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More Cruisers Are Being BUMPED From Their Cruises Than Ever. Here’s Why!

…I have also seen with great frequency people being bumped off cruises when new ships are running over-schedule in the shipyard. The good news is fewer of these are happening as shipyards catch up after the disruption from the Pandemic Shutdowns. But in recent years, many people were being bumped off maiden voyages including Sun Princess, Queen Anne, P&O Arvia, and Explora II. I always recommend avoid booking maiden voyages because so many people f…

Airlines / United

United Airlines Business First Class. Cabin, Seats and Service Review

…al 4, which used to be the British Airways main terminal before the swanky new Terminal 5 was opened. The Terminal has been updated and is pretty pleasant. They use the new Sky Team Lounge which is vast and uses the old BA lounges. They have done a nice job at making it look bright and good selection of food and so on. Photos at the end of the posting. I am a huge fan of BA and then Virgin, so was keen to Continental/ United out as my experience f…

Hotel Pentelikon (Athens, Greece) Review and Video

Athens / Greece / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video

Hotel Pentelikon (Athens, Greece) Review and Video

…and a toilet behind the other.Even the meeting rooms, which are in another new building, were good. The provision of free internet access in the bedrooms was also a nice touch. The fitness center was a real disappointment. 3 cardio machines and very light weights with no bench. It is a real missed opportunity. There is a large pool in the gardens which looks great. If you stay ask for building “2” and “3” as the rooms in the new buildings are supp…

QE2 A PICTORIAL JOURNEY: Book review

Cruise Ship / Cunard / QE2 / Travel Book / Travel Book Review

QE2 A PICTORIAL JOURNEY: Book review

…ting record of what the ship looked like before it gets converted into its new use in Dubai. And if rumours are true, then changes to the ship may be drastic and dramatic to convert it into the new use. The book covers: Accommodation, Restaurants, Bars & Lounges, Public Areas, Crew Areas and then some topics covering the external aspects of the ship. Every section has a photo or series of photos and as they are personal photographs they have a sen…

Caribbean Cruise Part 3: Grenada

Arcadia / caribbean / cruise / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 3: Grenada

…ore heading off to walk around St George harbor area. We are moored on the new quay and found that ships used to moor in a harbor, which is not far away, but more of a natural bay. “The World”, a residential ship that cruises all around the world, was moored in this old harbor area today but it seems that most ships use the new quay now. If you go through the mall of shops (where more are being built) and go down the road and through a tunnel buil…

Podcast: Airport Security

Airlines / podcast / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

Podcast: Airport Security

…yourself of you really need to travel until things calm down again and the new rules bed in and things get back to normal. Of course, get back to normal is a misnomer as things will never go back to the old system just to a more efficient new normal. We hope. These tips are based on what I experienced which was as follows: I had looked online yesterday, been a bit obsessed as I am, to see if the equivalent flight that I was on for that day had bee…

Caribbean Cruise / Cruise Ship / Cruise Tips And Advice / Journeys / Norwegian Fjords / transportation

Cruise Tips And Advice: Main Cruise Types and Destinations To Consider

…er of what I think are the best for people new to cruising, or looking for new cruise ideas: “Taster Cruise” These are a must if you are considering a cruise and unsure if cruising is for you. They are mostly to help ensure the cruise line is the right one for you. Cruise lines are so different in style, degree of formality and mix of passengers. It is really important to ensure you go on the right cruise line for your tastes. Unfortunately, becau…

Accomodation

Vhip Hotels, COMO Hotels and the Met Bar London

…to them they seem to be used by people to get ideas and inspiration about new places to go as much as where to stay. They are very well traveled and we spent a lot of time sharing travel stories and getting tips! It sounds like they end up becoming very attached to their clients, with a lot if repeat use by travellers looking for someone to inspire and send them and their families off on new adventures. COMO hotels was started by a (very) rich Si…

MSC / MSC Divina / transportation

See #FiatAtSea escorting MSC Divina into Miami. The Italians arrive with style!

…ns were arriving. We all struggled then to decide what to watch. The grand new white ship gently drifting into her new home or the buzzing and playful Fiat 500s darting around in front of us. Both were magical. The Italians did it with style. As they always to. Now how can we get a ride on those cars…..? #FiatAtSea Fiat 500s racing around the MSC DIvina in Miami #FiatAtSea Fiat 500s racing around the MSC DIvina in Miami #FiatAtSea Fiat 500s racing…

Cruise Ship / MSC

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

…e vacated by 8am to give the crew time to clean and reset the room for the new guests. You are allocated a waiting area in one of the bars or lounges based on your time slot and when the ship is ready for you to disembark they collect everyone from that venue. This avoids people cluttering up the exit area where guests will also be heading off to self explore or go on tours. Cruise Survey Guests are given a cruise survey to complete with a prize d…

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship from Room 1609 Four Seasons Sydney

Cruise Ship / transportation

Essential cruising tips: How to get the best cruise deals?

…d credit, complimentary port parking or transfers. Avoid maiden seasons of new ships New ships joining a cruise line fleet receive significant media and promotional coverage. As a result they are highly sought after, popular with guests wanting to experience the latest offering and so fares on them are at a premium. During their first season you should find lower and discounted fares on their older ships. Consider less popular or very competitive…