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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Geiranger / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

…nd leaves all day offloading buses and cars. There are a few small hotels, holiday let apartments and camping grounds neatly hugging along the shore of the by the fjord. Geiranger is at the very end of the Geirangerfjord, which is a branch of the Storfjord that heads out to sea. The fjord is between sheer black mountains that rise majestically above the still smooth waters. It is one of the narrowest navigable fjords at parts, where it can be as l…

British Airways new TV ad says “DON’T FLY”. Find out why!

British Airways / London / london 2012 / olympics / travel / UK

British Airways new TV ad says “DON’T FLY”. Find out why!

…mpicsGB to capitalise on home advantage. Whether it”s delaying your summer holiday, finding where to get behind the country with our “best sports bars abroad” guide, or cheering them on at Park Live at the Olympic Park – we are encouraging every extra clap and cheer we can get.“ Good on them! What do you think? Leave a comment on the Tips For Travellers blog, and share this post via the social media buttons below. It would also be great if you cli…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…lt only” ships operating in the Caribbean, or select cruises out of school holiday times. #3: See and use the cruise as a taster for future land based vacations One of the risks with the rather frantic port-to-port schedule is that the islands can start to blur a bit into each other. So while you get an overall Caribbean experience which is of glorious weather, islands, beaches and the like, it is harder to get the time to really appreciate and is…

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

broadstairs / england / kent / margate / ramsgate / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

…s with exposed white chalk cliffs. Between the towns lies stunning, award winning, secluded bays whilst the town centre beaches swell with ever increasing day trippers for as many months as possible. Out of season it’s like it’s all yours, making for a perfect get-away without custom hold-ups or long distant travel. The high-speed train from London is set to reduce the journey to just short of one hour. As Margate’s Turner Contemporary is well pub…

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

cruise / Cruise Ship / Cruise Ship Review / Cunard / QE2 / Transatlantic

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

…h is a Q2 Penthouse Suite. The crossing (as was winter)was rough at the beginning, which meant the ship was quiet for the first few days as many people stayed in their cabins feeling ill! As many people have done reviews on this historic ship, I thought I woudl post some of our thoughts and observations: GOOD: · The experience of being on the QE2 and being part of the history. Being on a winter trans-atlantic crossing was a great adventure to have…

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Jacinto State Park: not to be missed!

Destinations / Palm Springs / USA

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Jacinto State Park: not to be missed!

…get a chance to get to Palm Springs, a sightly bizarre but very compelling holiday spot 100 miles from Los Angeles, then make sure you do go on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. We did not on our fist visit, but made a point on the next one. And it was clearly something that we should have done first time round. At the end of this blog post is a video I made of the stunning ride up, a bit of what the park at the top looks like, and the ride down. D…

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Las Vegas Travel Tips. Including Hotels. Shows. Weather. Attractions.

…g on weekdays is that most of the shows are “dark” (i.e. not on) at the beginning of the week as they run twice a day over the weekend and so if you want to see shows check out before you book your trip when they are on. Bellagio Fountains Las Vegas 2. LENGTH OF STAY Most people, in my view, stay for too short an amount of time in Las Vegas. So many people that I have met seem to think that 2 or 3 days in the city is enough. I really don’t think i…

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

england / hatfield house' / isle of wight / kensington palace; Harewood House / stately house / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

…s a curious mix, as it still attracts people with money who have second or holiday homes, and are attracted by the scenery, beaches and sailing. You can get there from Portsmouth (closest) or Southampton. There are fast catamaran crossings for passengers and then the ferry that takes about 200 cars / trucks and takes about an hour. The company is called Red Funnel and they are very organized. The crossing leaves on the hour from Southampton and on…

LE TOUSSEROK HOTEL MAURITIUS: a stunning hotel on this stunning island.

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Mauritius / Tips for Travellers / travel

LE TOUSSEROK HOTEL MAURITIUS: a stunning hotel on this stunning island.

…which is for over 16s only. The food. Although a buffet for breakfast and dinner, the food is excellent and varied. I was very impressed. The gym. Modern and well equipped. The spa seems very expensive. Negatives Children, Children. Children..especially young ones screaming all through meals. You need to not be the type that kids annoy you! Amazing how many were there for the time of year which ruined meals mostly with screaming and buggies. The h…

Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo Monaco: What is is like staying at one of the iconic hotels of the world?

Europe / France / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / monaco / monte carlo / Tips for Travellers / travel

Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo Monaco: What is is like staying at one of the iconic hotels of the world?

The first time I went to Monaco was when I was 20. I was on a camping holiday and we had stopped in Nice at a site there, and the bus had taken us to Monaco for the evening. I know I was 20 as we could not get into the casino as you had to be 21, and I was near to my birthday. I remember us taking photos on the steps and looking at the grand and expensive Hotel De Paris opposite saying one day I would be back, and well off enough to stay there. I…

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Florida: so near but so far in many ways…

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Miami / Ritz Carlton / travel / usa

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Florida: so near but so far in many ways…

…is not in South Beach, which may sound odd but is important if you are on holiday or (like I was) attending a conference at the Miami Conference Center, as if you are planning or needed to spend in SoBe this location is not ideal. There is nothing much around the hotel, and you will need a car. The service and time it takes to get breakfast in the restaurant is very slow, versus the fast evening room service The overall attention to detail throug…