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Easter Bunnies on Cunard Queen Elizabeth

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 12: Taiwan – Hong Kong – Home

…). When it opened it was the world’s tallest building until Burj Kalifa in Dubai surpassed it. From there we used the inexpensive, and easy to use, Metro and explored the huge and impressive Chiang Kai Shek Memorial and museums underneath before heading to the Longshun Temple. After that we returned to Taipei 101 to explore the area and meet our transfer back to the ship. Day 79 (29 March) At sea en route to Hong Kong This last day on the ship was…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Queen Mary 2 / transportation

Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage Day-by-Day: Cruising Insights, Activities, Tips, Advice and Observations

…cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Colombo to Dubai and disembarking. In this episode topics discussed includes: explaining the impact of the anti-piracy precautions now in place, shopping on board, alcohol and drinks activities, Todd English Restaurant, Entertainment Team Murder Mystery Show, Christmas Caribbean Cruise tradition, on board cruise booking and benefits, weddings on the ship, photographs and cruise DVD, C…

travel podcast

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

…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 around Consider the train option – great train iconic journeys – the Ghan – Indian Pacific – – but expensive Flights – price compare across…

travel podcast

Tips for Travellers Podcast 142: Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage Series (Part 6 of 6)

…cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Colombo to Dubai In this episode topics discussed includes: explaining the impact of the anti-piracy precautions now in place, shopping on board, alcohol and drinks activities, Todd English Restaurant, Entertainment Team Murder Mystery Show, Christmas Caribbean Cruise tradition, on board cruise booking and benefits, weddings on the ship, photographs and cruise DVD, Cruise Employee of…

Cruising / Norwerian Fjords / transportation

Norwegian Epic Water Slides. My idea of heaven at sea !

…here is a water park close by. I have been to them in as diverse places as Dubai, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Mauritius – and even rushed off a ship in Palma to get a taxi to a water park about 15 miles away! Does it bother me that it me and my partner are the only “grown-ups” at every water park by ourselves? Nope! I have been even known to race small kids up the stairs to get to a ride faster. The first time I went on a water slide at…

Seabourn Encore Cruise Ship

Seabourn

Seabourn Encore Review. The Same Seabourn Cruises But Different?

…luxury hotels (including Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Four Seasons Resort Dubai and the Beverley Hills Hotel), and restaurants like Aplselys London, Aureole New York and The Line Singapore. When he was appointed I wondered if he could understand the needs and subtleties of cruise ship design and passengers. In order to familiarise himself with how Seabourn guests and crew used the ship, he spoke about embarking on a series of cruises in different…

Cruise Packing Mistakes

Cruise Tips

9 Worst Packing Mistakes Cruisers Can (And Do) Make

…al. Prescription and over-the-counter For example, if you’re cruising into Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, there’s a lot of drugs are illegal – like any drugs with codeine. Even simple drugs like Tylenol (Arthritis relief) is illegal in that country and can get you in a lot of trouble. A gentleman was arrested and held in prison for many months for trying to bring Temazepam into the United Arab Emirates. In Japan there’s also lots of restrictio…

9 Cruises You Must Book Well In Advance

Cruise Tips

9 Cruises That Are Best To Book In Advance

…to book was when the Queen Elizabeth 2 went out of service and sailed into Dubai, and that was completely full. But also, recently, as Saga Cruises got rid of all their old ships and brought in an entirely new fleet, the final cruises of those ships completely sold out and were impossible to book. Special event cruises Another area where you really want to book way in advance is if there is a very special, one off event, or a themed cruise, which…