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I Test Out The VIP-Only Area On Norwegian Cruise Line: The Haven

…expected as Norwegian is a family friendly and focused line, in the school holidays expect a lot of kids onboard. If you are looking for a more adult experience, as I do, remember even out of holiday time, kids were a bit intrusive. Crying, running around and doing what kids do. As that upper Haven deck was not enforced for 16 and over, if I had wanted an adult-only experience, I needed to pay to go into the Vibe Adults Only Club. Another missed o…

The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

…per cabin is leading to many ships, especially in school vacation and big holiday seasons like Christmas, sail over official capacity, making them crowded. For example, I went on MSC Virtuosa to the Norwegian Fjords the week before the UK school holidays, and there were 4,500 people on, but I was told by the crew that the same itinerary the week after would have 6,000 people. All those extra passengers being kids sharing cabins with their parents…

I Go Back On Princess Cruises Despite Saying Never Again! Have They Improved?

…ticularly in the summer months in the Mediterranean and Alaska, and in the holiday periods in the Caribbean. They offer itineraries in most regions of the world with a fleet, at time of recording, of 17 ships which are getting larger and larger. While they have some smaller ships, like Coral Princess at 2,000, their more recent Royal Class, which includes Sky Princess carries 3,660, and the newest Sphere-class ships like Sun Princess carry 4,310….

Seniors Cruise Tips: Too Many Cruisers Over 55 Fall For These 8 Cruising Traps

…having more time or flexibility as not tied to school vacation and public holiday breaks. More time means looking at longer voyages and world cruise segments as they have more over 55s on them, and explore less well-trodden parts of the world like South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. It also means avoiding the busy cruise regions of the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or Alaska which tend to have more 7-night itineraries…

Win a Pair of Nortiv8 Hiking & Walking Shoes

…I’m thrilled to share this with the wider Tips For Travellers audience—whether you’re heading on a cruise excursion, exploring a city, or planning a hiking holiday, these shoes could be a great travel companion. Enter now, and happy travels!…

Which Mainstream “Resort” Cruise Line Is BEST? Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, or Carnival?

…different once on board. And choosing the wrong one can make or break your holiday. I’ll walk you through what each line does best, where they fall short, how they differ in ships, itineraries, dining, entertainment, fares, cabins, and ultimately who each line is best suited for. What These Four Cruise Lines Have in Common Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC Cruises, and Carnival are the world’s four largest cruise lines by passengers carried. Think o…

I Cruise On A Ship After It’s Been Split in Half & Stretched  - Windstar Star Pride Ship Tour

Small Ship Luxury Cruise Line Comparison: Who’s Best?

…ose seeking an adult environment, they need cruise avoiding school and key holiday periods, especially in the Mediterranean. But if modern design, space, more inclusions, premium hotel feel matter to you, Explora stands out. And if you are looking for a small ship family friendly or multi-generational luxury cruising option, they are best in the category for this. But what if something truly small and more adventurous appeals to you? Then this nex…

How I Preserve My Cruise Memories: My Post-Trip Ritual With The Cruise Maps

…logging your own travel history or want a beautiful memento from a recent holiday, I’ve secured a 10% discount for the Tips For Travellers community across both sites. For Custom Cruise Maps & Albums: Go to thecruisemaps.com/TFT. The 10% discount will be automatically applied to any map product at checkout. For Cruise Cards & Ship Cards: Head over to TheCruiseGlobe.com (or download their app). You can create a completely free account and enter yo…

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…u are based in the UK, feel free to contact her to handle your next cruise holiday. If you are in the United States I can suggest Gary Pluck of Travel by Red and Walter Biscardi of Where’s Walter Travel. Note: I get no benefit or commission if you do book with any of them and I recommend them based on my personal experience and those of people who follow the channel. My Tips for Travellers Next Cruise Celebrity Silhouette 13-Night Canada, Greenlan…

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

…Europe Cruise, and now this Norway Fjords & Fountains) Queen Mary in Long Beach. I have visited this ship twice now, and she is worth visiting add my Queen Mary Review discusses. I adore Cunard and, for me, they are the only line I travel with. I have tried some others, but the style, approach and the decor of Cunard Ships and their history appeals and suits me. What is it about Cunard that makes them so special? Cunard is the “icon” of cruising….

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

…med by the flooding of the mountains that used to be there. There are some beach like areas that people can swim in, and there is a large marina where you can hire boats and jet skis. Since 1964 the whole area is now part of a bigger Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which means it is carefully maintained as an open and under developed place of natural beauty. The lake is a pleasant and cooling place to swim in the heat of the desert. The lake l…