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Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 114 : MSC Divina Tips and Advice

…of a two-part series about the MSC Divina that is now based year round in Miami sailing the Caribbean. In this episode you will hear my tips and advice on getting the most out of cruising on the stunning and stylish MSC Divina cruise ship. In the first of the series you can hear me talk to Rick Sasso (President and CEO of MSC Cruises USA) about what they are bringing new to the Caribbean market, Ken Muskat (Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for MS…

MSC Divina in Port Miami

What is the Future of Cruising? Trends and Issues affecting Cruise Travel

MSC Divina in Port Miami I love cruising. I find it an amazing way to travel. Exploring the world from the water is fascinating as your form of transport is also your hotel, your restaurant and your entertainment centre – as well as taking you to different destinations each day. I forget that despite all the hype, news and buzz about cruising it is still a travel choice that is quite niche. The number of people going on a cruise has growth dramat…

MSC Cruises Insider Tips and Advice : Interview with Giles Hawke #MedWayOfLife

The elegant MSC Divina docked in Port Miami As a cruising fan I always relish the chance to meet industry insiders to find out the latest trends and plans. Hearing news, advice and tips first hand from people who work deep within the industry always reveals a treasure trove of cruising facts, surprises and trends to think about. I was, therefore, delighted to meet and interview Giles Hawke from MSC Cruises. Giles joined MSC from Carnival UK where…

Who is MSC Cruises Best For – and Why?

…attract more North Americans to the line and even placed the MSC Divina in Miami and run a large Caribbean schedule in the European winter. MSC are also trying to tap into the fast growing Australian cruise habit by placing ships there and running Grand Voyages from Europe through Asia to Australia. MSC Cruises Lirica entertainment team host a sail-out party from most ports Overview MSC Cruises operate busy, bustling ships providing good-value far…

MSC Cruises Tips: My Observations, Review and Top Cruising Advice

…being reviewed, and was tightened up on the MSC Divina when sailing out of Miami to satisfy the demands of North America passengers, there is a fairly generous smoking policy around the ship. Smoking is permitted in many of the bars, the casino and on one side of the pool deck. It is not allowed in the restaurants, children’s areas, lifts, public toilets, corridors, medical centre and theatre. It is also prohibited in the cabins and on balconies a…

Cruise tip 43: Cruising the Caribbean

…lar cruise region is the Caribbean. Many ships sail out of Florida, mostly Miami and Fort Lauderdale, although there are frequent cruises from other USA ports – and occasionally from Europe. East Caribbean cruises go to islands like Saint Maarten, Saint Thomas, and Antigua. Western ones visit places like Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Cruise lines often alternate these routes offering back-to-back trips around the region. Here are some consid…

What does Explore Canada Spring Watch in British Columbia involve?

…flying time as going to the popular Florida holiday centres of Orlando and Miami from the United Kingdom. At the end of May I am setting off on that flight to Canada’s British Columbia region for a week to discover what it offers a visitor in the Spring – and to find out if travellers should add it as a viable place to visit at this time of year. I suspect, from my research to date, that I am going to find out that it is. It seems to be less crowd…

Panama Canal

Cunard World Cruise Week 3 Highlights (Aruba to Guatemala via Panama Canal)

…te modern condominium buildings. It felt more like sailing into modern-day Miami than the ancient and historic town I had expected Cartagena to be. The city clearly is undergoing a prosperous growth. Cartagena is an old city founded in 1533 and became a key port shipping gold and silver back to Spain. It became an important slave trading port and today is the country’s main oil exporting port. In recent years it has also developing as a cruise por…

Got a question about exploring Florida on an escorted tour?

…will be flying to Orlando and visiting St Augustine, Kennedy Space Center, Miami, Key West, Evergaldes, Cape Coral and Clearwater – and while on the trip (and afterwards) will be available via Twitter and the Tips For Travellers Facebook page to take questions. As you can see from the picture above, visitors to the Titan Travel Best of Florida page will be able to send questions. To keep up to date on the experience make sure you follow me on Twit…

Escorted Tours. The Pros, Cons and Who They are Best Suited For.

…all up for them. The only decision is where to go and with which company. Miami South Beach. Saw on my Escorted Tour of Florida What questions should you ask when choosing an Escorted Tour? If the above has convinced you that an Escorted Tour is for you, then these are the questions I suggest you ask when making your choice: What type (and age) of people will be on this company’s tour? Review the brochure, website and company’s social media accou…

Florida Must-See Sights – Tips For Travellers Podcast

…e.com Kennedy Space Center: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com and podcast Miami South Beach: http://www.mdpl.org Key West: http://www.fla-keys.com/keywest/ Everglades: http://www.evergladessafaripark.com/ Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates: http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/ Clearwater Beaches: http://www.visitclearwaterflorida.com/ Outlet Shopping Malls: link Listen to the podcast using the player below: Get you free audio book and…