…Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. A series of five hard-to-reach towns nestle on the hills along the Mediterranean. In this video you see highlights of Porto Venere, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso and the ferry passing all along Cinqque Terre. This was during a shore excursion with Crystal Cruises. Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Crystal Cruises on Crystal Serenity on the 12-night European Cachet trip….
…1 https://www.tipsfortravellers.com One of the remarkable experiences on a European river cruise, especially on the Danube, is passing through a constant series of locks which lift or lower the ship to continue the trip along the river. The locks are connected to hydro-electric plants which is why they exist. You can be lifted or lowered 60 feet or more. In this video I show the experience (using some sped up footage to illustrate the amazing feat…
…desk and dressing table with cleverly hidden storage areas and a choice of European and American plug sockets. In another corner of the room is a flat screen television and the mini-bar. The cabin can sleep up to four people, with two bunk beds that fold down from the walls. Children under 18 years of age travel free if in the same room as their parents – making this a good value, if rather cosy, cabin. There is a small bathroom with more storage…
…is from the US and UK. We have a growing market in Australia and a mix of European guests. Karl: Guests come from all over the world, Asia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, but our main market is USA and UK since we are an English-speaking ship, meaning that everything on board is in English. The crew do speak several languages, but the language on board and all the information is in English. Therefore the English-speaking markets are th…
…of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas. 2. Consider European river cruising. Many of the river cruising lines, including Tauck and Uniworld, operating in Europe waive surcharges on many of their cruises through the year. This form of cruising usually offer more deals for solo guests than their ocean counterparts. It is with asking your travel agent to check which are offering deals when you want to travel, or signing up for…
…rew on more exotic Middle Eastern and Byzantine influence than traditional European heritage when being designed. Its dense brickwork has added flourishes of white trimmed arches, while the domes are totally white. Our guide explained that this grand and impressive building was created in the early 13th Century for Saint Anthony. He was a Portuguese preacher who died near the city while fulfilling a remit to share his vast knowledge of the scriptu…
…ns, but Fred Olsen do not limit you. Plug adaptors for either USA 2-pin or European 2-pin if these are not your standard electrical format. You do not need to bring toiletries like hand wash and body wash as they are provided and you can hire bathrobes and hairdryers. Swimming / beach towels will be provided in the cabin, but you must bring them back and not leave around pools as you will be charged £10 if not returned. Your cabin attendant will c…
…view: Eye shades. It will be bright 24-hours a day as the sun never sets. European 2-pin adapters. Other than in the bathroom, the electrical sockets are this format. Binoculars. Plenty of any prescription medicine you need. First-aid kit with all your usual remedies. I would also bring along a dental emergency repair kit to cover any fillings or caps coming off or out. Seasickness remedies. It will be very smooth usually around Svalbard but ther…
Are you considering giving European river cruising a go? More important than selecting the river to explore is ensuring that you choose the right line and ship to go on. Most of them cover the same rivers, and so you need to make sure that you are cruising on a provider and ship that meets your needs as well as budget. The choice is large, and growing. I attended the CLIA (Cruise Line Association) River Cruising Convention in Amsterdam where I ha…
…stablished St Augustine in 1565 making it the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. The main highlight for me was the impressive Castillo de San Marcos fortress built over 300 years ago to defend against British and pirate attacks. It’s a interesting attraction telling the story of Spanish and later British control of Florida. I loved the grand buildings built by the industrial magnate Henry M Flagler, co-founder o…
…to be a hassle-free and enjoyable way to travel. Journeying along peaceful European rivers and docking in the heart of villages or towns to visit nearby sights is a relaxing respite from the bustle of modern-day life. This trip appealed to me as they are the only river cruise line that is able to travel along the Loire. It is a shallow river, with shifting sandbanks. This makes it impossible for regular river boats to sail in, despite their alread…
