Diary of a cruise virgin – Saga Pearl: Part 2
Saga offer a free pick up service for their clients and many of my fellow passengers had taken advantage of this, but we opted to drive the relatively short distance to Dover and leave our car securely parked for the week….
Spain’s Costa Brava
The beautiful and unspoiled Costa Brava is still as popular now as it was when package holidays began in the 1950’s. Visitors who may have come as children, now return with their own children and grandchildren and all are surprised and relieved that this northern corner of Spain has changed very little in over 70 years….
Diary of a cruise virgin – Saga Pearl: Part 1
Welcome to my blog as I prepare for my first cruise, aboard Saga Pearl II to the majestic Norwegian Fjords in July. A combination of my ripe old age, together with ‘Saga’, makes me question the use of the word ‘virgin’. But hopefully my experiences will inspire others who, up to now, have shied away from the world of cruise ships. Read Part 1….
Cedar Key – Clam Capital of the USA!
I pride myself on finding out of the way places and recently stumbled upon Cedar Key. Not as you may imagine, one of the famous Floridian Keys down south, but an offshore island tucked away on Florida’s Gulf Coast about 2 hours north of Tampa….
Zion National Park, Utah
The rugged wilderness that comprises Zion National Park is situated in the southwest corner of Utah. An easy 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas, or 4 hours from Salt Lake City, it is an accessible park for all seasons. Read on….
Salt Lake City Guide
A city renowned for winter sports and activities, Salt Lake is also an attractive option for a summer city break, and is not quite as ‘Mormon’ as you think. Find out….
Up Up and Away on Christmas Day
Ever wondered what it is like to fly on Christmas Day?…
Cyprus in September with Saga Holidays
Saga Holidays offer a range of different accommodation across the south of the island ranging from all inclusive beach resorts, boutique hotels and interesting cultural tours….
Back to Disney – The Experience
We chose not to tell our grandchildren, James aged 10 and Jessie aged 7, where we were going until we got to Gatwick. The surprise, excitement and joy on their faces was a real treat….
The Saga Experience
Saga have a long history of arranging holidays for the more mature traveller and the holidaymakers I spoke to on a recent trip to Cyprus, were all repeat guests many times over, and very satisfied with the Saga service….
Universal Orlando
Holidays in Orlando, with or without grandkids, inevitably include theme parks and Universal is a must. The twin parks, Universal Studios and neighbouring Island of Adventure, appeal to all ages with retro themes from much loved films through to the man of the moment, Harry Potter….
Back to Disney 30 years later – with the grandchildren!
Maybe some of you, like me, were lucky enough to enjoy Disney World Florida many years back when your kids were small. Now my kids are grown and eager to return with their own children, my grandkids aged 10 and 7. Fortunately they are happy for Granny and Grandpa to come along for the ride….
