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Caribbean

5 Best and 5 Worst Things About Caribbean Cruises

…eople or discussing amongst yourselves. Unlike say if you’re travelling to Europe where each of the countries is very different, the islands tend to be very similar and they have created a world where the ports are very similar with the same shops, the excursions are all very similar, so all do the beach breaks, the ATV tours, the zip lining, catamarans and snorkelling. It can all be very similar, and all starts to blur into one. The islands haven…

Paris

Is A Seine River Cruise the Best Way to See, And Experience, Paris?

…agnet for travellers wanting to see the best and most precious jewels that Europe has to offer. At first, I found it stressful, as I was expected to provide insightful and memorable tips for visitors. Something they would see as deserving of a remarkable city. My problem was solved after I discovered a sightseeing experience that did this city justice. It is one that I still suggest, and even indulge in myself when returning to Paris. It is Marina…

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Epic Experiences to Enjoy in Your Trip To Namibia

…n eyes the wonders of cultural diversity. For those coming from America or Europe, Namibia is a fascinating country and the locals and their way of life is an open door to a very interesting country. When spending some time here, one of the best experiences you can have is to meet some of these groups. The Himba people are one of them. They are well known for covering their faces and hair with clay. They live in the Damaraland region and they have…

Cruise Tips

9 Most Unusual Theme Cruises Ever

…e act and, for example, U by Uniworld had a drag cruise down the rivers of Europe. If you’re interested in finding more about drag queens at sea take a look at sites like Queens Overboard. Music My fifth set of unusual cruises are for people who love music. No matter what type of music you like, increasingly more and more bands have realised that cruising is a great way to diversify. You’ll find everything from New Kids on the Block, Kiss and Jon…

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Paul Gauguin Cruises Tips

…d the money to do it. French Polynesia is quite a long way to get to, from Europe it’s about 21 hours and even from LA it’s over 8 hours. There were, of course, younger people on board because French Polynesia and a luxury cruise is attractive for honeymooners or people celebrating some significant birthdays or events. Mix of people In terms of the mix of people, it’s quite an interesting mix. It’s predominantly American, lots of Canadians and the…

CLIA Podcast Gary Bembridge

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My CLIA Podcast Interview : On-Board Wellness

…rience. As they say “Whether you want to relax by the pool or cycle across Europe, there’s a cruise for you! Tips For Travellers’ Gary Bembridge returns to the #CLIApod to discuss how to improve your wellness on your next cruise holiday!” Listen to me on the CLIA Podcast https://soundcloud.com/cliacruise/episode-61-gary-bembridge-returns Click to listen on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cliacruise/episode-61-gary-bembridge-returns Click to lis…

Best Things About cruising

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7 Best Things About Cruising

…a huge amount in a very short space of time. For example, you can go on a European cruise for seven nights, and go to four or five different countries, visiting all the iconic sights. On a seven day cruise in the Caribbean, you’re going to be able to visit four or five islands, so you can see and cover a huge amount of territories in a very short space of time, in a very simple and easy way without travelling, packing and unpacking and having to…

worst things about cruising

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The 8 Downsides of Cruising and How To Deal With Them

…uising, particularly in the big ports like Miami or Fort Lauderdale or, in Europe, Barcelona, Rome or Southampton, these can be busy, crazy places for both embarking and disembarking your cruise. The logistics of getting 15,000 people on and off ships can make it quite a slow process, but the good news is that technology is making it better and better. For example, on Princess cruises they now have a medallion where you can get yourself ocean-read…

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Cruise Shutdown: What To Do About Cruise Bookings and Plans

…ges are now going to launch at the end of July, and Avalon will only start European river cruising at that time too. Secondly, most of the airlines have largely closed down operations, and fleets are grounded right through into May at least. Thirdly of course, governments are asking people to stay home if they’re residents, and many are not letting non-residents in. A lot of borders are being closed; travel insurance is largely locked down – it’s…

9 Things You Need To Do Now To Be Ready To Cruise Again

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9 Tips On Preparing To Cruise Again Post Shutdown

…nada is closed until July and New Zealand is also closed to July. Ports in Europe are in lockdown with no open dates yet. So, you need to really keep on top of when regions and cruise lines are opening. How do you do that? Well, I have a couple of things that have worked pretty well to allow me to keep on top of the situation. First of all, follow the cruise line that you are thinking of cruising with on Facebook, you can also follow them on other…

9 Cruises You Must Book Well In Advance

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9 Cruises That Are Best To Book In Advance

…and you want to get cabins close to each other, or interconnecting cabins. European river cruises Another area to look at is river cruising in Europe. There is more and more capacity available for river cruises. But generally speaking, they’re sold out well in advance. For example, I’ve been looking at much shorter notice, say five to six months in advance, and have found it really hard to book in peak season. The season really runs from around Ma…