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Cruise Cabin Checks Everyone Should Do BEFORE Unpacking

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Cruise Cabin Checks Everyone Should Do BEFORE Unpacking

…t kind of grin and bear it, but don’t. I have been upgraded because of the air conditioning once. I was on a Princess cruise, not this one, and there was rattling in the air conditioning unit. They sent an engineer, but he just couldn’t fix it because it was a unit that needed to be replaced and they couldn’t get it in another port on the cruise. So, they moved me to a better cabin. That shows the importance of checking the detail. Storage & Packi…

The Highs And Lows Of Cruising French Polynesia

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The Highs And Lows Of Cruising French Polynesia

…with limited flight options, so probably it’s got to be Air Tahiti Nui or Air France from Paris via Los Angeles (or also via Seattle for Air Tahiti Nui). United flies there from San Francisco. But airline choices are limited. And I found it is costly. For example, June next year an economy flight costs from $2,600 (£2,000) from Europe, and $6,000 (£4,700) in business. From the West Coast, it’s from $1,600 return in economy up to $3,600 business….

Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

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Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

…ies. Other than from the bus or taxi window while transferring between the airport and ship. To see the cities where Winnie embarks or disembarks, I encouraged her to add hotel stays, or she will not see anything of them. Tiring Second, a week-long Mediterranean cruise can be tiring. Few have sea days for her to relax, as they call into ports daily. She’ll be out exploring most of the day and enjoying the dining and entertainment onboard into the…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

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The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…unnel was agreed, and approved by the military Finally in 1986, the UK and France managed to agree on the best approach, which was to have a rail tunnel, instead of the alternative, which was a long suspension bridge. The Channel Tunnel started to be dug in 1987, and was completed in 1991, although the tunnel was actually only opened in May 1994 for traffic. The UK military had recognised in the late 1950s that the bigger risk was from air attacks…

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10 Things Not To Do On A Cruise Ship Balcony

…that’s not the key reason. If your clothes are left out there with the sea air and the salt, it’s often not necessarily going to dry them as much as you would think. And of course, because of the way that wind blows particularly if you’re out sailing, it’s also possible that pieces of your clothes are going to be blown throwing things or chucking things into the ocean (even not deliberately) is something you want to avoid both for environment and…

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Secrets The Crew Want Us To Know About (And Some They DON’T!)

…idden job behind the scenes. I found this out when my Cabin Steward had a haircut and found it was by a crew member that I also knew that moonlighted as a hairdresser behind the scenes after hours. Various crew members have alternative jobs and ways of earning extra money behind the scenes. But, what about crew attitudes to towel animals and rubber ducks I mentioned at the start? Towel Animal on Windstar Cruises Towel Animals And Hiding Ducks On m…

Kent Seaside towns: Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Potential still to come?

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Kent Seaside towns: Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Potential still to come?

…ea and sea type activities, and there are many boat trips on offer. Broadstairs Kent England BroadStairs Kent England Broadstairs apparently is also is a much sought after residential area, with some expensive properties and has been featured on UK Tv shows like “Location, Location, Location”. The town has some character with winding streets and lots of pubs and places to eat. Again in Summer I suspect this town will be buzzing and have a positive…

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Cruise News Update #24 – Lifting Of No-Sail Fall Out

…ch caters for Italian guests, has changed itineraries and dropped calls in France and Spain that were due to commence in mid-November due to the level of cases and lockdowns in those countries. They will only call on Italian ports now. This is possible despite Italy moving to stricter Covid restrictions rules. While early drafts of the restrictions reportedly had a navigation ban for passenger ships, this was removed before they were announced. Th…

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Is A Seine River Cruise the Best Way to See, And Experience, Paris?

…vast 777-kilomtere waterway that originates near to Dijon in North Eastern France. It flows through Paris on its way to the English Channel, where it enters at the cruise and freight port city of Le Havre. Paris emerged and developed along the banks of the Seine, spreading deeper inland. As its importance and history evolved, magnificent and significant buildings were constructed along or close to the banks. This is what makes a river cruise the m…

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CroisiEurope Loire River Cruise Live!

…as a guest of CroisiEurope River Cruises on a 6-day Loire River cruise in France on the MS Loire Princesse. This is a unique experience as they are the only line able to travel along this river and designed special paddle-driven ships to transit through its shallow waters. They call the journey “A Royal Legacy” as it visits historic towns and sites linked to France’s rich royal heritage. Follow my journey on the Tips For Travellers Instagram, Fac…

MONACO: one of the most surreal places you can visit in Europe.

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MONACO: one of the most surreal places you can visit in Europe.

…o and you don’t need passports. It is just like driving to any city within France. And unless you know the history and arrangement you would have no idea. When to go? In May they have the vintage rally (start of May) and the Grand Prix (mid May). The Grand Prix is famous as goes right through and round the city streets, and it takes them almost 6 weeks to prepare all the roads, protective barriers etc. There are also many congresses and shows held…