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British Columbia / canada

The Other Side Of Victoria : A look Beyond Whale-Watching in British Columbia, Canada

…he 477-room Empress, which opened in 1908, and the more modern Hotel Grand Pacific that I stayed at. There is more than enough to do in and around the harbour to fill an entire day, or weekend. The main highlights I recommend to focus on are: British Columbia Parliament Tour the Neo-baroque style British Columbia Parliament building that houses the region’s Legislative Assembly. This attractive and ornate building opened in 1897, and has a wide sw…

Cruise Update

When Will Cruise Lines Resume Sailing? Latest Update List

…lick here for more information P&O Australia (All cancelled until 18 June. Pacific Adventure™ due to join fleet on 19 June, and Pacific Encounter on 24 June) Click here for more details Unknown return Celebrity Cruises (Cancelled 2020 / 2021 Summer Season) Norwegian Cruise Line (Cancelled 2020 / 2021 Summer Season) Princess Cruises (Cancelled 2020 / 2021 Summer Season) Royal Caribbean (Cancelled cruises until end of April)   River Cruise Lines (Eu…

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

medical / Tips for Travellers / travel

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

Hilton / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / usa

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

Cruise Tips

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…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

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

Cruise Tips

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,…

Cruise Tips

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

…The most popular are Transatlantics between Europe and Caribbean, and Transpacifics between Alaska and Japan. But you can also find them moving between the Mediterranean and Asia, and from Australia to Alaska via the South Pacific and Hawaii. They’re usually fantastic value, and because they include plenty of sea days (around 5 or 6), they’re more relaxing than port-intensive itineraries. That leads me to another itinerary consideration as we age:…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 143: Australia Tips and Advice for Travellers

…ine attacks on Sydney. General MacArthur was based here to command war the Pacific War. Federal government and part of the Commonwealth with the Queen as head of state. Getting there Long flight with connections via Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong into most major cities Cruising there is an option as most major lines sail there Best time to visit Summer Southern Hemisphere – Oct to March Avoid the rainy season in North in early part of year Getting…

Palm Springs

Tips for Travellers: Palm Springs – California: Strange and fabulous

…is dedicated to the Second World War with one large hanger focusing on the Pacific and one on Europe. They have a great collection of planes and cars from the era, and as the museum is staffed by volunteers many who were in the 2nd World War they are not only welcoming but have many stories and anecdotes about the planes and the museum. Many of the planes are still in airworthy condition! You can find out more at palmspringsairmuseum.org If you ca…

Cruise Update

Cruise News Update 28 – 2021 Cancellations, Test Cruises, Australia, River Cruising And More

…, though, thinking positively as 2 ships are due to be added to the fleet (Pacific Adventure at end of April and Pacific Explorer in early May). Royal Caribbean have also cancelled cruises until February. Carnival Cruises is due to start sailing out of Australia on Carnival Splendor from mid-March and Carnival Sprit from June. However, in late November they announced they were dramatically scrapping 30% of their planned international itineraries o…