I wanted to see Whales and Icebergs and Greenland certainly did not disappoint! I booked a 3 week cruise to Greenland with Ambassador Cruise Line. I specifically chose this trip as it went right up to Ilulissat and. Disko Bay which is well known for its massive Icebergs and abundant marine life. We had 5…
Tag: solo travel
The New Baltic’s
With St Petersburg off the cruise map for the foreseeable future, cruise lines are having to be inventive and look at new ports to keep their Baltic’s Cruises interesting for their discerning and culture hungry guests. As I’ve been to St P a few times and had often said I’d do a Baltic’s Cruise that…
Ambassador Ambience a review
A Small ship with a big heart. An old ship with a new look. It was the itinerary that enticed me, 3 weeks to Greenland, but having missed the rescheduled Maiden Voyage I was keen to try out the ship. We had a very spacious outside cabin on deck 9, identical to previous cabins on…
Afternoon Tea with the Queen
Stepping aboard the beautiful Queen Elizabeth one wet afternoon I was secretly delighted to discover the only food being served was Afternoon Tea in the Britannia Restaurant Post Covid it’s being served in the restaurant, not the Queens Room and while there are no white gloves there is excellent service from wonderful staff A string…
A Free Day in Belfast
Welcome to Belfast You’ve had a fab sail in, and now restrictions are easing, it’s off the ship for a good old wander about, and having spent your hard earned cash on a cruise, I thought I’d look at what you can do for free! http://www.maritime-mile.com is Belfast’s fantastic, free, interactive walking tour. If you…
Finding Nessie
A cruise on Loch Ness Although it’s my second ‘seacation’ this was my first organised post Covid cruise tour On ship organisation was the same as before, booked the trip, got tickets, made our way to the assigned meeting area, got our numbered sticker and when called followed our tour escort to the bus –…
A Postcard From Reykjavik
I’ve been pondering about cruising and my art tutoring experience onboard. Facebook memories have been reminding me of my first Art Tutor cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines which went all around Iceland I’ve also been thinking about how to make my art and craft classes more environmentally friendly, I already use watercolour sets, in…
Where’s Suzanne?
Quiz time! Just for a bit of fun on a Sunday can you guess where I was in these photos Happy Guessing Will add the answers later Answers coming below so look no further if you’re still guessing Answers Olden Briksal Glacier Singapore Botanic Gardens Copenhagen Seydisfjordur- Iceland Club Tropicana, Havana, Cuba Komodo Island (camera…
Tapas y Tinto de Verano
I read an article on one of the cruise pages recently about food on a cruise, either on a ship or in port and it got me thinking about the whole experience of food and travel I discovered Tinto de Verano quite by chance when I did a solo trip to Madrid a few years…
Going Down to Downton
Highclere Castle is a Grade I listed country house built in 1679 and largely renovated in the 1840s, with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. The 5,000-acre estate is in Hampshire, England, about 5 miles south of Newbury, Berkshire, and 9.5 miles north of Andover, Hampshire. Source Wikipedia Spending a few…
Not a hard days night in Liverpool
Home of the Beatles, Cilla Black, The Liver Birds and some say football, Liverpool is one of those great cities for a cruise stop as you dock right in the city and it’s easy, and pleasant to stroll around For Beatles fans, it’s a perfect stop, you can visit the Cavern Club, admission with The…
Hot Tubs, Thermal Pools, Pure Bliss
Don’t you just love a jacuzzi. This is probably one of my favourite cruise photos, a really hot day in May sipping G&T in the hot tub on the beautiful ship Balmoral The only thing better than a hot tub has to be a thermal pool and I’ve visited a good few of those too,…
Suzanne’s Arty Travel 