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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…t high factor sun screens are the only way to go, along with hats, UVB sunglasses and head to foot cotton, but when it really comes down to it there is no substitute for staying in the shade. I love Piz Buin sun care, and have now weaned myself off the low factor and into the high factors. I shoudl (of course) also be encouraging RoC Soleil Protection + (the brand I look after if you in a Western European country as it is sold ther in Pharmacies!)…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…the ship, you will find it impossible to change anything. I did find on my last Princess cruise that some drinks charges on the last night weren’t mine. I got those removed before leaving. If I hadn’t checked before disembarkation, I would not have been able to get that sorted. Checking final night charges is a tip from smart cruisers who have been burnt on that. #6 On-Board Credit A smart thing is to not throw money away. So, during the cruise I…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ch was over 110 miles inland. This is a key difference between Norway and Alaska, because you don’t tend to get any experience quite like this on an Alaskan sailing. #4 Weather One of the biggest confusions, which can turn into one of the biggest surprises around the Norwegian fjords is linked to the weather, and the Northern Lights. The weather in Norway is not great. Even in summer it usually only gets to between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius. That’…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

Cruise Tips / Cunard

Tips For Travellers: An Interview With Gary’s Husband, Mark

…y huge wins. It’s interesting because we go to Vegas a lot as well. And in Vegas I probably played the slot machines more than the tables, partly because the table minimums in Vegas are quite high. They may be $25 a hand, but on the cruise ships they tend to be lower, maybe $5, $10 minimums. So, I play almost only blackjack when I’m on the ships. The thing I love about blackjack is unless you are very unlucky or you completely don’t know how to pl…

Cruise Ship

River Cruising versus Ocean Cruising – Key Differences

…cruise ship. These include high production value West End / Broadway / Las Vegas style shows or Guest Entertainers, comedians or magicians in the main theatre.There will be venues for dancing and musicians and bands around the ship’s venues. There will also be a daily program of activities like craft and digital classes, bridge games and quizzes. River cruise ships will have much lower key activities and choices, if any. These are likely to be loc…

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The Top 10 Most Popular Travel Posts

…s in 2010, these are the 10 most popular posts to date based on Google Analytics: Top 10 Ever Topic 1 BA First Class 2 QM2 Transatlantic 3 Virgin Upper Class 4 Queen Victoria Review 5 Virgin LHR Lounge 6 Las Vegas 7 BA Club 8 Seoul Korea 9 St Pancras Eurostar 10 Queen Elizabeth Review I would really appreciate it if you Sign up for the eMail Newsletter (Don’t miss any future posts!)…

Cruise Tips

My Friends & I Scored Free Or Nearly Free Cruises. Here’s How

…ed cruises from gambling! I also found by joining MGM Rewards when last in Las Vegas that gambling there can also unlock free or discounted cruises. At some status levels of that program and the Caesars Rewards program qualify people to get them. But as that will not apply to many of you, let me talk more practical and easier to achieve routes. Loyal Guest Some cruise loyalty programs will get you a free cruise. Though not all, so chose which line…

I Cruised On Virgin Voyages To See If It Was For People Like Me

Cruise Ship Review / Richard Branson / Virgin Voyages

I Cruised On Virgin Voyages To See If It Was For People Like Me

…that gets changed around based on the show. Shows are not the usual cruise Las Vegas revue style but quirkier and edgier, like the acrobat-based “Duel Reality”. I liked this shift as feel those usual cruise revue shows are all a bit too similar and dated, and felt again that this change was aimed to travellers who want something less predictable and more adventurous, and like me, are tired of those themed review shows. Talking to other travellers,…

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Things That Make No Sense On A Cruise Ship

…“Magic Carpet” that first appeared on the side of Celebrity Cruise’s Edge class of ships. Much was made of its dining and bar features and that it can move up and down the side the ship to create different dining experiences. But it did seem a rather unnecessary and costly add on, all while making the ship unsymmetrical design wise as it is only on one side of the ship. However, I discovered it is there to solve a major problem and bottleneck when…