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Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

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Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

…and and read my blog and see my photos. I will tell you more about Monarch Airlines in a short while, but first an update on the journey so far. We all stayed at the Gatwick Hilton last night as check in for the flight was 07:15am. Gatwick is 50 miles from the house and involves traveling around the hideously busy M25 motorway that runs around London and so it is much less stressful to stay at the airport the night before. It not we would have had…

Holidays are better value than ever this year..

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Holidays are better value than ever this year..

…aking advantage of the current economic situation: Discounts and offers on airlines Thanks to the overall downturn in demand for flights and so all of the discounting, we got 2 First Class seats on British Airways for one set of miles. So that was a good start. I was reading last weekend in The Times about the extent airlines are discounting. As they are trying to avoid a price war as things are so tough as it is with the slump in business travel,…

Air France Economy Review (Prague to Paris CDG)

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Air France Economy Review (Prague to Paris CDG)

…is CDG – Zurich – London, I have to say that the business cabin on all the airlines (BA, Air France and Swiss) were all very empty. It is a while since I have been on or blogged about Air France, and so took these pictures and here are my thoughts. I guess the most obvious thing is that economy is economy and as most airlines either fly Boeing or Airbus, then you get more or less the same space, seats and now dire snack (a cold roll and meat of so…

Airlines / British Airways / transportation

British Airways BA First Class: The old and the new versions

…t Class on British Airways. First Class is becoming a declining feature on airlines these days, and the advent of flat bed style seats in Business that go 180 degrees like on BA and Virgin made the decline come even faster. Then there was the shift in company travel policies that followed both for economic and for that reason. I remember not so long ago when we were able as part of the travel policy to be able to fly First Class is the flight time…

7 Big Challenges Cruising Now Faces

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7 Challenges Cruising Now Faces

…t cruising and I do think we’ll see restrictions lifted quicker perhaps on airlines and train travel. One of the things I guess we’ve learned through this whole process is that the cruising companies don’t actually have as much influence and political sway as perhaps they thought they did. This has largely come out through the fact that they are not incorporated in countries like the United States or the UK, or big cruising ports or places like Sp…

Britannia

P&O Cruises Tips For Travellers: Answers to 8 Key Questions You Should Be Asking

…ring as much luggage as you want, you should avoid excess charges from the airlines. Pack valuables like watches, computers and tablets, important documents like passports, wallet and prescription medication in your hand luggage. Check my lists of non-clothes items and things to leave at home in my feature article on how to pack for your cruise: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-packing-list/ P&O Cruises Britannia 7: Any advice on booking a…

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise : Week Two Highlights (Port Canaveral to Aruba)

…starting with Queens, then Princess, then Britannia Balcony and so on. On airlines this would be the process reflecting the premium paid and making that a benefit and perk. Seemed a missed opportunity as when, for example, there is tendering a priority system is supposedly given to suites of certain grades. This evening the show was a “Variety Show” with new material from the Illusionist Philip Hitchcock and the four-part male harmony group Troub…

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Singapore

Don’t Waste your time in Singapore. Here are the 10 best things to do there

…for Asia. It’s also a stopover on the route to and from Australia. Over 80 airlines pass through the huge Changi Airport, which is about 25 minutes from the center of Singapore. Once you’re in Singapore, it’s compact and so easy to commute around. Taxis are inexpensive but can take a while to find one especially when it’s raining. I recommend using the Metro as it is is easy to use and inexpensive. It runs from about 5:30 in the morning until abou…

Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Tips For Travellers. 11 Things To Know And Prepare For!

…three international airports: Dar es Salaam is used by most international airlines, and is more convenient for business travellers or those exploring the southern safari circuit. Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), which is close to Arusha and is the handiest for safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara parks. Some international flights land at Zanzibar. #3: Visa You probably will need one. These can be obtained in ad…

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Avoid These Packing Mistakes While Travelling On Long Journeys

…r bag heavy. Not following the 3-1-1 rule: According to the 3-1-1 rule for airlines, a passenger cannot carry liquids that are beyond 100 millilitres in their carry-ons. If such containers are found in the carry-ons, they are confiscated and the chances of getting them back are equal to nil. So, pack your deodorants, after shaves, creams, and gels in your checked baggage. Avoid these packing mistakes and you’ll be able to smoothly sail through the…