Richard Branson goes big on cruise with three $1b ships and counting
This cruise around the Greek islands invites guests to go the whole A-lister hog – from having their own agents to throwing tantrums and demanding of staff: “Don’t you know who I am?”
I’m a rock star, and I have a dilemma. My massive suite on the sparkling new Resilient Lady – with balcony, marble benchtops and even a vinyl sound system – has a fully stocked bar which includes a gin I’ve never heard of: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish.
I need to ensure it’s up to standard, so grab a small bottle of London Essence tonic water and check the ice bucket has been freshly filled (as per my rider). Then I discover that the tonic has a conventional pop-off bottle top and, while there are books of cocktail recipes, half a dozen bottles of spirits, mixers, a shaker, a strainer, a swizzle stick and a drawer containing a veritable library of glasses, there is no bottle opener.
