When it all comes down to it the real objective is not about delivering a worthwhile service, it is about making money
holidays
Cruising on P&O’s Arvia
During the first days of the cruise things on the Arvia seemed a little chaotic. We were told to use P&O’s ‘My Holiday’ app, but it was not working. The idea was that passengers used it to book dining and entertainment, but there were no clear guides on how to do this and the virtual queues were missing from the display. It was only towards the end of the holiday that we got to grips with it and I consider myself comfortable with technology. Some of the older passengers simply gave up and booked events the old fashioned way, just by turning up in person.
Christmas, Coronavirus, and Me
After months of toil, misery, and negativity we are determined to try and make something positive out of Christmas 2020.
Having Fun while Avoiding the Beast from the East 2
As my surgery is approaching and I now know that I will be out of action for effectively 6 months my wife decided that we should do something as in a brief holiday. Our timing was not particularly brilliant. The weather in the few days leading up to our little road trip was actually quite … Continue reading Having Fun while Avoiding the Beast from the East 2
Venice to Barcelona by Sea Day One – Getting Started.
Going on a cruise might not seem like the obvious holiday choice for someone who is disabled with impaired mobility: well, it is a boat, it rocks about a bit and there are those stairs to consider, and what about getting on and off? To be honest, this is not that much different to my … Continue reading Venice to Barcelona by Sea Day One – Getting Started.
Now, Voyager.
“Now, voyager, sail thou forth, to seek and find.” Walt Whitman. I am sailing forth once again. The last time I took to the open seas it was a voyage to Norway, land of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and Vikings. On this occasion we are heading for warmer climes; the Mediterranean to be precise. Venice is … Continue reading Now, Voyager.
Peter C Whitaker 