…– luxury boutiques and reputation for being the most expensive and prestigious. Other things to do Helicopter or seaplane trips. Arabian Dhow evening cocktail cruises on Dubai creek Catamaran tours along beaches and around The Palm Explore the Dubai Marina area Check out this episode!…
…re for a vacation and the other if you are there on business What to do in Dubai – which is mostly about relaxing, swimming, shopping and eating! When to go to Dubai – as in summer it gets to be over 40 degrees Celsius by day and about 32 degrees by night My overall observations… as Dubai is a kind of strange place in many ways….! Book review. My review of a book called (which has nothing to do about Dubai – and a lot to do about the development o…
…Kalifa Dubai. Tallest building in the world Watch my video of Burj Kalifa Dubai – the tallest building in the world. This video shows the building and the views from the observation platform on 124th floor that is open to the public. I visited Dubai at the end of a five week cruise form Sydney on Queen Mary 2 as part of a Big Trip around Australia and Asia. I was desperate to see and go up this stunning building. Watch the view and enjoy the amaz…
Tweet Atlantis Palm Hotel by ¡Carlitos, on Flickr The famous Atlantis in Dubai is running a competition that offers a trip for 10 people with flights to visit. No matter in the world where you live! This is what they are saying about the competition: “Win the holiday of a lifetime for you and 9 friends and family at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai for 5 nights in 5 deluxe rooms. The prize includes round-trip economy air, luxurious airport transfers,…
…In this episode of the Tips for Travellers Video Podcast we are at the indoor Ski slope in Dubai called Ski Dubai. This vast complex has long ski slopes and ski lift. It is hard to believe it is indoors! For more video podcasts subscribe to the podcast for free on iTunes Check out this episode!…
…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…
…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…
…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…
…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…
…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…
…pirit’s 62-night Grand Voyage from Cape Town to Athens via the Seychelles, Dubai, and the Suez Canal. A few days in, those booked on the Grand Voyage were told it would abruptly end halfway through in the Seychelles. All passengers had to leave the ship, as it was going to turn around and sail empty to Athens around Africa instead of via the Suez Canal. In time to start its Mediterranean cruise season. Within days it was also announced they were c…
