Meet the Landlubbers: “Cruising just isn’t for me!”

September 13, 2011

Earlier this year, P&O Cruises went on a hunt for “landlubbers” – people who aren’t keen on the idea of a cruise holiday and have never been on one. The plan is to bring them onboard and show them what they’re missing!
We’ve been chatting with the six winning groups to learn why they haven’t wanted [...]

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Meet the Landlubbers: “I’m not like the others who go on cruises!”

September 12, 2011

Earlier this year, P&O Cruises went on a hunt for “landlubbers” – people who aren’t keen on the idea of a cruise holiday and have never been on one. The plan is to bring them onboard and show them what they’re missing!
We’ve been chatting with the six winning groups to learn why they haven’t [...]

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Meet the landlubbers: “But I get seasick!”

September 9, 2011

Earlier this year, P&O Cruises went on a hunt for “landlubbers” – people who have never been on a cruise holiday. The plan is to bring them onboard and show them what they’re missing!
Out of more than 2,600 entries we’ve selected six groups, all with different reasons they’ve never wanted to go on a [...]

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How to: Cabin Yoga

August 31, 2011

You don’t have to be as agile as the performers in Pacific Cirque to enjoy a little flexibility during your cruise holiday.
Here, Pacific Jewel Fitness Instructor Ruairi Sinnott gives us instructions for a simple routine that’ll get you going with the flow while out at sea. We can’t imagine a more fitting place to practice [...]

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The scoop on chocolate

August 25, 2011

In honour of our first Food and Wine cruise departing from Fremantle today, we have been chatting with some of the presenters to give you a taste of what will be onboard Pacific Sun!
Our first blog was with the Chief Winemaker of Grant Burge wines, who provided a little 101 on wine tasting vocabulary and [...]

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Cruiser talk: David Buckingham’s favourite tours

August 22, 2011

With his self-confessed organised nature, it seemed only natural for David Buckingham to prepare for every eventuality for his first holiday with P&O Cruises back in 2009. Little did he know that years later that his ‘what to pack’ spreadsheet and cost calculator would make him a bona fide celebrity and invaluable resource among the [...]

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How to: Shoot holiday portraits like a pro

August 16, 2011

Taking great holiday photos of your co-travellers is primarily about being in the moment, and while simply pointing and shooting can capture a decent image, we believe that a special holiday deserves some special photos!
We’ve got some pro portrait-taking tips from notable fashion photographer, Thom Kerr, whose work has been featured in Australian Harper’s Bazaar [...]

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Talk to a local: Tony of Mystery Island, Vanuatu

August 8, 2011

Mystery Island is a tiny Vanuatuan Island with white sandy beaches and clear lagoons. P&O Cruises currently provides the only stream of tourists to the area.
We have been chatting to some of the locals about life on the island – here’s our Q&A with Tony Keith, local Marine Protected Area (MPA) Manager, on cruising, his [...]

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How to: stay revived on your cruise holiday

July 29, 2011

Sometimes holiday fun – time in the sun, a day of rigorous exploration, or even just adjusting to the start of a holiday onboard – can put a bit of stress on your body.
Marisa du Toit, Pacific Jewel’s Spa Manager, offers four beneficial treatments to consider for some common scenarios.

Your muscles ache after a day [...]

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Five Sydney bars that have stood the test of time

July 19, 2011

Like most big cities, Sydney is full of beautiful (and often pricey) bars. To help you decide where to enjoy a relaxing moment as you begin your holiday, we asked Michelle Matthews, publisher of Deck of Secrets to nominate five Sydney bars that have stood the test of time.

1. Longrain Bar *also good for dining
85 [...]

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