The world is big, beautiful, and thanks affordable international air travel, it is now more accessible than ever before, but in reality, most of us are not going to tick all 195 countries off our Bucket List, unless of course, we win the lottery or inherit a fortune that would allow us to do nothing…
Tag: sailing holidays
Anyone for a Mediterranean Cruise?
They say you either love or hate cruising, and as we definitely fall into former category, we jumped at the chance to sail the Mediterranean when we found a bargain cruise offer earlier this summer. In recent years, we have cruised all over the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and Baja California down to Acapulco, so…
Single and Ready to Travel? You’re Not the Only One!
2015 is set to be the year of the Solo Traveller, and if you have always dreamed of travelling world on your own, or with a group of like-minded travellers on an escorted tour, there are 100’s of different options available for your next summer holiday. No longer aimed at the 18-30 market, the Single’s…
Best Repositioning Cruises 2014
One of the easiest ways to save money on your Cruise Holiday is by taking a Repositioning Cruise, when Cruise lines offer incredible prices just to cover their fuel/staff costs when repositioning their ships for a new season. Available throughout Autumn 2014, Repositioning Cruises usually range from 12 – 25 nights, so they are perfect for…
Friday’s Photo Session – Cruisin with my Baby!
When it comes to Cruising, they say you either love it or you hate it. With this in mind, we booked our first cruise from Los Angeles to Acapulco along Baja California with the clear intention that if we did not like it, we would disembark in Mexico and make our way home from there……
Cruise Holidays – What do you do on Sea Days?
If you are looking for a wonderfully relaxing holiday that combines great food, 24/7 entertainment and exotic destinations, then cruising may be the perfect holiday for you. A huge fan myself, I think there is nothing better than sitting on the top deck of a cruise ship with a great book, a Piña Colada and absolutely…
Sailing to the end of the Earth along the Beagle Channel
A highlight of any trip to Patagonia, sailing the Beagle Channel is quite unlike any other boat trip we’ve ever been on, and you really get the feeling that you are sailing to the end of the earth along this strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego. Magical, mystical, and eerily calm,…
High Adrenalin Holidays – The New Trend for Active Travellers
If you think that Great Britain is a nation of couch potatoes – think again! A recent poll by the Post Office® found that a whopping 75% of adults aged 18-64 now plan “have a go” active holidays where high-adrenaline sports like paragliding, snowboarding and white water rafting come as part of the package. With…
Fancy Sailing the British Virgin Islands? Then why not go with the ‘Flow’!
During our brief work placement on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten, we met a wonderful couple by the name of Donald and Audrey, who had recently packed up their home in South Africa and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to their new home and new life in the British Virgin Islands. One of the…
12 Days of Christmas – Travel Style
I was going to write this on 13th December, but what with 12/12/12 and all the extra work that one finds on their desk in the run up to the festivities, I am a tad late… Oh well, here is my (tongue-in-cheek) version of the 12 Days of Christmas! On the first day of Christmas,…
Themed Cruises –Something a bit Different
If you like the idea of a cruise holiday, but are worried that you will get ‘bored onboard’, why not treat yourself to one of the many ‘themed cruises’ available, and spend your days cooking at sea, dancing to your favourite band, or enjoying food and wine from around the world. Themed cruises may be…
Cruise Holidays – Getting Cheaper by the Minute!
If you have always dreamed of taking a cruise holiday, you will be pleased to know that cruising is now cheaper than ever before! No longer something only the rich and wealthy can enjoy, sailing the seven seas is now within everyone’s reach, and contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be over…
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