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…ted on many routes, including even more exotic cruises like that Silversea South Africa cruise I was on. And, of course, fares are much higher this year too. Second, over the last few years, I’ve often got upgrades by either bidding and always being successful, being upgraded because the ship is not sailing full, or paying relatively low fees to do so even after boarding. Every cruise I have been on this year has had a sign at the desk saying the…
…insurance and so I was paid out some of the expenses and importantly for a South Aftican holiday I had to cancel as could not fly with a cast on. So as the holiday season starts, here are some tips and advice on preparing and taking care health wise. There are zillions of good tips and advice sites, and for many if you going somewhere exotic check with the Foreign Office or your own countries advice site on where to avoid and why. Then assuming th…
…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…
…could store luggage in Vancouver Cruise Port. In Miami, I found places in South Beach, although, I usually get an Uber or taxi to the airport and leave my luggage in the inexpensive storage there. The fast trains in and out of Miami that cost just a few dollars are great for getting out and about. #2 Packing Plans Whatever plans for disembarkation day they settle on, I found that smart cruisers also have a luggage strategy. They taught me to plan…
…could consider is a more intense coastal trip that runs from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north. Heading into the Arctic Circle. There are few lines that do this one, but the most common is Hurtigruten, which has departures every day. Fjords and Towns My suggestion as a first timer would be to do the route I mentioned first, but with this also comes a challenge, as almost all cruise lines offer a version of it. So, you could go with the…
…ive”? Tanzania is a great place to see them as I discovered, with great parks like the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti giving you the chance to see them. However, they can also be seen in countries like Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Pin It For more about my Tanzania Safari visit: tipsfortravellers.com/tanzania-safari-tips Disclaimer: I travelled as a g…
…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,…
…on board. The line is more popular in the Mediterranean, South America and South Africa. They are trying to attract more North Americans to the line and even placed the MSC Divina in Miami and run a large Caribbean schedule in the European winter. MSC are also trying to tap into the fast growing Australian cruise habit by placing ships there and running Grand Voyages from Europe through Asia to Australia. MSC Cruises Lirica entertainment team host…
…n between and early to bed is recommend. Unlike safari vans in places like South Africa, the vans will not be open. The roof will be raised up so you can stand up to view and take pictures of the animals. Here are some things to expect and be ready for: Expect crowds and a number of vans when you spot animals, especially the harder to find beasts like lions, leopards and cheetah. The parks request no more than five vans when animals are spotted bu…
…t around this. I saw that firsthand on my Silversea Silver Spirit in South Africa, where the ship was due to sail after my trip to the Seychelles through the Suez Canal onto Dubai. They had to redeploy the ship back to Europe via West Africa and bumped everybody booked on that planned sailing. Now while most lines have factored in not using Suez Canal, the main reason I’m seeing for redeployments is soaring demand for Caribbean cruises, especially…
