Merry Xmas & Happy New Year!

Hello Everyone

I hope you all enjoyed christmas and are looking forward to a very merry new year, I had a very nice time with my family and friends back in my home town of Oswestry. I would like to thank my lovely mum for the scumptious dinner she made YUM!

It's nearly new year therefore I have been looking back at 2010, which was a year of big changes for me and I am hoping that 2011 will bring a lot more laughter, love, success and good health and I hope it brings you all these things as well. Here's to Cruise.co.uk

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Everyone Dreams Of New York

I listen to many clients everyday talking about how it's there life long dream to cruise into/out of New York past the Statue of Liberty and of course it has to be done on Cunards Queen Mary 2, one of the most famous ocean liners in the world.

Well it's ok dreaming about sailing into New York but when you think about it that really only lasts for half an hour or so, what about the six or seven days on the cruise ship before or after that moment? Well I got thinking about it.

The Southampton to New York crossing has become a timeless classic filled with Cunard glamour, you will get lost in another world, it's enduring appeal that lies in those elegant black tie balls, the impeccable hospitality and mouth-watering dining options. Not to mention the indulgent spa, largest libary afloat and if you dare try your hand in the casino.

Of course there is no point in going to New York and not having a bite of the apple. Spend a few days in the city before or after your cruise to make it the vacation of a lifetime. Everyone knows New York's attractions - Broadway, shopping, museums, Central Park, restaurants, nightclubs and more sophisticated fun than you can imagine.

Tips when choosing your Transatlantic Crossing

Southampton to New York
Pro - If you cruise from Southampton to New York you gain time along the way, so there will be 25 hours in your day (WOW)
Con - You actually arrive into New York at 06.30am so you will need to be up bright and early to catch a glimpse of the big city.
Con - If you are flying back from New York you will have luggage weight restrictions so beware when spending that well earned cash shopping.

New York To Southampton
Pro - If you fly to New York and cruise back to Southampton the moment you step off your flight you will have no luggage weight restrictions onboard the ship so you can shop till you drop and not have to worry.
Pro - You depart New York at 17.30pm so you won't have to be up early and can just sit back with a cocktail taking in the amazing city view.

For more details or for prices call me today on 0800 408 6091

Chapter 3 of My Travels, Singapore

I arrived in Singapore late evening quite tired from spending all day on a flight from Dubai not really knowing what to expect. I had been told that Singapore is a lovely city very clean and safe and thats exactly true.

As we had arrived late about 10pm and had spent 8 1/2 hours on the flight (delayed) we needed to venture out and find somewhere to eat and most importantly get a glass of wine (or 2). Our hotel was in the area Little India not far from the main attractions of the city centre about 15 minutes walk from the shopping district Orchards Road and Clarke Quay one of the main late night areas to visit, so we had a quick wash and change and made our way using the free map from the airport to guide us. I was very nervous about walking around at night as the girl I travelled with a good friend Nicola and myself are not the most street wise people as we grew up in a little market town. We didn't really have a clue where we were going, but about 5 minutes in I just felt so safe. It was a very strange feeling but I actually felt safer walking around Singapore a country I have never been to before late at night than where I live at the moment in Birmingham. And the streets were spotless not a piece of litter in sight not even cigarette buds and then I found out that if you are caught littering there is a $300 instant fine. That explains it!


A great way and probably the best way to see the city of Singapore is to hop on the red open top bus it's around 33SGD (£18) for a 2 day pass. There are 2 different routes around the city that you can do and it also includes the river cruise. So it is fairly good value for money considering Singapore is very expensive.

I can't say that we did that much sight seeing to be honest just hopped on and off the bus, but we did make the most of the fantastic nightlife the city has to offer. Of course we went to Raffles for a very famous Singapore Sling, which went down very well. The people are very friendly and we made friends with two ladies that actually worked for Singapore Airlines who told us the best places to go for drinks and in fact the nightlife was so great that we ended up stayin out until 6am (oops) and missed our excursion to Sentosa Island the next day, which I was very disappointed about but sure I will get to see it one day.

 

Over all Singapore is a fantastic city, lots of fun and well worth a visit. P.S take lot of money



Regent 2011, It's All Included !!

When you see the prices of Luxury Cruises you tend to automatically think that its too expensive, please take a closer look as with cruise lines such as Regent of the Seas...It's ALL included!

New for all 2011 sailings, Return flights
FREE Shore Excursions
FREE beverages, including fine wines, beer and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees and tea served throughout the cruise ship
FREE in-suite mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water
All staff gratuities
Welcome bottle of Regent champagne and fresh fruit in your suite
Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7 and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill
In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours
Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa
Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment
Interactive television with extensive media library and complimentary movies on demand

And There is More.....
The world's only all-balcony, all-suite vessels with the highest percentage of private balconies of any cruise line on smaller, more intimate ships
Itineraries to more than 300 ports on all seven continents, with the ability to visit more intimate ports that cannot be accessed by larger vessels
One of the best staff-to-guest service ratios in the cruise industry, exemplified by personal, intuitive service
World-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
Small-group enrichment and excursion opportunities, specifically designed to experience destinations at a more authentic level

On The Red Carpet With Simon Cowell

Well as I won VIP red carpet tickets to see One Direction and Simon Cowell last night in Wolverhampton, I thought I would let you know how it all went.

It was cold, actually that is an understatement it was absolutely freezing. I had to stand outside for an hour and a half waiting for them to show up (I wasn't impressed). Finally just as I had lost all feeling in my toes Simon's Rolls Royce rocked up and a people carrier behind with the boys in and all hell broke loose as they stepped out of the cars. As you can imagine there was lots of young girls there so excited to see their new idols, I was more interested in seeing Simon Cowell really as secretly I would like Matt to win.

Overall it was a good experience ITV's X Factor camera crew were there, I did my best to get in front of the camera when they were filming the crowd so who knows you may see me on Saturday or Sunday night waving vigorously (Sad I know). One Direction sang live and were very good, Simon did a little speech for votes and below is a piccy as promised

I Am Going In One Direction, X Factor Red Carpet

Well after another standard day I get in the car to face a miserable drive home in this awful weather and just as I am setting off I get a text message from Beacon Radio, I have won VIP Red Carpet Tickets to see X Factors One Direction at the Civic in Wolverhampton tomorrow night! and if that's not good enough Simon Cowell himself will be there. hopefully I will get some good piccy's to show you all.

So I think it's safe to say my day has ended well and also thank god it wasn't Wagner ha ha

My Travels, Chapter 2 More Dubai

Day 2 in Dubai was just as amazing as the first day. Up bright and early and picked up for our morning desert safari.

The excursion included a very bumpy ride across the desert sand dunes in a 4x4, quad biking and sand skiing, which I had no idea what that was. It basically turned out to be snowboarding down a sand dune, it was lots off fun but I soon realised I needed to get to the gym when trying to get myself back up the dune to do it all again. I would defiantly recommend doing this excursion if you go to Dubai.

Well since our hotel did not serve alcohol we decided to go somewhere that did, so we hoped in a taxi down to the Madinat Resort at Jumeirah Beach. The Arabian resort of Dubai, is a magnificent tribute to Dubai's heritage and is styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel. Luxurious and ornate, combining the height of opulence with an overwhelming sense of tradition. Meandering waterways transport guests to all parts of this intricate city of senses.

This bustling complex has 75 retail souks, 26 shops and 44 restaurants, cafés and bars offering an array of international cuisine.

Next stop Singapore...... To be continued