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Best And Worst Cruise Lines RIGHT NOW According to Cruisers

…Room, and the overall layout and design. The flagship transatlantic Queen Mary 2 liner is still getting overall good ratings and reviews, although many reviewers feel Cunard is watering down the experience and it feels more mainstream than luxury these days. I think Cunard created this issue themselves, as their advertising suggests a luxurious experience with White-glove service and glamour, but once on board, it is not quite like that and is br…

Attraction / England / Museum / travel podcast

Travel Podcast 98 : Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

…talk about this amazing place to visit, and talk in more detail about the Mary Rose Museum that was opened at the end of May 2013. It houses the remains of Henry VIII’s unique ship that was protected buried in silt for centuries. It also has thousands of items from the period on display. To listen to the episode, you can listen online now using the audio player below or one of the following options: iTunes: subscribe for free to the Tips for Trav…

Chioggia

Exploring Chioggia Italy: Infamous Market, Seafood Specialities and Venetian Canals

…tures without being jostled by other visitors eager to take theirs. Virgin Mary Statue Chioggia Italy I finally left the Vena Canal to see some of the side streets and other canals, stumbling across a striking statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus along another canal in the gardens of the Cathedral of Chioggia. Inside this rather plain-looking brick church I discovered a startling all-white painted interior and behind it an impressive 64-metre…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

Cruising / Cunard / Destinations / Norway / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / Stavanger / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

…t is the best option available and best use of your time in port. There are 2 or 3 companies with booths right on the dockside that offer 2.5 to 3 hours boat tours from right next to the ship to the nearby Lysefjord. The image that the tour will sell you is a stunning one of people sitting atop the impressive “Pulpit Rock”. This is massive rock with a flat top that offers a staggering view across the Fjord. However, they will have got there after…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Geiranger / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

…ger Afternoon Tea You can have afternoon tea from 3:30 to 4pm in the large Queens Room or if you are in Queens or Princess Grill you can have it in the Queens Grill Room on Deck 11. The spread is amazing. You have a wide selection of teas, sandwiches, scones and cakes. They are all served at your table. It is a must do! Cakes at Afternoon Tea in Queens Grill Lounge on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Our Evening on the Ship This evening we went to the sho…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen / Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

…. The bridge is 63 metres high, which leaves only 8 metres headroom as the Queen Elizabeth is 56 metres tall. Captain’s Cocktail Party Tonight the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Passengers were invited to the Captain’s Cocktail Party from 6:45pm to 7:30pm in the Queens Room. He hosted a set of Parties for the first sitting Britannia and second sitting the night before. These are popular with passengers. You get free drink and canapés, but most li…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…rd in the world Sognefjorden, around 130 miles inland. They built a dock in 2010 and so a ship can dock. Only 250 residents and it feels very remote and special. It is not nearly as developed for visitors as Geiranger is and it is lovely to walk and stroll around, climbing a mile long walk up the mountain that backs on the small village to get views is very popular. You can also travel from here to the Jostedalbreen Glacier (the largest one in Eur…

HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

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HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

…II grew up. It is also here that Queen Elisabeth I heard she was to become queen (you can visit the tree she was supposed to be sitting under). The original Old Palace still exists and today is a large hall that is used for events and functions. Over 400 years ago the family that own it today started to build the new house. Over the years it has evolved and grown, and is a huge complex with impressive front face and gorgeous gardens. The house has…

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

…ur train was over 800 metres long, that’s twice around a running track, had 29 carriages and was carrying 233 guests and 48 crew. At dinner, there was decent amount of choice and it was delicious. I discovered that Gold and Platinum have the same menu, and it doesn’t change much over time. So, you are likely to have the same menu as we did if you go on this train. There was a small appetiser of cod, then a choice of three starters including kangar…

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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…

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

…on tea option. While Cunard are a leading line on afternoon tea with their Queens Room event, it has several downsides that others do better, as you will see. They don’t do the tiered stands with everything on, it can be frustrating and a bit random, as you rely on waiters passing your table making it hard to follow the “right” order, and there is no tea choice, as they pour from large teapots. Viking Ocean A magnificent afternoon tea at sea is on…