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Caribbean Islands. 3 More Amazing Things About This Incredible Part Of the World.

…irk than a trend. However, in islands like Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and St Lucia this was not my experience over the years that I have been there. What discoveries do you have to add to my list? Please leave a comment, Tweet me or email me! Other Tipsfortravellers.com reading about the Caribbean: Guide to Caribbean Duty Free Tax Free Shopping Caribbean Shopping versus History. The missed opportunity What to expect when cruising the Caribbean Ti…

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

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

…nting traveller diarrhoea Hand sanitizing gels are your first defence against a runny stomach. Always wash your hands and/or sanitize before cooking or eating. Use bottled water and avoid raw foods that are washed in water like salad, undercooked meats and ‘street food’. Also beware of ice – bottled drinks are your safest bet. Dealing with tummy troubles Don’t panic – pack diarrhoea tablets and use them when needed. They are particularly indispens…

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…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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

…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 for self-disembarkation, even if I am not opting to go down that route. Self-disembarkation is where cruise lines let passengers leave the ship as soon as it is clea…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ted, so it is possible that ships could sail there. However, some of the most stunning and the most beautiful are the ones that are going to be restricted. There is a real chance that cruising to the fjords will become very different. This was a big surprise and probably is an extremely good reason for going sooner rather than later.   #2 The Fjords Are Not Alaska One of the things I did find amusing is how many people were surprised the Norwegian…

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

…going ever smaller was even better. So ,I booked myself on an 11-night Windstar Star Pride “Lands of the Midnight Sun” cruise from Edinburgh to Iceland. Via the Orkney Islands and the Norwegian Fjords. Windstar claim to be the market leading small ship line and have both yacht style motor ships and sailing vessels in their fleet. When I boarded and for the first few days, I could see that small had many upsides. I loved the boarding in Edinburgh….

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Diamonds, Gemstones And Trinkets. My Ultimate Guide To Duty Free – Tax Free Shopping in the Caribbean.

…e Beers. Companies like Graaf London, Tiffany and Diamond International. Most stores that are endorsed by the cruise line you are traveling on will deliver purchases directly to the ship, so you do not need to carry them about while touring. If you buy alcohol though, the cruise line usually hold it until the end of the cruise. This is to ensure you keep buying drinks from their on-board bars. My Tips For Travellers Guide To Duty Free – Tax Free S…

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Biggest Cruise Excursion Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

…tch this as he would have to leave them behind if they were late for the last stop. He had to get us back to the ship at a set time some distance away. On the last stop, 25 minutes after the meet time they were not back, so we left without them. They did eventually get back to the ship before departure by catching a taxi at great expense.   SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Find out about being a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravell…

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Watch Out! Cruise Port Scams That Caught Me & My Friends Out

…to guarantee it. But never returned. No tour tours The last time I was in St. Lucia, instead of going on a cruise line tour, and as there’s not much around the cruise port, I used a taxi driver offering to give a tour of the island. But he kept taking me to shopping venues, and places like a beach with bar and restaurant where he clearly was getting some sort of kickback rather than the must-see places. People on my recent Nile River cruise had t…

Forthcoming Trips: March 2007 P&O Arcadia Barbados – Southampton UK

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Forthcoming Trips: March 2007 P&O Arcadia Barbados – Southampton UK

…as more spices growing per square mile than anywhere else on earth. Scenic St Lucia is home to the world’s only drive-in volcano (Soufrière) and to another pretty harbour (Marigot Bay) while lush rainforests, sugar-white beaches and historic sites like the towering Brimstone Hill Fortress create an equally magical mix on St Kitts. Say farewell to the Caribbean in Antigua where, if you plan to spend the day at the beach, you will be spoilt for choi…

Holland America For Your Caribbean Cruise - Pros and Cons - template 3

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Should You Use Holland America For Your Caribbean Cruise? Pros And Cons

…They also go to the southern Caribbean so you can go St Marten, Barbados, St Lucia. Then they also do one of the most recent cruises I did on Holland America: a combination Caribbean, part transit of the Panama Canal and this is great because you’ll go to places like Aruba, Curacao, you’ll part transit the Panama Canal, and you’ll go to Costa Rica. So, lots and lots of choice and options of cruises that you can take to the Caribbean on Holland Am…