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Meet Gail Gauvreau

Writer and World Traveler

Not your average travel writer or blogger!  I have had to develop a funny bone and the ability to adapt to any situation since I am not a lucky adventurer. Within hours of me booking a non-refundable discount flight, civil unrest, bomb threats, inclement weather, aircraft breakdowns, volcanoes, train derailments, famine, plague and pestilence are sure to strike my intended destination.  I write about my experiences and  I love learning more about my readers. So have a look through my site, read my blog posts, look at the photos, e-mail me or strike up a chat and we can exchange a story or two.

 I write about my travel experiences all over the world. I also promote travel within Canada. 

 

Have a look through my site, read my blog posts, look at the photos, e-mail me, or strike up a chat and we can exchange a story or two.

For travel, click on my Gail's travel tab. If you are on your mobile device, click on the three lines on the right hand side under "log in" for the drop down menu.

The blogs posts read well on a computer or i-pad but may not display properly on mobile devices.

 

For upcoming cruises, click the Pale Gail Sails tab and see the drop down menu.

You can also click on the "shop" button for links to a travel agent and prices. I write about travel, she sells the travel experience.

Gail  Gauvreau is an accredited member of the press and also a member of the  

International Travel Writers Alliance

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About Gail Gauvreau

A look at a Canadian Humorist and World Traveller

GAIL GAUVREAU lives with her self described, long suffering husband Daniel in Ottawa, Canada. She spent decades travelling the world for both work and personal enjoyment. She continues to journey armed with a sense of humour and an 'ugly photo' passport.  Ms. Gauvreau is a gifted storyteller and keynote speaker who entertains, charms and delights with her wicked humour and her ability to look at the bright side of any disastrous situation. Get in touch with her to find out about her current and upcoming books or to reserve Gail for a speaking engagement.

POSTCARDS TO ALICE

September 2018

Postcards to Alice takes the reader around the world on an engrossing and hysterical look at travel misadventures and social disasters. From Europe to Africa, North America to the Indian subcontinent, experience the hilarity of exploding tampons and pugilistic taxi drivers.  Laugh over panic packing and gluttonous theft while basking in the warmth of Ms. Gauvreau's refreshing and self-deprecating humour.

 

A heart-warming travel book with a humorous twist, this is a relaxing, amusing and enjoyable read. Ms. Gauvreau is a gifted storyteller who entertains, charms and delights the reader with her wicked humour and her ability to look at the bright side of any disastrous situation.

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SLEEPING IN A LIFE JACKET

November 2023

A word from the author.

I am a writer who specializes in short humorous stories about travel. All kinds of travel. Having taken a number of cruises, and in light of the negative stories floating around about cruising (post covid-19), I decided it was the perfect time to write a book packed with tips and filled with short, funny cruising stories that are intended to make you laugh and to specifically give you helpful information on booking and taking a cruise.

If I had found a good book on the subject of cruising before I actually took my first cruise, I would have been spared some basic rookie mistakes and certainly saved myself money. I am confident that I would have had a better cabin, secured onboard credit and probably enjoyed some type of beverage package.

If you are thinking about taking a cruise and seeking some helpful information, or you are an experienced cruiser looking for some travel related laughs, this book is for you.

Join me in a shared journey into the joys of cruising.

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 Best of Scandinavia Cruise

Celebrity Eclipse  May 21 – June 2, 2026 (12 nights)  

Details

  • Concierge * 

  • Wi-fi

  • Classic beverage package - includes beer, wine and spirits (see Celebrity website for details), specialty coffees, all soft drinks and juices.

  • Select dining - dine at any time you prefer (no early or late dining times - you pick the time you want to dine),

* Concierge included the following Amenities

  • Exclusive Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch

  • 1 bottle of Sparkling Wine per cruise upon request.

