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Why Are People Still Falling for these CRUISE CABIN TRAPS?

…tter cabin that matches what you paid. In the past you could often get the new lower fare, but lines are increasingly putting in their terms and conditions that they will not fare match once we have booked. But I am still finding there is a good chance to get a cabin matching the new lower fares, as if fares are going down it means the ship is not full. Don’t fall into the trap of not checking to see if you can get a better cabin for your money af…

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Too Many Cruisers Fall For These Cruise Drink Package Traps

…ure to use the full range of the package. If you have any other tips and watch-outs of drinks packages, leave them in the comments.   Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter for latest news, offers and bonus content * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Claims It’s the BEST Cruise Line – Here’s What I Found!

…on Regent Seven Seas Cruises newest ship, the Grandeur, the line launched new advertising promising that “nobody does it better”. In in they also claimed to have the “world’s most luxurious fleet”, and that no cruise line beats them on destination experiences, hospitality, luxury spaces, and dining. Having been on Regent Seven Seas Cruises before, while I found them great, I didn’t think they beat every line, so this latest trip turned into the p…

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What Cruise Lines Are Non-USA Owned? You’ll Be Surprised. Guaranteed!

…ely Owned US private companies own Windstar, American Cruise Line, and the New Four Seasons Yachts, which is owned by a real estate mogul who owns several Four Seasons properties working in partnership with the hotel chain. With the USA side clarified, time to dive into the lines owned and operated 100% out of the USA. European Owned Lines There are four privately owned cruise groups in Europe. MSC Group The largest and most significant are the tw…

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Smart Cruisers ALWAYS Get Off The Ship in THESE Ports. Here’s Why

…in they missed four Caribbean ports on their Island Princess cruise out of New York. Life events may even get in the way, like your ability to travel, unplanned family changes and so on. Before staying on board consider that you may never return to this port again in your lifetime. And ask if you will regret it if that is the case. Ship Is Quiet Another reason many like staying on board is the ship is quiet, and they have the venues to themselves….

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…O Britannia Naming (March 2015) ** 33: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing New York – Southampton (January 2015) 32: Queen Mary 2 Caribbean (December 2014) 31: Queen Mary 2 Bruge Christmas Market (December 2014) 30: MSC Armonia (post stretching dry dock) (November 2014) ** 29: Seabourn Sojourn “Autumn Isles” Mediterranean (October 2014) ** 28: Crystal Cruises “European Cachet” (Rome to Southampton) (August 2014) ** 27: MSC Lirica Mediterranean (Ju…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard and Twinings Afternoon Tea On-Board. A Ritual And Institution.

…od, descended from the original founder of Wedgwood said at the time: “The new Wedgwood tea menu stylishly brings together Cunard’s elegant service and classic luxury with Wedgwood’s finely crafted china and carefully selected premium teas. The venture truly epitomises the essence of England in an unforgettable onboard setting”. Despite all this positivity and promise, Wedgwood went into administration in 2009. It was eventually bought by a Privat…

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

Attraction / Destinations / England / London / Stately House / United Kingdom

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

…investiture ceremonies for those who have received honours in the Queen’s New Year and Birthday Honours. It is also used for any Official State Visit Dinners were 160 people are seated at tables laid out in a “U” shape. State Dining Room. This room has large windows overlooking the garden, and a large dark wooden dining table that seats about 20 people. Blue Drawing Room, Music Room and White Drawing Room. These 3 rooms which are interconnected a…

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

…ver Dam. It also increases capacity and the speed to cross the border. The new bridge is an amazing technical feat, and highly impressive. There was one fatality in building the bridge, unlike the main Hoover Dam which had over 100 deaths. You can walk over the bridge, and you get great photos across to the Hoover Dam wall and Lake Mead. Well worth doing! The video below shows just how high up and what amazing views you will get. Find out more on…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…at a later stage. I know from cruises to some of the islands we visited I knew I want to go to Barbados again, but Grenada and St Kitts are on the “must go back and spend more time” while I was pleased to see St Lucia and Antigua I don’t feel they are where I want to spend more time. The cruise really helped in that regard. On that front, also watch carefully what your cruise line defines as a stop and an island. Some cruise lines include stops at…

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

Antigua / Arcadia / Barbados / caribbean / cruise / Cruise Ship / cruising / Madeira / P and O / St Kitts / St Lucia / Tips for Travellers / travel

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

…uropean winter. Or, in the case of Cunard, in the period running up to the New Year when it tends to be too rough and is too cold for people to book on their famous transatlantic crossings. It fills in the period before they send their ships on their 3 month round the world cruises from January to March. At the start and end of the Caribbean “season” many cruise lines include Caribbean legs into their ship “repositioning” schedules. My first Carib…