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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…

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

…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,…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard and Twinings Afternoon Tea On-Board. A Ritual And Institution.

…refully selected premium teas. The venture truly epitomises the essence of England in an unforgettable onboard setting”. Despite all this positivity and promise, Wedgwood went into administration in 2009. It was eventually bought by a Private Equity firm that combined other classic companies like Waterford Crystal with it. They also much reduced the operations of the company. Wedgwood still provide china to Cunard in the dining rooms, and they sti…

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tips: Must-See And Must-Do Sights And Attractions

…: 1: Every time I visit I am reminded of just how different Scotland is to England. Although part of the United Kingdom the country and city has fiercely retained its Scottish feel and heritage. It is a very different feel to England, and this adds to the excitement of visiting. It is both familiar and varied, and why I recommend visitors to the UK to ensure they go beyond just staying in London and venture North to explore the city. 2: Although a…

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Best Places To Cruise Month By Month

…there are probably two key recommendations: the big one is Canada and New England. This is becoming more and more popular heading into autumn time because it’s when you start to get the beautiful foliage. It’s a little chilly, but you do get to tour some of the big cities – whether it’s Ottawa or Montreal – when it’s not as hot and sticky as it is in the summer. And suddenly, that’s one of the cruises that really sticks in my mind as a very beaut…

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Smart Cruisers Rely On These Game-Changing Cruise Resources

…s. For example, I recently came back from a Celebrity Eclipse Canada & New England cruise, and I had used CruiseDeckPlans.com to choose the cabin for that. It helped me decide that an Aqua Class cabin was right by being able to explore, look at, and compare the different cabin options and grades. Next, I want to talk about various resources that I use to help avoid making costly money mistakes. There are two key things that I’ve seen go wrong, pay…

International Helicopter Museum: Travel Enthusiast’s Must See

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International Helicopter Museum: Travel Enthusiast’s Must See

…travel related attraction nearby. On a recent trip to the Bristol area in England, we went into the tourist information office in the UK seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare and came across a leaflet for the “International Helicopter Museum”. With the sort of attractions that one usually associates with seaside resorts in England I was not optimistic. But was really pleased we did. The museum was set up right back in about 1958 by a group of helic…

Too Few Cruisers Know About These 9 FREE Afternoon Tea's At Sea

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Too Few Cruisers Know About These 9 FREE Afternoon Tea’s At Sea

…experience. What is it all about? Afternoon tea date backs to 19th century England, when the Duchess of Bedford, one of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting, used to get hungry late afternoon, as the aristocracy would only have two meals – breakfast and then dinner at eight or nine at night. She started having a light meal of tea, bread and butter bought to her at four o’clock. She started inviting her fancy friends, including royal courtiers, to jo…

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Cruise News Update #24 – Lifting Of No-Sail Fall Out

…ted the trend of cases and the expected seasonal nature of the virus. With England entering another month long lockdown until December, all travel both domestic and international for recreational reasons has been outlawed. So, things look to remain on hold here for a while. Those are the 6 biggest news stories breaking that I felt you need to know about, and what I think they mean for us as cruise lovers . ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS —————————————–…

england / friday photo / legoland / windsor

Friday Travel Photo: Legoland Windsor

…Legoland Windsor England One of the most popular destinations for children just outside of London, Legoland is as entertaining for adults too. The vast lego brick towns like the one for London above are staggeringly impressive. You can see more photos I have taken in my Legoland Flickr Set…

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