Where do you go for Holidays during the quite month?

[leelive]

After years of always going on Holidays in January (the quiet month) had to keep the misses happy and book hols during peak season.

Went away in September in 2011 and will be off in May 2012.

Looking at the previous years income... it cost me £2,000 in lost revenue to go away for 2 weeeks in Sept and £3,000 to got away in May.

Told the misses that cannot afford that anymore.

We have done First Choice's "Holiday Villages" in Cyprus, Portugal, and Majorca because of all the childcare they offer.

Think our only option is to book First Choice's "Holiday Villages" in Tenerife for January 2013.... but just because of the nature of this job have done Tenerife loads of times and really ought to do something different.

Any suggestions?
Kids are 2 and 4.5years at moment.

Many thanks

Lee

[djdave01]

we usually head to the canerie islands in Janurary, love a bit of heat in the winter.

this year though, due to the birth of my step grandson, we're heading to sunny wales for a few days.

[Craig - Dragon Discos]

I get away a few times each year to my mum's static caravan near Bridlington. While it may not be the greatest place on earth, it's always good to be able to grab a few days away for a change of scenery. There's also a couple of other DJ's I've met on the forums who live round there so we get to catch up too.

[leelive]

Ideally looking for suggestions in a warmer climate for January/February 2013. Many thanks. Lee

[yourdj]

I am still trying to persuade Derek Pengally to let me stay in Cyprus.
My girlfriend sunbathing topless was a winner, but I looked at the flight prices and thought twice :D

Luckily my dad lives in Spain. :)

I am going on a horse riding holiday in Wales and Tenerife this year.
I go mid year in July and Nov as well as at some point this time of year.

[hammy]

We went to Jamaica in Feb last year, The price for 2 adults and 1 child was really good, Canaries are nice as well but the trade winds are blowing so tends to get quite gusty but with warm winds.

[STEVE HANLEY]

Apart from The Canary Islands or Cyprus. There's no-where else warm in Europe this time of year is there?

After that you've got to be looking at the southern hemisphere. Which is enjoying it's summer right now. Or the Caribbean.

There's always the Miami Winter Music Festival, but that's not until February or March. (Hardly suitable for kids though:D :D )

[greyhead]

Off to Cape Verde,off West Africa, on January 18th for a couple of weeks, looking forward to some warm weather.

[Megamix]

I don't like holidays - and my wife loves them - she says I'm strange - but i'm sure there are others out there who share my sentiment...please?

[leelive]

Off to Cape Verde,off West Africa, on January 18th for a couple of weeks, looking forward to some warm weather.

Looks really nice. Thanks. Will get a quote.

Lee

[hammy]

Off to Cape Verde,off West Africa, on January 18th for a couple of weeks, looking forward to some warm weather.

Please pm me on your return and let me know what it was like as we are there in april (Boa Vista)

[Penfold42]

Holiday....what's one of those? :D
(I thought i sounded like someone else then......:eek: )

:D :D :D :D :D :D

[sonicdj]

Went to China last year but for years before that had been going to Florida. China was to say the least ....Different, but an amazing experience.

Still not sure about this year yet.

[Vectis]

Hoping to resurrect our 'Drive to Malta via North Africa' jaunt this year. We had planned this in 2009 but then Tunisia kicked off, and last year Libya kicked off.

So a quick week in Northumberland in Feb then a long road trip in August. If not Malta, next on the list is Turkey.

[Pink Elephant]

As you have the children how about Mickey Mouse Land in Florida?

[leelive]

As you have the children how about Mickey Mouse Land in Florida?
Think they might be a bit too young for all the walking involved.
Lee

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Think they might be a bit too young for all the walking involved.
Lee

They have loads of walkers, prams and similar.

[leelive]

They have loads of walkers, prams and similar.

Thanks. Will consider it now.
All the best, Lee.

[Larry B Entertainment]

Holiday....what's one of those? :D


A thing that some people do once or twice a year ;)

[CRAZY K]

After years of always going on Holidays in January (the quiet month) had to keep the misses happy and book hols during peak season.

Went away in September in 2011 and will be off in May 2012.

Looking at the previous years income... it cost me £2,000 in lost revenue to go away for 2 weeeks in Sept and £3,000 to got away in May.

Told the misses that cannot afford that anymore.

We have done First Choice's "Holiday Villages" in Cyprus, Portugal, and Majorca because of all the childcare they offer.

