When I have been on a cruise holiday, I have always taken the shore excursions offered by the cruise operator. When I went on a Marella (Thomson) Cruise with my husband, we made a conscious decision to use the shore excursions because we’d saved so much money by booking an inside cabin. When I…
Following on from my last post about choosing an inside cabin when booking a cruise holiday, I thought it might be helpful to share with you why cruising is also a family friendly way to travel. If you’re a parent, you’ll know that travelling with tots in tow can be an uphill struggle but I…
My favourite kind of holiday is without a doubt taking a cruise, but I know some of you out there still need some convincing. If you want to try a cruise, but don’t want to spend loads of money, then choosing an inside cabin could be the perfect solution. I’ve been been browsing lots…
There’s always a lot going on in a busy house isn’t there? Families notoriously have a lot to juggle in their daily lives. There’s the battle of getting ready for the day with repetitive requests to get dressed, clean teeth and pack the school bag. Once we’ve tackled getting ready, it’s time to deal with…
A cruise can mean very different things to different people. To one person, it might mean a chance to see more of our world and experience new places and cultures that they never thought they would see. To a couple, it might be a getaway, a little time away from real life to be together…
When I start talking to people about how good a cruise holiday is, one of the first questions I get asked is ‘what is cruise food like?‘. It’s understandable really as food is a pretty major part of a holiday, well it is in our book. If, like me, you like a week or two…
The one thing that was missing from my recent cruise with the Norwegian Epic was my family. While it was lovely to have sometime to myself, I couldn’t help but notice how child friendly the cruise was and I knew all of my family would really enjoy a holiday on board the ship.
When we arrived onboard the Norwegian Epic we were a tad peckish. The one thing you can always guarantee onboard a cruise ship is there will be somewhere to get some food. I checked out the ships plan, and felt drawn to the Garden Cafe. After a a few hours sat…
Welcome my blog post sharing all the NCL tips and tricks I learnt during my Mediterranean cruise on board the Norwegian Epic. I was only away for 4 days but it was plenty of time to learn all the essential Norwegian Epic tips you will need for your cruise. There was so much to…
After all the excitement of Christmas we can come crashing down to Earth with a bang in the New Year. All the parties and family gatherings are over and all we are left with is dark nights and cold weather. It can leave us feeling a little deflated, and for some, it can lead to…
Going on a cruise is by far one of the best holiday experiences you will ever have. I was lucky enough to take my first cruise with my husband in 2011 for our honeymoon. My son was deposited with his Granny for a week in the summer holidays while we flew off to Mallorca to join our…
This is a post I’ve been thinking about for a while, now that I’m in the ‘no-fly’ trimester of pregnancy. I’ve been reminiscing over our last major holiday a lot, so when the chance came along to join up with Brit Mums and Visit Wales for the #Wales4Kids Family Holiday Challenge I simply couldn’t resist!…