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Dominica

Dominica. The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Home of Pirates of the Caribbean And Bubbling Seas

…will dock either in the capital at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, like the Queen Mary 2 did when I visited, or at Woodbridge Bay which is about a mile north of the capital . You can see that dock and the Queen Mary 2 docked in the video I made of the island. Passengers step off the ship straight into Roseau, a town of 20,000 people. Right across the road is the tourist information office, which has a small and vibrant local market selling locally…

Cruise Podcast

Cruise Tips 47: Cunard Transatlantic Crossing

…iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Transatlantic crossing on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 or repositioning cruise on another line? You should go on a Cunard Crossing at least once. It is the only remaining classic journey from the era of crossings before jet travel. They are the only line with a real “ocean liner” versus cruise ship: the Queen Mary 2. It is designed for the rigours of the north Atlantic with a strong hull to withstand the constant b…

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Cruising with Disabilities Advice and Tips

…hip), be a recliner on your balcony. Cunard Queen Mary 2 Wheelchair Access Queens Grill Suite Cunard Queen Mary 2 Wheelchair Access Bathroom Queens Grill Suite Emergency Evacuation Drill, make sure you let the crew know of your needs Before your cruise ship departs on your first day, there will be an emergency evacuation drill. After everyone is on board, about one hour before the ship leaves the port, the Captain or First Officer will announce ov…

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Greatest Cruises In The World

…t a remarkable experience. And this is, a Transatlantic Crossing on Cunard Queen Mary 2 is, which I have done 5 times now as is in my view, one of the true great cruise experiences. Queen Mary 2 is the only ocean liner in the world, every other ship taking passages are cruise ships. It is the only passenger ship in the world specifically designed to handle the North Atlantic. The ship is a one-of-a-kind. It harks back to the glamorous and glory da…

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I’ve Changed My Mind About Cruise Gratuities. Here’s Why

…eciation and Service Charges” on my Scandinavia cruise, while on my Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic voyage it was just called a “service charge”. Maybe they’re renaming them to cloud that they are ramping up the cost of gratuities at the same time. Most lines now have gratuities at between $14 and $20 per person per day based on cabin grade. This also applies to children sharing their parent’s cabin. That adds between $200 and $300 for a couple…

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I Put The Iconic Indian Pacific Train’s Platinum Class To The Test!

…tour is Broken Hill is one of the key locations for the famous “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” movie. Telling the story of drag queens travelling from Sydney to Alice Springs. It was a fun and fascinating tour, as the town has a rich and at times dramatic history of mining, train travel and the labour movement. We then jumped back onto the train for our first breakfast. Again, another good menu. Sally had scrambled eggs and trout and Mark and I,…

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Cruise Buffet Dining: What SMART Cruisers Do (And DON’T Do)

…talk to the Maître d about getting it changed. For example, on that Cunard Queen Anne cruise I mentioned, I went to the main dining room I was due to eat in for my embarkation day lunchtime. They showed me to the table that had been allocated and I really didn’t like it. I was able to get a much better table by being there for lunch. The other reason to go is to get food allergy requirements sorted. The Main Dining Room Maître d is the person usua…

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10 Bucket List Cruises You Absolutely MUST Do Before You Die!

…e. Bucket List Cruises #6: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Next on my list is a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic, which I have done five times. Why do I keep doing this? Well, the Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic between Southampton and New York is a historic route on the only true ocean liner in service today. It’s a unique experience. It harks back to the glory days of crossing the Atlantic before aeroplanes and it is a one-of-a-kind ship. In terms of highlights…

Visiting Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Why it is not a waste of your time.

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Visiting Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Why it is not a waste of your time.

…people like Gustav Holst (composer of The Planets), WG Grace (cricketer), Elizabeth Hurely (actress) , Sharon Davies (olympic swimmer), Jilly Cooper (author), Brian Jones (Rolling Stones), JK Rowling (author) and Edward Jenner (discovered vaccinations). Overall impressions Cheltenham feels like a place with money. There is a style and flair to the place, as well as the types of stores that suggest that it is a wealthy city. There are trendy and i…

PODCAST 18 : PRINCETON NEW JERSEY

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PODCAST 18 : PRINCETON NEW JERSEY

…cription: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. What began as the College of New Jersey in Elizabeth has evolved into one of the nation’s most well-regarded and wealthiest universities. Established in 1746, Princeton offers an incredibly picturesque campus, characterized by Gothic-style buildings and impressive Nassau Hall, the university’s oldest structure, rife with history. Other familiar sights on the sculpture-strewn, Ivy League campus include Firestone Libr…

CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

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CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

  Cherbourg harbour as seen from the Queen Mary 2 docked The original embarkation hall at Cherbourg Cherbourg is one of those places that better reflects the glory of the past. And it is hard to see how it will ever really be of major significance again. But what an adventure this town in the Normandy region of France has had over the centuries, and especially in the last one. It also has the most remarkable maritime museum. This alone is worth g…