Such a shame that the streets were so unaccessible! I went to Madeira two years ago (with ME/CFS but still undiagnosed, so that was maybe not the best idea because I was in pain and fatigued every day) but it was so beautiful
Thank you for taking the time to post this vlog, we are on Azura in November around the Canary Islands, first cruise since i have been diagnosed with me/cfs one day i can do a few things next day or to have no energy at all, so i was very intrested to see the vlog, i have arringed to take my mobility scooter and have hired a wheelchair from mobility at sea, will see what one is easier to use. Keep up the good work and for all the advice about fatigue illness
Thanks for sharing this info. I’m booked in for a cruise on the Iona in 2025 and I live with a severe allergy so this vlog was really helpful. Keep up the good work, you’re doing amazing ❤
Thank you for sharing your tips i have many chronic illness 🤒 and i am looking at going on cruise for my 50th birthday and this video was very help full
Me and my partner went on Britannia. He has a severe nut allergy. We informed before hand and like you pre ordered. However we found doing this the food was awful. With at time us having to leave the meal as it’s not edible. We ended up not mentioning the allergy and triple checked ourselves.
I'm so sorry - that's really tough. Online friendships are so valuable when you're going through long-term illness but FWIW, I really hope your loved ones can adapt and that there are plenty of lovely, accessible adventures ahead of you!
This was very enjoyable to watch and very interesting. The tips were very helpful, and has made me a bit more confident abouf booking a cruise in the future with chronic illness and food allergies. Thanks Pippa xxx
Great video! I’ve never been on a cruise ship, so it was interesting to see what they look like on the inside. Last year I traveled to Aruba with my family. We booked an air bnb, and rented a car. I highly recommend going there for vacation. The beaches are amazing and people are super friendly. I really enjoyed swimming/snorkeling there because even though I’m a frequent swimmer, my CFS has made it so I can hardly swim at all. However the water in Aruba is so shallow, it’s a great place to swim, or even stand in the water if you have a chronic illness. Next time I go on vacation I will probably use a wheelchair to make things easier, so this video is helpful. Have you tried getting a battery operated nausea bracelet? I have awful nausea and wear a nausea bracelet 24/7. I highly recommend for nausea or motion sickness. I’ve had the Emeterm bracelet, and now have the Relief band.They are definitely worth a look into especially for traveling.❤️
Thanks for watching Ruby, Aruba sounds amazing! And I'd never heard of the battery-operated nausea bracelets before but will definitely be looking into them, thank you for the heads up!
Great video Pippa! We were on Azura a couple of weeks ago doing the same route round the Canaries / Madeira and this really brought back fond memories. We've uploaded a few videos to our channel with more to come, albeit we're only just starting out so not as professional as you, so w've just Subscribed - looking forward to your future videos ☺
You've made my day saying this seems professional, I'm completely winging it most of the time too! Glad you had a great time and thank you for watching!
Thanks for this... I sailed on a Tall Ship, with the Jubilee Sailing Trust round the Canaries one January. Pre-ME but they are fully wheelchair accessible ships, downside you are expected to help in all aspects of sailing life. I don't think it would work with ME unless you could do at least a few activities/work night shift etc. I was extremely seasick for 36hrs when ship under motor but absolutely fine under sail and better above deck when motoring. I am thinking of using an accessible holiday travel agency or at least hotel for my first trip abroad. I want to reduce risks as much as possible and feel "safe" Sorry for long post x
Thank you for watching! That must have been a really cool experience, can imagine it being so tough though. I've been considering using an accessible travel agency next time too, fingers crossed you find something great that works for you! X
Hi Pippa love your Vlog the ship looks so beautiful, I’m just wondering do you suffer with travel or motion sickness? I would love to try a cruise one time but I do get bad motion sickness so I’m a bit scared to try it!
Such a shame that the streets were so unaccessible! I went to Madeira two years ago (with ME/CFS but still undiagnosed, so that was maybe not the best idea because I was in pain and fatigued every day) but it was so beautiful
Thank you for taking the time to post this vlog, we are on Azura in November around the Canary Islands, first cruise since i have been diagnosed with me/cfs one day i can do a few things next day or to have no energy at all, so i was very intrested to see the vlog, i have arringed to take my mobility scooter and have hired a wheelchair from mobility at sea, will see what one is easier to use. Keep up the good work and for all the advice about fatigue illness
Hope you have a wonderful holiday, everything crossed for a brilliant experience!
