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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Our Guide to the Best and Beautiful Beaches of Koh Samui Thailand
We have now visited Koh Samui 7 times so have got to know the island fairly well. Koh Samui really has something for everyone, the beaches are numerous and all...
We stayed at the Baan Sukreep Resort for the last 4 nights of our trip to Koh Samui, Thailand. Getting from Chaweng to Chaweng Noi was very easy by taxi and...
Hooters and Habaneras – Paul and Carole’s Travel Guide to Havana
We visited Havana in Cuba as part of our cruise holiday around the Caribbean. Havana is one of the most interesting destinations we have visited and we have put this...
Fred Olsen Cruise Line by Paul and Carole The cruise industry is growing at an alarming rate and focus is mostly on what is new and exciting. Cruise ships are...
We had an early morning flight from Gatwick Airport before we embarked on our Caribbean Cruise on the MSC Opera, so decided to stay near the airport the night before....
MSC Opera Cruise Ship Review – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
We joined the MSC Opera Cruise Ship in Havana Cuba and sailed around the Caribbean and Central America. We have cruised many times before but had never cruised with MSC....
The Best and Worst Cruise Ports – Cruise Bloggers reveal all!
We have cruised many times and are always planning our next cruising adventure. We know the cruise ports of call we have loved and know those where we have asked...
We have now visited Singapore 3 times and wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. Here are our top travel tips Singapore for you to consider when planning a trip to this...
We booked the Premier Inn Sandling to visit relatives who live in Larkfield, Kent. They had recommended this particular Premier Inn due to its location right next to the River...
Rhodes Greece Cruise Port Information – How to make the most of your day!
On our Aegean Shores Cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship (sadly no longer with us!) we visited the island of Rhodes Greece. If you are planning a visit we hope this...
What is it like to cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship Our Review – Paul and Carole Please note – in October 2017 Thomson cruises re branded as Marella...
There are certain travel accessories that we have been using for many years and always take on our travels. The purpose of this Our Best Travel Accessories post is to...
Santorini Cruise Port Information – Paul and Carole
Ideas on how to spend your day! One of the reasons we booked our recent Aegean Shores Cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship was the excellent itinerary which included the...