Think our only option is to book First Choice's "Holiday Villages" in Tenerife for January 2013.... but just because of the nature of this job have done Tenerife loads of times and really ought to do something different.

Any suggestions?
Kids are 2 and 4.5years at moment.

Many thanks

Lee

Try Gambia Africa, hot and apparently safe far as I know and ok for kids.

One of our Callers has been going there for many years in January and loves it.

We always go for HOT HOT HOT so Egypt is No1, just got back and I dont think theres trouble outside Cairo---- Thailand good been 3 times but a long flight (not sure if its still under water) Mexico is reasonably cheap, went 2 years ago and hot, ask Thomsons, going there in May ---yee ha!

Wouldnt recommend Caribbean as very expensive although went there last May ;) also not sure on weather at the moment.

Just do it in the words of the Beatles--Ill follow the sun:D :D :D

[Cowlinn]

Thanks. Will consider it now.
All the best, Lee.

Take them while they're young and it's still magical to them. Anything past about 5 or 6 and the magic is dying. IMO

[Corabar Entertainment]

Take them while they're young and it's still magical to them. Anything past about 5 or 6 and the magic is dying. IMOOooh... that's cynical!

I first went to Disneyland when I was 25 and I loved it!

[hammy]

Anything past about 5 or 6 and the magic is dying. IMO

We are going in 2 years time when my boy is 10 so he will enjoy it more and he will also want to do other lands as well

[Cowlinn]

Oooh... that's cynical!

I first went to Disneyland when I was 25 and I loved it!


We are going in 2 years time when my boy is 10 so he will enjoy it more and he will also want to do other lands as well

Oh don't get me wrong I agree with you both 100%. I was just trying to say that is Is different when you're 5 or 6 than when your older. Believing that you are seeing the characters for real etc. It's a totally different place for a 5 year old than to what it is to an 18 year old :)

For the record, I still love Disney :D

[paulg]

For me, tenerife. In fact I'm there now in costa adeje on my balcony watching the sunset after the 12th consecutive day of sunshine and 24 degrees of lovely heat. Problem is, email and phone have been playing up so i've lost out on about 9 enquiries! Not to worry.

[Charlie Brown]

My girlfriend sunbathing topless was a winner,


You're like a big kid! :lol:

[leelive]

For me, tenerife. In fact I'm there now in costa adeje on my balcony watching the sunset after the 12th consecutive day of sunshine and 24 degrees of lovely heat. Problem is, email and phone have been playing up so i've lost out on about 9 enquiries! Not to worry.

Nice. Was -5c here at the weekend. Shame about email access. Local internet cafe no good?

Lee

Thank you for all your suggestions.

I am back at square one.

Think I am best waiting until the kids are 7 or older before spending £8k (inc expenses) on a 2week hol to Disneyland for them. Would rather they could remember it.

Cape Verde is as hot as Tenerife.. so not worth travelling the extra hours for.. plus hotels are All Incl as there is nothing to do there!

Holiday Villages have announced that all their family packages will be All Inclusive from now on. Not paying £500pp extra for dire food! So that is off the menu.

Q. Anyone know any similar family orientated packages that include kids clubs so I can get rid of them for a few hours a day (just to keep them out the sun you understand)

Might have to look once again at peak season as there is such limited choice for Jan/Feb. Might guts wouldn't be able to cope with Egypt so that is not being considered.

Lee

[Charlie Brown]

Cruise, cruise, cruise!

You will not regret it! I've converted several family members after recommending it to them.

It's affordable, full board, thousands of activites to choose fr for children and adults alike.

Waking up in a different country every morning is magical. You don't even know or realise you're traverling on water.

You have to see it to believe it!

[axeman]

If the temperature being above 15/16 degrees is the main factor, and price being important too then the main choices are basically,

Tenerife
gran canaria
fuertaventura
lanzarote
Goa
certain areas of america
egypt
cyprus
portugal
tunisia

I like yourself have done Tenerife to deaqth, so during the Jan feb months for me Egypt or Goa would be my choice, not bad price-wise and weather is best of the bunch.

the downside of Goa is you need to apply for a visa and its a bit tricky, we did it las January and thoroughly enjoyed the holiday but couldn't be bothered to go thru the visa application proceedure again so we're off to sharm el shiekh on thursday.

[leelive]

Cruise, cruise, cruise!

You will not regret it! I've converted several family members after recommending it to them.

It's affordable, full board, thousands of activites to choose fr for children and adults alike.

Waking up in a different country every morning is magical. You don't even know or realise you're traverling on water.

