Stuart’s travel blog
Hello!
Hi, I’m Stuart and I would personally like to welcome you to my travel blog which I hope will become a regular port of call for you for some travel ideas. I have worked in travel for over 12+ years and it is my absolute passion. I have travelled to many destinations across the world I have a wide breadth of experience to help you choose your perfect holiday. I have been fortunate enough to travel to places such as Hong Kong, Bermuda, Thailand, Florida, New York and destinations closer to home within Europe and have been on several cruises on various cruise lines.
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Missed the Solar Eclipse? How to Catch the 2027 ‘Eclipse of the Century’
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If you missed the solar eclipse in the UK on 12 August 2026—or if you simply caught a glimpse and immediately got bitten by the eclipse-chasing bug—I have good news and bad news. The bad news? The UK won’t witness another total solar eclipse until 2081. That’s over five decades away, and frankly, I don’t
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Park Centraal Amsterdam Review: Boutique Luxury near Leidseplein
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Having just returned from a short break in Amsterdam to attend Amsterdam World Pride 2026, I wanted to share my thoughts on where I stayed: Park Centraal Amsterdam. Although the property has been welcoming guests on this spot since 1840, it currently operates as a trendy, boutique-style hotel under the Sircle Hotels banner. It turned
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Why you need travel insurance (The eye-opener on our recent cruise)
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If you follow the blog, you’ll know that Chris and I recently embarked on a beautiful four-night sailing aboard Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride, culminating in a spectacular arrival right through Tower Bridge into London. It was supposed to be pure relaxation, but holiday reality caught up with us in a rather sharp way. On the
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Under the bridge & across the Channel: my Windstar Star Pride review
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Sailing under London’s Tower Bridge has been a massive bucket-list item of mine for as long as I can remember. So, when the opportunity arose to hop on the ultra-luxurious, small-ship yacht Star Pride for a 4-night sampler down to France, I packed my bags faster than you can say “all aboard.” The Pre-Cruise &
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Everything You Need to Know Before Travelling to Europe (EES)
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If you’re planning a trip to Europe in 2026 and beyond, there’s a major change you need to be aware of—the Entry/Exit System (EES). This new digital border system is transforming how travellers enter and leave many European countries, and it’s especially important for UK travellers. Here’s a simple breakdown of what it is, how