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Edinburgh

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

…hrone Room, Mary Queen of Scot’s Chambers. A more recent attraction is The Queen’s Gallery that was opened by The Queen on 29 November 2002, and features changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. The Scottish Parliament. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the very modern Parliament building. It is a very unusual and unexpected feature. You are able to go on free tours which cover its history, work and the story behind the unique design. The…

Cruise With pets

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Pet Friendly Cruises. 6 Ways You Can Cruise With Your Pet!

…dsey was renowned for heading off on a tour of the United States on Cunard Queen Mary 2. The dog was seen all around the ship, and even performed shows on board. Clearly if you are a celebrity and you have a pet, you’re probably going to find a way of getting your pet onboard. So, can you cruise with a pet? It’s very difficult. The only traditional way of doing it is on the Queen Mary 2 on a Transatlantic voyage, or if you have some kind of servic…

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10 Reasons More Cruisers Than Ever Are Being Denied Boarding

…is is not having travel insurance, and the right type. For example, for my Queen Anne cruise, Cunard required anybody that had booked in the UK, whether via a travel agent, online or directly with Cunard, irrespective if they lived in the UK or not, to have travel insurance. And then it must be of a certain kind. Cunard say the policy must include cruise cover, cover the full length of the trip, all destinations being visited, and include medical…

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

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Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

…e 9 varied and amazing gardens which include a secret garden, herb garden, Queen’s Garden (a formal style one), Mulberry Garden and Tudor Physic Garden. There is also a ruined Tithe Barn and pond. You can also visit The Pheasantry which has a collection of beautiful birds. You can buy a garden only pass. Castle, Banqueting Hall Ruins and South Hall. These are open even when tours of the house itself are not operating. In the Castle you climb up a…

Cruise Podcast

Cruise Ship Godmother – Cruise Tip 94

…ty the Queen has named a number of ships including Cunard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, and P&O Cruises Britannia. Movies stars are another popular choice with people like Helen Mirran for P&O Ventura, Sophia Loren for MSC, Joanna Lumley for Viking Odin and Julie Andrews for Crystal Serenity. The role is usually taken by women, but not exclusively. Godmothers usually bless and name the ship at extravagant red-carpet ceremonies designed to crea…

Cruise Update

Latest Cruise News Update #26 – Carnival, Cancellations, Test Cruises And More

…lling for you? Cunard, the iconic British cruise line, has cancelled Queen Elizabeth to March, Queen Victoria to May and Queen Mary 2 to April. Crystal Cruises has also similarly pushed back its voyages on its ocean-going fleet into March and April based on the ship. The ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas, part of the Norwegian Cruise Group, has followed these two and also scrapped all departures through to April. Meanwhile, some lines have cancelled…

Cruise Update

Latest Cruise Updates: Restart Progress, Ports Say No And More

…e that they will resume Queen Victoria on 17 May, Queen Mary on 28 May and Queen Elizabeth from 4 June. To get the very latest on planned return dates, with the current dates by month by line and increasingly by ship for both ocean and river cruising click here Cruise Ports Latest Whilst many cruisers are focusing on the date that cruise lines are allowed to sail again, as important is also increasing amount of news on what countries and popular c…

Cruise Tips

Things That Make No Sense On A Cruise Ship

…blem, the old cruise liners from the 40s, 50s and 60s, like Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2, used to have the pool inside and at the very bottom of the ship. In QE2’s case it was actually around the water line. Nowadays, passengers expect pools to be out in the sunlight and so they must be at the top of ship. This magnifies the risk of throwing the ship off balance in rougher weather when the water starts moving around. That is also why they are often…

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

…as the Cornish method because people in Cornwall, England eat it that way, while cream and then the jam is how those in Devon eat them. The most popular way to have it is the Cornish way (jam and then cream) with 62% of British people saying they do that, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. Cornish way is my preferred way of all too! Do you have any favourite included-in-fare afternoon teas that is not on my list? Let me know in the comments. S…

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Seniors Cruise Tips: Too Many Cruisers Over 55 Fall For These 8 Cruising Traps

…more classic Solstice and Millennium classes. Cunard’s Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth ships are strikingly different to the newer Queen Anne. The older Princess class ships with smaller ships, are different to not only the Royal Class like Sky and Majestic Princess, but even to the more mega-ship style Sphere class Sun and Star Princess. Generally, I find the smaller ships in the fleets are easier to navigate, more classic and often a better…

CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2 QUEENS GRILL REVIEWS

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CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2 QUEENS GRILL REVIEWS

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