This was booked via a travel agent who advertised nationally in the UK. This was to be a surprise for my wife to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary which we had delayed because of our eldest daughter's wedding back in 2002. I presented it to her last Christmas 2004.

I had opted for the Cunard package which gave us club class seating on BA. This is always appreciated when flying together as we sit looking at each other which makes conversation much more enjoyable.

Another sweetener was our travel agent also bundled in a night at the 5* Essex House to which I added on two extra nights. Transfers to the passenger port were not included but its less than 45 minutes and $12 by cab from South Central Park even with the Sunday traffic. So no big deal. Read more