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

…uptly pull it. I can see now they have relaunched it, that they have moved Queen Elizabeth’s home base from Miami and Seattle sailing the Caribbean and Alaska to in 2027 be home based in Europe to do fly Mediterranean cruises. The second reason I’m seeing people bumped off cruises due to redeployment changes is when lines change cruise ship home port plans. For example, I saw Princess pulling Majestic Princess home base out of Galveston to run Car…

National Geographic recommends my Bangkok Podcast

Bangkok / Thailand / Tips for Travellers / travel podcast

National Geographic recommends my Bangkok Podcast

…tional Geographic site they have a feature called “48 Hours in Bangkok” by Mary Beth La Rue. They list a number of sites, blogs and podcasts. In the podcast section they recommend only one podcast which is the Tips For Travellers Bangkok podcast. The article writes: “In the March 2007 issue of National Geographic Traveler, writer Roy Hamric explores the city in “Bangkok: Asia’s City of Angels.” Use Traveler’s picks of Bangkok’s best blogs, podcast…

Estonia

Tallinn Estonia. Tips for Travellers Must See Attractions

…walk down cobbled alleys to a 13th century gothic cathedral called The St. Mary’s Cathedral, which is a big domed church. You also get beautiful panoramic views of the Lower and Old Town’s towers, steeples and the marinas. The Estonian Parliament building is also here, but you cannot tour it. The Old Town is the most popular place to visit and is an absolute must do. The guide books talk about it being one of the best preserved old towns in Europe…

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Tips for Travellers Travel Video Podcast 110 : Portsmouth Historoc Dockyard

…around the amazing battleships like HMS Victory and a detailed tour of the Mary Rose Museum that opened in May 2013 showing Henry VIII’s flagship battleship. This video takes you on a full tour and gives you a history and commentary. You can subscribe to the Tips for Travellers Video Podcast on iTunes or using the Video Podcast RSS feed. Watch the video podcast using the online player: Please subscribe to the Tips for Travellers Monthly Newsletter…

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Travel tips 152: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

…t in world Sultan Abdul Samad building – houses supreme and high courts St Mary’s cathedral Royal Selanger Club Nearby is Masjid Jamek – National Mosque built in 1965 and largest in SE Asia – impressive looking building Little India – restaurants and shops but not as in Singapore Shopping Bukt Bitang area – popular shopping area – highest concentration of malls in the city – especially for computers and electronics. Golden triangle in KLCC around…

Travel Icons and Legends: Free eBook and Audio Book Podcast

icons / legends / luxury / Tips for Travellers / transportation / travel / travelers / travellers

Travel Icons and Legends: Free eBook and Audio Book Podcast

…ill feature stories of some of the best known travel icons like the Cunard Queen Elizabeth, Air Force One, Titanic, Orient Express through to travel enablers like the Channel Tunnel. Get your free copy of the Travel Icons and Legends audio book podcast now. You can hear some of the chapters as they are being developed via the free audio book podcast series “Travel Icons and Legends”. You can subscribe to the podcast to get new chapters as they are…

Greece / Kefalonia

Kefalonia Greek Island. History, Holidays, Hotels And Things To Do.

…rious major cruise line routes. While we were there, for example, Cunard’s Queen Victoria paid a visit. One option is to see Kefalonia as part of a cruise. Yachting. Another option is to join a small yacht cruise on a yacht like Harmony V. This, and others like them, are super yachts that have up to 45 cabins and travel from Athens on 7 night routes around various islands, docking in bays and some of the picturesque towns. This may be a good way t…

V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

Attraction review / London / museum / UK

V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

…focus: The grand building, built around the 1900s, is named after the then Queen and her husband to house a growing collection of design related items. This remarkable 6 story building has evolved, modernised and been updated over the years. Today, the museum is best known for a large permanent collection and its focused feature exhibitions. The latter usually having an entrance charge for. The main focus of the collection is around fashion and cl…

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

broadstairs / england / kent / margate / ramsgate / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

…on Street and The Vale, both areas colonised by artists and musicians. The Queen Charlotte, a pub, art gallery and occasional pop-up restaurant, which opens only weekend evenings, could be your portal into the local creative community. If you’re after some fresh fish then head directly for Eddie Gilberts. Words of caution, if you’re not an enthusiast for homogenous out-of-town shopping complexes, then steer away from the Westwood Cross. Positioned…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

Eurostar / Trains / transportation

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…u up to six or seven hours to cross in rough seas. It has been argued that Queen Victoria, after feeling a little bit queasy on such a trip, challenged engineers to try and find another way, and really increased the momentum to find a solution. Over the years there were many and varied ideas put forward on better ways to cross the channel. In fact, a tunnel had been suggested even as far back to Napoleonic times, but resisted as was seen as a way…

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

Destinations / France / Paris

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

…is mind‑bogglingly glitzy. The Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Bedroom, are all just amazingly opulent. In addition, you can explore the beautiful park with rowing lake and spectacular gardens. I would go on a guided tour because there’s so much to see, and there’s so much history, so you get the whole story. http://en.chateauversailles.fr Versailles – photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjungling #10: Hotels I have stayed at…