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Britannia

P&O Cruises Britannia Caribbean Cruise Highlights and Must-dos

…m Southampton and part exploring the Caribbean, I had a number of sea days crossing the Atlantic to explore and get to know Britannia well. The following are some of the highlights I discovered: 1: P&O Britannia’s contemporary style and accommodation P&O Britannia Lobby Britannia has embraced a more refined and toned down decor than the brash, loud “Las Vegas Resort” feel preferred for so long in cruising. I enjoyed this look, as it felt like a st…

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7 Pieces Of Cruise Advice That Will Ruin Your Cruise

…despite the many cruises I have done. I’ve even avoided this in rough seas crossing the Atlantic in winter on Queen Mary 2 and Drake Passage on Ponant Le Lyrial. That’s because I ignore the advice to not worry about getting motion sickness as the risk is low on modern ships. Before every cruise I bring and take Dramamine, motion sickness prevention, before setting sail. midships and low I chose midship cabins, where movement is least. And know tha…

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Avoid Cruise Hell – Cruises You Should Stay Far Away From!

…an face rough seas. Of course, there are others like winter North Atlantic Crossings which was one of the first trips I ever did on Cunard, with massive waves crashing over the bow of the ship, crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica, and going around the Cape Horn.   SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Find out about being a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore FOLLOW ME ON SOCIA…

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10 Bucket List Cruises You Absolutely MUST Do Before You Die!

…ervice today. It’s a unique experience. It harks back to the glory days of crossing the Atlantic before aeroplanes and it is a one-of-a-kind ship. In terms of highlights, one is the dressing up and the big evening gala events with ballroom dancing, although dressing up is less strict than it used to be, but most will get into the spirit with tuxedos and gowns. There are incredible enrichment lectures often with famous authors, politicians, or acto…

CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2: SOME QUESTIONS I GOT AND MY THOUGHTS

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CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2: SOME QUESTIONS I GOT AND MY THOUGHTS

…are some thoughts and comments: What is the passenger ‘vibe’ on a QM2 transatlantic cruise? On the crossings, the range of ages is very broad indeed and (if anything) seems to be more the 40s and 50s than the older age groups. There will also be a lot of younger, and if in School Holidays also families with children ages. The Crossings seem to attract the more adventurous type, and so attitudinally I have found the vibe and the attitude to be more…

Carribean Cruise 2007 Part 1: The plans

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Carribean Cruise 2007 Part 1: The plans

…ap year. Then be prepared for one of the great travel experiences – a transatlantic crossing. Your journey ends in Southampton but Arcadia does make one welcome pause along the way: at the stylish Garden Island of Madeira. Here you can take tea at the gloriously colonial Reids’ Hotel or try a thrilling wicker sled ride down steep cobbled tracks to the delightful capital, Funchal – another unforgettable experience, just like the whole cruise.” As I…

Forthcoming Trips: March 2007 P&O Arcadia Barbados – Southampton UK

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Forthcoming Trips: March 2007 P&O Arcadia Barbados – Southampton UK

…ress create an equally magical mix on St Kitts. Say farewell to the Caribbean in Antigua where, if you plan to spend the day at the beach, you will be spoilt for choice as there are 366 of them – enough for every day of a leap year. Then be prepared for one of the great travel experiences – a transatlantic crossing. Your journey ends in Southampton but Arcadia does make one welcome pause along the way: at the stylish Garden Island of Madeira. Here…

Cruising / Journeys / transportation

Cruise Tips And Advice: Why And When Cruising Is Better Than Land Based Vacations

…sed on this, and we enjoyed it so much that we then booked a transatlantic crossing on the QE2 for December that year. It was a very rough crossing with 30 and 4 foot waves, but did not put us off. We been on coming up for about 20 cruises since then. Mostly on Cunard that I adore. What do I love about cruising, and what makes it different from other vacations? Being at sea. For me the best part of cruising are the sea days, and will always choose…

Venice

Visiting Venice: Exploring Unexpected Floods And Hidden Secrets

…lar stop is the Rialto Bridge, the oldest and grandest of the four bridges crossing it. Here the hoards wash up and down the steps, pushing their way against the retaining walls at the top to take selfies of the classic canal view behind them and to photograph the craft playing out their intricate water dance below. Rialto Bridge Venice There are more quiet and reflective parts of the city that you can escape to. Like exploring art in the Academia…

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I’ve Changed My Mind About Cruise Gratuities. Here’s Why

…in steward comes back. A closer look On my recent Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing, the waiters were fantastic. We had the same waiters allocated for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They learned our quirks, preempted everything we needed, from oat milk on the table for breakfast, to spinach as an extra with my meal and even pre-emptively requesting a non-dairy Baked Alaska alternative for my partner. They joked with us and elevated the exp…

Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

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Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

…nd Dubai, and on Queen Victoria between Hawaii and Sydney – and that’s the Crossing the Line Ceremony. This is another longstanding tradition, starting in the Navy, which celebrates the first time a sailor crosses the equator. Sailors and guests, like me, who have crossed the Equator are known as Trusty Shellbacks, and those who have not previously crossed the line are Slimy Pollywogs. As the cruise ship crosses the Equator, Neptune (the God of th…