You have to see it to believe it!

The Out-laws do Cruises all the time and have put the fear into my wife with safety concerns? Are they suitable for 3 - 5 year olds?

Lee

[Excalibur]

Holiday....what's one of those? :D
(I thought i sounded like someone else then......:eek: )

:D :D :D :D :D :D
Heaven forfend, perish the thought! :eek: :eek: :eek:


A thing that some people do once or twice a year ;)
No, that doesn't help, I think it's a phone-a-friend question. :confused: :confused:


Cruise, cruise, cruise!


Funny you should say that, Charlie. ;) :D Our Daughter and Son in law are taking us to Amsterdam soon on a P & O from Hull, for a weekend in Amsterdam. :D I fear I may have to seek advice from another Mr Brown on where to go.

BTW, there aren't any rocks on that:whistle: route, are there?

[Charlie Brown]

The Out-laws do Cruises all the time and have put the fear into my wife with safety concerns? Are they suitable for 3 - 5 year olds?

Lee


The Out-laws do Cruises all the time and have put the fear into my wife with safety concerns? Are they suitable for 3 - 5 year olds?

Lee

I'd say they are more suitable for kids than ever before!

I put cruises into these categories...

- Cruises strictly for over 50's - Saga, Fred Olsen, Marco Polo - I'd avoid all of them as they won't be suitable.

- Traditional cruises where all ages are welcome but families should adhere to the 'old skool hand book.' You eat with other passengers who have the same class cabin as yourself, tip every staff member you meet and pretend to be something you're not for a week. - Holland America, Cunard, Oceana Cruises, Regent, Seaborn, Crystal and Swan. - Again, certainly not suitable.

...............

Now it get's exciting! Welcome to 'real cruising'

My first cruise experience was four years ago on-board the Island Star (which has now joined Thompson). I wasn't expecting much at all and didn't have chance to even think about it as we booked five days before departure.

Island cruises slogan was ' Relaxes, Friendly & Informal '

We travelled from our local airport (flights + taxes + luggage are all included in the fare price, unless you're sailing from Southampton of course!) and flew out to Spain.

We arrived at the airport, jumped on a coach for five minutes (again, included in the fare) which took us to the port. When I saw the ship, I panicked. :Censored: :Censored: hell it looks like a car ferry! We were taken to our cabin which was a inside - it was the last one left. This was suitable for a family of five. Plenty of space, lovely bathroom, decent TV but there was a bunk bed and no window.

Within two minutes there was a knock on our door...our cases that we had last seen at East Midlands! No tip required for the bell boy, I'll explain why later!

We then and a venture around our new home. All the staff were very polite and decor was smashing. The boat was only 45,000 tons but there was plenty onboard! Four restaurants, eight bars, cinema, theatre, night club, traditional english pub, another entertainment room, two swimming pools, gym, library, spa, hot tubs etc. It only carried 1,200 passengers - it was great for a bunch of cruise virgins!

Within two weeks of getting back from the Island Start with Dad, I persuaded Mum and another family to jump on Ocean Village which would depart in four days time!

Ocean Village - ' For people who don't do Cruises '

Again, smashing holiday! Loads of activities for the kids, pool parties, sailaway parties - everything you could imagine!

Thompson and NCL are currently offering this 'no frills cruise service' that would suit cruise virgins. People have this idea that 'cheaper cruises' are like Butlin's on sea, but this really isn't the case.

The concept is as follows...

You eat when you want how you want. All of the restaurants are buffet's (very decent one's at that & I'm a bit picky) unless you pay a small supplement one evening (£10.00 a head?), you'll be wined and dined. It's great to have that versatility. One evening, you'd have had a hectic day ashore so the kids will want to eat at 6.00pm...just head up to one of the buffets and tuck in! (Al fresco dining/Italian Bistro options are also available free) The buffets are normally themed - you've got four to choose from so take your pick!

Tipping isn't required although it's polite to leave your cabin steward £10 or more at the end. Don't forget, they will clean your cabin TWICE a day. When you're out and about and during the evening when you're dancing the night away or being entertained! Expect a kids pack and chocolate from Noddy on the kids pillow and small night cap for yourself. Usually your towls for the next day have been turned into monkey's or elephants. Epic!

With Ocean Village I had a Outside Cabin. Much appreciated - it was nice to see out! Pulling the curtains back in the morning and waking up to a beautiful Santorini coast line is magical. It's exciting because you don't know what you're going to open the curtains too.

