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Is Cunard’s $120 “Behind the Scenes” Tour of Queen Elizabeth worth it, or just a waste of time and money?

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Is Cunard’s $120 “Behind the Scenes” Tour of Queen Elizabeth worth it, or just a waste of time and money?

…sive Care Unit) which has all the equipment you can imagine. They also have 2 rooms that act as hospital ward rooms for passengers and then 2 which are used for staff. Usually for isolation if there is expected disease like TB which can be infectious. They can also take X-rays, which they send electronically to Texas to confirm diagnosis. There also is a morgue, which we were not shown not surprisingly. The Doctor told us that much fewer people di…

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World Cruise Tips and Advice

…are to pack see how many of them are viable to bring along with you. Queen Mary 2 Sydney Harbour Cruising Advice and Tips #1 Choose the Right Cruise Line The most important thing of all is to choose the right cruise line to travel with. The difference between those who loved the voyage I was on and those that hated it were that the former were on the correct cruise line. It is essential for a short trip, but critical if you are going to invest tho…

PODCAST # 5: CUNARD’S QE2 (QUEEN ELIZABETH 2)

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PODCAST # 5: CUNARD’S QE2 (QUEEN ELIZABETH 2)

…does regular trans-Atlantic crossings (that is the job of the newer Queen Mary 2), part of it is because generally few ships do a winter Atlantic crossing as the seas are too rough for the average punter and thirdly this ship has been around since the late 1960s and is working out her final years with style and grace. So you really are quite simply taking part in what is a historical journey. This ship is the longest serving Cunard ship in its hi…

Cunard / Queen Elizabeth

My Cunard Queen Elizabeth Video Tour and Review

…Verandah Restaurant, based on the ones on the original Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary liners. The expansive Lido up on Deck 9 is popular all hours of the day, offering pretty much 24-hour food service. Passengers in the premium Queens and Princess Grill suites have their own exclusive lounge and restaurants high up on Deck 11. They can dine al fresco in The Courtyard on warm days, while there are also private sun decks on Deck 11 and 12. The Pavil…

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week Seven Highlights (New Zealand to Sydney)

…the transit of the Panama Canal. Having sailed out of Sydney on the Queen Mary 2 two years before, I toyed with getting up early and finally decided I would as I cannot predict the future and it may be the only time I ever get the chance to see a sail into this gorgeous city. I set my alarm for 5am on retiring and all too soon it started buzzing and shrilling. I hurried onto the balcony to check on our progress and was surprised to see we were mu…

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What’s Wrong with Cunard Cruise Line? Tips on surviving past their 175 year anniversary!

…d on either side of us on our Caribbean Christmas cruise on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, were two charming couples. Mike and Barbara (a couple in their late 60s and early 70) representing the present, and Simon and Melissa (a newly-wed couple in their late 30s and early 40s with a two-year old son) representing the future. And here lies the problem and challenge that Cunard are facing. Throughout the cruise we came across many people like Simon and Meli…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…d not get to it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake m…

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 / Queen Mary 2 / transportation / travel podcast

Podcast Episode 89: Cruise Ship Jobs: Interview with QM2 Hotel Manager and Executive Chef

…ast, I find out more about cruise ship jobs by interviewing Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Hotel Manager (Robert Howie) and Executive Chef (Nicholas Oldroyd). I find out they got to these roles, what a Hotel Manager and Executive Chef are responsible for – and find out insider information about Cunard and Queen Mary 2. QM2 Hotel Manager – Robert Howie Robert Howie is the Queen Mary 2 Hotel Manager, and has a huge job. He looks after every aspect of the shi…

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World Cruise Tips – Advice for planning and getting the most from the trip

Queen Mary 2 Sydney Harbour The first World Cruise was by Cunard’s RMS Laconia in 1922. It is a tradition that Cunard and other lines have continued since then. Travelling around the world on a ship takes around three months and usually operates between January and April. I travelled on a number of world voyage legs on Queen Mary 2 and developed a series of tips for anyone planning to go on part, or all, of one based on my experiences. The whole…