From the Maldives to Machu Picchu, the Amalfi Coast to Antartica, check out my top bucket list holidays to inspire your next big trip. In most cases bucket list holidays are down to personal taste – as the saying goes, one man’s pleasure is another man’s pain. They can also depend on the type […]
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The Travel Expert offers personal reviews on cruises, the latest news on what’s happening in the world of cruising and all the best cruise deals.
Whether you want to see Machu Picchu at sunrise, book a wellness retreat in Bali, or just escape ordinary life for a few days, check out my top ten solo holidays and get planning your next break away. See yourself as a bit of Shirley Valentine? Or maybe you are more a Motorcycle Diaries […]
Royal Caribbean’s latest research has revealed that Irish families like to holiday together. With multi-generational holidays on the rise, is it time to think about booking a cruise holiday with your parents? Did you know that half of Irish adults* still go on holidays with their parents? And 39% of Irish adults between 25-34 […]
Mind-blowing activities, top class food and drinks, and great value for money – check out my Norwegian Encore review before booking your next cruise holiday! Despite the fact that the inaugural sailing was on Halloween night, and I had two young kids at home, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to step onboard Norwegian […]
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises- the world’s most luxurious river cruise line, is offering 30% off sailings for 2020! These top 7 river cruise deals include savings of up to €1500 per person. If you are planning on booking a luxury cruise – don’t miss this post! Once you step onboard a Uniworld cruise ship, […]
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas Will Cruise from Barcelona in 2020 After $165 Million Makeover!
The most awarded cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, is getting amplified and will cruise from Barcelona next summer! There has been a lot of publicity recently surrounding the world’s largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, but did you know that Allure of the Seas is one of […]
Booking a cruise holiday? Make sure you have cruise connection cover, the travel insurance for cruise holidays. Cruising is one of the travel industries hottest trends, with 18 new oceangoing cruise ships launched this year alone. It seems that cruise holidays are growing at a rate of knots – no pun intended! The way […]
Cruising around the Caribbean, island hopping in the Seychelles, and exploring the many islands of Indonesia – all three sound idyllic to me. These exclusive yacht cruises are combined with hotel stays for the ultimate holiday experience. I am a big fan of cruise holidays, but the idea of sailing around the Caribbean on […]
Kids clubs up to age 17, non-stop entertainment and large family suites are just some of the reasons to choose Royal Caribbean for family cruises – here are my top 10. Ahoy there, did you know the cruise industry is booming? Every week I hear about ground breaking technology and amazing activities on yet […]
Think river cruises were for over 55’s? Think again! U River Cruises are a luxury river cruise line dedicated to younger travellers, with prices from only €899! Before you start thinking of all night parties and fast-food, I should point out that U River Cruises are luxury cruises. The food on board is superb, […]
Take your pick from these luxury Caribbean cruise and stay holidays with flights, accommodation and a five-star Celebrity Cruise included. I have teamed up with American Sky to bring you my top three Celebrity Caribbean cruise and stay holidays. I was fortunate enough to be on board one of Celebrity Cruises Solstice class ships, […]
Shop till you drop on the promenade of dreams, wine and dine in one of the 12 different dining venues, let the kids enjoy the amazing aquapark and sit back and enjoy Cirque du Soleil! Check out my review of MSC Bellissima and get planning your next cruise holiday. MSC are renowned for their […]
World-wide itineraries across seven continents, cutting-edge activities and unique excursions. Choose Princess Cruises for your next cruise holiday…. Icebergs breaking, husky dogs racing and captivating world wide adventures – not exactly the promotional video you would expect from a luxury cruise line. No middle aged couples holding hands on a Caribbean beach this time. […]
I have three of the best premium All Inclusive cruise and stay holidays in Alaska, Caribbean & Mexico below! These amazing cruise deals come with flights and hotels included, all meals and drinks on the cruise and a free upgrade to an oceanview stateroom! Did you know that Norwegian Cruise Line have been cruising […]
I was delighted to get invited to the christening of the brand new MSC Seaview in Genoa. In two days I managed to dine in six restaurants, slide down a 367-foot water slide, swim, dance and even shoot a few zombies! Check out my review of MSC Seaview. MSC are renowned for their lavish […]
Want to go on a cruise holiday, but not sure which cruise ship is right for you? Here are my top cruise tips and cruise deals to help you choose the best cruise holiday. Peoples perception of cruises have changed greatly in the last number of years. While cruises were once considered more suitable […]
Royal Caribbean have launched the largest cruise ship in the world, Symphony of the Seas recently, but Independence of the Seas, the UK’s favourite cruise ship, wasn’t going to be left out of the limelight, she had a multi million pound makeover! It seems like every other month there is a new cruise ship […]
Read my review of Disney Magic cruise ship and find out was it really magical… I had the chance to tour Disney Magic when it was docked in Dublin Port recently. The first thing that struck me when I saw the 2700 passenger cruise ship was how different it looked compared to other modern […]
Records are meant to be broken I guess! Harmony of the Seas will no longer be the world’s largest cruise ship – that accolade will soon belong to Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas. Royal Caribbean’s 26th ship in their fleet, Symphony of the Seas will launch in April 2018, with summer […]
I blame Uniworld for the dent in my bank balance when I got home from my recent river cruise. Within 24 hours of my return, I was in House of Fraser buying new pillows and bed linen… My handcrafted Savoir of England bed on Uniworld’s SS Antoinette was the most comfortable I have ever […]
While I believe that there is a cruise for everyone out there – knowing which one to choose is the tricky part! Check out my top 10 tips for booking cruise holidays and ensure you choose the right cruise for you. 1. Speak to a cruise specialist. Booking flights and hotels online is one thing […]