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0 Unusual Laws You Could Break On Your Next Cruise

Cruise Tips

10 Unusual Laws You Could Break While Cruising Without Knowing It!

…es also have restrictions on drinking in public or on public transport. In Singapore, chewing gum is a big no-no, and particularly the disposal of chewing gum. There’s even a bizarre rule in Singapore where if you don’t flush a public lavatory, you can risk an on-the-spot fine. It’s worth being really disciplined about where you eat and drink, and a good tip is to look around and see what the locals are doing. If they’re not walking around eating…

Seabourn Encore Cruise Ship

Seabourn

Seabourn Encore Review. The Same Seabourn Cruises But Different?

…f a group of cruise journalists the day before its official christening in Singapore, he spoke frankly about his task to change Seabourn whilst also keeping it feeling familiar to regulars. It was the first time that he had tackled a cruise ship. His reputation was built designing luxury hotels (including Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Four Seasons Resort Dubai and the Beverley Hills Hotel), and restaurants like Aplselys London, Aureole New York and…

Taipei, Taiwan. Observations and tips for visiting this city unused to heavy tourist trade

Destinations / Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan. Observations and tips for visiting this city unused to heavy tourist trade

…uld be like the big successes of the Far East like Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore and full of dazzlingly stylish and very modern skyscrapers and it would be bright and full of neon and energy at night As I was on the flight there though that it first struck me that I had no actual reference for the image of what I imagined that it was going to be like. The only image I had seen was that of the Taipei 101 Building that I had seen many times in m…

Cruise Update

When Will Cruise Lines Resume Sailing? Latest Update List

…Cruises Explorer Dream (Taiwan residents only) Dream Cruises World Dream (Singapore residents only) Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas (Singapore residents only) Europe Hapag Lloyd (Canary Islands only. Other departures on pause) Hurtigruten (Norwegian coastal service only) Mein Schiff (Canary Islands only. Other departures on pause) Ocean Cruise Lines (Australia / New Zealand) The Australian government extended the ban on cruise ships entering…

Cruise Update

Cruise News Update 28 – 2021 Cancellations, Test Cruises, Australia, River Cruising And More

…have a site for volunteers to sign up for test cruises. As I mentioned, in Singapore it was invited trade and employees on that test cruise. In Europe Ben went on to say (and again I quote) “We haven’t yet figured out how to do it in Europe yet. Whether or not we open those up to the public is still to be defined. I suspect we may well need the help of our very loyal Crown and Anchor guests to come and help put some of the ships and the crew throu…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Queen Mary 2 / transportation

Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage Day-by-Day: Cruising Insights, Activities, Tips, Advice and Observations

…vice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Lankawi and Colombo In this episode topics discussed includes: changing passenger mix and ambience, Singapore customs and immigration issues and process, medical facilities on board, excursion process pros and cons, shuttle busses in port, sea days and activities, fitness and spa, casino and bingo, iStudy, Sri Lanka issues and challenges and prepa…

Cruise Update

Cruise Update: Is That Light At End Of Tunnel. Or False Alarm?

…ses, Costa and Mein Schiff in Europe, and Dream and Royal Caribbean out of Singapore. VACCINE BOOKINGS EFFECT The roll-out of vaccines has also driven confidence by travellers to make bookings, and the lines are reporting a boost in these in the USA and Uk especially. There are four things worth noting. (1) bookings have increased by a lot (over 30%) in the first two months of 2021 compared to the last two months of 2020. (2) The increase is mostl…

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

medical / Tips for Travellers / travel

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

Hilton / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / usa

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…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

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

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…