The city of Southampton is in Hampshire on England’s south coast and has been an important sea port for centuries. Today Southampton is the UK’s leading cruise port. The Mayflower initially sailed from here for America in 1620, before stopping off at Plymouth. The Titanic sailed from Southampton in 1912, and author Jane Austen lived in the […]
Celebrity Edge: new ship for people who don’t like cruises
As I walk into my room I feel relaxed and at home straight away. The passenger accommodation on board Celebrity Edge is designed by Kelly Hoppen MBE. With her signature neutral palette and beautiful textures, it feels stylish and welcoming. My Aquaclass Stateroom has a kingsize bed with a cashmere mattress, an airy balcony and […]
Do holiday friendships make you happy?
When you go on holiday, what makes you happy? Is it exploring new places, trying new food and experiences, catching up on sleep and perhaps just having a break from your usual routine? How about meeting new people? Making friends on holiday Thomson Cruises worked with researchers from Yale University to look at the effect […]
10 reasons to go on a family cruise
Do you dismiss cruising because you think that you just wouldn’t enjoy it? Have you ever actually been on a cruise? If you just answered yes, then no, it’s time for you to put aside the stereotypes and open your mind to the possibilities of cruising. There’s an astonishing range of cruise options on offer […]
What do you think about cruises?
It’s Plan A Cruise Month, and I’ve been asked to find out what you think about cruises. I went on my first (and, so far, only) cruise a couple of years ago with my daughter. I wasn’t sure whether or not I’d enjoy the trip, as I generally prefer to travel independently, I don’t like being […]
Stena Line ferry to Holland
I wasn’t particularly looking forward to our ferry crossing to Holland. But I’m surprised to say that the seven hours and 15 minutes which I spent on board the Stena Brittanica ferry from Harwich were actually relaxing and enjoyable. Duinrell I was driving to Holland to stay at Duinrell holiday park (I’ll be writing about […]
Anthem of the Seas review
This is a guest post by Lorenza Bacino, Anglo-Italian journalist and travel writer. Lorenza went to check out Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, on behalf of Mums do travel. Anthem of the Seas I’ve just returned from a mini-cruise on Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean and the world’s third largest cruise ship. I was […]
Room report: MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa MSC Preziosa is one of 12 cruise ships belonging to MSC Cruises and it’s simply huge. It’s 333m long, 38m wide, has 18 decks and was launched in 2013. I was a guest on board MSC Preziosa this summer when I went on a Mediterranean cruise with my daughter after she finished her […]
Things to do in Dubrovnik with kids
‘This place is just gorgeous, I can’t believe how lovely it is’ I say. ‘You’ve said that already, loads of times’ sighs my fifteen year-old daughter. Dubrovnik We’re spending a few hours in the city of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. We only have a few hours because we’re on a cruise and […]
The spa on board the MSC Preziosa
Recently I went on a Mediterranean cruise with my daughter. This is her review of the spa treatments we enjoyed while on board. Guest post by Izzy Schifano, age 15. Aboard the MSC Preziosa, the easiest way to get to the Aurea Spa is to walk through the pool area. You make your way through sticky heat […]
