Casablanca was the highlight of our cruise, until violent swells forced Sky Princess to abandon port. From sleepless alarms to shattered glass and snapped mooring lines, this is the story of a day that never happened at sea instead of Morocco disappointment lingered long after the waves settled leaving us wondering what might have been.
In which Linda & Ben make a second attempt to land in Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores. Discover its striking church, harbourside prison, and cobbled streets – plus why hiring a car is the real key to unlocking the island’s volcanoes and wineries.
Boarding the Sky Princess at Port Canaveral was our easiest embarkation yet! In this post, we share our real experience and top tips, like why we skipped the crowded rental car shuttle for a quick Uber, where to find cheaper gas, and how staying a few miles away in Titusville saved us some serious cash.
Staying near Port Canaveral before a cruise? Read our honest Best Western Space Shuttle Inn Titusville review. Just 25 mins from the port with free parking, included breakfast, and twin double beds. Discover the pros, cons and our top tips – and why this hotel is popular with cost-conscious cruisers sailing from Port Canaveral.
Plans changed, and that led us to Epic Escapes in Cocoa for a two-room visit we didn’t expect to love quite so much. We tackled The Lost Temple and The Killer Basement, with very different results. One surprised us with clever design, the other humbled us completely. Read the full review for our honest verdict.
Discover what it’s really like to stay at Hotel Monreale Express International Drive Orlando. In this honest review, we walk through the rooms, breakfast, pool, parking and location so you can decide if it’s the right base for your next Orlando trip.
Flying out of Gatwick? We stayed overnight at Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central (£45, 4/5 rating). Clean, spacious room with flightpath view, reasonable bathroom and ample free parking. Reliable budget option 5 mins from North Terminal – definitely recommend over pricier spots.
On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and sparking retaliation. Airspace closures in Iran, UAE, Qatar, and Israel have halted thousands of flights, stranding passengers worldwide. Airlines reroute via Africa, adding hours and costs, as global aviation grapples with this unprecedented shutdown
Dive into the virus lab 8 years post-outbreak in Escape Colchester’s toughest room. We battled puzzles, zombies & time—escaped in 48 mins (4/5). Prices, access, discounts for your survival mission!
When the Pound weakens, the UK should become cheaper for foreign visitors. But layer on new hotel “tourist taxes,” rising Air Passenger Duty, ETA fees, and climate-driven airline costs – and that currency advantage vanishes. Industry bosses warn a typical family’s two-week UK holiday could cost £100 extra just in new levies. Meanwhile, British families face their own squeeze on staycations. How did tourism become a tax cash-cow?
