Tutmania and More – Agatha Christie’s Egypt: Stop Press – Tutankhamun returns to London from 2nd Nov 2019 – 3 May 2020 – check our review of Tutankhamun, treasures of the Golden Pharoah I am old enough to remember the Tutankhamun exhibition at the British Museum in London in 1972. I didn’t get a chance […]
The picturesque port hiding ancient treasures – Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon Greece and Ancient Olympia: The bijou Greek town, Katakolon, is perhaps best known to the cruise cognoscenti as the port for Olympia. But, even if you’ve visited Olympia on a previous trip, it’s worth having Katakolon on your cruise itinerary. When cruise experts CLIA asked me to share what was the most memorable stop […]
From Athens to Venice with Seabourn Odyssey – a First Time Cruise Diary #extraordinaryworlds
Day One – The Neophyte Arrives in Athens: I am, truth be told, a little apprehensive. On paper, the idea of travelling in a floating hotel by night, reaching a new destination each morning, sounds fabulous. But, unlike conventional travel, if I don’t like where I’m staying I won’t be in a position to change […]
Athletes and Barbarians – Seabourn Extraordinary Worlds
Olympia with Seabourn: Up early, with breakfast in my suite at 7.00am, I can make the stretch class before I need to leave for Olympia at 8.15. Who said there was anything lazy about cruising? I guess it is very much about what you choose to do. This trip with Seabourn is my first proper […]
Abandoning the Odyssey for Albania – Seabourn #ExtraordinaryWorlds
Seabourn Cruise Day 4 – Butrint, Albania via Corfu Today is probably the most curious of my adventures with Seabourn. As a first-time cruise passenger and feeling somewhat overwhelmed when I looked at the shore trips, I asked the staff at Seabourn to select for me. So it is that while we are anchored in […]
A Day of Rest – Nydri, Nisos Lefkada, Greece with Seabourn #ExtraordinaryWorlds
First Time Cruise Marina Sports, Spa and Beach in Nydri, Lefkada: Trying a cruise for the first time, I was keen to make the most of the shore excursions. After two days of substantial trips though, it was time to step back a bit, especially as I had a facial booked at the spa on […]
Royal Princess British Isles Cruise – a Taster.
My very first cruise – Royal Princess British Isles I was very excited, if a bit apprehensive, to be given the opportunity to join the Royal Princess cruise ship for the last two days of the British Isles cruise. I have friends who have been on cruises for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed them […]
Cruising in style aboard the Royal Princess
Royal Princess British Isles Cruise – A Total Experience. Joining the Royal Princess cruise ship on the last few days of the twelve day British Isles cruise was my first experience of cruising. I had no idea what to expect but was thrilled to be given the chance to find out! Apart from the sheer […]
Barge Holiday and River Cruise – Burgundy, France with Great Rail Journeys
Diary of a French Barge Holiday: Looking for a relaxing way to explore the waterways of France? A barge holiday is the perfect slow-travel solution. Unlike larger river cruises, a typical Great Rail Journeys barge cruise will have no more than 20 passengers, offering you an intimate and personal experience at a comfortable pace. Join me […]
Monemvasia and More – Seabourn #ExtraordinaryWorlds
Day Two – Monemvasia with Seabourn Odyssey: My cunning plan to order breakfast in my suite before the stretch class backfires a tad. I wake and shower – then wrap myself in towels to hear the chime of the doorbell. Without thinking, I go to the door to find a waiter with breakfast to set […]