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Dominica

Dominica. The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Home of Pirates of the Caribbean And Bubbling Seas

…day in the life of a fisherman and their importance to the island. On the beach below the church is a hot spa bathing area, where the water and the beach is heated from underneath by the volcanic action deep below. Seeing the mountains and lushness of Dominica from the sea is my tip for any first time visitor. You get to appreciate why this is called the “nature island”, and you get to see the traditional heart of the island and the how importanc…

Holland America Caribbean Cruise Pros and Cons

St Thomas

St Thomas. From Pirates and Slave Markets to the 2nd Busiest Caribbean Port And World Famous Beaches

…s a great emphasis on duty and tax free shopping in the port area for those passionate about that. If the Catamaran tour does not appeal, the next best thing to do is to get a taxi from the port of Charlotte Amalie, where you will be docked if arriving by ship, to one of the stunning beaches like Magens Beach (named as one of the top 10 beaches in the world by National Geographic magazine). Magens is just 2.5 miles from the port, and taxis are ine…

Accomodation / Australia

Qualia Reviews and Video Tour – Luxury Hamilton Island Resort

…ere you can go kayaking, sailing or get taken by motorboat out to a remote beach. We did this on one occasion and highly recommend it. We booked a picnic and we spend a few hours alone on a beach that had been set up with umbrella and cushions to lie on. There is a helipad in the grounds as well and if you book a helicopter excursion to the Great Barrier Reef with Hamilton Island Air they come and fetch and drop you off there. It was great fun to…

Langkawi Malaysia water taxi

Asia

10 Must-See Langkawi Sights and other Tips For Travellers

…Must-Do Attractions in Langkawi Beaches: Pantai Cenang is the most popular beach with about 2 km of beach with beautiful soft sand. Others I recommend visiting are Pantai Tengah and the Kilim Forest Park. The latter was a favourite of mine with good beaches and parkland to explore Wet Rice Island (Pulau Beras Basah) is a place that I highly recommend if you’re looking for a day trip. There are stunning white sand beaches that are like walking on w…

0 Unusual Laws You Could Break On Your Next Cruise

Cruise Tips

10 Unusual Laws You Could Break While Cruising Without Knowing It!

…introduced restrictions around going shirtless or wearing swimwear off the beaches. Even in places that you would think were quite liberal because they’re beach-focused can surprise you. Turkey and Spain have the facility to fine you if you wear that clothing anywhere but the beach. If in Croatia, in Dubrovnik, going shirtless in a town could get you into a lot of trouble. you could even get a on-the-spot fine. Really, the key rule is to keep your…

Kalk Bay, Cape, South Africa

Attraction review / Cape Town / South Africa

Kalk Bay, Cape, South Africa

…of town is charming and the architecture from its heyday as a weekend and holiday stop reeks of colonial times. Although the buildings could probably do with some investment, they have amazing charm and are now filled with antique shops, restaurants, quirky artwork galleries and jewellery shops. The charm being they are all made by local area artists and so unique. There is also a distinct hippy feel a lot of the time and you see tarot reading an…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

4 things you need to know before cruising on Norwegian Epic

…park. As many as 1,500 of the 5,000 passengers at peak times in the school holiday and holiday seasons are under eighteen years old. Norwegian Epic is not a “party ship” but is active, vibrant and busy. It is not a boisterous experience, but there is a lot going on throughout the day and night. The daily program consists of several pages and it lists more activities across every moment of the day than I have ever seen in any other cruise line I ha…

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How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep on a Cruise Ship

…ailable. I’m not saying don’t indulge yourself once in a while. It is your holiday after all and you definitely deserve it! All, I’m saying just watch when you eat. Grabbing a slice of pizza at midnight might do wonders to satisfy your cravings but it will do your efforts to sleep no favours at all. When we place our head upon our pillow we want our body to be relaxed as possible. A heavy meal or snack before bed will send your digestive system in…

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Best Family Cruises And Cruise Line Tips

…lly strong in the Caribbean and if you’re looking for a great sunny summer holiday and you just want to have lots of fun. Carnival, like many of the other cruise lines, has partnerships with lots of well-known brands so they have things like Dr. Seuss and they have really great kids’ clubs. Certainly, people who have been on Carnival cruises with kids rate the kid’s clubs very high, so be reassured that they focus on families. MSC Cruises If you w…

worst things about cruising

Cruise Tips

The 8 Downsides of Cruising and How To Deal With Them

…y there’s nothing you can do about it. Of course if you’re on a land based holiday, there are ways to work around an issue and find a way of going there later, but bear in mind if you go on a cruise, you do need to be flexible and understand that the weather and other conditions can stop you going to port, and there is no recompense for that. Sea-related illnesses Another downside to cruising is cruising-related illnesses. The most obvious of thos…

Cruise Tips

Cruise Tips for Over 50’s Travellers From a 50+ Traveller

…we can do is use the fact that families with children cruise during school holidays and public holiday times to our advantage. We’re not constrained by that timing. Avoid public and school holidays I choose to cruise out of school holidays and around any public holidays if I’m going to one of the three biggest cruise regions: The Caribbean, Mediterranean or Alaska. My focus is on shoulder periods, at the start and end of the seasons. For the Carib…