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What is the Future of Cruising? Trends and Issues affecting Cruise Travel

…e line companies. There used to be dozens serving just the traffic between Europe and North America and they soon found people liked seven hour flights to four to five days at sea. Cruising emerged again with the ships as destinations in themselves taking people on long round-the-world grand voyages in the winter and plying the Caribbean and Mediterranean in the summer. Mostly older people with time and money. In recent times we have seen cruising…

Tips for Travellers Barcelona Podcast

…od, museum, beaches and nightlife. Barcelona is the busiest cruise port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world. Up to seven cruise ships may be in port during the peak summer months with most operating seven-day round cruises to this exciting city. It is also a very popular city for weekend breaks and longer vacations. In the podcast I explore observations about the city and give advice and tips on the must-see attractions and places to vis…

Tips for Travellers Podcast 153: River Cruising Insiders Tips and Advice

…vers like the Dabube. Why and when river cruising is better than exploring Europe by land. Who a river cruise is best suited for and why, including if a river cruise is suitable for people with limited mobility or disabilities. Trends and changes in river cruising. What there is to do on a river cruise, and the choices of activities and entertainment available. The culinary experience on board, including what the most popular dish is! All-inclusiv…

World Cruise Tips – Advice for planning and getting the most from the trip

…hat you usually get from your local drugstore or pharmacy. If you are from Europe, and some of your cruise is in the European Union, apply for and take your EU Medical Card, which will ensure you can access free healthcare in those countries. Prepare for the worst I recommend planning for things to go wrong. Ensure you have an up-to-date will and scan in key documents, like your passport, and email them to yourself and a friend. Alternatively you…

Cruise tip 43: Cruising the Caribbean

…gh there are frequent cruises from other USA ports – and occasionally from Europe. East Caribbean cruises go to islands like Saint Maarten, Saint Thomas, and Antigua. Western ones visit places like Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Cruise lines often alternate these routes offering back-to-back trips around the region. Here are some considerations when choosing a Caribbean cruise:
 • Ports can get busy with thousands of cruise passengers visit…

Travel Tips Podcast 153: River Cruising Insider Advice and Tips

…vers like the Danube. Why and when river cruising is better than exploring Europe by land. Who a river cruise is best suited for and why, including if a river cruise is suitable for people with limited mobility or disabilities. Trends and changes in river cruising. What there is to do on a river cruise, and the choices of activities and entertainment available. The culinary experience on board, including what the most popular dish is! All-inclusiv…

Cruise Tips 46: Why You Should Do A Transatlantic Crossing

…jet liner, there were about 40 lines plying the route between New York and Europe. Competition was fierce especially to provide the fastest crossing. The ships were segregated between the plush and luxurious palaces that were First Class, Second Class and the functional and inexpensive Third Class. Today Cunard still has three classes but other than the dining rooms and one lounge and deck, the ship is open to all passengers. Other lines offer rep…

Cruise Tips 47: Cunard Transatlantic Crossing

…Atlantic. It is the only surviving scheduled transatlantic service between Europe and New York. The ship and on-board schedule is geared for entertaining people at sea for a week. There is a range of stateroom grades and prices ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $40,000 per person. Most lines offer repositioning cruises which tend to be competitively priced and run at the start and end of the European Summer when they move their ships to reg…

Qatar Airways A380 Business Class Review

…fleet of 137 aircraft to 144 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America. If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Sign up for the monthly newsletter. includes a free eBook to download every month. Never miss a post by signing up for the Latest Tips For Travellers email. Want to Support Tips For Trav…

Qatar Airways Business One Review

…in just 17 years of operation, to the point where today it is flying a modern fleet of 137 aircraft to 144 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America….