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Palm Springs – Tips For Travellers Podcast #242

…ay. Palm Springs Art Museum. Celebrity Homes Tour. Wind Farm Tour. Pioneer Town and Joshua Tree National Park. Fantasy Springs Casino. Wet ‘n Wild Palm Springs. Resources: Visit Palm Springs Official Site Visit Palm Springs App LGBT Palm Springs Site Mid-Century Architecture Tour App Palm Springs Air Museum Celebrity Homes Tour My Tips For Travellers Palm Springs Architecture Tour Video After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tip…

Windstar Wind Surf in Venice Italy

Windstar

My Windstar Cruises Tips For Travellers. Are They Right For You?

…erhaps five people in front of me. I loved being able to slip into smaller towns, either docking in the heart of them or by tendering in while docked just off the coast. The ships have character, due to their age and traditional maritime design. They are definitely less of a destination in their own right, as they do not have resort facilities. But there is good space, despite their size. If you are looking for a modern ship and all that comes wit…

London Big Ben

travel podcast

London Must-See Sights – Tips For Travellers Podcast

…as I take you to the 10 must-see sights in London. London has been my home town for almost 30 years and these are the sights that I recommend that everyone sees when visiting. They are also FREE to visit and your only cost will be the Tube fare to get around to them. Listen to the podcast:   In the show I cover the following ten must-see sights and attractions: Houses of Parliament. Trafalgar Square. Buckingham Palace. Tower Bridge and the Tower o…

New York

10 Must-See New York Sights and Attractions for First-Time Visitors

…es, like in the run up to Christmas or when there is a major conference in town. You need to (1) agree a decent budget for accommodation which may be higher than you usually like to spend and (2) book as far in advance to lock in deals. It’s challenging to rely on public transport to get to and from the airports. It is really difficult too use public transport from the airports into Manhattan as there is no direct links. There is a bus service but…

Croatia

Dubrovnik Must-See Sights Video

…s Yugoslavia unravelled. Three-Quarters of the city’s buildings in the Old Town were damaged by the fires or missiles. It has now been restored and looks magnificent. Tourism is booming, helped also by “Game of Thrones” using some of it as King’s Landing. I loved the city and found it even more striking that I had expected it to be from the pictures I had seen of it. I hope this video shows just how fascinating and gorgeous it is. Watch the video:…

Cruise Ship

What to Expect on a European River Cruise

…ts and slacks, or jeans, will be common at dinner. Docking in the heart of town, with many overnight stays. The ships usually dock close to the centre of a city, making it easy to step off and self-explore. It is also common to stay well into the evening or overnight allowing time to visit bars and other attractions in the evenings. Fairly immersive and intensive experience of a region. On average a river cruise will only travel as far as a two-ho…

Marina Bay sands Hotel Singapore

Singapore

Don’t Waste your time in Singapore. Here are the 10 best things to do there

…ty in Clarke Quay, which is full of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Chinatown. The highlights here include the Heritage Centre, which is spread across three old shop houses, the large multi-level market selling fish, live frogs and other delicacies. Also in the area is the Sri Mariamman Temple, with its dramatic and distinctive carved tower entrance and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum. This is full of stunning Buddha statues and is an ess…

Western Wall Jerusalem Israel

Israel

The Best Things to do in Jerusalem Old City (and what you need to know before you go!)

…key ones I illustrate and describe below. My Seven Must-see Sights in Old Town Jerusalem #1 Jaffa Gate (and area) Old City near Jaffa Gate Jerusalem Israel Jaffa Gate Jerusalem One of the eight gates around the Ramparts that surround the old city, Jaffa Gate is one of the main entrances used by visitors as the Tourist Information Centre is just inside the entrance. It is also where many of the tours leave from, and where you buy tickets for the R…

Silversea Silver Muse

Silver Muse

Silversea Cruises Silver Muse Review. 10 Things You Need To Know

…eption of those for spa and beauty salon treatments. Wi-Fi. Transport into town from port if the ship is not docked within easy walking distance. The fare does not cover: Excursions. Surcharges in the La Dame and Kaiseki restaurants. #5: All-suite All Balcony Suites (with seven categories) Every stateroom on the Silver Muse is a suite and has balcony access. There are no inside or ocean view only cabins. It also has the highest number of their lar…

Princess Cruises Tips

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Tips : The 10 Things You Need To Know Before Cruising With Them

…s is usually provided if the ship is docked too far to walk into the local town and there is no easy alternative (e.g. we had a shuttle bus in Dublin but not Cohb where the local train station to Cork was right next to ship). Always take the Daily Program (Princess Patter) with you if self exploring as it will have the contact details for the local port agents who you must contact if you have any problems or running late getting back to the ship….

River Aura Turku Finland

Finland

4 Best Things To Do In Turku Finland. Tips For Travellers

…s used for major local events, such as the Tall Ships Races. When I was in town around 100 ships filled every inch of the banks. They attracted half a million people to view them and enjoy the concerts, fair and events put on by the city. Watch my video of the Tall Ships Races in Turku You can also watch the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jM4NRG9iZW0 #4: S/S Ukkopekka Another must do is going on one of the lunch or dinner cruises on the old…