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Best And Worst Cruise Lines RIGHT NOW According to Cruisers

…e experience. I saw repeated complaints about flight routings and pre-stay hotels. I have to say I agree with that based on the Regent trips I’ve done. They haven’t had great pre-stay hotels, and they offered terrible flight routings. Also, there are many complaints about choice and quality of the excursions, and the best ones being sold out and hard to get. There is another category I want to talk about, local-focused cruise lines which are sold…

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Live On Cruise Ships: What It REALLY Takes (And Costs!)

…. It has 647 apartments from $1.1 million Inside cabins to $8 million 3-Bedroom Suites. And from what I can see, there’s at least $55,000 a year per person maintenance fee. Clydebuilt https://www.clydebuilt.com There is another one which many are sceptical about, called Clydebuilt. It’s a Scottish startup who say they are going to build a luxury residential ship in Scotland called Dark Island with 236 luxury suites from one to three bedrooms. It’s…

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What Cruise Lines Are Non-USA Owned? You’ll Be Surprised. Guaranteed!

…garitaville at Sea, Ritz Carlton Yachts, which is not part of Ritz Carlton Hotels but just licenses the name, Quark Expedition line, and the Greek line Celestyal Cruises, which I had always thought was Greek owned and operated. USA Privately Owned US private companies own Windstar, American Cruise Line, and the New Four Seasons Yachts, which is owned by a real estate mogul who owns several Four Seasons properties working in partnership with the ho…

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I Put The Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines To The Test: Silversea vs Regent Seven Seas vs Crystal vs Seabourn

…h no crowds Access to unique, smaller ports Spaces that feel like boutique hotels High crew-to-guest ratios Inclusive pricing Most ultra-luxury ships carry 600–800 guests, far fewer than premium or resort-style lines. Their fares typically include: Accommodation All dining (with minor exceptions) All drinks (including wine & spirits) Wi-Fi (streaming is usually an upgrade) Gratuities Regent stands out for being the most inclusive, including excurs…

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I’ve Done 13 Ultra-Luxury Cruises. Here’s What No-One Tells You

…rent focused live music venues like Billboard on Board, Rolling Stone Rock Room and BB King’s Blues Club, and Princess ships have a big grand atrium with constant activities, restaurants and entertainment venues radiating around it. But when you step on board an ultra-luxury ship, you find that is not the case – with two main surprises striking people. First, they don’t get that spectacle they get on other category lines. What they find on board i…

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Adult Cruise Tips: Tips EVERY Adult Cruiser Should Be Using

…you have a job related to travel in some way. If you work for an airline, hotel, airport or air traffic control, cargo carrier, ferry service, tourist board, tour operator, and so on, you probably qualify for what’s known as Interline fares. These are heavily discounted fares of up to 70% on selected cruises across most lines. There are specialized travel agencies that collect the deals and offer them to anyone that qualifies. For example in the…

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I Put The Luxury Belmond Hiram Bingham Train To Machu Picchu To The Test

…, there was another included treat. Cocktails and canapes stop at the only hotel located at the entrance of the site, the luxurious Belmond owned and run Sanctuary Lodge before catching the dedicated Hiram Bingham busses back down to Aguas Calientes to rejoin the train. Timed to arrive just in time for the 17:50 departure I reboarded the train to the same table as on the way out. Shortly after departure, a 3-course dinner was served. Again, an exc…

Greece / Kefalonia

Kefalonia Greek Island. History, Holidays, Hotels And Things To Do.

…as much data as you need. Where to Stay? Hiring a villa versus staying in hotels or resorts is a popular option and recommened. Many can be hired with swimming pools. We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa called Korianna House in the Southern part of the island which is stylish, with views across to the ocean and handy to explore the island. To see my review, video and photos of Korianna House: click here Most tourists tend to stay in the Lassi area, wh…

Which of the 7 million items at the Natural History Museum London should you make sure you see?

Attraction / Destinations / London / London / Museum / United Kingdom

Which of the 7 million items at the Natural History Museum London should you make sure you see?

…You also get to see fossils and cross section of a giant sequoia tree. The video tour I have made of the museum, below, includes all of the above areas in some detail, but not of all of the Green Zone. What if you get thirsty, hungry and want to buy something? There are a lot of options for eating and drinking and shopping: A Cafe off the main hall, with great cakes and sandwiches, A Restaurant (with great decor) in the Green Zone which sells thin…

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

Diamond Jubilee / London / queen elizabeth / UK

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

…w are some photos by the Official Diamond Jubilee Pageant and then a short video by ITV of the highlights of this historic and incredible event. It was really something to attended and be part of. The excitement and feeling of goodwill was electrifying – despite the lousy weather and rain. I have then posted some photos and comments of the event in Battersea. Photos by the Official Diamond Jubilee Pageant (posted on their Facebook Page) A view dow…

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!

…at 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. Do watch it, as the engineering feat as well as the natural beauty is so remarkable. The Aerial Tramway is the longest in the world, around 2,5 miles, and transports you from the floor of the massive mountain right way up onto the top, where is a beautiful, restful and lus…