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The Worst Mediterranean Cruise Ports Are Also The Best

…nerary listing. Here, the lines usually have the name of the major city or attraction they know passengers will like/want to see first, and then in brackets after it, the actual port the ship will be calling into. For example, for many cruises you’ll see they then have written Florence/ Pisa (Livorno), but they won’t dock there. I am considering this Mediterranean cruise to see the incredible Ephesus ruins, but I can see from the listing that the…

Jordan

Little Petra. Another reason for visiting Jordan

…e Petra Largely ignored by visitors to Petra, Little Petra is a delightful attraction worth visiting. Also known as Siq al-Barid, it was believed to be a trading centre supporting Petra where passing camel trains would stop and stay to conduct business. Like Petra, it also has buildings carved into the rocks, although not as large and grand they are still impressive. In 2010 a major discovery was made in one of the carved caverns. Obscured by the…

Gardens by the Bay Singapore

Singapore

Gardens By The Bay Singapore Tips For Travellers Walkthrough Video Tour

…le time I was in here I was amazed at the ingenuity and cleverness of this attraction. It’s truly stunning and unique. Next-door is the Flower Dome. Full of gorgeous plants and blooms, it is a colourful feast for the eyes. Inside it feels vast, and it was listed in The Guinness World Records in 2015 as the World’s Largest Glass Greenhouse. There are nine different garden zones. These are the Australian, South American, South African, Californian a…

Cruise Tips And Advice

10 Reasons to do a European River Cruise

…er). This means that you will get to see a cross-section of key places and attractions in a specific region of Europe. The ships usually dock right in the heart of the city, which makes it easy to stroll into town and explore local markets and sights. They will also regularly stay overnight in a stop which gives you time to see and experience the nightlife. European river cruise lines will often have on-board port talks and include walking tours r…

Florida

St Augustine Tips For Travellers Highlights Video

…years ago to defend against British and pirate attacks. It’s a interesting attraction telling the story of Spanish and later British control of Florida. I loved the grand buildings built by the industrial magnate Henry M Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, like the old Alcazar Hotel that is now the city hall and Ligtner museum and the Ponce de Leon Hotel across the road that has become the Flagler College campus. Another highpoint were discoverin…

Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 11: Yokohama to Okinawa

…go centre. Discounts had been arranged when showing the cruise card at the attractions and at major stores in town. They had arranged free Wi-Fi in a special room in the terminal as well as a stall selling metro and train tickets. A special festival called “Traditional Festival in Osaka” with dancing and floats also took place. On our return from Kyoto, as the ship only departed at 10.30pm, we got a chance to ride the Ferris Wheel. It was a fairly…

Cruise Ship

What Does A Princess Cruises Fare Include And Exclude? (video)

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White Pass and Yukon Railway Skagway Alaska

Alaska / USA

White Pass And Yukon Railroad Skagway. See Why This Could Be The Train Ride Of Your Life!

The most popular attraction in Skagway Alaska for cruise visitors is to ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Railway. Built to support the massive gold rush, this narrow gauge railway opened in 1900 and winds up through the mountains from the small town right to the summit of the pass. It is stunning. A real marvel of engineering. I went on an excursion with Holland America Line off the Nieuw Amsterdam on my 7-night Inside Passage cruise, I can h…

Africa / Botswana / Zambia / Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and Chobe: Flame of Africa Holidays to Africa In Luxury

…he Victoria Falls remains my most favourite and impressive destination and attraction I have ever visited. You can listen to my podcast about it, and read my article on The Victoria Falls as well as the stunning Royal Livingstone Hotel on the banks of the Zambesi to see why. You can also watch a video of bungee jumping off the bridge that runs between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Tips for Travellers Podcast about Flame of Africa’s Victoria Falls, Lake Kar…

I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

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I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

…o I decided to self-explore, but a bad choice as it was tiny with the only attraction being some tents with local handicrafts. I missed out on the beautiful Patagonia scenery, Aiken del Sur Private Park, kayaking, and horseback riding a few hours away. In Punta Arenas, a big city with varied architecture, it meant exploring some small museums, like the Naval Museum and Magallanes Museums, while those on tours were seeing penguins and trekking thro…

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Alaska on a Shoestring: How to Explore Alaska’s Cruise Ports on a Budget

…ction of 15 totems put there in 1906 in the Totem Park is the most popular attraction. There is a Blue Line bus stop here, so I told her it’s easy to pop in on their way back from seeing the bears. That download I mentioned at the start with maps, links to the sights and more tips I pulled together for Heather you can download here. More useful links for making the most of your time in Alaska’s cruise ports Skagway Walking tour maps – Map 1 | Map…