Flight Upgrades - Worth it or not???

I recently took a telephone enquiry for a cruise with flights either side. I offered my client the option of a flight upgrade on British Airways, from World Traveller to World Traveller plus. He was unsure and asked me what I thought he should do. Well its not a standard answer for each person, it is definitely down to personal choice. But this question got me thinking....Are upgrades worth the extra cost???

I'm Jealous on an Epic scale....

Sometimes I book a cruise for someone and I feel so jealous at their upcoming cruise holiday, and if there is one ship that is having that effect more than other right now, its the Norwegian Epic. 'WOW' is the word that springs to mind. This really is the next generation of cruise ships. Whilst I sit here now looking at the brochure I am just amazed, especially by the Ice Bar (pictured below) where you can sip away at the various flavoured iced vodkas.

 Not to mention the water park, and climbing wall. Who said cruising wasn't for families?? Well they were wrong. I thought Royal Caribbean had the best facilities for families but now I say its NCL. Children and teenagers could never get bored....not once they've experienced the the largest bowl slide and only tube slide at sea at the water park (pictured below).

When the youngsters are not splashing around or climbing the rock climbing walls, they can enjoy some home from home fun in the Recess where they can watch films in the movie theatre or play against eachother in the Wii Room, where it has all the latest Nintendo Wii games on large screens. NCL offer 'Freestyle' Cruising so you can pick and choose when and where you eat, and at what time. NCL Epic is launching in May this year, and is designed to 'take your breath away'. Well I have to say, I can totally see why. Dare I say it........Its my new favourite ship!!

Forget the shops......here's a real SALE!!

Don't miss out on the fantastic January Sale at cruise.co.uk.

Reasons to Cruise.....

Here are just some of my top reasons to take a cruise:


1. Cruising is excellent value for money. People think cruising is expensive but this is definitely not the case. If you compare the price of a cruise with that of a package holiday including flights, accomodation, food/drink, going out etc you will quickly see that cruising offers fantastic value for money.

2. Cruising suits all. The entertainment on-board a cruise ship is top class and fun for all, regardless of age. There is so much choice of fun activities and entertainment so everyday is different and you will never get bored.

Watch this space.....

Fred Olsen's Black Watch has revealed its major refurbishment which included a new casual dining area, which has been created in the space where the Braemar Lounge and Garden Café were situated.

The transformed area is now the Braemar Garden, a casual dining area with seating for 120 persons, and replaces the Garden Café which seated 80 persons.

Other areas of the ship have also received new soft furnishings, including the Neptune Lounge, Pipers Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and the Observatory Lounge. In addition, many cabin bathrooms have been refitted and they have also made changes to make more unrestricted view cabins.

Park and Cruise

Princess Cruises are currently offering FREE car parking at Southampton. Don't miss out on this fantastic offer, book your Princess Cruise now and save that all important spending money to treat yourself to something special on-board.

Decs are down!!

Well its official for me now, the festivities are over. I am very superstitious and believe the decorations shouldn't be taken down until the 12th day...not before! So yesterday, 6th Jan, was my day off and I battled for hours to make sure they are all down and packed away in the loft for next year. I would be lying if I said I didn't get the tangled up in the fairy lights!!