…s: “Gary, On March 27, 2008 British Airways will redefine what it means to travel via London, with the opening of Terminal 5 (T5) – the new British Airways home at Heathrow Airport. T5 was designed to provide a calm experience for customers and put them back in control of their travel, thanks to the technology and flexible design of the building. T5 has the largest airport lounge complex in the world and an advanced baggage system, unlike any othe…
…In the Saturday 21 July “Times” of London Travel Section they listed their view of the 2 best travel blogs, travel sites and travel podcasts. My “tips for travellers” podcast was listed as one of the top 3 best podcasts. They described it as “cheesy, but insightful, tips from a globetrotting salesman”…
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…ur and entrance tickets for lots of Genoa attractions in advance You can buy tickets for all the key attractions in Genoa before you go: click here Read more that I have written about Genoa: Genoa: The Beauty and The Beats. Tips for Travellers Grand Hotel Savoia Genoa. A Step Back To Hercule Poirot Era See all my photos of Genoa on Flickr You can buy and download this article and city guide (along with others from Tips For Travellers) as a SmartPh…
…t shares these. Some are obvious, and some probably say more about me as a traveller – and person! The 9 Things I take on every trip I ever do. These are the things you will find I have with me no matter what trip I am doing, no matter where I am going. 1. My Saint Christopher Necklace. Given to me by my parents for Christmas when I was 13, I wear and take this always. This is more habit than religion or superstition, but I could never travel with…
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…Services You should let your bank and credit card company know you will be travelling, and that they will see charges from various parts of the world. Also ensure your mobile phone operator has enabled you to receive and make calls from overseas. Insurance It is essential take out travel insurance. Even if you have an annual policy check with your provider, as many policies restrict coverage to individual trips of less than 30 days. You are likely…
…da and, increasingly, Asia. Well-travelled. People on board have extensive travel behind them. Everyone I met had travelled for many years and have visited many areas of the world. They had been to many of the ports on the itinerary before and were on board for the experience of cruising with Seabourn and the ambience, interactions and friendships they had – or knew they could make – on board. They knew what they wanted out of a trip and cruise li…
…xample, some lines do not allow: Unwed or unrelated couples under 18 to be booked in the same stateroom. Children under six months of age to travel and may restrict the number of those under three years of age. Children under eighteen to travel without being accompanied by an adult over the age of twenty-one. An adult who is not a parent of a child under 18 to travel with them without a “Parental Consent Guardianship Form” signed by a parent or…
…m the pool of traditional cruisers, drawn to it as they age by the ease of travelling without the hassle of searching out hotels, foreign food, dealing with local transportation and language, only unpacking and packing once – all while feeling secure in a cosy familiar environment. The family was similarly focused. They spoke about how it was so easy to travel with their children, with food and surroundings being within everyone’s comfort zone. Th…
