…go back. 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…
Today I flew to Los Angeles on Virgin Atlantic out of London Heathrow Terminal 3. I was somewhat dreading it after seeing the pictures and hearing about all of the chaotic scenes that have been greeting travellers trying to get flights out of the airport following the alleged plot to blow up American Carriers out of the UK on their way to the United States. Based on my experience today my tips if you are flying out of London Heathrow (or any UK a…
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…numbers are so high as it is here at Cape Point where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean smash together and create a dangerous churning sea. A sea with terrible currents that forced all of those ships onto the rocks. A danger that was made worse by a lighthouse that was built too high up on the cliff face, and so its light was blotted out by mists at night. Despite its historical danger, and legacy of wrecked ships, a drive out to Cape Point is a…
…t on to the horizon in every direction and only once before, at sea in the Atlantic, have I ever felt so far from any other human contact, amazing. But the wildlife was there for sure. And our timing was perfect. From the very first day we saw hundreds of births taking place and we timed how long it took from birth to a calf being able to run alongside its mother – about four minutes, incredible. On one particularly memorable occasion we saw not o…
…e to read how you could win . Most read articles this month: 1. New Virgin Atlantic Upper Class 2. My Silversea Silver Whisper Cruise 3. Sheraton on the Niagara Falls 4. Margot Raggett: Kefalonia 5. Tips for First Time Cruisers New videos this month: 1. Swan Hellenic MInerva 2. Seabourn Sojourn Ship 3. Hilton JFK Airport 4. CN Tower Toronto 5. Niagara Falls Tour Tips for Travellers on Silversea Cruises: In July I will be travelling on a 7 night cr…
…s Lindbergh, the American aviator who was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic actually landed there in the 1930s. It was originally part of the Naval Fortress. Exhibits include the Lembit submarine, the Suur Toll icebreaker and seaplanes, all sorts of stuff. In the area there are many things for the family to do including an aquarium. The last thing that you should consider is going to the Tallinn TV Tower. The TV tower provides 360 degree v…
…e setting sail for Miami, as a fabulous Rosso Brillante (metallic red) Fiat 500, or Cinquecento as it is known in Italy, was loaded onto the ship to officially escort MSC Divina across the Atlantic Ocean. Fans can follow the iconic journey by following MSC Cruises USA (facebook.com/MSC.Cruises.USA) and FIAT USA (www.facebook.com/fiatusa)”…
…Norwegian Getaway sails out at Meyer Werft Shipyard I will be sailing the Norwegian Getaway on its 2-night inaugural cruise in January from Southampton before it crosses the Atlantic to its new home base in Miami. You can follow my adventure on TipsForTravellers.com/NorwegianGetaway. Take a look at the massive and brightly decorated ship sailing out from the shipbuilder as preparations accelerate to get the ship ready for passengers: …
…xury experience that we have at sea. Often I help guests plan either trans-Atlantic crossings or to other parts of the world where there’s a good ratio of ports to see with sea days in between. This allows them to have the down time that a lot of people need if they’re leaving a work environment or a challenging life at home. Tips for Travellers: Does Seabourn do world cruises? If someone wanted to go on a classic three-month world cruises, can th…
…llemots, Little Auk, Black-legged Kittiwake, Glaucous Gulls and even a few Atlantic Puffins as we drifted along the sheer cliffs and through some of the caves. There are reportedly over 120 species on the island, with at least 30 breeding here. John Fonseca, the Expedition Team Member escorting my zodiac, told us that Guillemots have pear-shaped eggs so they will not roll off the tiny ledges. Each one has distinctive markings so the parents can fi…
