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Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background)

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Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 110 : Las Vegas (22 must do things to do)

…– Las Vegas. I share 22 must do things to do in the city on The Strip, Downtown and around the city – and also share my recommendations on the best places to go to for shopping. You can also read more about Las Vegas, including the history of this fascinating town. To listen to the podcast for free: iTunes: subscribe for free to the Tips for Travellers Podcast on iTunes RSS feed: subscribe for free using the RSS feed Stitcher Radio Tips for Travel…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 119 : Herculaneum Naples Italy

…olcano erupted and was buried very deep below the new surface. A whole new town was eventually built over it and when it was first rediscovered it was explored and revealed by digging vast tunnels and caverns. Today less than half of the old city is now exposed and it is way below the surface of the modern landscape. As it was engulfed by mud it had less damage and was better preserved than Pompeii. Listen to the podcast to find out more about the…

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship from Room 1609 Four Seasons Sydney

Australia

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Video and Review : Iconic View. Exceptional Service

…f throwing open the curtains in the morning to see what cruise line was in town. It also provided a great seat to watch the ships arriving and departing. The view is not the only thing that was exceptional about staying at the Four Seasons. The service impressed. I arrived at the hotel before 8am in the morning off a long 22-hour flight from London. The hotel I knew had been full the night before but the helpful Front Desk staff sought out a room…

The Ghan / Trains / transportation / Uncategorized

The Ghan Train Australia : Video tour of this iconic railway journey

…rine Gorge, and Alice Springs, where passengers get to visit this historic town in the centre of the Outback. In this video I made, I take you on the trip and let you experience what it is like to travel on The Ghan train and what to expect at each of the stops.   Also read my article about the tenth anniversary of The Ghan and listen to my audio podcast recorded live on board the Ghan train sharing observations, tips and advice about The Ghan. Se…

The Ghan / Trains / transportation

The Ghan Train Australia Review. My impressions and photos of this iconic railway journey

…he memorial to fallen soldiers and enjoy the panoramic view of this famous town. The other stop is 300 kilometres out of Darwin at Katherine. Here passengers can choose from various escorted boat trips through the breathtaking Katherine Gorge. On these you hear about the history and traditions of the original aboriginal inhabitants, the flora and fauna and wildlife – including the crocodiles that frequent the area. When not on tours you can view t…

Cruise Ship / transportation / Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld River Cruise Pictures – Linz in Austria

…te, the amazing stained glass windows in the cathedral and the traditional town square. Linz in Austria on the Danube Cathedral Spire in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows in the Cathedral in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows Cathedral in Linz Austria Follow all the adventure on tipsfortravellers.com/uniworld Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Uniworld River Cruises and Titan Travel on a 7-night “Enchanting Danube” river cruise on the River B…

Cruising

River Cruise Tips and Tricks: My European River Cruising Advice

…to get on land. Although there will be wheelchair ramps and facilities in towns with steep banks, it is more challenging. Walking-based excursions: As the towns and cities along the rivers are ancient and the ship docks right in the old town, most of the tours are walking based and on uneven cobblestoned roads and hills. You do not have to be super fit but you should enjoy and be able to comfortably explore towns this way. Cruise lines like Uniwo…

Cruise Ship / MSC

Who is MSC Cruises Best For – and Why?

…xcursions and bedtime chocolates. You have to pay for transfer busses into town in ports that need them. Enrichment Lectures and Classes are not run as standard on MSC Cruises. The luxury lines will usually run extensive programs including guest and celebrity speakers, technology classes and cooking classes. Common with luxury lines MSC does offer: All meals and entertainment, with the option to have some premium dining on some ships. Drinks are n…

London / United Kingdom

City Wonders London Buckingham Palace and Afternoon Tea Tour

…by City Wonders, the tour company, to go on one of their tours of my home town of London. I chose to go on the Buckingham Palace and Afternoon Tea one as it is only open for a limited time each year – and it can be hard to get tickets independently. In past years I have been organized but this year was not, and so was excited to join the tour. The tickets came by email along with detailed instructions on where and how to meet the guides near West…

Cruise Ship / transportation

Essential cruising tips: Saving money on cruise port excursions

…oney, they default to catching the shuttle bus or walking into the closest town centre to stroll about. When I started cruising I followed this approach. This all changed when I desperately wanted to go on a cycling tour in St. Kitts that I had read about, but was not offered as an option by the line. It led me to discovering there are many independent tour operators that run alternative programs with exciting alternatives and ways to save money….

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Cruise Ship

Cruise budget tips, tricks and advice

…hile touring ports. You may also need to pay to use the shuttle buses into town. Additional gratuities for outstanding service and tour guides. Drinks, including soft drinks, alcohol, and teas/coffees. Specialty dining charges: While your cruise fare will include meals in at least one venue, cruise lines have added specialty restaurants and charge a fee to dine there. Charges can range from a modest $5 to a more substantial $75 per person. Photogr…