A Star is Born // Princess Cruises' Introduces their latest sphere class ship

(Press event with Princess Cruises - see disclaimer) 

On 12th May, Princess Cruises announced the arrival of their second sphere class ship, joining Sun Princess as the largest ship to be under the Princess Cruises' helm. Currently, under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Star Princess weighs in at 175,500 tonnes, carrying 4,300 guests. 

Debuting in the Mediterranean in August 2025, the new ship is built on a distinctly different and unique platform to Princess, designed to simultaneously embrace the heritage while celebrating the romance of the sea by offering more dynamic, outward views.

A Guide to Keukenhof Botanical Gardens: 5 Things to do on your visit

Nestled in the picturesque town of Lisse, the Keukenhof Botanical Gardens is a horticultural masterpiece that captivates visitors from around the world. Known as the "Garden of Europe," Keukenhof is a floral paradise that showcases the beauty and diversity of nature in all its splendour.

Open for just a few months each year and with millions of vibrant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other magnificent blooms, the gardens offer a sensory feast of colours, scents, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Steeped in rich history and conveniently located near Amsterdam, Keukenhof Botanical Gardens is a must-visit destination for those seeking an unforgettable experience immersed in the beauty of flowers and nature.

Five Happy Things // April 2023

Five Happy Things is back - it's nice to have a little look back though, isn't it? For me, so I can see what we were up to and I suppose sheer nosiness for others, we all do it!

April was a hectic month for us and it felt like it went by in the blink of an eye and now with just a few weeks back at school, we're on a fast approach to half term already. April has been packed with days out with the children, dinners with friends and my very first cruise with my mum onboard Princess Cruises. If this is how the year is shaping up, I can't wait to see what the rest of it has in store for us as a family. 

Let's hope the weather gets the memo that it is Spring and shows us some blue skies and sunshine. 

Here's how some of our April looked...