Now it get's really really exciting....

My next cruise was a step up. Four star 130,00 ton boat called the Azura. She is P&O's flagship liner.

This time, I was traverling with Mum, Gran and my brother. My brother and I shared a cabin. We opted for a balcony cabin which costs a little more but not an awful lot.

This was great...sun bathing on your own balcony, watching the deep blue ocean go by!

On this boat you have the option of a buffet, couple of restaurants where a small charge is involved or the main dining room. We went to the main dining room each evening and requested a table for four. Some people like to share with others (Gran usually does) but it was nice to spend quality time together. When booking, you're asked what time you'd like to eat - 6.30pm or 9.30pm and if you'd like to share. We had requested first sitting - perfect, because it allowed us to catch all of the shows in the evening!

The food was out of this world.

You're served by waiters whom by day two know you name, what you like to drink, whether you prefer brown or white bread and what cheese you like to finish with. It's ludicrous really!

The food is second to none. Selection of bread, followed by soup (several to chose from), starter (sea food, pate, goat's cheese, tarts, snails, traditional stuff etc), main - steaks, pasta's, lamb, beef, crocodile - everything!, desert, aperitif, cheese and finally coffee. Obviously you're not obliged to order all of that, but some do!

The 'dining room' sounds daunting but in reality is a chilled out atmosphere. On a two week cruise, you'll be expected to wear formal attire twice. It's nothing to get anxious about because everybody joins in and it's a great laugh. Don't forget, if you don't fancy it head up to the 24 hour buffet!

On the first evening, we ate in the restaurant (casual attire) and then had a walk up to the top decks. We were sailing from Southampton - (for an additional £99 (for all five of you), they'll pick you up from any address in the UK and drive you to Southampton and back.)

It was quite cold and windy. The party band were playing and getting everyone in the mood. Then the captain sounds the horn, the band plays some party tune, fireworks go off, depending on the ship - kids Disney characters pop out (if you're a family, you go on a family ship. You want your children to enjoy themselves because then you'll love it. If you're older or don't have children, you go on a ship suited for you!) then the dancers, actors and show time flew out on zip wires and introduced themselves - you really couldn't make it up!

We then went back inside for some peace and had a cocktail whilst listening to a great jazz band. Harvey wandered off to the cinema. We then went to the theatre and watched Greese. Then there is a entertainment lounge playing popular british game shows - it's great laughing at others expense!

Then you pop up to the highest point of the ship, which is a 360 glass room whilst you dance the night away.

I would like to comment more on the kids clubs but I know there is a good 5/6 on all the ships. They are divided by age...have a look on the websites, the kids will be in their element!

Tipping was required on this tip but at the end. Your waiter, wine waiter and cabin steward. Nothing to cry about.

Last but not least! ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

Navigator of the Seas - American ship and boy they know how to do it!

Our adventure began at the Birmingham Metropole (Hilton), which was a lovely hotel with a shuttle bus every half an hour to Birmingham International Airport.

We had paid RCI to organise our flights and transfers so there weren’t any hiccups! A charming young gentleman greeted us at the airport, collected our luggage and took us to our transfer car. It was a pleasant journey.

We had a two night stay at the Best Western Royal Santarina Hotel in Rome before boarding the ship. This is all part of your package..

Rome is a massive city so you must do your research beforehand – unlike us! The open top buses were brilliant and gave us a lot of flexibility, €20 per adult for a 48 hour ‘hop on & hop of’ ticket.

Drink and food prices were OTT in Rome. €7.50 for half a pint!

On the morning of our embarkation a coach collected us from the hotel which took us to Civitavecchia.

The check in was incredibly efficient. We waited no longer than three minutes to be served. Very impressed!

We received our Sea Pass which indicates your dining time and table number.
This time we had opted for ‘My Time Dining’ You phone the restaurant from your cabin and book a time 30 minutes before you're ready to eat. Brilliant!

The cabin was very spacious and adequate. We opted for a superior balcony cabin which had a bit more room and a sofa in comparison to a standard balcony room.

The pool area was out of this world. Slides, whirlpools, kids pools - the works! Loads of activities during the day for those who didn't venture off onto port.

The Royal Promenade is spectacular. It's like a mini world that runs through the middle of the ship. Ben & Jerry's ice cream, tons of caffe's and bars. Remember, all the food is free plus tea and coffee!

Plenty of toilets and sun beds on board. This was appreciated because it’s an area Azura failed in.

