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Rovos Rail South Africa (Cape Town to Pretoria): a most remarkable & special experience (review)

Destinations / Rovos Rail / South Africa / transportation

Rovos Rail South Africa (Cape Town to Pretoria): a most remarkable & special experience (review)

Rovos Rail Lounge Cape Town Train Station The bed in our suite on Rovos Rail Train We travelled on the Rovos Train for 2 nights from Cape Town to Pretoria. It was an amazing experience. I loved it. Rovos Rail is an independently owned rail service that was created by a visionary called Rohan Vos. He and his team has hunted down old railway coaches from the 1920s and onwards and restored them into a glorious old world glamour. He also has done the…

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Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…uth Africa there is another memorable trip I have experienced, and that is Rovos Rail. Several cruise lines operating out of Cape Town during the season offer packages with them. Rovos Rail is a private rail company based in Pretoria. Set up in 1989 by Rohan Vos, and still family owned, he converted old Rhodesia Railways Pullman carriages into lounges, restaurant cars, and beautiful sleeping compartments with ensuite facilities. The classic route…

Rovos Rail Steam Engine

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South Africa Tips For Travellers: How To Make The Most Of Your South African Adventure

…rn of its often turbulent past. Fred.\ Discover is currently offering an exclusive Cape Town to Victoria Falls 15-day adventure, including a trip on the ‘most luxurious train in the world’, with Rovos Rail. It’s a great way to see many of Southern Africa’s highlights in one trip. Rovos Rail Steam Engine Watch my video of the remarkable Rovos Rail and trip I took on the train a few years ago:   If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers o…

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

Cape Town / Destinations / South Africa

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

…Pretoria area, and have a lot of cash, is to get either the Blue Train or Rovos Rail. These are luxury trains and very expensive, but also quite an experience. For Rovos Rail I have a podcast and blog posting about and takes 2 nights. Blue Train run by South African Rail take one night. You get to see amazing scenery at parts, and quite an experience for the rest. It is a good idea to hire a car. They drive on same side as UK and it is easy to fi…

Napa Wine Train, Napa California (review and photos)

Attraction review / California / napa / Rovos / train / travel / usa

Napa Wine Train, Napa California (review and photos)

…It was, however, a big hit with tourists.Unlike the stunning (and costly) Rovos Train that runs from Pretoria to Cape Town over 2 nights, this just does meals.The train runs from Napa to St Helena. Once there the engine is moved to the back of the train and pulls it back. It takes 3 hours. For around $100 per person you get the ride and a 5 course meal, with drinks extra. To make the most of the carriages and space there are 2 sittings the 1st ea…

Destinations / South Africa

Cape Town Tips For Travellers : Must-See and Must-Do Sights and Attractions

…Pretoria area, and have a lot of cash, is to get either the Blue Train or Rovos Rail. These are luxury trains and an experience. For Rovos Rail I have a podcast and blog posting about and takes 2 nights. Blue Train run by South African Rail takes one night. You get to see amazing scenery at parts, and quite an experience for the rest. It is a good idea to hire a car once there. They drive on same side as UK and it is easy to find your way around…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…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…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…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…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…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…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…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…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…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,…