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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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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…

The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now (According to those in the know!)

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The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now!

…re torn on them, as I will explain, but here’s what people like most about Virgin Voyages. They are on the pricier side, operating in the so-called “Premium” category alongside lines like Celebrity, Holland America, Disney, and Princess. But, people (and me) like the fact that unlike those mentioned, Virgin Voyages are adult-only. Passengers (or “sailors” as they like to call them) have to be 18 or over. I also agree that the more all-inclusive fa…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard Queen Victoria Ship. Review, Photos and Video.

…and the Queen Mary 2. It is not the right design to handle a regular trans-Atlantic crossing which hammers a ship and takes some designing for – and also having seen pictures taken from the QE2 on their joint crossing at the start of both their 2008 world cruises where the Queen Victoria struggled more through the Atlantic winter seas, I am not sure many would be up for doing it either! Cunard Queen Victoria in Rotterdam Some facts and figures bef…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Transatlantic Crossing Observations On Queen Mary 2: The Ocean in Motion and Seasickness

…ion. Seasickness Tips And Advice Cunard Queen Mary 2 in stormy seas in the Atlantic This is the first in a series of articles about observations and advice for travellers about Crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. This one is about the motion of the ocean – and tips and advice about seasickness. It was written while on a stormy winter crossing! Here I am on the first morning of our transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York on the s…

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Transatlantic Crossing Observations on the Queen Mary 2: The Passengers. Rich? Famous? Fabulous?

…d famous band members that fear flying using the Queen Mary 2 to cross the Atlantic. But the reality is that most celebrities fly. The best you are likely to get is a celebrity guest speaker on your crossing. On this one we had Celia Imrie, who UK people know. In the Summer Sir David Frost and Michael Winner were speakers. Financial Diversity I have spoken to some people on-board right now who are crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2 in insid…

Caribbean / Destinations / St Lucia

St. Lucia. My Guide to Luxurious Must See Excursions and Beaches When You Have Limited Time

…g different to do. This excursion is in the north of the island, where the Atlantic hits the island – versus the areas that face the Caribbean Sea. Lasting about 3 hours from the port and return, after a short safety briefing you roar along very rocky roads, stopping to be given some information about the lush forests. You then get great views of the very unspoilt, and quiet, Atlantic facing side of the island. This is a much less developed part o…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…s later just before 6pm. Of course, if you transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic it is all in the opposite order. I am often asked: which is the best way to go? More on that later, as first I want to discuss the huge mistake many people make even when they understand what the Panama Canal is. default The Two Options There is not just one Panama Canal to transit but two quite different routes depending on the size of cruise ship you book. This i…

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10 most read Tips for Travellers postings

…ea) observations and tips New British Airways Club Seats Las Vegas Tips for Visitors Bangkok, Thailand Podcast National Geograhic Recommends the Thailand Podcast Virgin Atlantic’s Lounge at London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways Sao Paulo, Brazil Tips for Travellers Cruising in the Caribbean Have you reda all or most of these? If not click on the title to read the article….

SOUTH AFRICA TRIP: Part 1 Getting to Cape Town

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SOUTH AFRICA TRIP: Part 1 Getting to Cape Town

…ne needs to scrap that thought! Terminal 3 at Heathrow was jam packed. The Virgin lounge was heaving. Luckily as we were flying Upper Class we could fly through security as Virgin has this cleaver dedicated security lane that I wrote about in an earlier posting. The flight left a bit late, and was very full. The Upper Class was totally full with an eclectic bunch of travellers. There were the rich Americans with brat kids, pre the credit crunch I…

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Is Princess Cruises On A Journey Downwards? What Are They Getting Right And Wrong?

…ships with Infinity Balconies and The Retreat Suites with lounge and deck. Virgin Voyages has it’s ‘no main dining room’ and multiple all-included speciality restaurants and quirky entertainment. Cunard with the only ocean liner at sea, boasts Transatlantic crossing, Grills suites options, an Insights programme and white glove afternoon tea. Medallion-class The thing Princess have chosen to be what sets them apart from others is making all their s…

I Cruise Celebrity Cruises To See Who They're Really For Now

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I Cruise Celebrity Cruises To See Who They’re Really For Now

…vities and quizzes, and some quirky cabaret more akin to what I’ve seen on Virgin Voyages. The theatre is a big high tech one with large projection screens. Outdoor is much more focused around being seen, people watching and socialising. There’s the pool resort deck, with a focus on a big pool. The Lawn Club on Solstice ships has been replaced with the Rooftop Garden, which has a grill and the sunset bar at the back. They’ve also got one of the lo…