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My 11 essential Holland America Tips and Tricks for Cruisers

…9: Get involved in and take part in the “On Location” activities on board during your cruise. Holland America have introduced an “On Location” program to bring more of the ports of call and region experience onto the ship. Each day there will be a range of activities which can include local drinks and food events, talks about the destination, local entertainment and local goods to buy. They are advertised in the daily program. I went to some amaz…

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background)

Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 110 : Las Vegas (22 must do things to do)

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background) In this episode of the tips for travellers podcast I give more tips and advice for visitors to the capital of fun – Las Vegas. I share 22 must do things to do in the city on The Strip, Downtown and around the city – and also share my recommendations on the best places to go to for shopping. You can also read more about Las Vegas, including the history of this fa…

Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 116 : Norwegian Cruise Line Tips and Tricks

…clusive interview for Tips for Travellers with the Cruise Director and the Hotel Director of the Norwegian Epic. They give even more insider tips and also talk about the best ports in the world to visit To listen to the podcast for free: iTunes: subscribe for free to the Tips for Travellers Podcast on iTunes RSS feed: subscribe for free using the RSS feed Stitcher Radio Tips for Travellers mobile app (which has bonus PDF and video content with eve…

Norwegian Getaway Review : Style. Choice. Best Suited for?

…traditional liner style design but does feel like you’re in a contemporary hotel and resort. The Getaway has Miami themes weaved throughout the ship linked to its home base. This includes some of the names of the restaurants and murals of the iconic art deco buildings on Miami beach. Deck Six, Seven and Eight hold most of the main public areas. On Deck Six is a large atrium area with the usual excursions desk, guests services and a huge video wall…

MSC Divina in Port Miami

What is the Future of Cruising? Trends and Issues affecting Cruise Travel

…some thoughts they ignited in me “The Evolution and Future of the Cruise Industry“: This article explains how the industry has been through a series of dramatic changes and has had to reinvent itself. I think we are seeing this happening again now, and it will accelerate. A ship originally was a practical transport tool and the only real way to move people and goods from continent to continent. The introduction and spread of affordable, non-stop a…

Tips for Travellers Podcast 153: River Cruising Insiders Tips and Advice

…Hungary. You will hear the thoughts of Captain Doede Smit, Ike Benedictus (Hotel Manager), Micael Furka (Executive Chef) and Mirela Varga (Cruise Manager). They cover topics that include: Navigating rivers like the Dabube. Why and when river cruising is better than exploring Europe by land. Who a river cruise is best suited for and why, including if a river cruise is suitable for people with limited mobility or disabilities. Trends and changes in…

Who a River Cruise is Best Suited for – And Why. My Cruising Insider Tips Video

…Uniworld Danube River Cruise guests prepare to cycle 17 miles from Melk to Durnstein in Austria Who should you take a river cruise? In my River Cruise Insider video series I talked to the senior crew of Uniworld River Cruises whilst on board the “Enchanting Danube” cruse. In this video the Captain, Hotel Manager, Executive Chef and Cruise Manager tell you who they believe you should take a river cruise – explaining the exact type of people that wi…

60-Second Cruise Tips Podcast : Who is river cruising best for?

…a vacation. Those who don’t want to have to worry about finding the right hotel, organizing tours, the right place to eat and managing different currencies and exchange rates. It is ideal for travellers who want the hassle and vacation planning taken away. Every detail from departure to arrival is sorted out for them. River cruising is a very supportive way to travel as you are met at the airport, taken to the ship, unpack and everything is taken…

Tips for Travellers 149: Hong Kong Tips Revisited

…wloon along Nathan street Shopping Good prices as do no sales tax and is a Duty free port Stanley market Central district- high end shops Hollywood road – antiques and art SoHo – galleries Ladies Market Temple Street Night Market Aberdeen Fishing village and Luxury marina Afternoon tea at Peninsula Hotel Flagstaff house museum of Teaware – in oldest surviving colonial building – Beaches Repulse Bay Theme Parks Disneyland Ocean Park -see Cunard not…

City Wonders London Buckingham Palace and Afternoon Tea Tour

…fficial audio guide and then Kieran escorted us to afternoon tea at Rubens Hotel in Victoria. I had a great day exploring my city as a tourist and learning bits of trivia and history about London that I did not know despite living here for over 27 years. The tour was well organized, slick and the commentary and guiding by Kieran was friendly and welcoming. Going to see some icons like Horseguards Parade, Changing of the Guard and inside Buckingham…