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St. Kitts. A Lush Green And Beach Island. By Train, Bike or Taxi You Must Visit a Beach

…h Island. By Train, Bike or Taxi You Must Visit a Beach South Friars Beach St Kitts Caribbean First sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the British and French fought over this beautiful island for centuries. In 1983 St. Kitts, and its sister island of Nevis, became fully independent. Port Zante, in the capital of Basseterre, today welcomes an endless stream of cruise ships at its simple but well located dock that usually hosts 2 ships. Touris…

Caribbean Cruise Part 5: St Kitts

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Caribbean Cruise Part 5: St Kitts

READ PREVIOUS INSTALMENT: CLICK HERE 10:27 am Tuesday 27 March (St Kitts) As I write this, I am sitting under and umbrella on a sun lounger on the very beautiful Dickinson Bay Beach in Antigua. The sea like in Grenada is a mass of greens and blues – and quite lovely. The sand is especially remarkable and very fine and white; it is almost powdery in texture. More about Antigua later but first let me update you on yesterday in St Kitts. Yesterday w…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…islands we visited I knew I want to go to Barbados again, but Grenada and St Kitts are on the “must go back and spend more time” while I was pleased to see St Lucia and Antigua I don’t feel they are where I want to spend more time. The cruise really helped in that regard. On that front, also watch carefully what your cruise line defines as a stop and an island. Some cruise lines include stops at what they call “private islands” which are basicall…

Cruise Tips

Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…orld and takes 4 days and 3 nights. it even travels along the world’s longest straight stretch of track of 478 Kilometres/ 297 miles across the Nullarbor Plain. I went from Sydney and Perth, with off-train excursions in the mining town Broken Hill, Adelaide where I visited the market and had a unique dinner. The ghost town in Cook, and a dinner at the station in Rawlinna, which serves the sprawling ranches around it. The train has Gold and Platinu…

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Too Many Caribbean Cruisers Still Get These 7 Things Wrong

…e over the years. I want to warn you about them, so you can avoid them. First, most passengers I met on those two cruises had started by choosing the cruise line they wanted to cruise with, and then chose the itinerary. That is the wrong way round. You’re more likely to have a better Caribbean cruise if you start by deciding which of the 5 different itinerary options is best for you. Then the cruise line – especially if you are a return cruiser. #…

7 Best Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising

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7 Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising (After the Shutdown)

…ed embarkation and disembarkation ports, so it’s really going to be the least stressful in many ways. A crossing on Queen Mary 2 in 2021 is definitely something that I will be doing. Caribbean cruise The second cruise I recommend you look at is a Caribbean cruise. You actually have three options here: eastern, western, and southern. The reason I chose the Caribbean is that it was the biggest cruising region in the world before the shutdown and it…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Caribbean Islands. 3 More Amazing Things About This Incredible Part Of the World.

…e it was a quirk than a trend. However, in islands like Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and St Lucia this was not my experience over the years that I have been there. What discoveries do you have to add to my list? Please leave a comment, Tweet me or email me! Other Tipsfortravellers.com reading about the Caribbean: Guide to Caribbean Duty Free Tax Free Shopping Caribbean Shopping versus History. The missed opportunity What to expect when cruising the…

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

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What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

…g the Caribbean? These are based on visits to Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts and Antigua. Click on the links for specific reviews and photos of each of the islands. I loved all the islands. They are all so beautiful and the beaches are glorious. In most cases the people are welcoming and friendly, which is quite a feat when they are subjected to waves of tourists during the cruise season in particular asking the same questions and doing the…

Carribean Cruise 2007 Part 1: The plans

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Carribean Cruise 2007 Part 1: The plans

…doing some islands (sailing from Barbados then visiting Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts, Antigua) then at sea for 5 days until Madeira then 3 days to get to Southampton. This for me is an ideal mix as I love the long days in the middle of the Ocean as it feels so relaxing yet exhilarating at the same time. The cruise is called “Caribbean Taster” (J706) and the P&O Website describes it as follows: “Arcadia’s homecoming Caribbean cruise and transatlanti…

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

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

…nting traveller diarrhoea Hand sanitizing gels are your first defence against a runny stomach. Always wash your hands and/or sanitize before cooking or eating. Use bottled water and avoid raw foods that are washed in water like salad, undercooked meats and ‘street food’. Also beware of ice – bottled drinks are your safest bet. Dealing with tummy troubles Don’t panic – pack diarrhoea tablets and use them when needed. They are particularly indispens…

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…