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Queen Elizabeth Maiden Visit To Kagoshima

Day 12 – March 15th. 2014. “Cunard Queen Elizabeth maiden visit to Kagoshima” We arrived into the beautiful port of Kagoshima with clear skies the sun glowing and many happy Japanese cheering and waving flags to the ship as she came alongside the pier. It is a wonderful welcome for the maiden visit of Cunard […]

Papua New Guinea lush And Volcanic

We awake early to see the land of PNG, more specific the town of Rabaul, East New Briton and the volcano ‘Tavurvur’ smoking in the distance. We are very excited and ready ourselves to hit the top deck for some good views and photos opportunities as we approach the local marina (which is very much […]

Champagne Breakfast on Queen Elizabeth

This morning we decide to start the day with another pre-breakfast (trust me this IS a thing!) delivered to our room – complete with a mouth-wateringly fresh fruit platter, more of their addictive Danish pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and…..Champagne! Day 5 – March 8th, 2014 En route to PNG. “We are celebrating the […]

Yorky’s Knob, so Close Yet Still so Far

Day 4 – 7th March 2014 The (regrettably) quick Yorky’s Knob stop, then en route to Rabaul PNG. We awake at around 6.30am just as the ship is approaching Cairns. Trinity Beach is in view and the beautiful friends we were supposed to meet for lunch today can actually see MS Queen Elizabeth from their […]

Whitsunday Islands, Ahoy… I See Land

This is what I love about a balcony cabin, the fresh sea air, the sound of the water splashing off the hull. I can’t get enough. We keep the door ajar throughout the night so to get the whole “at sea” experience. Day 3 – 6 March 2014. Arrived – Whitsunday Islands I wake up […]

First Day on Board the Queen Elizabeth

First morning on board MS Queen Elizabeth – at Sea en route to Whitsunday Islands. SUNRISE. The weather is stunning. Day 2 – March 5th.   We are feeling refreshed and invigorated after an awesome night’s sleep. The bedding on the QE is like everything else here, – huge, luxurious and very, very comfortable – […]

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How to Travel in Luxury

… Without Busting Your Budget One of the questions every traveller has before leaving home is, “How much money will I need?” It’s a good question, and one we’re currently analysing backwards and sidewards, because when you LEAP out of your comfort zone you’re forgiven to question whether you will be able to afford it […]