Money and Finances

Whether your retirement is just around the corner, or is still a distant speck on the horizon, it should be something to enjoy.

One of the current buzzwords in the cruise industry right now is the term Future Cruise Credit, also known as FCC. If like so many others you are a little lost at sea in knowing what this actually means, we’ve got you covered in our FAQs on Future Cruise Credits….

Surveys have found that very few cruise passengers opt for cruise-specific insurance, and some don’t purchase any travel insurance at all! Thankfully this has now been outlawed by updated booking conditions. Cruise Travel insurance is something that you really shouldn’t overlook Medical costs abroad can be costly, and even more…

In a future not too far from now, we’ll all be holidaying again, and if there’s one thing that being unable to travel has taught us, it’s that we don’t have nearly enough trinkets and mementos to remember all of our past trips by. These are the souvenirs we’ll be…

With the announcement of Princess Cruises new 2023 cruises, we decided to answer your most frequently asked questions on the cruise line’s all-inclusive “Princess best value” package. Princess Best Value Package What is Princess Best Value and what does it include? Read on to find out everything you need to…

Do I need to order a new passport? Will I have to go through the ‘other’ security line at the airport? Will I be banned from visiting Mediterranean ports of call without a visa?! Are you one of the many who are wondering what the EU Referendum and Brexit result…

The EU ban on credit card processing fees comes into play on 13 January 2018, making it illegal to charge more for payments made via credit card. The change in legislation has prompted many questions, including one very important question for anyone booking a holiday; will prices go up to…

A groom dressed as Frank Spencer, an officiant dressed as George Michael and a reception in a buffet restaurant packed with lunchtime crowds. This isn’t a scene from Carry on Cruising, but rather the actual wedding of Don’t Tell the Bride’s latest couple Mark and Kelly. Like many others, we…

You’ve booked your holiday and the countdown to departure is well underway. Whether you are cruising or simply enjoying a short city break, holidays have a habit of encouraging those purse strings to open with reckless abandon. While we aren’t ones to advocate cutting corners on your perfect break away,…

By now, you’ve probably heard that P&O Cruises are offering extra on board spending money on applicable Select Price holidays booked by 19 February 2016, giving you even more reason to indulge that little bit extra. There are 250 holidays to choose from, all of them offer a little extra…