…e instructed by UK passengers on how to get to Newark Airport to go to the Virgin Terminal to find someone from Virgin to tell us which hotel to go to? · Why did the same driver then get us lost in Hillside as he had no idea where the Radisson was, and keep stopping to throw snow balls at his windscreen to be able to see out (i.e. the bus was not equipped properly and checked before we left on it)? A passenger had to call the police as it was gett…
…r lines on some crew. There’s a lot of Eastern Europeans, Europeans, South Americans, British, South Africa and Americans. And, of course, still representation from Asia, including crew from Philippines, Indonesia and so on. But it was a younger, hipper, trendier crew. And it was impossible to tell rank, and everyone wears the same casual uniform, even the senior officers Service levels The service was very good. It was quite remarkable. I found c…
…in Upper Class Seat Virgin Upper Class Amenity Kit Virgin Upper Class Salmon Starter Meal Virgin Upper Class Beef Fillet Meal Links: Official Virgin website Virgin Heathrow Lounge Review Virgin Upper Class Review…
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Cabin and Seats Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Virgin Atlantic originally pioneered the idea of having a cabin that was better than the usual business class but not quite First Class, but was inspired by some of the touches associated with travelling First. As time has moved on, other airlines (especially those based in Middle East and Asia) have gone even further, especially when introducing their A380 planes. But Virg…
…visit patreon.com/tipsfortravellers to find out more. Now back to Holland America Holland America – Move To Bigger Ships During the pandemic, Holland America sold their smaller ships. However, I think there are many positives in what has happened to the fleet, and many of the people on the group cruise agreed. At the time of recording, Holland America has 11 ships in the fleet with four different classes. The most recent being the Pinnacle class,…
…d part of the Richard Branson Virgin airline business empire that includes Virgin America and Virgin Blue in Australia. This review is of the Virgin America seats and service. Virgin America First Class Seats The launch of Virgin America was heralded as the start of something big and new in USA domestic air travel when it happened. The domestic flight scene in the US is known for being about tired and shoddy and off hand experiences, with old flee…
…, gratuities, fitness classes and water, sodas and juices. Growing up with Virgin It also struck me that Virgin is a brand that people around my age are the generation that grew up with them. We were young as Richard Branson emerged and took on established brands and broke the established rules – and we lapped it up. So, was it more likely we would want to be there on their cruise line, even more so than younger generations? With all that in mind,…
…d why. Watch My Virgin Voyages Video https://youtu.be/pzAj47yI9uk Watch my Virgin Voyages Video on YouTube Virgin Voyages Fleet First of all, what about the fleet? Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady is ready to sail as cruising resumes, their second ship (Valiant Lady) enters in 2021 in time for the Mediterranean season, with 2 more due (one in 2022 and another in 2023) New and Untested It’s new and untried, which will inevitably mean some – or many – th…
…at JFK a lounge of the same sort of dramatic style and size. Read more on their blog: click here Or watch this 3 minute video someone has done of the whole lounge: Read my review of Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Seats and cabin: click here Virgin Atlantic Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Lounge at London Heathrow Vi…
…e things that I consider for and against going to the Caribbean on Holland America. I loved my time in the Caribbean on Holland America, and hope you found that helpful. I have loads and loads more videos about Holland America, about Caribbean cruising and about cruising in general so why don’t you watch one of those right now? View my upcoming cruises. Subscribe to Tips For Travellers YouTube Channel (click image): Follow Tips For Travellers: Fol…
…. Next let’s talk food and something I do very differently when on Holland America. Holland America Tip: I Never Skip The Buffet Something I avoid on most lines, but don’t on Holland America is I never skip the Lido Market buffet, specifically for lunch. Why? Partly because they have had washing stations and the food is almost all served by crew, but mostly because of their daily lunch feature “Corner” as they call it. One station in the Lido Mark…
