New York and Back

Description

Step aboard the Queen Mary 2 for an unforgettable journey from Southampton to New York. In this narrative, I won’t offer cruise tips or penny-pinching strategies. Instead, I invite you to explore the essence of cruising – a tale of freedom, clarity, and serenity amidst the vast expanse of the open sea.

Join me, along with my wife Marina and our daughter Aemelia, as we embark on a soulful voyage that transcends mere travel. If you seek a respite from the chaos of modern life and a deeper connection with the world around you, turn the page and set sail with us.

Extract

“We are walking up the gangplank of Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, which is about to set sail on a return voyage from Southampton to New York. But before the ship casts off, I want to make it clear in this short introduction what you can and can’t expect from this book, as I don’t want to mislead or waste anyone’s time. I am not going to tell you about cruise tips or how to save money – I don’t even know exactly how much this one cost. I don’t know anything about excursions, upgrades, or the differences between cruise companies. This is not an account of how to cruise, but rather an attempt at sharing how it feels. The purpose of this voyage is the voyage, not the destination. This is our third cruise. The first took us to Spain, Morocco and Portugal, which I documented in Through the Porthole. Our second, Baby on Board, sailed to France, Holland and Belgium, both on Cunard’s Queen Victoria…”