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TransAtlantic Crossing Observations on Cunard Queen Mary 2. The Power And Fury of the Atlantic Ocean

…ll, including some of the crew. I never ever feel unsafe or at risk on the Queen Mary 2, nor did I on the Queen Elizabeth 2, while on a stormy passage in the Atlantic. The ships may move about, they may creak – but you can sense and feel they know how to ride and endure what the sea is doing. It is what they are designed to do. I further realised just how well they have been designed when I listened to the tales of transatlantic crossings in the 1…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…edium sized ships like Vista Class ships that take up to 2,000 like Cunard Queen Victoria that I have transited through and Queen Elizabeth, and in Holland America like Koningsdam that I have also been through the old locks on. If unsure, also check in the fans of a line Facebook groups or Cruise Critic Boards to get recent passengers to confirm which locks the ship that you are looking at used. There is then another major mistake I see people mak…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…e immigration, without huge queues. I did recently when I was disembarking Queen Mary 2 in New York. There were no lines for taxis, either. It also means I am in control of what time I disembark. This can be anytime from when the ship is cleared to the final passenger disembarkation time. So, that’s what I have seen smart cruisers do before they even join the cruise. What about once on the cruise? #3 Disembarkation Checks Like most of you I am sur…

CUNARD QM2 QUEEN MARY 2 Q4 PENTHOUSE SUITE REVIEW

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CUNARD QM2 QUEEN MARY 2 Q4 PENTHOUSE SUITE REVIEW

…re linked to the restaurant that you eat in: Britannia; Princess Grill and Queens Grill. Queens Grill is kind of like their “first class”. It is a great experience and the dining room is not only beautiful but has incredible food (where you chose from the menu for that day or an a la carte menu if nothing takes your fancy) and 3 waiters look after you. You also have a butler and then someone who cleans the cabin. You also get priority check-in, em…

Caviar in Queens Grill on Cunard Queen Mary 2

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Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2 Observations: Food Glorious Food, and Gluttony

…vations: Food Glorious Food, and Gluttony Caviar in Queens Grill on Cunard Queen Mary 2 This series of articles was written while I was on-board a transatlantic crossing on the grand Cunard Queen Mary 2. So far my articles of observations have included marveling at the power of the Atlantic, dealing with seasickness, the obsession with keeping the Norovirus at bay – and a study of the passengers aboard. In this article I address the “elephant in t…

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Cruising With a Norovirus Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak On-Board Queen Mary 2.

…eaded Norovirus. Something I have now experienced while cruising on Cunard Queen Mary 2. Something that is easily prevented, and carelessly spread. While on-board Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 during a Transatlantic Crossing, I posted an article about how the cruise line was obsessed with ensuring that there was no outbreak of the gastrointestinal illness called Norovirus. An out-break is something that is feared by both cruise lines and passengers alike….

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3 Biggest Cunard Transatlantic Crossing Fears Explored

…system is linked to the main dining rooms. Grills If you’re travelling in Queens Grill, which are the biggest suites, you eat in the Queens Grill restaurant. If you’re in Princess Grill, which are the smaller sized suites, you eat in the Princess Grill and if crossing in Britannia, which are the balcony, Oceanview and Inside cabins, you eat in Britannia Restaurant. While Cunard make a lot of noise about the Grills experience, on board it is no di…

Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

Destinations / Isle of Wight / United Kingdom

Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

…known.In Victorian times, it had quite a different status. This was where Queen Victoria spent a lot of time, and in fact she died on the island. Prince Albert and her had the very beautiful and impressive Osborne House built and developed on the island. The grounds and house having stunning views across the sea to the English coast and Portsmouth in particular.The island today is a curious mix, as it still attracts people with money who have sec…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…