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Destinations / Las Vegas

Las Vegas Must See Attractions – Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience

…to stick to these days drawn by the mega resorts, theme hotels and glitzy new tower blocks. Although it had been in decline for many years, there is a real sense of revival and energy back in downtown Las Vegas. The centre of the action is The Fremont Experience. This is a massive open air roof screen that projects concerts and shows at night on the hour. All along the street are the original Las Vegas casinos. I had given the area a miss on many…

Cruise Ship / transportation

Gary Bembridge on Voice America “Cruise Views” show – listen to the interview

…ent on board. The show promotional material said: “ENTERTAINMENT AT SEA. A new era of cruise ship travel has taken entertainment on the high-seas to an all new level. Nowadays, cruisers can choose from an incredible array of options, ranging from world-class evening entertainment, multiple bars and lounges, comedy clubs, beach clubs, bowling alleys, water and theme parks, educational enrichment programs and even Broadway shows. (Not to mention an…

Travel Book

Discussing my “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” on Travel Coffee Break Live

…e Hangout on Air) at 1700 GMT (UK), on Wednesday 13 November to discuss my new book “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” that is now for sale in paperbook on many online book sellers. The eBook version will be released by the publisher in the coming weeks too.     The official subject for the show says: “The travel blogger publishing co-operative, Traveler’s Handbooks, is launching three new titles this month: The Adventure Traveler’s Handbook – Nelli…

MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

Watching People Reporting MSC Divina Arrival in Port Miami. My Photo Essay of the Event.

…mps of press, fans and bloggers eagerly awaiting her arrival in Miami, her new home port. Most were clustered around their chunky cameras on tripods while also brandishing smartphones eager to record her arrival to post immediately onto social media. A few started checking their watches wondering why she was a little late. When the diva arrived she made quite an entrance by emerging elegantly out of a wall of bright light created by the early morn…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 119 : Herculaneum Naples Italy

…a river of mud when the volcano erupted and was buried very deep below the new surface. A whole new town was eventually built over it and when it was first rediscovered it was explored and revealed by digging vast tunnels and caverns. Today less than half of the old city is now exposed and it is way below the surface of the modern landscape. As it was engulfed by mud it had less damage and was better preserved than Pompeii. Listen to the podcast t…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / Norwegian Getaway / transportation

Norwegian Getaway Review : Style. Choice. Best Suited for?

…of Norwegian as being a little bit brash but whenever I come on board the newer ships like Norwegian Epic and now the Norwegian Getaway I enjoy the decor and style throughout the ship. It is not overly loud and has a feel of sophistication. It is not a very traditional liner style design but does feel like you’re in a contemporary hotel and resort. The Getaway has Miami themes weaved throughout the ship linked to its home base. This includes some…

MSC Divina in Port Miami

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

…attract new travellers it will need to find a way to not only improve practices but make sure that the good news permeates into the public arena. Of course I know that media relishes on bad news and not good news, but the industry needs to find a way deal with this onslaught in a better way. So a few passionate thoughts. What do you think?  …

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TravelPony.com – Three Top Tips on Getting the Best Hotel Prices

Six months ago I wrote about a new hotel price comparison site called Travel Pony as it was expanding its service to more markets and more hotels (“New Hotel Booking Site: TravelPony.com – extra savings for Facebook users“). The site promises to give better deals for users of Facebook if they use their profile to sign into the site. I have kept an eye on the site as it continued to grow, and always look there for hotel offers in destinations they…

Cruise Ship / transportation / Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld River Cruise Pictures – Linz in Austria

…avant garde architecture in the form of museums, an opera house and modern new university campus creating a vibrant mix of old and new. The highlights for me in the city are captured below and include tasting the Linzertorte, the amazing stained glass windows in the cathedral and the traditional town square. Linz in Austria on the Danube Cathedral Spire in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows in the Cathedral in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows Ca…

Cruising

River Cruise Tips and Tricks: My European River Cruising Advice

…ance to ensure you can get the cruise, date and cabin you want. While many new river ships are being added, interest in river cruising is growing even faster and cruises are often sold out early. Unlike my ocean cruise experiences, people on board river cruises I have spoken to almost always planned and booked their trip well in advance. What sort of cabin should I select to get the most out of the cruise? I recommend booking a stateroom that has…