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Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

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Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

…ot particularly large nor impressive. The decks have no pools, and only on Queen Mary 2 does it have a hot tub. In terms of cons, there are few inclusions or added perks, with things like drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities are being extra. In Queens Grill you can get your minibar stocked with two kinds of alcohol. Beyond the dining, the perks and the facilities are not of the scale of the other lines I have covered. It is much lower key, and more about…

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Best And Worst Cruise Lines RIGHT NOW According to Cruisers

…Queens Room, and the overall layout and design. The flagship transatlantic Queen Mary 2 liner is still getting overall good ratings and reviews, although many reviewers feel Cunard is watering down the experience and it feels more mainstream than luxury these days. I think Cunard created this issue themselves, as their advertising suggests a luxurious experience with White-glove service and glamour, but once on board, it is not quite like that and…

Attraction / England / Museum / travel podcast

Travel Podcast 98 : Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

…tleships of the Royal Naval: HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the 500 year old Mary Rose. In the podcast I talk about this amazing place to visit, and talk in more detail about the Mary Rose Museum that was opened at the end of May 2013. It houses the remains of Henry VIII’s unique ship that was protected buried in silt for centuries. It also has thousands of items from the period on display. To listen to the episode, you can listen online now using t…

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Exploring Chioggia Italy: Infamous Market, Seafood Specialities and Venetian Canals

…tures without being jostled by other visitors eager to take theirs. Virgin Mary Statue Chioggia Italy I finally left the Vena Canal to see some of the side streets and other canals, stumbling across a striking statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus along another canal in the gardens of the Cathedral of Chioggia. Inside this rather plain-looking brick church I discovered a startling all-white painted interior and behind it an impressive 64-metre…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

Cruising / Cunard / Destinations / Norway / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / Stavanger / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

…Geiranger, Skjolden and Stavanger Norway. In this series I look at Cunard, Queen Elizabeth ship, and tips and advice on each of the stops. The first post was 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure). Also on the blog is my “Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Norwegian Fjords“, with a background on Norway, the Fjords and 8 Key Tips of you are considering cruising to the area. Wednesday 11 July: Stavanger Stavanger is not the greatest nor the most…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Geiranger / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

…ger Afternoon Tea You can have afternoon tea from 3:30 to 4pm in the large Queens Room or if you are in Queens or Princess Grill you can have it in the Queens Grill Room on Deck 11. The spread is amazing. You have a wide selection of teas, sandwiches, scones and cakes. They are all served at your table. It is a must do! Cakes at Afternoon Tea in Queens Grill Lounge on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Our Evening on the Ship This evening we went to the sho…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

…. The bridge is 63 metres high, which leaves only 8 metres headroom as the Queen Elizabeth is 56 metres tall. Captain’s Cocktail Party Tonight the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Passengers were invited to the Captain’s Cocktail Party from 6:45pm to 7:30pm in the Queens Room. He hosted a set of Parties for the first sitting Britannia and second sitting the night before. These are popular with passengers. You get free drink and canapés, but most li…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…pite holding referendums, the people have rejected joining the EU). Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Skjolden Norway My 8 Ultimate Tips for Cruising Norwegian Fjords (1) GO! As I mentioned in the opening, Norway and the Fjords have to be added to everyone’s “must see” list. It is not a surprise to me that many of the areas have been declared World Heritage Sites. The Fjords are more intriguing and impressive than photos can capture. Nature certainly exce…

HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

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HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

…II grew up. It is also here that Queen Elisabeth I heard she was to become queen (you can visit the tree she was supposed to be sitting under). The original Old Palace still exists and today is a large hall that is used for events and functions. Over 400 years ago the family that own it today started to build the new house. Over the years it has evolved and grown, and is a huge complex with impressive front face and gorgeous gardens. The house has…

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

…tour is Broken Hill is one of the key locations for the famous “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” movie. Telling the story of drag queens travelling from Sydney to Alice Springs. It was a fun and fascinating tour, as the town has a rich and at times dramatic history of mining, train travel and the labour movement. We then jumped back onto the train for our first breakfast. Again, another good menu. Sally had scrambled eggs and trout and Mark and I,…

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Cruise Buffet Dining: What SMART Cruisers Do (And DON’T Do)

…talk to the Maître d about getting it changed. For example, on that Cunard Queen Anne cruise I mentioned, I went to the main dining room I was due to eat in for my embarkation day lunchtime. They showed me to the table that had been allocated and I really didn’t like it. I was able to get a much better table by being there for lunch. The other reason to go is to get food allergy requirements sorted. The Main Dining Room Maître d is the person usua…