This is my Holland America Nieuw Statendam review and ship tour. I was one of the passengers travelling as a guest of Holland America as the ship accepted the first paying guests, and so had an early opportunity to explore and review the ship. The following are my thoughts. You can watch and see it all…
AmaWaterways River Cruise Tips You’re about to discover eight things that I think you really need to know if you’re thinking of, or planning, going on a river cruise in Europe with AmaWaterways Watch my video about AmaWaterways Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CUpq1CF2g10 #1 Who are AmaWaterways? AmaWaterways is a family-owned company that was established in 2002…
These are my suggestions for 12 must-have gifts for cruisers, they are cruising must-have items and so perfect gifts to give anyone who is going on or loves cruising. These are all gifts that I have seen and know cruisers use, love and will be pleased to receive from you. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, special…
I cruised as a guest of AmaWaterways on a seven-night Danube river cruise in November. The low water levels meant the itinerary kept changing right up to the day we sailed. In the end we were able to stick fairly closely to the original routes, although (as the story below will show) getting there proved…
When should and shouldn’t you pay cruise gratuities? This is one of the more controversial and hottest topics in the world of cruising. In my video I explore six things you need to know about cruise gratuities including what they really are, how cruise lines use them and where they really go. Watch My Cruise…
Planning, booking and going on vacation has become complex and time consuming. Although the Internet lets me become travel agent, tour organiser, hotel booker and taxi and transfer dispatcher, it has not made travelling simple or stress free. Every holiday becomes an intricate juggling act involving scoping out and researching itineraries, checking places and attractions…
In this article you’re going to discover nine reasons to do a European river cruise. Removes hassle of arranging European travel One of the best reasons for taking European river cruise is simple: it removes all the hassle and strain of planning a trip around Europe. Once you’ve chosen your itinerary and booked, the river…
What are the best family cruises and cruise lines for families with kids and multi-generational cruising vacations? In this episode I talk about the things you need to consider, including the cruise regions to consider and what to exclude. I also discuss the eight lines that are best for families with kids and why they…
What Should Travel Insurance Cover to Reduce Your Risk Abroad? When you travel abroad, there are so many things that could go wrong. You could lose your belongings or they could be stolen. You could fall ill or get injured. You could miss your flights for no fault of your own. The question is how…
In my video of Azamara Club Cruises Tips you will discover 7 things you really should know before cruising with Azamara on a cruising vacation. I discuss things like who they are, who they compete with, who they are best for, what they do different to other cruise lines, what their fares cover and do…
Discover 8 reasons to cruise in a balcony cabin on your cruising vacation. Inside cabins are the cheapest way to cruise, and so when should you consider cruising in a balcony / verandah cabin? They cost around 50% premium to an inside cabin and in this video I explore eight reasons and times when a…
I reveal 9 things you need to know about the Aegean Odyssey cruise ship, which is part of Voyages To Antiquity cruise line. A traditional looking ship it only holds around 350 guests, so offers small ship cruising. This is not going to be a cruise ship for everyone. In the review I look at…
Do you want to travel to and around Europe? Are you thinking of doing a European River cruise and are not sure if it is for you? Wondering if perhaps a land-based trip would be a better way to tour Europe? Then this video should help. Based on my river cruise experiences I talk about…
Discover the 10 best tips for adult visitors going to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. Disney can be great for adults visiting without kids, but knowing when is the best time for adults to go, what parks to go to, how long to go, where to go, which rides are best for adults, which…
Saga is a large UK-based company that is known for its holidays and cruises for the 50+ traveller. In 2019 they are launching their first entirely new build ship, the Spirit Of Discovery. I will be cruising with Saga twice next year and including attending the naming and travelling on the ship in 2019. So…
These were the five most watched Tips For Travellers videos on YouTube in September 2018. My Tips For Travellers channel have over 500,000 video views this month with average watch time for each of over four minutes. #1: 10 Cabins To Avoid Published 4 January. All-time views 1,367,160 #2: Reasons To Cruise In An Inside…
