MS Nordlys is one of the several Hurtigruten ships that ply the Norwegian coastline connecting some of the remotest parts of the nation. Its “working ship” status (part cruise ship and part ferry) can be clearly seen in its cabins. My...
Norwegian Escape‘s visit to the UK was much like my time aboard: short and sweet. The two-night visit by the 165,300 gross tonne Breakaway-Plus class ship to the British Isles acted as a pit-stop between Hamburg and Miami. Over two one-night...
The last time I travelled on a National Express coach was over a decade ago as a student. Back then I valued price over comfort. Recently I needed to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport to catch a flight to Tromsø. My options were a train or...
Hurtigruten’s ships are about to get a makeover – and very nice it will be too. Rather than create something very clinical the cruise line has opted for a warm and homely style that reflects its Scandinavian heritage. The company is...
Norwegian Cruise Line is very proud of its food onboard its ships. The cruise line’s boss, Andy Stuart, made that abundantly clear during a press conference on Norwegian Escape. Even the food available in the complimentary restaurants is of the...
I leapt from my seat when I discovered my allocated cabin on Norwegian Escape was to be a Spa Junior Suite. My paperwork had implied it was to be a Studio cabin, so a four-category upgrade was very much welcomed – and was the first time the ...
Carnival Vista will be Carnival Cruise Line’s 25th ship when she launches in spring 2016. Under construction in Italy by Fincantieri, she promises to be the most fun cruise ship ever ordered by Carnival and the best cruise ship in the Carnival...
Liberty of the Seas will be the latest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to receive a makeover. The 3,634 passenger cruise ship will head into a month-long dry dock and emerge in February with some fantastic new family-friendly features. One of the...
I recently flew to the Province of Québec as part of a whistle-stop tour of the region. My Economy flights were serviced by Air Canada. I thought I would share my experience and a few tips. My return flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to...
I flew one way from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). My first time in a 50-passenger Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8-300 propeller...