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Windstar Star Breeze docked next to Norwegian Jade

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Windstar Cruises Venetian Passageways Highlights and Review

…ay with hundreds of steps back down to the ship. From there we set sail to Athens where I disembarked. This was such a simple and easy procedure. Unlike large ships we did not have to put our bags out the night before but simply about half an hour before our transfer was booked. There was no lining up and hassle to get off the ship. I had a transfer arranged that whisked me off and later that day boarded my flight back to London. Final Thought Whe…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…ck-in opens. I experienced that after sitting for four and a half hours in Athens’ airport for a 3pm flight after my Seabourn Greek Islands cruise. There was only one small café, a Mc Donalds and not so great Wi-Fi to keep me occupied. Of course, that mistake also taught me something else smart cruisers do when flights are only available later – use disembarkation day to explore, rather than sit at the airport. What do I do with my luggage while I…

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5 Things You Won’t Be Able To Do On A Cruise This Year!

…rs had to leave the ship, as it was going to turn around and sail empty to Athens around Africa instead of via the Suez Canal. In time to start its Mediterranean cruise season. Within days it was also announced they were cancelling the Silver Whisper sailing from Dubai through the Suez Canal to Athens. Seabourn cancelled a similar trip. Queen Mary 2 turned their World Voyage around to head back around Africa instead of going through the Suez Canal…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

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Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

…mixed with ancient history experience. Mostly sailing out of Piraeus, near Athens, the islands visited vary based on the size of ship. With smaller ships calling on more out of the way ports, as well as the large and best-known ones like Santorini, Rhodes, and Mykonos. While those three Mediterranean cruise options tend to be 7-nights long, and meet her request for a week-long cruise, there is a trap in here there I wanted her to consider. Mediter…

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Dangerous Cruise Ports You Should Stay Far Away From!

…e on a tour off Viking Sky one of passengers on the tour was pickpocketed. Athens I had never thought of Athens as it being an issue until a follower and Patreon Patron of my channel, Carol Copeland-Thomas, had a traumatic experience being pickpocketed on public transport where even her passport was taken, meaning she could not embark her cruise as planned. She talks about it on her “Conversations with Carole” podcast in more detail. Livorno: Flor…

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10 Best Cruises Around The World

…different itineraries. Many of them will go out of places like Barcelona, Athens, Venice or Rome or you can also do it out of Southampton in the UK which takes a little bit of longer, because you have to head through the Straits of Gibraltar to get into the Mediterranean. Lots of different itineraries like the East and the Western and, of course, one of the most popular for people to do is the trip from Venice down to Athens which is really magni…

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When Cruise Line Excursions Could Be Your Best Decision Ever

…in each port. The same when I went on a Viking Ocean Cruise from Venice to Athens, as an excursion was included in the fare. Most river cruise fares include excursions too. So, when I went on a Viking Danube cruise recently, I did the excursions. So, check if any tours are included. There are only a handful of lines that do, and most tend to be the premium ones.   SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Find out about being a Patron on Patreon: https://www.pa…