Tips For Travellers

Travel

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Genres:

Travel

Podcasts

Description:

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

Twitter:

@garybembridge

Language:

English

Email:

gary@tipsfortravellers.com

Episodes

I Put The 5 Leading First Class "Ship-In-Ships" To The Test (Podcast #484)

4/15/2024

Although most cruise reviewers say there are five, there are strictly speaking only two cruise lines that truly have a “ship-within-a-ship”. A fully self-contained world where passengers paying at least $500 per person a night for a suite are given the special entry card to a door that lets them step out of the regular cruise ship and into an exclusive VIP (Very Important Passenger) one. I have stayed on all 5 of them though and review and rank them. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:14:56

I Cruise Silversea To See If Its New Owners Have RUINED It (Podcast #483)

4/8/2024

Four years ago, Royal Caribbean, best known for huge, good value resort ships, surprised many by buying Silversea known for ultra-luxury small ship cruising. Having cruised on it before the takeover, I decided I should return to see if the online reviews from other pre-takeover cruisers saying things like, "Not the same Silversea” and “Before it was sold, we thought Silversea was superb, well run, with delicious food. Not now” were right or not. So, I booked myself on Silver Spirit for a two-week cruise, and this is what I found. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:14:16

5 Things You Won't Be Able To Do On Cruises This Year! (Podcast #482)

3/31/2024

There are five things I took for granted last year as a cruiser that have unexpectedly disappeared this year, the first massive one I experienced first-hand on a recent cruise. I was on the first leg of Silversea Silver Spirit’s 62-night Grand Voyage from Cape Town to Athens via the Seychelles, Dubai, and the Suez Canal. Find out what that was and the 4 others. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:10:18

6 Things "Polite" Passengers Do That Drive Cruise Crew Crazy! (Podcast #481)

3/25/2024

I used to think of myself as a considerate cruise passenger, trying to be polite and help make the crews’ jobs simpler, easier, and more pleasant. But I’ve had to reappraise what I was doing after a crew member discreetly told me on this cruise that I am on that some were having the opposite effect, and could get them into trouble with their boss, affect their ability to get a promotion, and even whether their contract would get renewed. Surprised by this, I asked the cruise director, waiters, shore excursion staff, guest services, guest entertainers and speakers, and of course my stateroom attendant, what well-intentioned things I was doing on a cruise that I should stop, and importantly be doing instead. The answers were eye-opening. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:13:12

I Put Cunard's Controversial Class-Based Cruising To The Test (Podcast #480)

3/18/2024

Cunard has the reputation of being the most class-based cruise line sailing today, keeping alive the tradition of grand old ocean liners from the Titanic era had of giving First-Class passengers, or what Cunard now call “The Grills”, a more rounded and top-notch experience vastly superior to that of all other guests.But is that the reality. I reveal what it is really like and why https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:12:38

So Many Repositioning Cruisers Get These 5 Things Wrong (Podcast #480)

3/11/2024

Cruise lines charge less per day for repositioning cruises than ANY of their other cruises, making them some of the most inexpensive and appealing to many cruisers. But I’ve met so many people on them discovering too late that being inexpensive alone is not a good reason for doing them, as they’d been caught out or fallen into some traps. The same ones I see repeatedly. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:09:24

I Test Norwegian's Latest Ships To See Why Cruisers So Unhappy (Podcast #478)

3/4/2024

I met so many regular Norwegian cruisers on my Norwegian Viva cruise that disliked this new Prima class of Norwegian Cruise Line ships that I started wondering if Norwegian had actually gone out of their way to create a new type of ship they knew current cruisers wouldn’t like! Perhaps to attract different cruisers, perhaps cruisers like me. I’m not a regular Norwegian cruiser, largely because I’ve not been a fan of the Norwegian ships I’ve been on, but this ship did some things so differently it made me rethink my position, as you will hear. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:11:32

I Put The Newest First Class "Ship-Within-A-Ship" To The Test (Podcast #477)

2/26/2024

Just before my much anticipated and costly $1,800 a night cruise in Norwegian Viva’s all-suite Haven, “Cruise with Ben and David”, one of the leading YouTube cruise channels, released a critical review raising many issues and complaints about it. So many that friends of mine suggested I cancel, as they knew that it was THE most expensive Mediterranean cruise I had ever booked. As it was so costly, I was really torn but in the end I decided to risk it hoping that as they'd been on the maiden voyage, things might have improved. This is what I discovered. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:13:26

4 Things You Should NEVER Buy From Your Cruise Line! (Podcast #476)

2/19/2024

While Cruise lines make it easy and convenient to book and buy most things for a cruise directly with them, have you stopped to ask if it’s in your best interest? I have! Cruise lines are banking on us not shopping around and discovering that some non-cruise line alternatives not only cost less, but are better, safer, and more comprehensive. Including as you will hear, one that I think will totally surprise you. Join me, Gary Bembridge, as I help you get cruising right by knowing the 4 things you should stop buying through the cruise lines and why. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:12:50

