Globies with a desire to take to the seas next year may wish to pursue the £2 ticket offer for the London cruise show, on 22-23 March 2013 at Olympia. With the largest collection of cruise-lines and operators in one place at Europe’s largest cruising event, it may well be worth the trip to go and window shop these luxury voyages. All the more reason to hopefully win the lottery or consider cashing in that pension.

You can find out more and order the reduced price tickets, which are usually £10 on the door, on the website: www.cruisingshow.com and quote ‘E1’ to claim the discount. You can also phone 0871 620 4024 to book in, calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. The offer expires on 21st February 2014, and on top of the £2 ticket a £2.50 booking fee also applies.