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Why Cruise from the UK with Celebrity?!

CELEBRITY ECLIPSE FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Fantastic reasons to sail from Southampton on Celebrity Eclipse - Avoid the disruption with the flights and Volcanic Ash! With so many passengers being affected by the airlines at the moment, what better hassle free way to travel than straight out of the UK!

The third in the luxurious Solstice class, Celebrity Eclipse is the first ever Celebrity Cruises' ship to sail out of Southampton and presents sophisticated innovations alongside breathtaking design and award-winning cuisine.

No Need to Fly!
Sail direct from Southampton with no long airport queues, no hassle
and no stress.

No Baggage Restrictions!
Bring home as many souvenirs as you like!

Convenient Local Coach Transfers!
Travel to Southampton with ease and convenience

Onboard Activities!
Celebrity Eclipse features some fantastic onboard activities including the first ever onboard iLounge, the Hot Glass Show and the luxurious Aqua Spa.....

Here is an example of a great deal you could get this summer:-

24th July 2010 14nts - Inside from £1519pp Outside from £1659pp Balcony from £1799pp for 5* Luxury!

Contact me for more details

Grand Princess is Cleaning itself up!

It has been brought to my attention that, due to an outbreak of Gastrointestinal illnesses onboard the Grand Princess at the moment, they have advised future passengers due to go on her this Saturday 22nd May that the embarkation will be delayed until 2pm with a recommendation that passengers do not arrive before 3.30pm to avoid long queues. This is to allow them to give the ship a comprehensive disinfecting to try and eliminate all traces of the bug.

Fingers crossed this deep clean will work and there will be no further outbreaks onboard! Please be vigilant and stick to the guidelines such as cleaning your hands regularly and using the disinfectant dispensers provided onboard, try to use use your own toilet facilities also to avoid any cross contamination.

Flights - its the law!

I was sat drinking my cup of tea over the Sunday Times last Sunday and came across a very interesting article in the travel section. It is regarding the Volcanic Ash and how the airlines are "supposed" to be acting under the EU law, but are they acting lawfully?? Well, according to this article they are not! No surprise there then...

How to win a Free Cruise....Fred Olsen style!

Ever dreamt of a Cruise over Christmas? Would never be able to afford it at that time of year? Want me to let you in on a secret on how you can?! Then read on…….

BA.....what on earth are they playing at??

After just getting over the last strikeover Christmas BA have decided to do it again! I cannot believe they have announced that they may be striking again

The first strike is proposed to begin on 18 May, ending on 22 May, with the three further strikes beginning on 24 May, 30 May and 5 June.

All of this is down to pay and working conditions, which is fair enough for the workers but my question is why aren't BA listening to them and doing something about it?

I am getting rather fed up of having to clean up the Airlines problems as they leave such a trail of disaster by striking.

With everything that’s happened recently regarding the Volcanic Disruption it just seems like its one thing after another for the aviation industry at the moment!

Stay tuned for further updates and advice in what to do if the strikes affect you.....

Cruise Lines are Fuelling the Fire!

BEWARE! CHARGE AHEAD!

As of today P&O and Cunard have introduced a Fuel Surcharge on all bookings made for sailings from 1st November 2010. This will be at a charge of £2.50per person per day, up to a maximum of £100 per trip. This applies to every passenger even 3rd and 4th but the good news is if you have a free childs place the charge will not apply.

My question to all you cruisers is what are your thoughts on this new charge? Will it affect who you decided to cruise with, or if you cruise at all?

With the increase in Fuel costs and the Economy the way that it is at the moment are the cruise lines justified in passing this down to the "people who matter" being the passengers who purchase the cruises?

Cunard quote that "We regret having to take this action, but fuel price increases have continued, and we now find it necessary to implement a modest supplement,"

Your cruise agent will advise you on the charge when you are getting prices for your desired cruise. Please be advised that this cannot be discounted and therefore will be added onto the final discounted price.

It will be very interesting to see when Royal Caribbean Cruises follow the band wagon....I will, or course, keep you posted!

A Dream Makeover for the Thomson Dream!

TUI will be spending up to £5 million on new ship Thomson Dream after it takes delivery of the vessel in April next year, In a bid to make it more appealing to Brits. Although, they are undecided on how they will spend the money, im sure i can give them a few ideas!

Managing director, David Selby, said it was too early to say what changes should be made but has suggested he feels there should be a few "Tweeks"

“My initial view was that the casino was in the wrong place and the space could be better used for more cabins, but on this inaugural passengers found it and were spending money in it,” he said.

“We’ll probably change the signs to the Tui blue quite soon as that doesn’t cost much, but otherwise I want time to see the ship operating full so we can see what areas work for Thomson passengers.”

"One immediate change has been to make the à la carte restaurant more Brit-friendly with pasta, lobster, chicken and beef dishes on the menu. Last week, crew were painting the area around the pool roof Tui blue."

So here's your chance. After all the negative feedback Thomson Dream has received recently, how do YOU think Thomson should spend their £5million? We'd especially love to hear from those who have sailed on her as you guys will know exactly, what, if anything needs the attention and revamp!

I have booked a few cleints onboard her for next year so hopefully they can come back to me and let me know if these "Tweeks" were worth while or if the money would be better spent on the Island Escape perhaps???

Exotics 2011/12 Launch dates are here!

As you may or may not know, over the past couple of weeks the cruise lines have been launching their 2011 dates for Mediterranean cruises.


Well, the time has finally arrived where we have been given, albeit provisional; launch dates for the 2011/12 Exotics/Caribbean and Alaska sailings for Princess, Cunard and P&O.

So, if you fancy something different next year to the normal Med sailings then you will need to put these dates in your dairy!

Princess Cruises Alaska 2011: 28th June


Princess Cruises Caribbean 2011/12: 12th July

P&O Cruises & Cunard World Cruise 2012: 15th July

Princess Cruises Exotics 2011/12: TBC

These are subject to change though so do keep your eye on my blog for any updates if they come through.

Fiji

I personally feel it would be nice if they maybe introduced new destinations like Malaysia, Mauritius or Fiji for 2011 as, although they have fantastic exotic itineraries, they are becoming perhaps slightly repetitive?

What other destinations would you like Princess to introduce for their Alaska, Caribbean or Exotic programme - where would you really like to go that the cruise lines currently dont touch on?

Vietnam-NhaTrang

Last minute Bargains on P&O

Are you fed up of waiting for Summer? Need a break from the hustle and bustle and the grind of work? Well take a look at some of these last minute P&O deals i have put together for you!