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Queen Mary Ship and Hotel (Long Beach, California): is this old icon of a ship worth visiting today?

cruise / cruising / Cunard / Queen Mary / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel podcast

Queen Mary Ship and Hotel (Long Beach, California): is this old icon of a ship worth visiting today?

…essful and came close to being scrapped…although as it has been declared a heritage site or something now it is protected. Even Disney, operated the hotel and attraction at one time. Disney took on the lease as part of a clever – if maybe naughty – attempt to play off Long Beach and Anaheim as the venue for the new Disney attraction which they walked away from after deciding on Anaheim. As you approach and go on the ship, you do get the distinct f…

VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

Attraction review / Attraction Video / victoria falls / zambia / Zimbabwe

VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

…at the Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a World Heritage site and so a massive tourist attraction, it is sad to see that the area in and around Livingstone in Zambia seems to be so poor. It seems that the rewards from the flow of well heeled tourists does not trickle down as much as it could (or should) into the local population and area. Saying that, Victoria Falls is without a shadow of a doubt one – if not the – best…

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

Attraction review / victoria falls / zambia

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

…at the Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a World Heritage site and so a massive tourist attraction, it is sad to see that the area in and around Livingstone in Zambia seems to be so poor. It seems that the rewards from the flow of well heeled tourists does not trickle down as much as it could (or should) into the local population and area. Saying that, Victoria Falls is without a shadow of a doubt one – if not the – best…

PODCAST 21: BARBADOS

Barbados / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 21: BARBADOS

…ide variety of day tours for cruise line passengers, including fascinating heritage, cultural, scenic and eco tours throughout the island. Arrange a shore excursion with Foster and Ince Cruise Services. They offer a wide variety of tours satisfying the interests of most – scenic, historic, botanical, etc. Take a walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal to Weisers on the Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant, a little joint on a superb beach with fantastic food and…

Destinations / Genoa / Italy

Genoa Italy. Both a Beauty And a A Beast. Discover What To Do & See

…ide of Genoa is stuck in, and embraces, a past of glorious buildings, rich heritage and constant discoveries. As you explore the city and the tiny lanes, you keep finding new buildings, museums, galleries and shops. The city was a European City of Culture in 2004, and is investing in restoring and maintaining these old buildings. There is also really a new and 3rd aspect to Genoa which is all around the port area. Here there are wide walkways, a m…

Cruising / Cunard / Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

12 Tips For Choosing and Making the Most of a Transatlantic Cruise Crossing

…oth sailing, even though they are cruise style ship designs. They lack the heritage, history and are not as geared for the back-to-back days at sea. #2: Will I get bored with all those days at sea? A crossing will be between 6 and 8 days. Crossings have been getting longer, as the cost of fuel is so huge that Cunard and other cruise lines find it is more cost effective and profitable to go slower. In the hey day of crossings, you could cross in ju…

Florida

Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. A Quiet Florida Beach Escape

…, beaches and nature. It is a place to unwind and chill out. It has a rich heritage and lots of fascinating stories, with many famous names like Edison and Ford having lived here. It has a growing cultural heart with theatre and a fascinating Art of the Olympians gallery, where art from these masters of sport is collected. There are no major chain hotels, and lots of independent hotels of 4 star ranking and below. It is lush, rich in nature and so…

Cruising / transportation

What is the future of cruising? Cruise CEOs Versus Travellers

…sea, reliving the tradition of crossings, enjoyed the ceremony, loved the heritage the formality and dressing up. There has to be the same opportunity to create and attract more mainstream interest groups through more differentiated cruise brands and ships. I am a fan of Cunard and their ships. I find the Britishness, White Star Service and the link to the past through the Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia classes appealing. I like that…