There is a great variety of bars on board, I enjoyed the Irish bar which had an array of beers from the around the world. The regular guitarist and singer in there were very good. He told one couple to ‘shut up or leave’ because they were laughing too loud! The wine and champagne bars are all gimmicks in my opinion. Admittedly, it’s nice to sit down and enjoy different wines or a glass of bubbly with some complementary caviar but I prefer to watch or listen to live entertainment. The dungeon nightclub is fab and worth a visit, especially after the themed 70’s night. I was very impressed with the DJ and lightshow. Very similar to an upmarket nightclub in London! Martin Wizard galore!

Drink prices. This is something we were worrying about (probably too much!) because the ship is very expensive. A glass of their white house wine will set you back $11 + 15% tip. A pint of beer is a bit more reasonable at $6.99 + 15% tip. The cocktails vary from $6.00 to $12.00 + 15% tip. Some of them are strong because the bar staff don’t use measures. Remember, it's a American ship so you're paying in dollars not pounds!

RCI don’t advertise ‘pints’. Most of the barrels and pumps are hidden round the back to cater for the British and European market. Don’t be afraid to ask, because they do have a pint of Amstrel and Hienkian lurking somewhere!
I would strongly recommend pre-ordering your wine online beforehand to avoid getting stung on the ship. It works out a lot cheaper and you can drink the wine in any venue or even in your cabin which is very handy for a pre dinner drink on your balcony.

RCI have (probably) the best ships afloat. There marketing and ‘why not’ caption is very clever. Rock climbing walls, mini golf, plane simulators, ice rink, arcades, the casino was out of this world. They even had their own TV channel - you'd wake up in the morning watching the captain and the cruise director discussing the highlights of the day, where is good to visit off port. Remember, just because you're at a port - doesn't mean the ship's activities end...they are ongoing all day!

Whatever cruise line you travel with or wherever you visit – cruises are and always will be spectacular and magical. For seven nights, you’re cocooned in this giant bubble where everybody will treat you as royalty. The organisation and planning the staff have to undergo before every cruise is incredible. I thought packing my suitcase was stressful enough!

Happy cruising! :beer1:

[surround sounds]

My God charlie sounds great..That must of taken you hours to write..Great reading thou..

[Corabar Entertainment]

My God charlie sounds great..That must of taken you hours to write..Great reading thou..It's 'though'! :bang:

[Charlie Brown]

It took a while.

Glad you enjoyed it.

For the interest of the OP - http://www.pocruises.com/reef/index.html - http://www.pocruises.com/Cruise-Ships/Azura/Ship-Overview/

http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/why-cruise/family-cruising/

To sum up my long boring post. Watch this three minute video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VXGAl9n0IUs

[Charlie Brown]

Funny you should say that, Charlie. ;) :D Our Daughter and Son in law are taking us to Amsterdam soon on a P & O from Hull, for a weekend in Amsterdam. :D I fear I may have to seek advice from another Mr Brown on where to go.


Good, you'll enjoy it.

Couple of pointers...

Tell whoever drinks, to take their own bottle of wine/whatever, on board.

They'll appreciate it to have in their cabin before dinner. The drink and food prices on board the 'mini cruises' are outrageous!

I'd save £150 a head to pay for your food alone. Pint of beer is a good £4.00/4.50 and a bottle of wine - £15+

You should have had the option of adding on your food when booking - this does work out cheaper.

Really good fun though!

[leelive]

Really appreciate you taking the time to write that report.
Will show it to the misses.
Many thanks.
Lee

[Charlie Brown]

Not forgetting the aqua theatre's where you can watch ariel artists dive into a deep pool with pyrotechnics going mad.

Another night we watched movies under the stars. They pull out leather sun lounges, give you unlimited popcorn and cozy blankets, so you can lie there in the dark as your sailing to your next destination whilst watching the latest block buster movie.

Every evening you'll be given a 'cruise planner'. This is a detailed 'newspaper' explaining all the activites, entertainment, cocktail offers and places of interest for the next day. I'll take a picture of one to give you an idea.

All the ships work on a cashless system. Your cruise card is your cabin key, credit card, disembarkation/embarkation card and dining number.

It does sound very daunting and an expensive risk should you not enjoy it, but you will! You don't feel like you're on board anything. If you fancy a quiet chill out time, no problem but if you want to experience the hustle and bussle you know where to go. You don't feel trapped or obliged to anything - you just wonder around experiencing, observing and enjoying different things that a bog standard holiday couldn never provide - all at your own lessuire!

