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P&O Cruise ship evacuated!
On Saturday 9th August around 1140am, P&O Ventura was evacuated due to a bomb threat onboard! The holiday makers where made to leave the ship which was docked at Mayflower Cruise Terminal in Southampton. The staff onboard and the emergency services acted fast once they learnt of the possibility of a man onboard with an…
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10 Tips When Travelling With Babies & Toddlers.
P&O offer a number of cruise ships as family friendly and there are so many reasons as to why they are a great cruise line to choose. Although I have no children myself, I started cruising when I was 4yrs old and I have also travelled with my niece and cousins who are young. Baby…
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Can Ticking The Automatic Upgrade Box Be a Mistake?
When booking a cruise whether that is online or in person there will be a box to tick for any cabin upgrades. Tell your travel agent your preference clearly. You might be wondering “how can a cabin which is better than I paid for be a mistake?” but they could come with problems which you…
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Top Tips to Prevent and Treat Seasickness.
Everyone has seen at least one video of a ship in rough conditions and presume its like this all the time, that is completely false. Its not impossible to be seasick as I sometimes do. Never read articles which say not to worry about getting seasick as, these are mostly written by people who never…
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100th Post!
Wow we have hit our 100th blog post, I cant believe I have written 100 posts about cruising and my tips/tricks. I first started my travel blog to help break the stigma that cruising comes with. The most popular ones are; “Its for old people”, “I will be bored”, “Its too expensive”. When in fact…
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P&O Peninsular club… What is it?
This is just like your Starbucks or McDonalds points, but for cruising with P&O. It is a loyalty and rewards club for all P&O guests and the more you travel the more points you’ll earn. With benefits such as; Champagne on arrival, discounts in shops, club dinners and much more. You will feel like a…
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What to expect when in port and how to prepare.
When I see the ship dock I just want to be on land exploring and spending as much time as possible ashore. I forget what I need to take with me. There are some top tips for saving money as well as some things you haven’t thought of. Getting off the ship Once the ship…
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Simple mistakes anyone can make when going on a cruise.
Even though I have 20 years of cruising experience, I still make mistakes just like everyone else. I have recurring dreams where I have forgotten items when going on holiday which makes me triple check when packing. Below are the few mistakes I have made since cruising on my own. Shampoo disaster I love my…
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How to make your cabin organised
Whilst having over 20 years of cruising experience I have learnt the best ways to keep your cabin as tidy as possible. Cabins are designed in a particular way to maximise the space onboard, so being organised will help especially if you are travelling with children or family and friends. Most cabins house up to…
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What I do the day before a Cruise
When packing for a cruise it can be quite stressful especially if its your first time. If you are like myself you generally leave packing to the last minute and end up throwing everything into your suitcase, or like my mum who packs weeks in advance. Majority over pack for the holiday and bring home…
