There's more to an enjoyable cruise and curtain making than meets the eye
It has to be said that Hampshire is one of the most beautiful counties in England, but this stunning area of the South Coast has more than its stunning scenery to entice visitors to the region, namely a comprehensive curtain making course and one of the country's most important and historic ports. Cruises from Southampton have of course long been popular with passengers embarking in the UK and during the heyday of transatlantic crossings; this was the point of departure for all the famous vessels of the age. Of course modern day voyages are a completely different kettle of fish to those of old, with modern vessels featuring every conceivable convenience for passengers. This doesn't mean to say, however, that traditional has been forgotten in its entirety, as traditional things still hold an important place in our lives today. This is perhaps why a curtain making school in Hampshire proves to be so popular with students from all over the country. Traditional skills like curtain making are vital if you want to create a warm atmosphere in the home and in particular, if you're looking to emulate the gorgeous soft furnishings aboard Cunard cruises. Step aboard any of their illustrious vessels and it will be instantly apparent that everything onboard is sympathetically chosen to create the desired effect. In fact the quality you will find onboard modern vessels is reminiscent of those found on famous vessels of yesteryear like the Mauretania, where of course everything would have been handmade!
Delightful foods on board the Island Star
"Just returned from the venice greek islands cruise on the splendour I have cruised before at least ten times and 3 times before with RCI we went with two friends and enjoyed ourselves tremendously, the food was lovley and especially lunch and breakfast in the windjammer excellent quality and choice of food all served hot and fresh,the ship itself is one of the nicest ive been on." - Pinder, Halifax on 29th Sep 2009 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
All decked out to impress
The skill in making quality handmade curtains comes in not only making them look extraordinarily beautiful, but in making them so that they stay the test of time. This is a skill that takes years of practice and in the world of ocean holidays it is something that Royal Caribbean cruises have achieved with aplomb. With simply awe inspiring vessels like the Liberty of the Seas plying their trade island hopping around the likes of St Maarten and San Juan, it's hardly surprising that their exciting voyages remain the first choice for novices and seasoned ocean travellers alike. The sheer vibrancy of such exotic locations can really inspire all who enjoy them and it's this kind of inspiration which might well lead you to an all encompassing curtain making course. Like the finest of Fred Olsen cruises, these courses are designed with everyone in mind and whether you're a complete novice to the world of swags and tails, or are looking to hone your already gifted skills, there are modules which will be of interest you. The diminutive class sizes allow for almost constant attention from the skilled instructors and after completion of the five day course all students are adept at making a quality soft pelmet and roman blind with ease. And whilst your efforts might not immediately resemble the beautiful soft furnishings aboard P&O cruises, given time you will be able to emulate such finery. At the very least your home will be decked out to impress!
Beautiful sunset aboard Ocean Village 2
"We were very pleased with our cabin. It was more spacious than we had expected and the shower and loo were also a very good size. There was lots of storage space, a good size safe and large fridge and comfortable chairs.
Weights and measure seemingly have a place everywhere
It's probably fair to say that you've never given much thought to the logistics needed to operate MSC cruises and equivalent lines. In fact it's a task of epic proportions and without careful preparation, the life of passengers aboard these luxury vessels wouldn't be half as enjoyable as it actually is. In plain and simple terms it comes down to good old weights and measures. In fact just as a skilled curtain maker needs to learn the art of measuring material precisely, professional pursuers, on all the major ocean going liners, have to master the skill of providing everything, from toilet rolls, to bottles of single malt, in exacting detail. Image life on Princess cruises with a dry bar? Well it's never going to happen, in fact this company and their fleet of gorgeous vessels, take their enviable reputation so seriously that they never fail to provide for all their passengers needs. Every good business relies on their reputation and in the world of curtain making courses, the one based in Hampshire, seems to grow in stature each year. Just like Celebrity cruises their aim is to offer something different and whilst this fine course concentrates on teaching handmade curtain skills, the glitzy shipping line focus their attentions on providing fun entertainments package. But of course the main focus is still on delivering passengers to exotic destinations in unequalled finery and with the help a purser or two and good old weights and measures they manage to achieve their goals.
Crowded main promenade
Overall it was a fantastic holiday and I think we may well have caught the cruising bug, we hope to be back!" - Treloar, Falmouth on 30th Sep 2009 (Cunard Cruises)
Perfect holidays and tuition
There's nothing like the thrill of learning a new skill, well perhaps an exotic ocean voyage equals it, but in terms of improving your own self worth and of course your own abilities, successful completion of a curtain making course is surely a great thing. From learning the art of crafting soft pelmets, to valances and tie backs, the course will give you all the necessary skills to deck your home out in some true curtain finery. A similar sense of satisfaction can be had when you enjoy NCL cruises to their fullest. You know you've really found your niche when you spend the last few hours of daylight watching a tropical sunset and indulging in a fresh coconut! It's hard to imagine where a visit to the county of Hampshire can lead you, from the most exotic locations in the world, to having all the skills of a professional curtain maker; they've each got their roots in this glorious county! It may seem like a long way from the shores of the UK to Caribbean cruises
, but when you see the style in which you're to be transported, you can rest assured it's going to be the trip of a lifetime. There's certainly more to exotic vacations at sea and curtain making courses than meets the eye and with a minimal effort there is certainly no reason at all why you can't enjoy both for yourself. Who knows where one of the South Coast's finest counties may lead you?
Beautiful Caribbean beaches
"Just returned in August from the Maiden Voyage of the Celebrity Equinox voyage to the Norwegian Feyords,what an amazing experience, this being our very first cruise.It was absolutely magical in every way in fact we still cannot believe how lucky we were to sail on her for the very first time." - Curtis, Colchester on 29th Sep 2009 (Celebrity Cruises)