Thanks for sharing this info. I’m booked in for a cruise on the Iona in 2025 and I live with a severe allergy so this vlog was really helpful. Keep up the good work, you’re doing amazing ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words, hope you have an amazing time when it comes around! 💕
Thank you for sharing your tips i have many chronic illness 🤒 and i am looking at going on cruise for my 50th birthday and this video was very help full
I'm so glad it was helpful, hope you manage to find something really special for your birthday!
I really enjoyed this video and all the helpful information - thank you! :)
Thank you for watching!
Me and my partner went on Britannia. He has a severe nut allergy. We informed before hand and like you pre ordered. However we found doing this the food was awful. With at time us having to leave the meal as it’s not edible. We ended up not mentioning the allergy and triple checked ourselves.
I'm so sorry - that's really tough. Online friendships are so valuable when you're going through long-term illness but FWIW, I really hope your loved ones can adapt and that there are plenty of lovely, accessible adventures ahead of you!
Hi Pippa, this was a great informative Vlog and very helpful. Thank you, Sam 💙
Thanks so much for watching Sam!
This was very enjoyable to watch and very interesting. The tips were very helpful, and has made me a bit more confident abouf booking a cruise in the future with chronic illness and food allergies. Thanks Pippa xxx
That's so good to hear, thanks so much for watching Rebeccah!
@@LifeOfPippa you are welcome. I enjoy all your vlogs xxx
Great video! I’ve never been on a cruise ship, so it was interesting to see what they look like on the inside. Last year I traveled to Aruba with my family. We booked an air bnb, and rented a car. I highly recommend going there for vacation. The beaches are amazing and people are super friendly. I really enjoyed swimming/snorkeling there because even though I’m a frequent swimmer, my CFS has made it so I can hardly swim at all. However the water in Aruba is so shallow, it’s a great place to swim, or even stand in the water if you have a chronic illness. Next time I go on vacation I will probably use a wheelchair to make things easier, so this video is helpful.
Have you tried getting a battery operated nausea bracelet? I have awful nausea and wear a nausea bracelet 24/7. I highly recommend for nausea or motion sickness. I’ve had the Emeterm bracelet, and now have the Relief band.They are definitely worth a look into especially for traveling.❤️
Sorry you charge the nausea bracelets,you don’t put batteries in them.😉
Thanks for watching Ruby, Aruba sounds amazing! And I'd never heard of the battery-operated nausea bracelets before but will definitely be looking into them, thank you for the heads up!
Oo never heard of nausea brackets that are rechargeable. Thanks for the information 👏🏼
Great video Pippa! We were on Azura a couple of weeks ago doing the same route round the Canaries / Madeira and this really brought back fond memories. We've uploaded a few videos to our channel with more to come, albeit we're only just starting out so not as professional as you, so w've just Subscribed - looking forward to your future videos ☺
You've made my day saying this seems professional, I'm completely winging it most of the time too! Glad you had a great time and thank you for watching!
Thanks for this...
I sailed on a Tall Ship, with the Jubilee Sailing Trust round the Canaries one January.
Pre-ME but they are fully wheelchair accessible ships, downside you are expected to help in all aspects of sailing life. I don't think it would work with ME unless you could do at least a few activities/work night shift etc.
I was extremely seasick for 36hrs when ship under motor but absolutely fine under sail and better above deck when motoring.
I am thinking of using an accessible holiday travel agency or at least hotel for my first trip abroad. I want to reduce risks as much as possible and feel "safe"
Sorry for long post x
Thank you for watching! That must have been a really cool experience, can imagine it being so tough though. I've been considering using an accessible travel agency next time too, fingers crossed you find something great that works for you! X
Have you tried Scopoderm travel and motion sickness patches? I have vertigo and motion sickness and these patches have been a lifeline to me.
Oh wow, I haven't but thank you for the heads-up - will look into them!
Hi Pippa love your Vlog the ship looks so beautiful, I’m just wondering do you suffer with travel or motion sickness? I would love to try a cruise one time but I do get bad motion sickness so I’m a bit scared to try it!
Thank you for watching! Yes I do, there's chatter about it in the video and I talk about it in more depth around the 41:10 mark!
Brill im up to 33mins in so far!
ive done 5 cruises on p&o Azura with a wheelchair
That's fab! Do you have any other tips that people might find helpful?