Ask anyone with a dietary restriction what’s it like when they travel and they’ll probably say it’s difficult. As a vegetarian, I could always sub in dairy like yogurt and cheese, but as a vegan it’s definitely harder. When you’re cruising, you’re restricted to whatever they’re serving you at the moment. Since we’re currently on… Read More
Can you imagine traveling the world on a world cruise? I never could and yet, here I am on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch on the most amazing world cruise ever. To get to each of these great world ports, we have to sail quite some distance and that means plenty of sea… Read More
It’s been nearly a month since I first boarded Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s “Black Watch” so I thought it was about time I mention how my world cruise is going. Danielle (CruiseMiss.com) and I boarded Black Watch on January 5th and we are currently out on the open seas making our way to Hanga Roa,… Read More
Planning a trip to Amsterdam soon? Have you ever considered a ferry instead of flying? I had the chance recently to experience a DFDS ferry for myself and I was more than pleasantly surprised. If you’re thinking of traveling to Amsterdam, read on and discover how DFDS ferry makes it super easy to visit Amsterdam.… Read More
For many people, dining is one of the great pleasures of a cruise holiday (or any holiday for that matter), with the chance to try exotic new dishes and the complete lack of guilt for indulging thanks to the ‘we’re on our holidays’ spirit. The major cruise lines have spent millions making their on-board dining… Read More
While Britain is in the depths of winter, the Caribbean promises sunshine and temperatures in the mid to high twenties. This, combined with stunning scenery and a wealth of desirable destinations, makes the Caribbean a perfect place for a winter escape. There is no better way to experience everything this sun-and-sea paradise has to offer than… Read More
On my recent Mysterious Morocco and Seductive Spain cruise on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral, our port of call on this sunny day was Cartagena, Spain. After a few days of non-stop rain, it was such a relief and a pleasure to see the sun again. Read more about my day in port in my… Read More
Summer is already behind us, and as we watch the leaves fall to the ground and images of snow and bad weather loom in our future, it’s beginning to look like time to plan for a winter getaway. Nothing beats a getaway to somewhere hot in the middle of winter when you feel like you… Read More
Our first port of call after three days sailing the ocean blue onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral was Cádiz, Spain. As you can see in the itinerary map above, our Mysterious Morocco and Seductive Spain cruise was an adventure to destinations I had never been to before, but for Malága, Spain. I felt like a… Read More
Cruise Food, Glorious Balmoral Food While most people will shy away from talking about cruise food and might even say that they choose cruising for the itinerary or the ship, I’m not going to lie to you. I love cruise food. There — I’ve said it. First of all, I don’t love all cruise food. Due to… Read More
