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You Shouldn’t Cruise on These Lines. Here’s Why

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You Shouldn’t Cruise on These Lines. Here’s Why

…e, I went on CroisiEurope because I wanted to go on a barge cruise through France and that was the only option. However, I wouldn’t go on a CroisiEurope River Cruise again because there are many good English-speaking options. But I have booked to go on German speaking Hapag Lloyd next year to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic because it is the only itinerary that covers the places that I really want to go. I’m prepared for that. #7 Bad Reviews The…

When travelling from London to Paris, which is better: Eurostar Train or Flying?

Eurostar / France / Paris / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / train / travel

When travelling from London to Paris, which is better: Eurostar Train or Flying?

…to Heathrow. You are obsessed with collecting your British Airways or Air France miles, and do not want to build up Eurostar points. The program though is pretty good and there are quite generous and flexible redemptions. More articles by Tips For Travellers on Eurostar: Eurostar Business Lounge at Paris Gard du Nord Station Eurostar Business Lounge at London St Pancras International Station St Pancras International Station in London (Eurostar) B…

The Highs And Lows Of Cruising French Polynesia

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The Highs And Lows Of Cruising French Polynesia

…h limited flight options, so probably it’s got to be Air Tahiti Nui or Air France from Paris via Los Angeles (or also via Seattle for Air Tahiti Nui). United flies there from San Francisco. But airline choices are limited. And I found it is costly. For example, June next year an economy flight costs from $2,600 (£2,000) from Europe, and $6,000 (£4,700) in business. From the West Coast, it’s from $1,600 return in economy up to $3,600 business. The…

How I Cruise Solo Cheaper, Smarter and Better

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How I Cruise Solo Cheaper, Smarter and Better

…much easier to fit in and settle. For example, I went on a barge cruise in France on CroisiEurope Deborah. There were just 15 people who all knew I was solo from the minute I boarded and they included me in everything. The same, too, on river cruises I’ve been on with 100 to 150 people. I found the same to also be true on smaller ocean ships like Azamara Quest, Oceania Insignia, and Windstar Star Breeze. There were not many people on the ship, the…

City Hall Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

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Tips for Travellers 150: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

…crimes and attributes. Norte Dame Cathedral Built with materials all from France in 1800s Municipal Theatre / Opera House City Hall with Ho Chi Minh Statute Museum of Vietnamese History and Botanical Gardens Ho Chi Minh Museum Designed as museum but used as Governors Palace and then French High Commissioner Residence and office and later Supreme Court. Bitexco Tower and Saigon Skyview Shopping Malls – many including Thuong Xa Tax High end stores…

Caribbean Cruise Part 4: St Lucia

Arcadia / caribbean / cruise / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 4: St Lucia

…ike most of the Caribbean, as I am finding out the more I read, the UK and France seems to have kept fighting over it with the UK holding on to it eventually until it got its independence in 1979. Last night on the ship, by the way, was the Captain’s formal welcome cocktail party and dinner. He gave a good speech at the cocktail party, and told us that 1000 of 2100 or so passengers are 1st time on P&O, which seems a lot. Though as this is a reposi…

My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

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My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

…be done sooner than later! Click here to email me FORTHCOMING TRIPS Paris, France (October) New York, New York (November) Seattle, Washington (December) Harare and Victoria Falls (December) Los Angeles (January) Bangkok (February) Bahamas (March) If you have any thoughts, suggestions on any of the above please email me: click here FUTURE PODCAST TOPICS: My Travel Reviews of: Dubai Cape Town, South Africa Ulusaba Game Reserve Washington DC QE2 Tran…

Destinations / Spain

Why Girona Costa Brava Is Worth Travelling From Barcelona To Visit

…ed to, and most still do, converge. It is not that far from the borders of France. It has always been a strategically positioned city and, as a result, been subjected to 25 sieges over its history! The most famous one was by the troops of Napoleon. Over 35000 of them surrounded Girona for 7 months until illness and lack of provisions meant the city had to surrender. The siege and the battle to take Girona is celebrated every September with mock ba…

Hotel Lutetia Paris (video, photos, review)

France / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Paris / Tips for Travellers / travel

Hotel Lutetia Paris (video, photos, review)

…this hotel was taken over by the Nazis during the occupation of Paris and France and was where the officers stayed. For some Parisians I spoke to when they heard I was staying here spoke about how it is a symbol and reminder of that difficult period in French history. And so, for some, a place they avoid. The hotel itself is a remarkable example of Art Deco building and features. The whole place reeks of the 1930s, and the decor, furniture, statu…

Eurostar Customer service: good or bad?

Eurostar / Paris / Tips for Travellers / travel / Virgin Atlantic

Eurostar Customer service: good or bad?

…train to London to face a chaotic Eurostar area. I thought it was because France closes for 5 days due to public holidays. But found it was due to a fire on the line that meant no electricity for the trains. The lounge was packed. Overall in the end we arrived just under 2 and a half hours late in London (at 9.30pm instead of 7pm). Overall I think Eurostar handled it all well because: – in the lounge they kept telling people there was a delay, wh…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Cunard Transatlantic Crossings By Ship : The History and The Heritage

…he effects of national pride driving the United States, Germany, Italy and France to develop and build transatlantic liner technology and ships. Cunard emerged to leadership again in the 1930s after the UK government forced a merger with the struggling White Star Line, and helped fund building the Queen Mary, which along with Queen Elizabeth came to represent the flagship of transatlantic crossing. #2: National Pride and The Need For Speed (“Blue…