…ach of the Tips For Travellers apps. The first time you will be prompted to download the GPSMyCity app via iTunes when prompted. Search for the Tips For Travellers content for Palm Springs, Girona and Helsinki and upgrade for free before 7 November 2016 Enjoy! To find out more visit GPSMyCity.com …
…rea. Once the European settlers discovered what the Indians knew about the springs in the area (the name Las Vegas means springs in Spanish apparently) it became an important stop on the route from Los Angeles to the Mormon settlements in Salt Lake City. It developed into a key stagecoach stop and then eventually a railway stop. Once the gold rush started the brothels and gambling dens thrived. Paris Hotel Las Vegas Gambling Was Banned In Las Vega…
…ersus prices in the week, and so we often plan to head to places like Palm Springs or even LA on weekends as we find can get flight and accommodation for less than staying in Vegas. In terms of places to stay the best thing to look for great deals is in some of the older strip hotels (like Circus Circus, Stratosphere ) or resorts off the strip (like Rio and Palm). These often have amazing prices (down to even $30 a night) and you have all the bene…
…night snacks from 11pm are offered with different themes each night in the Palm, such as bacon sandwiches. If you have dietary issues you are asked to attend a special session on the first day of the cruise to discuss your options and needs. Coffee and Tea: You can get free coffee, tea and juices in the Palm 24 hours a day, and there is an hour-long morning and afternoon coffee service where savoury and sweet treats are available. On sea days a mo…
…and bars around the port area as well. We took the Cunard excursion to De Palm Island, which was around a twenty-minute drive from the ship and a five-minute ferry ride. We had a great time. The part man-made island is an all-inclusive activity centre once there with beaches with white sand, water slides, snorkeling (which was excellent), zip line with open bar and buffet lunch included. For an additional charge you could go on a semi-submersible…
…vation – afternoon tea is classic – strict dress code of smart casual. The Palm and Atlantis Man made reclaimed land – visible from space – 4000 villas each with own beach front – 5000 apartments – restaurants -sports facilities – cinemas – Marina docking Atlantis Hotel – based on original Bahamas hotel billed as a “watery world of wonder” – aquarium with 21 water exhibits including lost Chamber and waterpark Activities Wild Wadi Waterpark – in my…
…an extensive collection of palms including the Royal Palm, Brazilian Queen Palm, Raffia Palms and the Chinese Lady Palm). Check out the history of the island based on who planted trees when. (http://www.encyclopedia.mu/Nature/Geography/Places/Pamplemousse.htm) 9. 40 minute Blue Safari Submarine tour out of Grand Baie (http://www.maurinet.com/bsafari.html). 10. Port Louis – capital and the Cauden Waterfront Complex (includes a casino) 11. The best…
…l! Then they also have a lot of palms. The Royal Palm, the Brazilian Queen Palm, Raffia Palms, Chinese Lady Palm. I’m not big into looking at plants, but this was a great day out and these huge, big trees. There’s also a very beautiful house in the botanical garden, which used to be an official residence. Just outside the house, there are all these trees have been planted by famous visitors and you can actually check out the history of the island…
The Ghan Train in Alice Springs In this episode of the Tips for Travellers Podcast, I take you on one of the iconic train trips in the world: The Ghan in Australia. Join me as I travel over three days and two nights on the luxurious Ghan train in Australia. This iconic railway journey transports travellers between Darwin in the very north of the country in the Northern Territory to Adelaide right down in South Australia. The trip is over 2,900 ki…
…ons included for the two premium classes. Several hours are spent in Alice Springs, deep in the heart of the Australian outback where a number of touring options are offered. Originally created as a relay station for the Telegraph system, on one of the tours you visit the original station buildings, explore the museum at the Flying Doctor Headquarters, hear stories about pioneering Australian women at the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame loca…
…ided on the app. This includes (after downloading the app use these links) Palm Springs – California: Strange and Fabulous. Why Girona Costa Brava Is Worth Travelling From Barcelona. Helsinki Tips for Travellers : Must-Do and Must-See Sights. 10 Must-See New York Sights for First-Timers Sightseeing in Vancouver Without Too Much Walking! 10 Best Things to Do in Singapore What should you do now? Click on the links to each of the Tips For Travellers…
