Read more
Imagine going on a holiday where you could spend time with your favourite rock stars or mingle with actors from a top TV show. Well now you can. Enter the themed cruise, a unique holiday which focuses on a specific topic, such as ballroom dancing or classical music. These cruises
Read more
Amsterdam: A City of Culture Amsterdam is a city that never seems to sleep. Its busy squares and central streets are filled with a constant flow of people of seemingly every type of nationality. From shoppers and workers to tourists on cruise ships and weekend breaks, you cannot fail to
Read more
On a recent call to Naples, I decided to take advantage of a cruise ship tour to Sorrento and the coastal town of Amalfi. I’d never visited either of these popular Italian hotspots and I’d always wanted to experience the drive along the beautiful Amalfi coast road. Exploring Sorrento The
Read more