Especially with such exciting destinations - on a 7 day cruise, you'll have one day at sea and the rest you'll be at a port. I'll dig out a cruise planner and a couple of destinations that may be of interest.

[BossmanKaraokeDisco]

Got to agree with you Charlie, cruising would be the first choice for me everytime, have cruised with Island cruises on the Island Star, that was my first experience of cruising and got me hooked. Just one point the 'Island Star' is not with Thompson it is with Pullmantur cruises and sails out of Marseille, will be on a cruise in September on it around the Med Link (http://www.about2cruise.co.uk/cruiseDetails.php?cruiseID=10910&date=2012-09-23).
Have also experienced P&O and Royal Carribean and can not fault any of them.
The service you get onboard is first class with lots to do and always lots for the kids to do and totally safe.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The service you get onboard is first class with lots to do and always lots for the kids to do and totally safe.

In light of last weeks news, I'm not sure that is really correct.

[BossmanKaraokeDisco]

In light of last weeks news, I'm not sure that is really correct.

I'd rather be on a ship than in a plane when human error happens :rolleyes:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I'd rather be on a ship than in a plane when human error happens :rolleyes:

Whatever. I am just mentioning it because of the news and you said it was totally safe, which it isn't unfortunately.

[Charlie Brown]

In light of last weeks news, I'm not sure that is really correct.

Darren, that was a one off natural disaster with an Italian firm.

You or myself probably won't live to see another horrible human disaster like that. American and British liners take safety very seriously. It must have been a nightmare translating instructions in five different languages during an emergency. I'll bet anyone £100 a disaster like that, won't happen again in the near future. (40/50 years)

Right,

Let's have a look what we're eating tonight! http://www.cruise.co.uk/images/Cruise//cruise_gallery/1/Dinner%20ALL_0.pdf

If we don't fancy that, we could try Jonny Rockets - 1960's themed burger bar. The staff serve you on roller blades, sing, dance and act whilst you eat. If you'd prefer something a little quieter, let's enjoy some food at the al fresco Italian. For a quick dinner, pop up to one of the buffet's and sample their 24 hour fayre. Not really hungry? Head down to one of the many caffe's for sandwhichs, pizza, cakes, cookies etc.

What are the wife and yourself going to get up to?

http://www.cruise.co.uk/images/Cruise//cruise_gallery/1/alluredailyplanner026_0.pdf


And the kids?

http://www.cruise.co.uk/images/Cruise//cruise_gallery/1/RoyalKidsDay2-4_0.pdf

How much are we going to spend per evening? (Not forget, the kids can have a unlimited 'coke/fanta/lemonade' package for £30 a head for two weeks.

http://www.cruise.co.uk/images/Cruise//cruise_gallery/1/P&O%20Havana%20Club%20Drink%20List_0.pdf

Holidays from £549 per adult (kids offers) Remember, the only thing you will buy onboard is drinks! Unless the wife get's carried away at the shopping mall. From newsagents to jewellery shops, you're spoilt! The mini markets are good fun though...

http://www.cruise.co.uk/cruise/thomson-cruises/thomson-destiny/03-feb-12/48347fc/?offerid=48347&flycruise=1&noint=1

- exciting destinations, Florida - round the Caribbean etc. Maybe seven nights isn't long enough to fly out to America though. I'd probably stick to the med. http://www.cruise.co.uk/cruise/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-eclipse/04-feb-12/40089fc/

Anyway, take a look in your own time. These guys are brilliant - Feel free to ask any more questions! http://www.cruisedeals.co.uk/

.....Anyone would think I've got shares with Carnival. :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

Darren, that was a one off natural disaster with an Italian firm. I think you'd better look up 'natural disaster', Charlie - because that certainly WASN'T one! :eek:

[Charlie Brown]

I think you'd better look up 'natural disaster', Charlie - because that certainly WASN'T one! :eek:

Sorry, I mean't human error. :)

[BossmanKaraokeDisco]

Sorry, I mean't human error. :)

Yep it was definately human error, and I agree Charlie we wont probably see that happen again in our life time.
When I said totally safe it was in reference to enviroment for kids as there are great kids clubs that look after them all the time at sea and even when in port you can leave them on ship while you go off th explore the port.

[Stu]

If you are looking at ships, avoid the Thomson Destiny like the plague! It's the oldest vessel in their fleet and is very shabby. I worked on it as a DJ/Technician and wouldn't recomend it, unless you get a VERY good price.