Offbeat Cruise Tips ALL Seasoned Cruisers Swear By! (Podcast #475)

2/12/2024

I reveal 5 tips, tricks and hacks that experienced and smart cruise passengers that I have met on recent cruises agree are ones that savvy cruisers all use and know about – but not everyone does to knows about! https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:09:32

Smart Cruisers NEVER Go It Alone In These Ports. Here's Why (Podcast #474)

2/5/2024

I look at the four times I recommend cruise passengers take a cruise line excursion rather than any other alternative for exploring a cruise port like self-touring or independent tour guide or company https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:10:29

5 Cruise Excursion Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Cruise (Podcast #472)

1/29/2024

I look at 5 biggest mistakes that cruise passengers make with cruise excursions, often ruining not only their time in port but putting a huge dampener on their total cruise. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:11:07

Changes EVERYONE Cruising in 2024 Needs To Know About (Podcast #473)

1/22/2024

After listening to what cruise lines are telling investors they're doing this year, I'm convinced that in 2024 we are going to be facing five new and unwelcome challenges. But I also have some suggestions on how to work around these and get ahead of them, including one solution that you may not even realise is possible. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:11:20

How To Pay NOTHING (Or Next To Nothing) To Cruise! (podcast #471)

1/15/2024

I'm going to show you how seven of my friends paid nothing, or next to nothing, to go on cruise vacations in the last year, and how I've been offered 11 free, or almost free, cruises in that same period too. Some may not work for you today, but may one day, some will once you know how, but I can guarantee the last one you can do for sure. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:13:36

I Put The Luxury Cruise Line Regent To The Test! (Podcast #470)

1/8/2024

I was having a great time on my recent Regent Seven Seas cruise before I started speaking to fellow guests. Some first-timers as well as long-time regulars raised issues which made me wonder if I was being too forgiving. After all, the trip had cost me a lot and it is worth being picky! So, after digesting it all and taking on board their thoughts, here’s what I believe the line does well, differently, and what doesn’t work for everyone - and why. * Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams * Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:15:42

Best & Worst Things About Cruising Japan (Podcast 469)

12/3/2023

We are only ever likely to go to Japan once in our lives and so it's important to get it right. While I didn't get everything 100% spot on, I now know what future cruisers to Japan need to know to avoid my mistakes, work around downsides, and ensure they have the best time. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:15:22

People Are Still Falling For These 6 CRUISE TRAPS! (Podcast 468)

11/27/2023

The cruise I'm on right now has inspired me to make this video. I'm an Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, and I've met many first time cruisers and repeat cruisers who have tripped up and fallen for 6 traps that are out there right now that cruisers are falling for that I want to make sure that you know about so you don't fall into those traps. Links to fare tracking mentioned in the video: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-ship-fare-tracking/ https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:11:34

I Put Royal Caribbean "Royal Suite" Cruising To The Test (Podcast 467)

11/20/2023

When I think of Royal Caribbean, I think of feature-packed mega resort ships, with good value cabins. However, I have seen Royal Caribbean now has some of the biggest and most expensive suites money can buy at sea. So, instead of using some savings to book a smaller luxury cruise line that I usually would, I decided to splash that cash on a Royal Caribbean suite to see if I would get all the service, glitz, and glamour they promise in their “Royal Class Suites”. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:15:36

I Cruise The World's Top-Rated Line That No-one's Heard Of! (Podcast #466)

11/6/2023

The “cruise bible”, the authoritative Berlitz “Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships”, has for years said this line has the best ships in the world, but almost no cruisers outside its home country have ever heard of it, even though it's 50% owned by Royal Caribbean, a line everyone’s heard of. So, I decided I should test the line out to see if they were better, and if I would recommend that cruisers like you consider taking a risk and cruising a line you’ve never heard of. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:14:29

Things Expedition Cruises Don’t Tell You (Until It's Too Late!) (Podcast #465)

10/30/2023

At the start of my recent Greenland Arctic expedition cruise, an ominous notice appeared in the daily program. It required us to attend a mandatory (written in capital letters no less!) meeting at 5pm. Having been on four previous expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic and Galapagos I knew to expect this meeting. But most did not, and many were confused as we’d had the muster drill which they thought was the only mandatory requirement on cruises. Concern grew when the Expedition Director made an announcement saying failure to attend would have significant implications for the cruise. This got me thinking I should talk about this and 5 other things that I only found out about after boarding when I started going on expedition cruises. https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellershttps://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

Duration:00:17:13