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 I Put Cunard's New First Class "Ship-Within-Ship" To The Test

 I Put Cunard’s New First Class “Ship-Within-Ship” To The Test

…onus on-cruise and channel behind-the-scenes videos, group cruise priority booking, eBooks to download, and bonus cruising tips. Click “join” on YouTube below any of my videos or visit patreon.com/tipsfortravellers to find out more. Now back to the cabin differences. Cunard Grills Cabin Differences There is just one class and style of cabin in Princess Grill. This is like mini-suites on Cunard cruise line competitors like Holland America and Princ…

I Paid A Fortune to Cruise On “New” Crystal Cruises. Was It Worth It?

…2023 after major renovations of the ships. I have been intrigued as recent reviews have been very positive, including it having the highest passenger ratings on Cruise Critic in the ultra-luxury category, better than Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Seabourn. So, I decided to test Crystal Cruises out to see if they really are the best of the ultra-luxury lines. I booked myself on an 11-night Crystal Symphony cruise from Tokyo to Manila, as always…

Good And Bad News: My Verdict on The New Sun Princess Mega-Ship

…n these ships again….or not. As always, to ensure an unbiased and balanced review, I booked and paid for the 7-night Sun Princess Mediterranean cruise to test this all out at the usual fare through my travel agent. Before I get into the negatives, let’s start with the positives. The first positive is overall ship design and decor. Positive: Design and Decor This ship looks pretty good, especially for a mega ship, and has pleasant decor throughout….

7 Cabin Checks Every Cruiser Must Do Before Unpacking (To Avoid Big Problems Later!)

…. MSC Lirica dancers performed a welcome show sailing out of Marseilles 6. Review All Paperwork and Daily Schedules ✔ Read the Daily Program I always check: Itinerary changes Port times Dining options (to avoid the chaotic buffet on embarkation day) Spa, shopping and activity offers Raffle or prize draws (I’ve won many because hardly anyone goes back!) ✔ Confirm shore excursion tickets Ensure: Every tour you booked is listed Departure times match…

Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

…Telegraph TV: Links: Official Highclere Castle website Other Stately homes reviewed on Tips For Travellers: Eltham Palace, Greenwich, London Harewood House, Leeds, England Hatfield House, near London Kensington Palace, London, England Killerton House, Devon, England Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, England Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England Wrest Park House and Gardens, Bedforshire, England Highclere Castle (also known on TV as “Downton Abbey”…

BRITISH AIRWAYS 50% MILES OFFER

BRITISH AIRWAYS 50% MILES OFFER

…ced the BA Miles needed for round trip reward flights, in all cabins, to all destinations worldwide, by 50%. If you’ve been dreaming about going somewhere really special, now’s the time to book. But hurry. Book before midnight GMT on 28 November 2008, or they’ll go without you. We can’t wait to welcome you on board.” The BA site is at http://www.ba.com I best get my summer holiday booked!…

Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

…ds are very small – and so I think next time we stay here we will actually book a twin room to get a better nights sleep. Here is a video of a room at the Hilton Hotel. It is on the new part of the hotel and is an executive room. This is actually the room we stayed in last time, but the room we were in this time was exactly the same. In it I am being very pompous and stuck up after a horrible stay here last time in a very nasty room! We were in th…

Silversea Cruises Ticket Presentation Box

…ins core details and advice about traveling with the cruise line. Specific booklet to your cruise. This booklet is unique and tailored to your cruise. Among other things if has a map of your route, details on how many “formal’, “informal” and “smart casual” nights, tips and advice for your cruise and then it also lists all of the ports and excursions available to book. “Bon Voyage” Gifts brochure. This is a list of items that friends, or you, can…

Cruise like a Norwegian. Yes I will!

…e time to provide advice which is neatly divided into topics that include: Travel documents What to pack Things to book in advance Getting to the port Hotel and land packages   They also have a specific website that (along with a catchy jingle) tells you how to “Cruise like a Norwegian” with more tips and advice. A nice touch as it helps build the excitement – and gives good practical advice. Some of the best I have seen from a cruise line. They a…

Telegraph Cruise Show London: Now On

In my book “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” I give advice and tips on the best way to research and find out which type of cruise and cruise line is perfect for you. One of the recommendations is to attend cruise focused travel shows. If you want to follow my advice and live in or near London then I recommend you get yourself down to the Telegraph Cruise Show at the ExCel Centre that is now open. Here is more about the show: Aimed at seasoned crui…