Oh what a week that was! I flew to Barbados last week to board the beautiful Seabourn Odyssey for a week of cruising around some of the most spectacular islands in the Caribbean. Now before you say anything I know there is a travel advisory level 4 – do not cruise. But this was work.… Continue reading Back on the high seas
Tag: Cruising
Secret travel
After all the travel shaming that took place last year many people just don’t want to discuss their travel arrangements lest someone will get mad at them. So travel takes place in secret, which is a shame, because there is nothing better than chatting with people about your travel plans, getting tips and advice (that… Continue reading Secret travel
Vasco da Gama – another business trip!
“Vasco! Why is your suitcase out? Where the hell do you think you are going now?” Vasco trudged into the bedroom. He should really have thought about speaking to Catarina first before he decided to go on another long exploration. “Look, honey ….” he said. “Don’t you “honey” me!” shouted Catarina. “Off you go again… Continue reading Vasco da Gama – another business trip!
My ship is bigger than your ship
I will be sailing on the inaugural cruise of Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas in November. This is a MOTHER of a ship. 8000 human beings including guests and crew. Wow! It got me thinking about all the choices out there and what the differences are between cruising on a small ship of, say… Continue reading My ship is bigger than your ship
Comforting sounds while “on hold”
You know what I mean about being on hold. Anyone who has tried to redeem aeroplan points will know that you can pretty much put your phone on speaker and clean every cupboard in your kitchen while you wait. Sometimes I think the on hold music – or lack of it – shows what the… Continue reading Comforting sounds while “on hold”
Tipping me over the edge
Tipping – how much is too much and how much is too little. Is a tip expected? In countries like Australia and New Zealand hardly anyone tips – it is just not expected. Same thing in the Cook Islands. So what’s a poor traveller to do and how much should you tip if at all?… Continue reading Tipping me over the edge
Family vacations and herding cats
So hubby says to you “Honey I think we should plan a vacation to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary”. What a great idea. Maybe a Caribbean cruise? You happen to mention it to your sister who says “Fantastic – we’ll join you”. …. OK. Well now that your sister is coming you should maybe invite… Continue reading Family vacations and herding cats
Breaking the code
Different cruises have different dress codes and planning what to pack can be a challenge sometimes. The wording is oh so subtle…. Let’s take Celebrity’s dress code. One of the descriptions – “Smart Casual & Above”. That’s perplexing for sure. So you can be smart casual both below and above? Azamara Cruises goes for “resort casual”… Continue reading Breaking the code
Sharks on a ship
They just keep getting bigger and bigger – the cruise ships (and the passengers – but that’s another story) and as they get bigger they have to put more stuff on them to keep the passengers entertained. Competition is fierce between the cruise lines and there are oh so many berths to fill. More giant… Continue reading Sharks on a ship
My Big Fat Greek Holiday
Food glorious food! That’s what I think of when I think of Athens. We had calamari to die for, Greek salad naturally, the best coffee, lovely Ouzo and sin of all sins – a big slice of Baklava. Well my rationale was that there could be no better place in the world to eat Baklava… Continue reading My Big Fat Greek Holiday
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