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Cruise Ship Casino: What You Need To Know Before You Play

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Cruise Ship Casino: What You Need To Know Before You Play

…een it change based on where I am sailing. I was on a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing from the UK to the US and the table minimums were really low. $3 on Blackjack. Once we got to New York to head down to the Caribbean, it increased to $5 as more Americans boarded. The biggest change I saw was travelling in Asia, we’d sailed up from Australia to Hong Kong with $5 minimums. Once we got to Hong Kong and there were more Chinese guests onboard, the tabl…

I've Sailed On 100 Cruises And Learned These 7 Things

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Going On 100 Cruises Taught Me 7 CRUCIAL Cruise Tricks

…great having a cabin midships is. We were allocated one on that first transatlantic and found it was brilliant to help avoid motion and seasickness. But, I soon found being midship means being in the centre of the ship and equidistant to almost everything. #3 Exploring The World On that first cruise and for many cruises afterwards, I constrained myself by getting lured into the security of cruise line excursions because they’re convenient, vetted,…

Tips For Travellers Group Cruises

Tips For Travellers Group Cruises – Come Sail With Me!

…okings are open for my 2027 Group Cruise. It is a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing departing New York on 23 July and arriving in Southampton on 30 June. To find out more and how to book visit: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/2027-group-cruise/ January / February 2026: 15-Night Panama Canal Group Cruise SOLD OUT I hosted a group cruise on one of my all-time favourite cruise experiences, a full transit of the Panama Canal. The bucket-lis…

Daily Twists & Turns: My 18 Day Expedition Cruise Around Greenland

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Daily Twists & Turns: My 18 Day Expedition Cruise Around Greenland

…had booked was being scrapped due to thick ice and bad weather. Instead of crossing to the Canadian Artic first, we would stay in Greenland sailing North and he’d find new places to visit along the way, until we could find a place to cross. But as you will see, even the new plans hit snags too. Expedition Cruise Around Greenland Day 2: Sea Day Sailing North So how cold is it, and how rough are the seas? I’ll tell you on the first morning, I’m unde…

Antarctica Gary Bembridge

Antarctica

Antarctica Expedition Lines Don’t Tell You This, Until You’re On Board!

…rdly ever possible to visit. On all three cruises I’ve been on, the return crossing of the sometimes-rough Drake Passage has not happened per schedule either. On this recent trip, our time in the Antarctic Peninsula was cut by a full day to avoid high waves projected. Even if you think you’re going with a safer option, like the Silversea Air Bridge cruises where instead of crossing Drake Passage, they fly you from Puerto Williams to King George Is…

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ON SALE NOW: My 2027 Tips For Travellers Group Cruise !

…027 one is now open for booking. It is a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing departing New York in 23 July 2027 and arriving in Southampton on 30 July. Spaces on the group are limited and you can find out more details and how to book at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/2027-group-cruise/ The Group booking will include access to organised events confirmed closer to the sailing. As with past groups, these are likely to include activities suc…

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Too Many Holland America Cruisers Keep Getting This Wrong

…44 days I was on board recently here are some I made sure I never missed. Crossing Equator Ceremony First, as we crossed the Equator, they held “Crossing The Equator” ceremony on the pool deck. This ceremony is an ancient maritime tradition where “Slimy Pollywogs” (sailors who haven’t crossed before) undergo a series of lighthearted rituals to become “Trusty Shellbacks” (seasoned sailors). It’s a seafaring rite of passage where people undergoing…

P&O Arcadia: Review of 3-nighter Russell Watson Cruise

Arcadia / P&O

P&O Arcadia: Review of 3-nighter Russell Watson Cruise

…e. I have been on the ship 3 times before on a Med Cruise, a Caribbean and Atlantic and giving a talk on a Marketing Conference on the ship. To read a review of the ship from those: click here When we checked in at Southampton, we were told that due to the winds and sea conditions the trip to Zeebrugge would not take place and the ship would just go to Le Havre (France) and stay there overnight. Many were frustrated and complained a lot, as they w…

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Las Vegas Travel Tips. Including Hotels. Shows. Weather. Attractions.

…nn Effect The city then grew steadily with no major dramatic changes until Atlantic City got into the gambling business and Las Vegas entrepreneurs led by Steve Wynn decided the city needed to find a new angle and the era of the “mega-resort” began starting with the massive Mirage and soon followed by Bellagio, Paris, New York, Venetian and even the demolishing of Cesar’s Palace to replace it with a mega-version. This boom is still fuelling the gr…

Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa. Pretty Views & People To Watch.

Cape Town / Destinations / South Africa

Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa. Pretty Views & People To Watch.

…d summer months it is very sheltered from the winds. The sea, as it is the Atlantic is very cold and you need to be fairly brave to venture into it – although it is very inviting in colour and look. You need to get to the area early as there is very limited parking along the roads above the beach. Then once there you will need to walk down the steps down the cliffs above the beach. These are steep and wind their way around the small (but stylish)…