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Cunard Queen Victoria Ship. Review, Photos and Video.

…ike other suite style cabins, there was only one basin and not 2. Off this room was a door leading back to the hallway. A video I took of the cabin can be seen on YouTube, Queens Grill Restaurant This is, as mentioned earlier, is on deck 11. One thing that is better than the Grills Restaurants on Queen Mary 2 which are on the Promenade Deck and so is no view other than people going for a stroll on the deck looking in, these are right at the top of…

Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

…Queen Mary 2. There seems to be more public areas and much more space for rooms like the Queens Room, Royal Arcade, Grand Lobby (stunning and over many floors with sweeping staircases) and Theatre. Cunard Queen Victoria in Rotterdam Holland Originally uploaded by garybembridge Sunday 4 May 2008: Rotterdam Today was my birthday. One of the reasons we also decided to do this short trip was that my birthday falls while we are away, and Mark is on Th…

White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

…k and fireplace decorated in rich browns. There was a good sized white bathroom with 2 person Jacuzzi style bath and cosy bedroom with comfortable king bed and massive flat screen TV with large choice of channels. The only downsides was the lounge was hot as no air con, water pressure in shower was ok but not great, there was very limited storage (small cupboard and 2 drawers). But as you can see these are really minor issues. The hotel pool area…

The Other Side Of Victoria : A look Beyond Whale-Watching in British Columbia, Canada

…ghout the day and late into the evening. Overlooking the harbour are grand hotels like the 477-room Empress, which opened in 1908, and the more modern Hotel Grand Pacific that I stayed at. There is more than enough to do in and around the harbour to fill an entire day, or weekend. The main highlights I recommend to focus on are: British Columbia Parliament Tour the Neo-baroque style British Columbia Parliament building that houses the region’s Leg…

I Try A Cruise Line Everyone Says Is Going Downhill Fast!

I Try A Cruise Line Everyone Says Is Going Downhill Fast!

…The Den with Future Cruise and Shore Excursion Desks, Mosaic Cafe, Drawing Room library, Living Room, pool deck with The Patio informal dining, Cabaret Lounge, fitness centre, spa – and no casino. They still have inside, ocean view, balcony, suites, and no solo cabins. Crew One other change I did notice was crew. Azamara regulars were not being recognised and greeted as long-lost friends, as much as they were used to. The line was known for having…

DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Key Key West Florida – Tips For Travellers Video Review

…the not so good with tips for travellers looking to visit the area and the hotel.   I also wrote a short review of the hotel which said: I was unimpressed with the Doubletree hotel. Found the Front Desk staff disinterested and rather harassed. The rooms were fine I guess, but looked dated despite the supposedly recent renovation and they all (so the management told me) have interconnecting doors which I dislike and find noisy and not restful as yo…

Travel Plusses and Minuses 2008

Travel Plusses and Minuses 2008

…avelers are tourists it is noisy and frustrating. It is also impossible to do work on the flight. I hate having to fly for work on short haul, it is really not at all glamorous or pleasant. Pullman Rive Gauge Hotel in Paris Issy les Moulineaux Closest hotel to our offices in Paris, this 600 room hotel lacks customer service. I stay here a great deal and still they have no way of acknowledging that I am a very repeat guest even on greeting. Houseke…

Princess Cruises Tips

Princess Cruises Tips : The 10 Things You Need To Know Before Cruising With Them

…ectedly overspent. What is included in your fare? Meals in the main dining rooms, buffet, casual dining restaurants, 24-hour room service, afternoon tea and ice creams. Entertainment in the theatre, bars and lounges. Usage of most of the facilities, including fitness centre. Most daily program events, such as quizzes, games and dance lessons. What will you have to pay for on board? Gratuties. These are auto-added to your bill and at the time of wr…

Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers

My Story: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge

…s of the places I visited. I posted my first audio podcast in 2005 from my hotel room in Sydney about the city (https://tips4travellers.libsyn.com/podcast3-mp3 ), my first YouTube video on 24 June 2006 (a video tour of a guest house we were staying in Cape Town https://youtu.be/Wc4qTwI8rUg ). My second video was a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill cabin a month later (https://youtu.be/58IuFxpSbqU), starting my journey that would eventually turn a h…

I Cruise On A Ship After It’s Been Split in Half & Stretched  - Windstar Star Pride Ship Tour

Small Ship Luxury Cruise Line Comparison: Who’s Best?

…xy new entrant, offering purpose-built ships with European luxury boutique hotel at sea look and vibes. Their 922-guest ships are modern, with lots of outdoor deck space, multiple pools and hot tubs dotted around, and stylish boutique hotel-like lounges, bars and restaurants. They have only balcony cabins, again very modern. They are also known for being the only line in this category that is actively courting families. It’s the only one with Kids…