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Cruising

Solo Traveller Cruise Deals Tips : Avoiding Single Supplements

…offer solo cabins on some of their ships, with many more coming on stream. New ships coming on stream seem to be having solo cabins as standard and so when considering a cruise look at the newest ships in any fleet. At this stage the following are best known for their solo cabins: Cunard (Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria). Norwegian Cruise Line. They have created a specific solo guest haven on their newer and larger ships such as Norwegian Epic,…

Destinations / South Africa

Cape Town Tips For Travellers : Must-See and Must-Do Sights and Attractions

…avourite places in the world to visit. I always have a great time and find new and interesting things to do on every visit, helped by the fact the city is constantly changing and developing. Cape Town. What is it and why is it so important? Cape Town is on the very southern tip of Africa, and is one of the administrative capital cities of South Africa. They alternate the meetings of Parliament between Cape Town and the official capital city of Pre…

Cruise Podcast

Cruising Tips 68: Solo Cruise Savings Part One

…ia). Norwegian Cruise Line. They have a specific solo guest haven on their newer and larger ships. P&O Cruises. They have solo cabins on all of their newer ships including Azura, Ventura, Arcadia, Aurora, Oriana and Britannia. Fred Olsen. All their ships offer solo cabins. Costa Cruises have some single cabins, both inside and outside, on half of its ships. Royal Caribbean are starting to offer more options. The new ships, Quantum of the Seas and…

travel podcast

Cruiseable – Tips For Travellers Podcast 185

In this episode I talk to JD Lasica, the founder of a new cruise site and app that is aiming to shake up and improve the way travellers can get inspiration, advice and book the right cruise at the best price. It is a site that I am involved in as a content contributor. In the show we talk about topics that include: JD’s background and what inspired him the create Cruiseable. What it is, and how it is different from the alternative cruise sites av…

Jordan

Jordan Tips for Travellers. 10 Must-see and must-do sights.

…e reply. Over the coming days I discovered what he meant, as I encountered new treasures, surprises and scenery that matched (and often surpassed) the much-published glory of Petra. The country is a treasure trove of delights for anyone interested in history, culture and biblical events. Jordan is a relatively small country and it takes a few hours to travel across it by car. Allowing you to easily see unique places, like the red Wadi Rum desert a…

guest post

The five best river cruise destinations

…son Kua (licence) A river cruise is a perfect way to get acquainted with a new country, or to see a part of the world you know well from a whole new perspective. The languid pace of a cruise is the perfect way to get an intimate view of some of the most beautiful regions on the globe, whether you’re looking to explore European heartland or exotic climbs. On a river cruise package, provided by firms such as RiverCruiseLine.co.uk you can put your fe…

Britannia

P&O Cruises Britannia Caribbean Cruise Highlights and Must-dos

…roast Beef Tenderloin with red masala sauce, sesame cauliflower and spiced new potato) with stunning Dark Chocolate Sphere with Raspberry Coulis and White Chocolate Mousse. The charge was around £15 per person. Sindu Laal Maas (Pan roast Beef Tenderloin with red masala sauce, sesame cauliflower and spiced new potato) Epicurean This is the fine dining venue on Britannia, and I visited on a formal night to make it feel even more luxurious and specia…

Panama Canal

Cunard

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

…les between the two oceans, reduced the distance ships had to sail between New York and Los Angeles by 8,000 miles. Cutting the journey by 20 days passing around the hazardous tip of South America. It opened in 1914, but not before much loss of life and financial and political intrigue. There was a disastrous attempt by the French in the 1880s led by the man that had delivered the Suez Canal (Ferdinand de Lessops). This caused the death of 20,000…

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week Six Highlights (Equator, International Dateline and Cyclone)

…d. In the evening while passing one of the World Club Cocktail parties for new joiners, I heard the Captain saying there was now an 80% probability we would not call at Samoa but make a detour around the storm and head straight to our next stop in Auckland, where we were due in a week. Phase two of the sell! The next day’s Noon address came as no surprise when he announced we were not going to Samoa, as they wanted to avoid the storm. Compensation…

Tips for Travellers

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

…eal for first-timers. Want to cut the hassle and uncertainty of visiting a new destination. Escorted tours remove the need to research the history, background, sights, places to stay, transportation and where to eat. They also remove the need to make any of your own arrangements. Want certainty on cost of their vacation and have paid for it before they go. As all the costs are bundled into the fare you will know the total cost (and pay for it) bef…

travel podcast

Taipei Taiwan (Revisited) – Tips For Travellers Podcast #231

…d tips for visiting Taipei Taiwan. This is a revisit to Taipei and has all new information and suggestions.   On my recent visit I came to appreciate the city more and found new and exciting areas and sights to explore. I was struck by its modernity and energy. Although there are not many western tourists, it is a big tourist destination for Asian visitors, but was welcoming and easy for English-speakers to explore. It has a fascinating and dramat…