Cruises How to Experience the Arctic Without Sacrificing Comfort: A Svalbard Expedition Cruise Posted on March 11, 2026 By Becky The idea of the Arctic usually brings up images of grit and survival. We think of those early explorers, the ones huddled in wooden ships, battling the elements and eating hardtack. For a long time, if you wanted to see the high north, you had to be willing to suffer… Read more
Cruises What To Know Before Booking Your First Cruise Posted on October 6, 2025 By Becky Cruises are a popular holiday variation for people who love the open water and enjoy paying a decent amount of money for a packaged holiday. Think of it as like paying for one of those all-inclusive hotel holidays, only your hotel constantly moves around and covers a large distance. As… Read more
Cruises Family-friendly Cruise Holidays: What parents really need to know Posted on September 29, 2025 By Becky Planning a holiday with kids can sometimes feel like organising a military operation, can’t it? Between the packing, the travel, and making sure everyone is happy, holidays often come with their fair share of stress. That’s why family-friendly cruise holidays are becoming so popular – they really do make things… Read more
Cruises 10 First Time Cruise Tips (What I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise) Posted on July 23, 2025November 24, 2025 By Becky If you’re planning your first ever cruise, welcome to the wonderful world of ocean breezes, all-you-can-eat buffets, and waking up in a new country every morning. It’s exciting, a little overwhelming, and totally addictive once you get started. I remember obsessively googling “first time cruise tips” before I set sail… Read more
Cruises Marella Explorer 2 Balcony Cabin Tour Posted on July 18, 2025August 22, 2025 By Becky I’ve just returned from another incredible Marella Cruise holiday with friends on aboard the Marella Explorer 2, and while I’m still coming down from the post-holiday high of this ‘Sail 3 Seas’ cruise, I thought I’d share a little tour of our Marella Explorer 2 balcony cabin. This is the… Read more