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60-Second Cruise Tips 031: Who is Seabourn best suited for?

…st Magazine Awards. Travellers who enjoy staying in boutique and Five-Star Hotels should enjoy it, as they offer similar experiences and service. The small ship size means they visit destinations that large cruise ships cannot. Like, cruising up the Thames into Central London and docking at small towns on the Greek Islands. Passengers tend to be couples over 45, although honeymooners looking for that special vacation will be found on board. They d…

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World Cruise Tips – Advice for planning and getting the most from the trip

…u have to follow the codes to get into the dining rooms or have to rely on room service and the buffet. Cunard focuses on insight lectures, trivia competitions, bingo and dancing at night. They do not have deck parties and non-stop poolside activities. The entertainment is United Kingdom focused linked to the roots of the line. Some passengers were frustrated by the lack of partying and rowdy participation activities they had found on other lines,…

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Cruise Tips 39: Who is Royal Caribbean best for?

…e are a number of speciality dining options in addition to the main dining room and a more informal dress code to appeal to families who would normally be attracted to land-based resort vacations. There is a wide range of accommodation ranging from inexpensive inside cabins to rooms suitable for families through to suites. Their fares are usually competitive and as they call on about 300 ports around the world and have ships placed in different re…

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Essential cruising tips: 18 ways of saving money on a cruise

…imentary juices, teas, coffees and water at meals and in the buffet dining room rather than ordering them when at the pool, bars or lounges. Water fountains are available around the ship and although it is not encouraged you can refill water bottles at them. However, most lines will allow you to bring a reasonable quantity of bottled water and sodas on the ship at each port. Check in advance if this is permitted. Check if your cruise line allows y…

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Cruise tip 41: What if I fall ill on a cruise?

…cases the medical center stabilizes and make patients comfortable until they can be offloaded to hospital. If the problem is acute and the ship is far from land but accessible by helicopter the patient may be evacuated. The facilities are impressive and even include a high-dependency room (i.e. close to intensive care ), they can take x-rays and have a large pharmacy of drugs. River cruise ships do not have medical facilities and refer you to loc…

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Travel Tips Audio Podcast 154: Bangkok Tips

…ace Including some key buildings: Borombhiman Hall Amarin Vinitchai Throne Room Chakri Maha Prasat Dusit Maha Prasat Emerald Buddha temple – Housed inside the Wat Pra Kaeo Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavillion Wat Pho Close by is oldest and largest temple in Bangkok – contains country’s largest reclining Buddha Golden Buddha Housed in Wat Traimit – 5,5 ton Solid gold Buddha – 3 metres high Wat Arun Temple of Dawn named after Indian god of dawn…

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Crystal Cruises tips, tricks and advice : How to get the most from your cruise

…iss time doing other activities you can watch these played back via the in-room television. This is how I caught up with them by having them running while getting ready for meals or when relaxing in the cabin. Select the right excursion type The cancellation policy for most excursions is very liberal, and better than most cruise lines I have travelled on. You will receive 100% refund if you cancel with just over 24 hours notice, so if in doubt boo…

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Cruise budget tips, tricks and advice

…reception for a print-out of your on-board bill or reviewing it on the in-room television. There are three areas to focus on when budgeting for your cruise: 1: Inclusions and exclusions in your fare Make sure you understand exactly what your fare covers. I recommend you check the following as a minimum: Cost of getting to and from the ship such as flights and transfers. Gratuities. These could add $5 to $20 per day, per person. Only ultra-luxury…

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Qatar Airways A380 Business Class Review

…citedly capturing images of the sparkling new plane, I stumbled across the room that is usually totally functional and sterile looking – even in First Class on airlines like British Airways. The fact that even this area had been carefully thought through and was so attractive showed the attention to detail and style that I experienced in all aspects of Qatar Airways on my flight. I was on their first A380 flight with paying passengers. These plane…

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Father Christmas Parade

…On Christmas Day on board Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Father Christmas boards the ship and has a parade through the ship to the Queens Room where he gives gifts to all the children. Here are some highlights of his visit! Watch the video: To read more of my articles and watch more videos about Cunard visit tipsfortravellers.com/cunard…

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Cruising Tips 83: Bad Cruise Habits – Fixed Dining Etiquette

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Britannia Dining Room Gary Bembridge author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Bad Habits To Avoid : Fixed Dining If you are on fixed dining on a cruise, there is an etiquette to follow when it comes to time keeping. Fixed dining is still very common on most cruise lines. It…