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Palace of the Lost City Hotel, Sun City, South Africa

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / johannesburg / South Africa

Palace of the Lost City Hotel, Sun City, South Africa

…ens and waterfalls in the African bush. It is a grand building inspired by Las Vegas (and you see the gem of an idea that Sol Kerzner who created Sun City would later turn into the much more ambitious Atlantis resorts). It was also, as a foreign visitor, a very expensive place to stay for accommodation. Though it is evident once here and looking at rates locally much less expensive for locals. The hotel is manically busy, as is the resort, but to…

10 most read Tips for Travellers postings

Most Popular / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips

10 most read Tips for Travellers postings

…s brochures they tend to have very flattering pictures) and then most recent features on places. Here are the curent 10 most visited articles/ postings from #1 to #10: Cathy Pacific 1st Class Review/ photos Seoul (South Korea) observations and tips New British Airways Club Seats Las Vegas Tips for Visitors Bangkok, Thailand Podcast National Geograhic Recommends the Thailand Podcast Virgin Atlantic’s Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic versus…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Is Cunard Retaining It’s Distinctiveness Within Carnival Cruise Lines?

…rs and dancers company that most cruise lines have that perform “West End/ Las Vegas” style production shows. 4. Enrichment Program. Although now many cruise lines will have speakers on board, the Cunard program has a long heritage and can attract many famous personalities and celebrity speakers and guests. The program is especially active on the Queen Mary 2 Crossings where they may have anyone from Sir David Frost to Rolf Harris or John Cleese o…

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship from Room 1609 Four Seasons Sydney

Australia

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Video and Review : Iconic View. Exceptional Service

…nks to the location and the view. Looking forward to coming back! Watch my video tour of Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (Full Harbour View – 1609): Further reading about Four Seasons Hotels: My review of the Four Seasons Hampshire My Review of Four Seasons Las Vegas Big Trip Australia: I stayed at the Four Seasons Sydney at the start of a month long trip around Australia, which was followed by a cruise from Sydney to Dubai on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. For…

Berlin / Germany

ITB Berlin: The World’s Largest Travel Show, Walking Expedition & Travel Love Fest

…rtant. ITB Berlin. Some of the stands that caught my eye. Egypt, Zimbabwe, Las Vegas and LGBT Travel My top 10 tips on attending ITB Berlin: Book well in advance. The city is full and hotels get busy and expensive. Stay in a partner hotel as they then have free shuttle buses, which can save a lot in taxis and working out the public transport options. Set a clear objective (or maybe 2) of what you want to achieve and focus on that. There are so man…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

MSC Preziosa Yacht Club Video Tour & Review. Unique ship within a ship experience.

…ounges and deck spaces. The closest land based experience I have had is in Las Vegas where we stay at the Four Seasons when visiting. Similar to MSC Cruises Yacht Club, the Four Seasons is a hotel hidden on the top floors of Manadalay Bay Hotel with dedicated reception, quiet pool and spaces. Step through a discrete door and you can access the hectic Mandalay Bay casino, wave pools and party bars. Watch my video tour of the MSC Yacht Club I made o…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

8 Questions MSC Cruises asked about my MSC Preziosa Experience

…ines I have been on. It was less traditional than lines like Cunard, less “Las Vegas” than lines like Celebrity and less staid than lines like P&O. This style set the tone for the experience I came to find on the ship. The biggest difference, though, was that the passengers were more diverse, and much younger than other cruises that I have been on. It was more relaxed and family orientated than I am used to. The whole ship, and the trip, felt like…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

My MSC Preziosa Review and Video Tour

…liked the MSC Preziosa. It was stylish and bright, but not too brash and “Las Vegas” in style. It attracts a young and family crowd, and so if you do not like the boisterous nature of family resorts then the Yacht Club is a good way to enjoy all the many features and still be able to find some quiet as it is a dedicated space. Very innovative. To see more of the videos and articles I made and wrote about MSC Preziosa while their guest visit: http…

Australia / Destinations

Tips for Travellers Big Travel Adventure on Pinterest #pinitforwarduk

…around a theme (for example I have some around my passions like Cruising, Las Vegas and Cape Town). It is great for collecting together ideas and to share memories. Pinterest is expanding and launching a more UK site, alongside their main but more USA focused site. This is because they see and think people in different markets are more likely to want to find and share different things. To coincide with the launch, I have created a new board where…

Cruising / Norwerian Fjords / transportation

Norwegian Epic Water Slides. My idea of heaven at sea !

…ave been to them in as diverse places as Dubai, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Mauritius – and even rushed off a ship in Palma to get a taxi to a water park about 15 miles away! Does it bother me that it me and my partner are the only “grown-ups” at every water park by ourselves? Nope! I have been even known to race small kids up the stairs to get to a ride faster. The first time I went on a water slide at sea was on the maiden voyage of th…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

Revealing “Freestyle Cruising” on Norwegian Epic in a Video Tour

…ch my video tour of the Norwegian Epic to show how much choice there is in their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. Over 20 places to eat, just as many bars and lounges, lots of entertainment options (including famous shows from Las Vegas), fitness and fun (including three amazing water slides) and lots of other facilities and features. Get more of my tips for travellers on the Norwegian Epic and see all my photos of Norwegian Epic Norwegian Epic…