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Fred Olsen Braemar Cruise Ship Review

With just 929 passengers and 400 crew its one of the smallest ships we have ever cruised on, in fact it’s the shortest ship in the Fred Olsen Fleet. So...
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BBC Radio Gloucestershire – County Connections Interview

We were nominated by my hairdresser Geraldine O’Driscoll to be part of the County Connections Programme. In our county connections interview with Nicky Price on BBC Radio Gloucestershire we talk...
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Imagine Cruising Special Event

An Evening with Katherine Jenkins Review Do you love cruising but sometimes wish it had that extra element, that certain something that takes it from a great holiday to something...
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Ocean Medallion Princess Cruises

The Ocean Medallion on Princess Cruises is leading the way in enhancing the cruise experience but what does it actually do? Picture the scene, a man lies peacefully on his...
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Saga Spirit of Discovery Cruise Ship Review

We were invited by Saga to come on board their brand new Ship the Spirit of Discovery for a two day preview cruise. The Spirit of Discovery is the first...
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Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Ship Review

We cruised for 1 week on the Marella Explorer 2 in May 2019. This was our 4th Marella cruise, previously cruising on the Celebration, Dream and Discovery. In our Marella...
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Silversea Cruises Review – An introduction to Expedition Cruising

Welcome to our Silversea cruises review. Here we describe our first impressions of this cruise company, an insight into expedition cruising and a look around the Silver Cloud cruise ship....
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Koh Samui Hotels – Our Recommendations

Picking the right hotel for your holidays can be challenging, and often a gamble. Here we have put together a comprehensive guide on our top picks for Koh Samui Hotels....
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Koh Samui Travel Tips

We spent just over two weeks in Koh Samui, staying in three different parts of the island and documented our daily activities. If you are planning a holiday to Thailand...
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Koh Samui, Thailand, Cruise Port Information

We had the privilege of being invited on the Marella Discovery whilst we were on our recent holiday to Thailand. We cruised on the Discovery in October doing the Seeking...
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Cruise destinations 2019

Cruise Destinations – where you should consider cruising to in 2019   There are so many cruise destinations to choose from it is very difficult to know where to start....
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Marco Polo Cruise Ship Review

Our Marco Polo Cruise ship review will show you all around the lounges and bars, food and dining options, deck areas and a selection of cabins. We have also included...
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Our first CMV Marco Polo Cruise Ship experience – Will we cruise with CMV again?

We have just have returned our first CMV cruise on the Marco Polo Cruise Ship, a 3 night Festive Dublin Cruise. Here we describe our daily experiences so you can...
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Paul and Carole’s Year of Travel 2018

A year older and a year wiser! To be honest we did not have the best start to 2018, we were thrown a real curve ball with some health issues....
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Marella Discovery Cruise Ship Review – Food and Dining Options

Where can I eat on the Marella Discovery Cruise Ship? We love our food and this post shows you what types of food and dining options are available on board,...
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Paul and Carole’s Cruise News November 26th 2018

Paul and Carole's Cruise News 26th November 2018   Our cruise news today focuses on Celebrity, Carnival and our current favourite Marella Cruises! Celebrity Cruises I have a fondness for...
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Marella Discovery Cruise Ship – Outside Cabin Review

We have previously cruised with Marella on their older ships the Celebration and Dream and had excellent experiences. So we were excited to try one of Marella's newer ships the...
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River Cruising – Will I change his mind?

River Cruising - Yes or No? The fact of the matter is that I would love to try river cruising but Paul is adamant that this type of cruising is...
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Cruise News and our membership to the #ChooseCruise Club

Paul and Carole’s Cruise News 8th November 2018   We have just become members of the CLIA #ChooseCruise Club and wanted to share this news with you. We want to...
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Marella Discovery Cruise Review – Seeking the Northern Lights

Our Marella Discovery Cruise Review explains exactly what it is like to cruise with Marella. We joined the Marella Discovery Cruise Ship in Southampton for a 14 night cruise to...
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Thailand – Why This Country Should Be On Your Bucket List

Thailand is a country that we have fallen in love with. In this post we explain some of the reasons why we keep going back! Amazing Beaches Unspoilt beaches can...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Book a Cruise Holiday

My love for a cruise holiday began over 30 years ago when I had the opportunity to work as a nurse on Celebrity Cruises, however it took me many years...
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Beachside Holiday Park Review Hayle Cornwall

We were invited by are good friends Tony and Tina to spend my birthday weekend at the Beachside Holiday Park. They have been visiting this park for many years and...
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An afternoon spent wandering in Painswick, Gloucestershire

Situated in the famous Cotswold hills, surrounded by some of Gloucestershire’s most delightful countryside is the historic wool town of Painswick. Our house sit with Harvey and Red was under a mile...
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Our first Princess Cruise Experience – Visiting the Royal Princess Cruise Ship

What does the Royal Princess Cruise Ship have to offer? We were invited by Princess Cruises to come to Southampton and spend the day on the Royal Princess Cruise Ship....
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House Sitting in Cardiff Wales

We have now been house sitting for a few years and have had some wonderful experiences. House sitting enables us to explore new places like a local, with no accommodation...
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Saga Sapphire Cruise Ship

Cruising with Saga Is it just for the really old? The name Saga has always been associated with the elderly, and now that we are over 50 we wanted to...
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Lamai Koh Samui – A guide on where to stay, shop, eat, drink, relax and party! 

Updated April 2019. Lamai Koh Samui is one of our favourite places to stay.  Situated on the east coast just south of Chaweng, it is a lively resort with plenty...
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Everything you need to know about P&O Cruises

Guest Post by Anna - The Cruise Blogger P&O Cruises offer some great deals from the UK and our only experience so far has been a 2 night cruise on...
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Enjoy Beach Hotel Review, Fisherman’s Village, Koh Samui, Thailand

Our first stop after a long flight via Singapore was at the Enjoy Beach Hotel in Fisherman's Village in Bophut. We chose this hotel because of it's location and the...
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