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Sophia Loren Is Fighting For My Attention, And Why The MSC Preziosa Will Win!

…ship christening nor on a maiden voyage! Plus I have never been on an MSC Cruise ship. So 3 big new firsts that I will be reporting and sharing on the blog. The other 2 official bloggers joining me on this adventure and experience are two fellow bloggers that I know and admire. Together we will be bringing you many different facets of this new ship. The two other bloggers that I will be traveling with are experienced, great fun and talented write…

Destinations

The Galapagos. Images and thoughts by Margot Raggett Photography

…see the mists part on whichever new island we were exploring that day. Our ship La Pinta (www.yachtlapinta.com) was comfortable and staffed by an incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgable team who made our stay on board a pleasure. I felt that the size of the ship, which was neither too small or too large, was just right and food was plentiful and delicious. Would I go back? Probably not although I am so glad that I went and would recommend it to a…

MSC Divina

Announcement: Official blogger for the MSC Divina inaugural out of Miami

…l voyage of the MSC Divina out of Miami Florida. For the first time in MSC Cruises history, they will have a ship based year round in the port. This magnificent ship (which MSC call “a diva like no other”) is inspired by MSC Cruise Line’s Godmother of all their ships : Sophia Loren. This screen goddess even designed and has a suite named after her on the ship. The MSC Divina will be offering a new way to experience the Caribbean – a chance to expe…

MSC / MSC Divina / transportation

See #FiatAtSea escorting MSC Divina into Miami. The Italians arrive with style!

…ittle wafts and sprays of water zipping and zooming around the hull of the ship. Suddenly they broke away from the ship and headed towards us. They were a clutch of Fiat 500 cars speeding over the water! The iconic Italian cars were escorting the MSC Divina into her new home. Announcing that the Italians were arriving. We all struggled then to decide what to watch. The grand new white ship gently drifting into her new home or the buzzing and playf…

travel podcast

Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 113 : MSC Divina Miami & Caribbean Part 1 (Senior Management Inside View)

…nd the serive through a series of three interviews that I did on board the ship. You will hear me talk to Rick Sasso (President and CEO of MSC Cruises USA) about what they are bringing new to the Caribbean market and his tips on why it is such great value for families especially. I also interview Ken Muskat (Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for MSC Cruises USA) and he explains how they have prepared the crew for serving the North American cruise p…

MSC / MSC Divina / transportation

The Memorable Faces of the MSC Divina Inaugural out of Miami

…s and Plaque Ceremony on board MSC Divina Despite having done well over 20 cruises, I have never been on a ship calling on a port for the first time. It is tradition when this happens that the Captain and the head of the Port have a formal ceremony on the ship where there is a handover of a plaque that is fixed permanently on the ship recording the event. I was delighted to have been part of the one when the MSC Divina called at Port Canaveral to…

Cruise Podcast

Cruise Tips 53: Daily Program as Saviour

…as saviour Always take your daily program out with you when you leave the ship to explore a port, even on a cruise line excursion. It could prove to be a saviour should you get lost, left behind, injured or mugged. The daily program has the contact details of the cruise line’s agent in the port. It will give their address and phone numbers. Some programs also include the ship’ emergency contact details and the address of where the ship is docked…

Cruise Tips

12 Ways To Be Kicked Off A Cruise

…the ship has departed. I will reveal some of the more unexpected causes of cruise passengers being ejected from a ship and the most common reasons that some cruising trips have been ended early. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/d7Dn77AmRn8   Watch and subscribe on YouTube ( https://youtu.be/d7Dn77AmRn8) and get a new video every week to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. Follow Tips For Travellers:…

Saga

Saga Cruises, Jools Holland and Me 2019

…rner perform at Saga Cruises’ announcement that they will launch their own cruise ship, The Spirit of Discovery in 2019. Boisdale of Belgravia, London, UK – 18 Sep 2018 Andrew Fosker/ PinPep Saga is a large UK-based company that is known for its holidays and cruises for the 50+ traveller. In 2019 they are launching their first entirely new build ship, the Spirit Of Discovery. I will be cruising with Saga twice next year and including attending the…