Off to Disneyland Paris

Well we are now several weeks into the school holidays and I am finally off on my break to Disneyland Paris, I am also taking in an overnight in Paris itself and will be investigating just how easy it is to see the sights of Paris in a day.

We are planning on a quick boat trip along the Seine and a climb of the Eiffel Tower. Obviously I will be running around very excited in Disneyland Paris itself, probably more excited than my 6 year old Milo.

As always my colleagues at Cruise.co.uk will be very happy to help you in my absence and they can be contacted on 0800 408 6088

Pamper yourself with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises are offering a great booking incentive at the moment. Any guests that book a 2013 Regent cruise will receives a 'his and hers' gift set from L'Occitane worth £180 including the award-winning ‘Immortelle’ Precious Cream.

  L’Occitane is a lavish Provencal body and skincare brand and is offered in the bathrooms onboard.

Regent offer the ultimate in All Inclusive cruises, offering not only your food and drink on board but including an amazing choice of free excursions in all ports of call too.

And for 2013 they are also offering a 1 night pre-cruise luxury hotel package on all itineraries. This gives a wonderful leisurely start to your holiday and takes away any worries about flight delays. You will be all fresh for your first night on board.

To see the wonderful itineraries that Regent are offering next year just look at our Cruise.co.uk or give me a call.

New Zealand volcano erupts

A volcano eruption on New Zealand's North Island has led to road closures and flight cancellations.

Hundreds of travellers have been stranded following the eruption of Mt Tongariro, which has been dormant for more than a century. Rocks and ash were thrown up to a kilometre from the mountain.

Air New Zealand flights to Gisborne, Rotorua, Taupo and Napier and Palmerston North, were delayed or cancelled following the eruption, affecting flights to and from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage although authorities are keeping a close watch and have not ruled out further volcanic activity over the next few weeks.

Fortunately this shouldn't cause any hassle for UK cruisers as there are no cruise ships sailing North Island at the moment, most cruiselines head there for their summer months. The only ship in New Zealand this month is  Sun Princess which is due to call at Auckland on the 25th August. This is many miles away from the volcano and not an embarkation port so the ship will not be effected by this.

My thoughts are with those stranded and living in the area.