They loved it. The resort was everything they hoped and the service etc was excellent
But .... the journey there and back was a nightmare.
They arrived at Gatwick in good time to find that their plane was stranded in Jamaica with 'issues'. It was a Dreamliner.
Eventually left for their holiday on a different plane, nearly six hours late.
On the return journey ( a red-eye) they were again very delayed by five hours leaving, and then were diverted to Stanstead instead of Gatwick due to 'issues' with the plane (again a Dreamliner).
Of course, the car was at Gatwick so were bussed round to collect.
The Dartford bridge was shut and the other tunnel was being used causing massive tailbacks.
Long story short, they eventually walked in doors 10 hours after they should have been home. Ready to drop as you can imagine.
That's why I cruise, I told him.
A slow poodle down to Southampton with hours to spare and a warm welcome on arrival.
It has a lot going for it.
