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World Cruise Tips – Advice for planning and getting the most from the trip

…between January and April. I travelled on a number of world voyage legs on Queen Mary 2 and developed a series of tips for anyone planning to go on part, or all, of one based on my experiences. The whole process can be complex and daunting, but if you use this advice you should find the process smoother – plan sailing even! Planning Advice and Tips Planning is everything In addition to planning the cruise, you should plan for events that may occur…

7 Best Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising

Cruise Tips

7 Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising (After the Shutdown)

…t. The reason I chose this is, first of all, that it’s an iconic trip. The Queen Mary 2 is the only full ocean liner designed ship. Every other ship is a cruise liner. But also, and importantly, if you’re worried about going out cruising, the advantage with a transatlantic, particularly on the Queen Mary 2, is you only have two ports: Southampton – you can actually go from Hamburg as well, but largely speaking it’s Southampton – and New York. So,…

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

Diamond Jubilee / London / queen elizabeth / UK

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

…s only the 2nd time in British History that someone has reigned this long. Queen Victoria was the other Monarch reaching this milestone. The celebration had 4 days of key events, plus many more private and regional events as well. On the Saturday she attended the big Epsom Derby Horse Racing; on the Sunday was the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant down the Thames; on the Monday was a massive concert in front of Buckingham Palace and then on the Tuesd…

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 10: South Korea to Nagasaki and Kagoshima

…nded in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week ten, you can read the previous week nine here. South Korea to Nagasaki and Kagoshima in Japan Day 64 (14 March) At sea en route to Busan, South Korea Cunard Queen Elizabeth It was a chilly and windy day when I got up…

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

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5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

…and grounds where the children of Henry VIII 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 fron…

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

Attraction / England / Stately House

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

…not owned by either National Trust nor English Heritage who maintain and run so many of similar amazing stately homes. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Cotswold and Cheltenham area. Sudeley Castle Winchcombe Gloucestershire England. St Mary’s Chapel – Sudeley Castle Sudeley Castle Sudeley Castle Sudeley Castle St Mary’s Chapel Sudeley Castle Links: Official Sudeley Castle Site Sudeley Castle on Twitter Cheltenham. Why visiting is not a…

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Royal Yacht Britannia: My video tour. Insight into Royal Life and History

…y the Royal Family from the Yacht to land, it was last used in 2012 at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla on the Thames in 2012. Finally there is a large gift shop back in the main building. It is full of Royal Yacht Britannia souvenirs and Royal themed gifts. See all the photos I took of the Royal Yacht Britannia: For 44 years the Royal Yacht Britannia took the Queen all around the world. It is a fascinating insight into Royal like and history….

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week Six Highlights (Equator, International Dateline and Cyclone)

…of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week six, you can read the previous week here. Hawaii to Samoa Day 36 (14 February) At Sea to Samoa Day One On Queen Victoria Grills Deck A bright and sunny Valentine’s Day dawned as we left the Hawaiian Islands behind us and started on our voya…

Cunard

The Most Luxurious Cabin At Sea? Cunard Queen Victoria Master Suite (video)

…toria cruise ship, which is the same as a similar suite on the sister ship Queen Elizabeth. Queens Grill is the “first class” on the ship and the Caronia Suite is a Q2, which means it is the second biggest grade of suite on the ship with the Grand Suite being larger and more expensive. For many this suite is considered one of the most luxurious way to go cruising. In my tour I show you around the suite and talk about the facilities and added extra…

Cruise Ship / transportation

10 Most Popular Cruise Ship Videos

…have made and posted on YouTube. (Updated 4 July 2013 all time) #1: Independence of the Seas leaving Portsmouth #2: Cunard Queens Mary 2 Queens Grill Q7 Cabin tour #3: P&O Cruises Aurora Suite Tour #4: Cunard Queen Victoria Q4 Cabin 5106 #5: Cunard Queen Mary 2 Penthouse Suite #6: Cunard Queen Elizabeth Tour of the inside of the ship #7: P&O Cruises Arcadia Hong Kong Suite #8: P&O Cruises Arcadia Florence Suite #9: Cunard QE2 Interior Tour #10: Cu…

Cruise Tips

Which Cruise Line Is The VERY BEST By Region And Why?

…he routes are different. For example, I went on Cunard Queen Elizabeth not Queen Mary 2 to the Fjords, as it is smaller and had a more remote places itinerary. Now time to look at the fourth biggest region. And that is still not Alaska yet! Asia The fourth-biggest cruising itinerary is Asia with according to CLIA, over 2.6 million passengers a year. This is a huge territory, but I want to really zone in on Japan, as that’s a place I get asked abou…