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I Paid A Fortune to Cruise On “New” Crystal Cruises. Was It Worth It?

…ess one area they fall down versus the other ultra-luxury competition with newer and larger ships. This makes it a good time to talk about what I found and feel Crystal does less well, starting with explaining more about that cabin point. Crystal Cruises Less Good: Mish Mash Of Cabins As the ships are older, the entry level cabins I saw are smaller than the entry level cabins on the competition even though similarly priced. That is why I suspect t…

Cruise Tips

7 Cruises To Steer Clear Of These Days. And Why!

…o Avoid: Maiden Voyages I also definitely regret going on maiden ships and new cruise lines at or close to launch. For example, I went on the completely new line Explora Journeys early on after launching. While the ship was beautiful, many things weren’t running nor working as it should be. They were still working out how to get things to run smoothly, crew was inexperienced and had not gelled and were unfamiliar with the ship and systems. The pro…

My All About Cunard Podcast is 6th in iTunes New & Noteworthy Travel Podcast: Find out why now!

Cunard / podcast / travel podcast

My All About Cunard Podcast is 6th in iTunes New & Noteworthy Travel Podcast: Find out why now!

My new “All About Cunard” Podcast is #6 in the iTunes New & Noteworthy Travel Audio Podcasts. Thanks to those of you that have signed up for the free podcast. If you have not, I would appreciate it if you gave it a try. The episodes include the latest in Cunard News and a feature on what makes Cunard different from other cruise lines. The All About Cunard Podcast looks at cruising and Cunard from a passenger and fan point of view. To subscribe on…

British Airways new TV ad says “DON’T FLY”. Find out why!

British Airways / London / london 2012 / olympics / travel / UK

British Airways new TV ad says “DON’T FLY”. Find out why!

…o NOT fly! This may seem a strange thing for an airline to do, but it is a new campaign that calls for people in the UK to stay at home and support Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics. The stunning, and very incredibly realistic TV advert, shows people boarding a BA plane at Heathrow. It then taxis through London to the main Olympic Stadium. Once there, people disembark off the plane into the Stadium. While this happens, the song by The Clash “Lon…

Shanghai China. Tips on visiting this chameleon city!

China / Shanghai / travel

Shanghai China. Tips on visiting this chameleon city!

…period of huge change and massive opportunities, and are happy to embrace new ideas and technology. There is a real sense of excitement and opportunity amount this generation. The city now has the most amazing spread of restaurants and food, amazing shops with beautiful new shopping centers with incredible, stunning decor. Shanghai is a very exciting place. I really, really like Shanghai. It has a population of about 17 million people. There’s ov…

Tips For Travellers Podcasts: New podcasts posted on Brussels; San Francisco and Isle Of Wight

podcast / travel / travel podcast

Tips For Travellers Podcasts: New podcasts posted on Brussels; San Francisco and Isle Of Wight

…I have had a total of 100 000 times! Over the last 3 weeks I have posted 3 new podcasts. To listen to them you can do one of the following: (1) Search on iTunes for Tips For Travellers and subscribe and get any new episode downloaded automatically (2) Download an episode off the blog page. On the left hand side there is a section that lists all the podcasts. “Right click” the link and save to your desktop (3) Click on the link below and listen to…

White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

California / Hotel Review / napa / usa

White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

White House Inn & Spa This relatively new inn in Napa is excellent. It is a great place to stay in Napa. The inn is in a large old mansion in a relatively unimpressive neighbourhood. The large white house was built around 100 years ago and has recently been restored / renovated by the new owners. They have done a magnificent job with the place. The White House is not surprisingly white. It stands in beautifully lush grounds and looks impressive f…

Nassau Inn, Princeton, New Jersey

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / nassau inn / Princeton / travel / usa

Nassau Inn, Princeton, New Jersey

…or, I found my room 245. I sighed with relief that it was in the soulless “new” section (new being at least 20 years) as at least the walls are not paper thin. Saying that I can still hear a fair bit of noise from people on the street below and banging around from rooms above and next door. The room is a good size, and they have made some effort. But the bathroom is appallingly dated. And they still have all the warning signs about what you can an…

Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

cruise / cruising / Cunard / Europe / Queen Victoria / travel

Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

…at the issue was because in dock were the P&O Ventura ship (which is their new largest ship and holds close to 3000 passengers), the Independence of the Seas (which is the new Royal Caribbean ship, and the largest cruise ship in the world) and our ship (Queen Victoria). It took ages and we were stationary for ages. Once we arrived at the Cunard Queen Elizabeth terminal, the rest was very fast. Our bags were whisked away and then we strode into the…

Hudson Hotel New York: review, Video & Photos. SO small So Funky So horrible!

New York / USA

Hudson Hotel New York: review, Video & Photos. SO small So Funky So horrible!

Hudson Hotel New York is a trendy, hip and funky hotel. It is also a strange hotel that will not appeal to everyone. You can read my review below.…but take a look at the video of the room below which shows just how small this room is. It is not cheap at $220 at a special corporate rate as we are at a conference, but is only 135 square feet and not for those who don’t like confined spaces… but looks good.. I would never spend my own money to stay…