MSC Divina is on her way to Miami. 2 Weeks today I will be too #MSCDivina
The MSC Divina is on her way from Venice to her new year-round Home in Miami where she will sail all year around the Caribbean. I will be in Miami when the ship arrives to...
Author: Gary Bembridge
Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 110 : Las Vegas (22 must do things to do)
In this episode of the tips for travellers podcast I give more tips and advice for visitors to the capital of fun – Las Vegas. I share 22 must do things to do in the...
Who is Norwegian Cruise Line most suited for? Listen to the Hotel Director, Cruise Director and my thoughts!
Listen to the podcast below where I give my thoughts on who Norwegian Cruise Line, and the Norwegian Epic, is best suited for and why. I talk about and review their Freestyle Cruising offer and...
My 11 essential Holland America Tips and Tricks for Cruisers
In this article I share my 11 essential Holland America tips and tricks for cruisers thinking of cruising with this line. They are based on my decade of cruising experiences and a Mediterranean cruise on...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager Ship Tour Video
This is my Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager ship tour video and review. I made it on a tour of the ship when it was docked in Southampton on a turnaround day in the port....
Las Vegas Must See Attractions – Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience
In “Back the the Future” Marty visits Bif who lives in a Penthouse in The Plaza in Las Vegas. After years of decline, this part of Las Vegas is back. It is a real taste...
Las Vegas Must See Attractions : Las Vegas Neon Museum
One of the more unusual of the Las Vegas must see attractions is the Neon Museum. This is located downtown and grew out of a boneyard of old neon signs that had previously been trashed...
Announcement: Official blogger for the MSC Divina inaugural out of Miami
Get ready for all my tips for travellers on MSC Divina. The ship that will be sailing year round out of Miami from 20 November this year! I wish I was too but I still...
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Mediterranean Barbeque
I wrote an article for the Holland America Blog about the amazing Mediterranean Barbeque we had when I was on board the Nieuw Amsterdam. In the article I also talk about the other events and...
Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 109 : Helsinki Finland
In this episode of the tips for travellers podcast I give my tips and advice for visitors to the capital of Finland – Helsinki. An remarkably beautiful city with a stunning waterfront and islands. Cold...
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Review and Video Tour.
Watch my video tour and thoughts on the ship: The first Nieuw Amsterdam ship was launched by Holland America LIne in 1906. The current one is the forth to take this famous name. Today, many...
How Holland America overcame my scepticism about towel animal creations…
I never understood the fuss about towel animals. In fact I have to admit that I thought they were a rather tasteless and unfortunate nod made to please cruise passengers that lacked refinement and taste....
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Verandah Suite & Inside Cabin – Video tour and review
This is a Holland America review of Nieuw Amsterdam verandah cabin. I stayed in a Verandah Suite while cruising with Holland America on the Nieuw Amsterdam. I was in 8021 and this is my video...
Revealing the fascinating story behind the crew on Holland America Line
I had just got to my stateroom on embarking on Holland America LIne’s Nieuw Amsterdam when there was a confident knock on the door. A cheerful and smartly dressed man beamed at me. “Mr Bembridge,...
Hear Insider Tips about Holland America Cruise Line – direct from the Hotel Director
Marco Van Belleghem admits that he is both a performer and a recluse. This tall and imposing Dutchman talks with an engaging twinkle in his eyes and with a calming and careful accent that is...
Revealing “Freestyle Cruising” on Norwegian Epic in a Video Tour
Watch my video tour of the Norwegian Epic to show how much choice there is in their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. Over 20 places to eat, just as many bars and lounges, lots of entertainment options...
Tips for Travellers Podcast 108 : Tallinn Estonia
In episode 107 of the Tips for Travellers audio podcast I share my advice and tips on getting the most out of a visit to the beautiful city of Tallinn in Estonia. Full of surprises,...
The remarkable behind-the-scenes activities of the culinary experience on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam
Darren David Lewis is having a lavish dinner party the evening that I met him. The menu sounded phenomenal and included Seared Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Mediterranean Seafood Chowder, Three-Peppercorn Crusted NY Strip Loin Steak with...
