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Things to do in Southampton with kids

January 6, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

The Bargate, Southampton. Copyright Sal Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: City, Cruise, Culture, Elsewhere, Things to do in...
Tags: God's House Tower, Isle of Wight, Jane Austen, New Forest, SeaCity Museum, Tudor House & Garden

Celebrity Edge: new ship for people who don’t like cruises

May 17, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 7 Comments

Deck 15, Celebrity Edge. Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Luxury, Room reports, Trips without kids
Tags: Celebrity Cruise, cruising

Do holiday friendships make you happy?

August 23, 2017 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

Larry Lamb cycling. Copyright Thomson Cruises

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Travel advice
Tags: Cruise Mates, Larry Lamb, Thomson Cruises

10 reasons to go on a family cruise

October 11, 2016 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Sunset from the MSC Preziosa. Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise
Tags: CLIA, family cruises, Plan a Cruise month

What do you think about cruises?

October 3, 2016 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Sunset from the MSC Preziosa. Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise
Tags: CLIA, family-friendly cruises, Plan a Cruise month

Stena Line ferry to Holland

April 8, 2016 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

Stena Line ferry sun deck. Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Life in General, Netherlands, The journey
Tags: cabin, ferry, Stena Line

Anthem of the Seas review

May 8, 2015 by Lorenza Bacino 2 Comments

Anthem of the Seas pool. Copyright Lorenza Bacino

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Luxury
Tags: Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Room report: MSC Preziosa

October 17, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

MSC Preziosa Taking photos of Venice from our balcony.Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Luxury, Room reports
Tags: MSC cruise, MSC Preziosa

Things to do in Dubrovnik with kids

September 8, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 5 Comments

View of Dubrovnik from the city walls. Copyright Gretta Schifano

‘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 […]

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Categories: City, Coast, Croatia, Cruise, Things to do in...
Tags: city breaks with kids, Dubrovnik, sea kayaking

The spa on board the MSC Preziosa

July 14, 2014 by Izzy Schifano 3 Comments

Sunset from the MSC Preziosa. Copyright Gretta Schifano

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 […]

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Categories: Cruise, Luxury, Spa, Teens
Tags: facial, massage, MSC Preziosa

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