…e of rivers – you can cruise on pretty much all of the major rivers within continental Europe: the Rhine, the Rhone, the Danube, the Loire, the Seine, the Elbe, the Douro… the list goes on and on. And some cruise lines will give you the choice of cruising on pretty much any of those rivers. The second great thing is that you have an enormous amount of choice in cruise lines. Offhand, I could think of at least 14 or 15 cruise lines and there are ma…
…l to American travellers while others, like CroisiEurope, offer a uniquely continental European and multi-lingual experience for predominantly French travellers. The MS Serenade river cruise has been designed firmly with the United Kingdom traveller in mind. The entire experience is rooted in, and reflects, their expectations. There are British Cruise Directors, tea and coffee making facilities in the cabins, menus have been crafted to reflect the…
…of Antarctica searching for different wildlife species, visiting stations, continental landings and exploring many scenic channels. On board meanwhile, you can benefit from a team of scientists, scholars, photographers/videographers and naturalists who will give lectures, workshops and debates on important subjects such as how to take better photos. Apart from the lectures, days at sea are also spent with expedition team members out on deck lookin…
…ere was room service, Afternoon Tea and the Lido Buffet Restaurant serving continental breakfast from 4am to 6.30am, full breakfast from 6.30am to 11.30am, lunch from 11.30am to 3pm, afternoon snacks from 3pm to 6pm, buffet dinner from 6pm to 11pm and finally late night snacks from 6pm to 4am. I decided I did not want to put on too much weight, and struggle to fit into my clothes by the end of the trip and so decided to take advantage of following…
…ailway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west. You’ll also transverse the Continental Divide and be inspired by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons. If you’re a history buff, this route is for you”. Disclaimer: I travelled as a guest of Rocky Mountaineer in their Gold Leaf Class…
…d welcoming. What were the negatives? Breakfast. Included in the price is “continental” breakfast, with a charge of £6 to have a full English. The breakfast is not great. You get juice, coffee/ tea, toast and one small bowl of cereal. Drinks and coffee prices. These seem very high for such a hotel. 2 coffees are £8 and 2 drinks were over £16. We did not eat in the restaurant, but overall seems very pricey for what it offers. Noise and attitude. It…
…s, salads and the like. The buffet breakfast is quite a feast and even the continental breakfast I ordered one day in my rooms was presented so beautifully I was compelled to take a photo of it. The gym facility is ok, with some cardio machines and a very old multi-gym and some small free weights so you can get a cardio work out but not much else. The swimming pool is tiny and there are 2 tennis courts that seemed to always be busy. I would be hap…
…helpful staff. There were drinks and nibbles in the evening and a generous continental breakfast in the morning. You can also check out there.The only disappointment was the Chef Ken Hom’s Oriental Gatwick restaurant at the hotel. The food was poor and all looked and tasted like supermarket prepared Chinese meals. It was not cheap and not worth going to.The hotel was great though. I Recommend it. Video of Room 894: Video of the lobby as seen from…
…access to the club floor lounge on the 17th floor which had a really good continental breakfast, snacks and drinks in the evening and then coffee until 10pm. There are a number of restaurants in the hotel. I went to the Japanese which was good but expensive. This is true of most of the food and drink and in fact most things in the hotel. It was an expensive place to stay. Even the buffet for lunch, which had a great selection ranging from sushi t…
…the Barbados authorities, were disembarked and returned home on commercial airlines, for example UK guests on a British Airlines flight. This move surprised some, including some of the passengers, as the CDC guidelines for ships to sail out of USA would have required longer quarantining and also use of non-commercial transport to get passengers home after an outbreak. Guests report that the Barbados authorities were behind this push for them to di…
…ority, like Caribbean, Round UK and short Mediterranean cruises Travel and Airlines Opening Cruises rely on a frequent and extensive transfer of passengers, mostly flying in. Airlines have slashed routes and capacity, and this looks to continue into 2021. So, cruises will need to rely even more on drive to and more local passengers. Those cruises will be the priority for return. If your cruise is not one of these it may be at risk Of course, until…
