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Holland America Nieuw Statendam Review and ship tour

Holland America

Holland America Nieuw Statendam Review And Ship Tour

…s the Sea View Pool, which is much more open so particularly if you are in nice warm climates it is a great place to be out. If you do want some peace and quiet, you can pay to go to The Retreat. This is a beautiful area, it’s very secluded and exclusive. One of the things I really like about this ship, like all Holland America ships, is it has a Promenade deck that goes the entire way round. If you walk around it three times that is a mile. And a…

Seabourn Encore ship tour and review

Seabourn

Seabourn Encore Ship Tour and Review

…asino, but you have a few machines and a couple of tables. In my view, the nicest bar is the Observation Bar right up on the top of the ship on deck 11, right in the front of the ship. There are great views as you’re sailing along, and it has a circular bar with great seating – it’s a really nice space. This is where they have Afternoon Tea. On the pool deck you also have a bar there (on deck 9) and there’s also another bar a little bit up (on dec…

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Should You Pay Off Your Cruise Early, Or Just In Time?

…owe them money, they will usually just reduce the fare in their system. So nice and simple. You owe them less for the same cruise. By the way: Many lines promise to price match fares when they go down, but they do not make it automatic – you still have contact and ask them. If they won’t cut the fare, and you have a refundable deposit, then ask to cancel and simply rebook at the lower fare. But, what if you have paid your cruise off early? The lin…

I Cruise On A Ship After It’s Been Split in Half & Stretched - Star Pride Ship Tour

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I Cruise On A Ship After It’s Been Split in Half & Stretched – Star Pride Ship Tour

…pool and hot tub. It used to be a tiny little pool before. The pool’s very nice. It’s not very big. Also, but you have so much more space and it’s particularly fantastic when you’re doing, we did scenic cruising through Geiranger Fjord and stuff like that because you now have loads of deck space that you can hang out and look at the beautiful scenery. There is also a hidden venue which many people miss, which is on deck five right in the front in…

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I Put The Iconic Indian Pacific Train’s Platinum Class To The Test!

…, she brought a non-alcoholic sparkling wine alternative, which was rather nice. More on non-alcoholic wines later. Dining Set-Up Quite soon afterwards, we set off and it was dinner time. This was to be the only dinner that we ate on the train, as the next two nights of the trip dinners were off train. Let me explain the dining set up. Platinum guests use a combined lounge and dining carriage. Each of these can hold 30 people. On our trip there we…

 I Put Cunard's New First Class "Ship-Within-Ship" To The Test

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 I Put Cunard’s New First Class “Ship-Within-Ship” To The Test

…or drinks from about 11am and is very popular before dinner. While it is a nice enough looking area, it proved less appealing overall as unlike the rest of the fleet it is effectively an indoor lounge with no views of the ocean or port, and no direct access out onto the decks. Also, there was a feeling that there’s been a bit of nickel and diming. Instead of canapés with drinks in the evening, which I was used to on the other ships, we were only s…

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

…nos and other Greek Islands, while Palma, Ibiza, and mayors in cities like Nice and Barcelona are pushing for more bans and restrictions. So that port you don’t get off in may not be able to be visited again. Also, even if you’ve been to a port before, things are always changing. There are new museums, attractions, sights, restaurants, and seasonal activities like festivals, markets, or events unique to the day of that call you will miss out on ev…

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport. Does Exactly What You Want An Airport Hotel To Do!

Accomodation / London / UK

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport. Does Exactly What You Want An Airport Hotel To Do!

…and comfortable. There is a good sized desk, great bed, good bathroom with nice toiletries. They have free wi-fi for up to 3 devices which was fast and easy to connect to. We had a room overlooking the runway which helped get one in the mood for flying off on holiday the next day. The room and hotel are very well sound proofed. We heard nothing of the planes coming and going. There is a large bar on the ground floor which is dominated by a massive…

The Hotel on the Park, Cheltenham, Cotswold England. Positives and Negatives?

cheltenham / cotswold / england / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

The Hotel on the Park, Cheltenham, Cotswold England. Positives and Negatives?

…have names of people with historical significance from the area. This is a nice touch, but the only thing linking to them is one short page in the guest book. So not sure that it works entirely. The room we stayed in was the Thomas Phipps Thomas on the 1st floor (watch a video below). A good sized room with a small dressing area and good bathroom. The bed was a standard double. Smaller than I like when staying at a hotel! The location was not grea…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…ts of beach area but also a road full of bars, shops and places to eat.The nicer and more up-market resorts are on the west of the island and there are some nice public beaches near Holetown – but you can go to any beach as anyone can use any beach. If you prefer sightseeing go on a tour that includes Harrison’s Caves and goes to the high spot of the island. Bridgetown is worth a stroll through though not worth allocating a lot of time to, but do…

New York: Magnolia Bakery better than sex, and the city?

Destinations / New York / USA

New York: Magnolia Bakery better than sex, and the city?

…It is really quite remarkable how the humble cupcake is so sought after. A nice tasty sponge with lashings of butter cream icing and colored sprinkles are making people travel across the city to seek them out. On a recent visit we went and visited one of the best known called Magnolia Cup Cakes in the Village at 401 Bleeker Street. I had high expectations, having been to the Hummingbird stores in London which have been moved across the big pond to…