buck Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I worked for P&O on board for 5 years and i can assure you they are very safe. Costa was human error I don't think I would argue with you about P and O, but some of the Cruise Lines still worry me. I'd take a trip home on a Cunard if I could afford it, better than the miserable flights home in a 777 I've experienced in the past.There was that Princess thing where you couldn't use the head for a week, but there's been much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Smee Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I went on cruises for 18 years, care of HM. I'm damned if I'd ever pay money to do it. Modern cruise liners look top heavy to me, and I'm not sure they have enough lifeboats. There was a documentary on TV, after the Concordia disaster, and it came to the same conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Try onthebeach.com or lowcostholidays.com. You might struggle to meet your budget mid august though. Turkey is probably your best bet, but it will be very hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Shoes Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I don't think I would argue with you about P and O, but some of the Cruise Lines still worry me. I'd take a trip home on a Cunard if I could afford it, better than the miserable flights home in a 777 I've experienced in the past.There was that Princess thing where you couldn't use the head for a week, but there's been much worse. Cunard are the same price as P&O now and you can get some great deals. All cruise ships have 35% extra capacity for life boats & life rafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Surely, it depends what sort of holiday you want? - If you want to laze on a beach all day, sail, sea-fish or swin in the sea (nothing wrong with that) you'll need to go somewhere near a large lake/Sea. (I spend my winters in Florida.) If you want to hike, motorcycle, see spectacular scenery, I recommend the Aps (Where I spend my summers.) If you want to go swimming around here (It's 'summer' as far as I"m concerned) you're SOL. On the other hand, if you go to Florida for the scenery or to hike in the mountains, you're probably going to be disappointed. To the OP: Do you think it would be a good idea to tell us what you're looking for? - I suspect that on this forum, there will be a number of people with experience of whatever it is you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickotourpro Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Alpha rooms online ---------- Post added 20-05-2013 at 21:50 ---------- Or on the beach .com best deals online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If you are thinking of sun , sea, and the Mediterranean I'd definitely avoid August . It's far too hot, especially if you aren't used to it. It's been 36 degrees here in Cyprus today and it's only May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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