  • Daily delectable delights (hors d'oeuvres or fresh fruit)

  • Pillow selection upon request

  • Use of umbrella and binoculars

  • Celebrity embossed key holder

Stateroom Features

  • King-sized bed** or two single beds if that is your choice

  • eXhale® bedding   

  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors

  • Sitting area with sofa

  • Veranda with lounge seating

  • Individual safe

  • Dual voltage 110/220 AC

  • Mini-fridge*

  • Hair dryer

Services

  • Personalized Concierge service

  • Exclusive Destination Seminar

  • Laundry service*

  • Complimentary shoeshine service

Dining

  • Main & specialty restaurant seating time preference upon availability

  • Exclusive Welcome Aboard Lunch on boarding day in the main dining room. Choose the earliest check-in times so you don't miss your welcome aboard Concierge Class lunch. (Welcome lunch times may vary by ship & itinerary.)

  • 24-hour room service†

 

 

The ship is a medium size ship with a passenger capacity 2852. The ship built 2012 but scheduled for refurbishment in 2025

 The cruise starts in Amsterdam but I recommend people go there a few days ahead of time to visit the city. 

 

The cruise itinerary is: 

Day One: Amsterdam, Netherlands   

Thu, May 21, 2026  Departs: 5:00PM 

 

Day Two - At Sea – Cruising  Fri, May 22, 2026

 

Day Three - Oslo, Norway  

Sat, May 23, 2026   Docked: 8:00AM to 6:00PM  

 

Day Four - Skagen, Denmark Sun, May 24, 2026  Docked: 7:00AM to 3:30PM 

 

 Day Five - At Sea – Cruising  Mon, May 25, 2026

 

Day Six - Stockholm, Sweden  Tue, May 26, 2026  Docked: 8:00AM to 5:00PM 

 

Day Seven - Tallinn, Estonia  Wed, May 27, 2026  Docked: 10:00AM to 8:00PM 

 

Day Eight - Helsinki, Finland Thu, May 28, 2026  Docked: 7:00AM to 5:00PM 

 

Day Nine - At Sea – Cruising  Fri, May 29, 2026  View Details

 

Day Ten - Copenhagen, Denmark  Sat, May 30, 2026  Arrival: 2:00PM

Overnight

 

Day Eleven - Copenhagen, Denmark  Sun, May 31, 2026  Departs: 5:00PM    

 

Day Twelve - At Sea – Cruising  Mon, Jun 1, 2026

 

Day Thirteen - Amsterdam, Netherlands Tue, Jun 2, 2026  Arrival: 6:00AM  Get off the ship

 

Statutory Holidays during the cruise     &       Currency

Amsterdam, Netherlands   - None on May 21, 2026          Euro

 

At Sea – Cruising  Fri, May 22, 2026 – not applicable         US dollar on ship

 

Oslo, Norway  - Saturday May 23, 2026 – none but the 24th and 25th are holidays so business may close early. Norwegian Krone ($1 CAD = 7.37 Krone)

 

Skagen, Denmark Sun, May 24, 2026  - none but the 25th is a holiday so businesses may close early. Danish krone ($1 CAD = 4.78 Krone)

 

At Sea – Cruising  Mon, May 25, 2026 – not applicable      US dollar on ship

 

Stockholm, Sweden  Tue, May 26, 2026  - no holiday     Swedish krona   ($1 CAD = 7.06 Krona)  

 

Tallinn, Estonia  Wed, May 27, 2026  - no holiday            Euro

 

Helsinki, Finland Thu, May 28, 2026  - no holiday            Euro

 

At Sea – Cruising  Fri, May 29, 2026 not applicable           US dollar on ship

 

Copenhagen, Denmark  Sat, May 30, 2026  Arrival: 2:00PM – no holiday

                                                                                            Danish krone ($1 CAD = 4.78 Krone)

 

Copenhagen, Denmark  Sun, May 31, 2026  Departs: 5:00PM –no holiday   

 

Amsterdam, Netherlands – no holiday                             Euro

 

Cost is $9046 per cabin ( $4,523 per person)

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