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The 8 best non-fiction books about cruises

What better book to read on your next cruise than a non-fiction book about cruise ships and cruise stories? Some of the non-fiction books about cruising uncover the things that …

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P&O Cruises pre-registration

P&O Cruises winter 2022 & 2023 cruises are out now! I once tried to book on the second day after sales opened and couldn’t because ALL of the four-berth inside …

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The Fat Man Running (a short story)

This short story set on a cruise ship was my entry to a recent competition to win a cruise. Alas, it didn’t win, but I thought I’d post it here …

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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise Review

Scarlet Lady is the first ship from Richard Branson’s brand new cruise line Virgin Voyages. I was lucky enough to be invited on-board the ship for one night in Liverpool. …

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Vegetarian and Vegan Food on P&O Britannia

I recently enjoyed a cruise on P&O Britannia with my husband and children – all of us are vegetarians. As I usually follow a mostly plant-based diet and have a …

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Norwegian Spirit Ship Tour

I was recently invited to board Norwegian Spirit for a tour of the ship when she was docked in Liverpool. Although the tour was brief, I did manage to look …

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8 Reasons Not To Cruise With Children

In my previous post, 8 reasons why cruises are perfect for families, I listed all the reasons that a cruise holiday makes an ideal family trip. However, it’s only fair …

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