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10 Best Ports For Greek Islands And Eastern Mediterranean Cruises

…The second really famous and iconic island is that of Mykonos and Mykonos Town. One of the great things to do in Mykonos town is to stroll through the little winding streets. There’s lots of complex little winding streets and it’s full of little boutiques and shops and restaurants and bars and it really is quite magnificent. Many people walk through the old town to head towards the windmills, which are the famous and iconic sight and picture that…

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You Should NEVER Buy These from Your Cruise Line

…hrow, the airport closest to me, to Istanbul, onto Johannesburg, then onto Cape Town. But there is a direct flight which goes from Heathrow and would take me almost half the amount of time. And the price was lower booking that myself. When booking flights with the line, bear in mind it may not actually be the best routing. I always try and avoid connections if I can when flying to my cruise ship, as it adds more risks of things going wrong from de…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…n the actual town. It’s all about going further afield. Even in the bigger towns likes Stavanger, there’s not a lot to do in the town itself. Many of the excursions can result in long days and a lot of people over-exerted themselves because they’d basically booked six, seven-hour excursions every day. They were exhausted. So pacing is key. There are a few more excursions watchouts you need to know about. Activity Levels First, Norwegians are very…

Destinations / Spain

Why Girona Costa Brava Is Worth Travelling From Barcelona To Visit

…e Eiffel Tower – even though I had no idea he had designed a bridge in the town. The old town along the river is charming and beautiful. There are colourful buildings that cling to and overhang the river banks. Behind them are narrow and stone cobbled streets with beautiful shops and places to sit out and have a coffee or a drink. It has a distinctive and unique feel to it. It is unlike other cities I have visited. It feels one of a kind.The new p…

Destinations / Sausalito / USA

Sausalito A Stunning Alternative To Staying In San Francisco City

…A fuller review of the hotel will follow in another posting. The hotels in town look great and are close to the marina and all the shops. The Town There is a long main road that is full of coffee shops, restaurants, tourist souvenir shops and then art galleries. There are also some quirky sea related shops selling model ships and the like. The marina has many small sailing boats and then the odd large “wow” yachts costing huge wads of cash. Houses…

Tunisia

Medina Tunis Old Town Market Tunisia. Maze of fascinating crafts, sounds and people

…s a review and video tour of the most remarkable market in the Medina (Old Town) of Tunis in the North African country of Tunisia. I made a video tour of the Tunis Medina Old Town Market as the best way to explain is to show! I visited Tunis as one of the ports of call on the MSC Preziosa maiden voyage, where I was one of the official bloggers covering the event. This was also my first time to this North African country. I was slightly nervous aft…

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Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…experienced, and that is Rovos Rail. Several cruise lines operating out of Cape Town during the season offer packages with them. Rovos Rail is a private rail company based in Pretoria. Set up in 1989 by Rohan Vos, and still family owned, he converted old Rhodesia Railways Pullman carriages into lounges, restaurant cars, and beautiful sleeping compartments with ensuite facilities. The classic route is the one between Pretoria and Cape Town, but the…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…