Sunday, 26 September 2010

Flybe Southampton - Perpignan - (France)

Local airports and regional flights are an option worth looking at.
See map for destinations

Especially if you have a planning a place in France.
There may be restrictions on when you can fly as there may not be daily flights but you can generally find something to suit providing you can be flexible with your dates.
For additional fees you can pre-book your seat. Up to 36 hours before hand you can check in online.
On this occasion we are flying from Southampton to Perpignan.


If you are planning a short trip,don't need much in the way of luggage and are not think of bringing drinks etc back with you.
Then get yourself one of the small travel cases that can you can take on as hand luggage.
You may carry 1 piece of hand baggage on board the aircraft. The maximum permitted dimensions (please ensure that you include the bag's handles and wheels) for this item are 50 x 35 x 23cm and it should not exceed 10kg in weight. If you are travelling in Flybe Economy Plus you may also carry a laptop
If you need to and are travelling with others then just book one case in as hold luggage which you can take up to 20kg
Visit www.flybe.com

Friday, 27 August 2010

Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA

About the ship
Captain: Ian Hutley
Country of registry: Bermuda
Port of registry: Hamilton
Entered service: April 1995
Named by: Her Majesty The Queen
Gross Tonnage: 69,000
Length overall: 261m (856ft)
Breadth: 32.2m (105ft)
Draught: 8.2m (27ft)
Service speed: 24 knots
Crew: 800/850
Regular passenger capacity: 1818
Maximum passenger capacity: 1928
Passenger decks: 10
Passenger cabins: 909

Sun Deck
Crow's Nest •   Cyb@study •   Golf Nets • Medina Room

Crows Nest

Medina Room














Lido Deck
Terrace Bar •   Oasis Spa •   Al Fresco Pizzeria •   Terrace Grill •   The Conservatory •   Crystal Pool •   Gym •   Riviera Pool and Bar

Terrace Grill












Riviera Pool

Spa Fountain & Sauna (Gym)


A Deck
Outside Twin (two upper berths)
B Deck
Wedding Chapel •   Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Inside Twin •   Outside Twin with balcony •   Mini-suite Twin with balcony • Suite with balcony
C Deck
Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin with balcony


D Deck
Tiffany's Bar •   Oriana Rhodes at The Curzon Room •   Chaplin's Cinema •   Terrace Pool •   Children's Play Area •   Decibels • Outer Space •   Peter Pan's •   Art Gallery • Crichtons •   The Library •   The Thackeray Room •   Tiffany Court
Atrium (view down to reception)
Atrium (view up to Tiffany's)
The Library












Terrace Pool
















Promende Deck
Anderson's •   Harlequins •   Lord's Tavern • Pacific Lounge •   Monte Carlo Club • Knightsbridge •   Theatre Royal •   Promenade Deck •   Photo Gallery •   Tours Office •   Royal Court
Promenade Deck (Port)
Promenade Deck (Bow)
Harlequins
Theatre Royal


Monte Carlo
















E Deck
Emporium •   Knightsbridge •   The Oriental Restaurant •   The Peninsular Restaurant • Queen's Court •   Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths)
Oriental Restaurant
Peninsular Restaurant


F Deck
Garden Court •   Reception Desk •   Atrium • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths)

Sunday, 15 August 2010

Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA : Southampton

15-August-2010, Southampton : England : Disembark

Location:
 
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ORIANA - about the ship




Sun Deck




  • Crow's Nest •
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  • Cyb@study •
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  • Golf Nets •
  • Medina Room



Lido deck
























  • Terrace Bar •
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  • Oasis Spa •
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  • Al Fresco Pizzeria •
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  • Terrace Grill •
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  • The Conservatory •
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  • Crystal Pool •
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  • Gym •
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  • Riviera Pool and Bar

A Deck
Outside Twin (two upper berths)
B Deck










  • Wedding Chapel •
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  • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
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  • Inside Twin •
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  • Outside Twin with balcony •
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  • Mini-suite Twin with balcony •
  • Suite with balcony



















C Deck

























  • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
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  • Outside Twin (two upper berths) •
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  • Outside Twin with balcony
D Deck

























  • Tiffany's Bar •
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  • Oriana Rhodes at The Curzon Room •
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  • Chaplin's Cinema •
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  • Terrace Pool •
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  • Children's Play Area •
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  • Decibels •
  • Outer Space •
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  • Peter Pan's •
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  • Art Gallery •
  • Crichtons •
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  • The Library •
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  • The Thackeray Room •
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  • Tiffany Court


Promende Deck























  • Anderson's •
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  • Harlequins •
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  • Lord's Tavern •
  • Pacific Lounge •
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  • Monte Carlo Club •
  • Knightsbridge •
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  • Theatre Royal •
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  • Promenade Deck •
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  • Photo Gallery •
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  • Tours Office •
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  • Royal Court


E Deck























  • Emporium •
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  • Knightsbridge •
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  • The Oriental Restaurant •
  •  
  • The Peninsular Restaurant •
  • Queen's Court •
  •  
  • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
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  • Outside Twin (two upper berths)
F Deck


  • Garden Court •
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  • Reception Desk •
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  • Atrium •
  • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
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  • Outside Twin (two upper berths)

Friday, 13 August 2010

Thursday, 12 August 2010

Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA : Gibraltar

12-August-2010, Gibraltar : British

Weather: Sunny, Temp:35°C, Sea State:Slight, Sunrise:07:37 Sunset 21:15

With North Africa to the south and Spain to the north separated by 14km of sea Gibralta has a unique position in the Mediterranean. Governed by the Moors, Spanish and finally under British rule from 1704. Still being a strategic port for British military to this day.

Arriving at sunrise in Gibraltar is quite different from other locations

The Rock whilst famous for it Barbary Apes is steeped in history
Places to visit being
1. The Moorish Castle – a 14th century castle with its Tower of Homage
2. St Michaels Cave – which was setup for a hospital during world war II
3. Great Siege Tunnels – otherwise known as the Upper Galleries
4. The 100 Ton Gun – one of only four built, located at Rosia Road
5. Trafalgar Cemetery – near Southport Gate, with those died during and after the Battle of Trafalgar.
6. Alameda Botanical Gardens – created from a patch of dessert, the most impressive plants are in fact Cactus.


7. Cable Car – this takes you to the top of the Rock, where you are greeted by the apes.
Fee: start from 9 euro per adult return. (This does include a digital media guide) make sure you ask for the correct language and you will also need to leave some id


8. Main Street Shops – here you can buy all manor of tax free goods
Be aware of EU limits. If you are planning to buy anything electrical make sure that you have researched to make, model of the item you are buying before leaving the UK.

Location:


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