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Martin has worked in Travel for the last 12 years, starting at a Tour Operator selling luxury 5* Holidays all around the world and becoming a cruise specialist for Cruise 1st about 4 years ago. He is passionate about cruising and get real satisfaction when he knows he has arranged someone’s dream cruise holiday.
Martin has written 62 news articles

Protect Yourself with Travel Insurance

by Martin Bowe 2011 cruises 27 December 2010

Something which almost everyone gets over the holiday season (apart from a little bit fatter…) is a cold or the flu. At this time of year, bugs and illness seem to be everywhere and unless you lock yourself away in a bunker for a couple of months, it is unlikely that you will be able [...]

Happy Holidays!

by Martin Bowe 2011 cruises 24 December 2010

Well it’s that time of year again, doesn’t it come around quickly? It feels like just weeeks ago when I couldn’t believe how long I had to wait for a nice turkey feast on Christmas day and now here we are, I’ll be stuffing my face in no time! Along with Christmas comes New Year [...]

Everybody Say Awwwwwww!

by Martin Bowe Cruising 21 December 2010

You might be wondering what on earth this little cutie has to do with cruise ships and cruise holidays but this gorgeous orangutan called Silvestre has made his way from Spain to Dorset in the UK on a cruise ship! The orangutan was born in a Spanish zoo, but after being abandoned by his mum [...]

Weather Disrupts Cruise Plans For Many in the UK.

by Martin Bowe delays 18 December 2010

For anyone going on a cruise where they need to fly to the embarktion point, missing their flight or experiencing long delays can be a huge worry. After all, if you’re not there in time for the cruise ship setting sail, it’s not going to wait for you. For many passengers in the UK, and [...]

Cruise Ships Could Solve All of Qatar’s Problems (Well, One of Them)

by Martin Bowe Cruises 15 December 2010

Since the announcement that Qatar will be hosting the world cup in 2022, various concerns have been voiced about their suitability. With controversy spiralling over the country’s views on homosexuality, it seems there will also be some fundamental problems with the country’s ability to house the hundreds of thousands of tourists that will flock to [...]

If It’s Good Enough For Katie Holmes (and King Julien!)…

by Martin Bowe allure of the seas 12 December 2010

Katie Holmes and her lovely daughter, Suri, have already been onboard the fabulous Allure of the seas, enjoying a tour of the ship’s 16 decks. With big plans for the cruise liner over the coming months, including a live performance onboard from Taylor Swift in January, this ship is really making a name for itself, [...]

Cruising and Cooking Your Own Meals?

by Martin Bowe Celebrity Cruises 9 December 2010

The lastest news from the Celebrity Cruises camp is that they are going to be giving passengers the opportunity to cook their own meals. Ok, so you might be thinking that sounds like a pretty rubbish opportunity, but if you’re into cooking, what could be better than preparing a lovely meal, with instruction from professionals, [...]

Princess Go All Out for Fishermen (and Fisherwomen)

by Martin Bowe Alaska cruises 5 December 2010

It’s a sport that many of us just don’t understand. It generally involves middle aged men sitting outside in the freezing cold, often all night long, dangling some wire in water and hoping that a fish will come along and bite. Of course some people do it to catch their tea, what could be better [...]

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