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Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

Airlines / British Airways / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

…cts you, curbside check-in the limo drives into, stunning lounge with spa, restaurant and more, in-flight massage, video and games on demand, bar to sit at and the large flat bed with sleeper suit and duvet. However, fly from anywhere else and it is less unique with run of the mill lounges and inconsistent and often surly check-in and other staff. It seems that they use contract staff and services that provide just that. 2) When there is a problem…

Caribbean Cruise Part 7: Crossing the Atlantic to the UK

Antigua / Arcadia / Atlantic Crossing / caribbean / cruise / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 7: Crossing the Atlantic to the UK

…as… Our table at dinner is on the lower level of the huge 2 level Meridien Restaurant, and right at the back which in theory should make it one of the most “moving parts” of the ship as ships move up and down front to back as they work through the waves. People often seem to avoid trips with a lot of sea days like on this trip (5 and then 3). It is amazing just how fast the days go and you run out of time to do everything planned. The other good t…

Caribbean Cruise Part 4: St Lucia

Arcadia / caribbean / cruise / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 4: St Lucia

…n, was mucky and dirty, as they have built a pier and some sort of hall or restaurant on it. It causes the sand to be churned up and so no one seems to swim in the sea, relying on the pool instead. It seemed pointless to have come all the way to the Caribbean and St Lucia to sit by a pool. Far from lovely people, there were a lot of large couples and quite elderly making the place feel a bit like a rest home by the sea. The resort is all-inclusive…

Caribbean Cruise Part 3: Grenada

Arcadia / caribbean / cruise / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 3: Grenada

…“spice island” of Grenada. Sounds of a steel band record playing in a bar/ restaurant is drifting across the beach. This is just glorious. The sea is just phenomenal – a mixture of greens and blues, transparent and deliciously cool. The scene in front of me is wonderful as the beach is close to the St. George harbor area and I can see 2 ships docked. The ships are the P&O “Arcadia” that we are on and the “Ocean Village”. This ship is also part of…

PODCAST 21: BARBADOS

Barbados / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 21: BARBADOS

…ake a walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal to Weisers on the Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant, a little joint on a superb beach with fantastic food and hot tunes. Enjoy a range of watersports, or relax on a beach chair and soak up the sun. Let a Barbados Destination Management Company make the arrangements for you, from Shore Excursions to On-Shore Weddings, and much much more! Capture the heart and soul of your most precious memories with Magical Moments…

Destinations / Palm Springs / USA

A Perfect Day out in Palm Springs. Elevate in the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway the Jacinto State Park

…s you travel upwards. At the top of the mountain is a large complex with a restaurant, a cafe, a small museum, State Park shop and a gift shop. The park has a number of routes for walking that last a few hours through to days, and many people will join you on the ride up loaded up with hiking and camping gear. However, for me the perfect day is heading up early in the morning and enjoying the quietness, taking a short walk and then sitting watchin…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

Cruise Ship Jobs: Exclusive Interview About Designing the MSC Preziosa On-Board Experience

…t (the Yacht Club). This is a separate section of 69 suites with their own restaurant, bar, deck areas and private access to the spa. Yacht Club passengers can venture out into the rest of the ship, but other passengers can not venture in. This is very different to what I am used to, as even on Cunard with their Queens and Princess Grills, the suites are dotted around the ship. On Cunard, while there are some specific lounges and dedicated dining…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

8 Questions MSC Cruises asked about my MSC Preziosa Experience

…the region. What was your best dining experience on board? The Yacht Club Restaurant “La Palmeraie”. I loved the food and service in here. It was amazing. Every night a different menu with great choices, and then some set standard Italian Classics if the daily menu did not appeal. It was so good that I am not sure people staying in Yacht Club need to go to any of the other restaurants that have small additional charges. It was amazing. The others…

Edinburgh

The Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh Scotland. A luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel with a history.

…tel and the city, right from the Doormen, through to check-in, in the Spa, restaurant and especially Christina and her assistant. They would always greet us, chat and make suggestions every time we saw them over the 3 days we stayed here. The hotel is well over 100 years old and used to be the station and hotel for The Caledonian Railway. The area that used to be the platform is now a massive covered space that acts as the lounge. It is a dramatic…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

What 10 things can you expect a cruise butler to do on-board a ship?

…es also explaining the Yacht Club (ship within ship), dedicated Concierge, restaurants, and deck. Unpacking (and later packing) of luggage if required. He says that many people prefer to unpack themselves so they can decide where to put their clothes and other pieces of luggage. However, you should just ask if you want it done. Daily services such as keeping their suites tidy, delivering daily newspaper, answering queries and giving advice and tip…

Silversea

Tips for Travellers on Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper : what do you want to know?

…not always get elsewhere: Real life, first hand advice, tips, opinions and reviews that go “beyond the brochure and advertising”! These are the areas that readers have told me they want me to focus on. Let me know how you feel about these, and if there are any areas missing that you want me to explore: Silversea’s restaurant, food and wine quality, choice and presentation. Lots of requests about this, asking me to focus on what the food and wine o…