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City Hall Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

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Tips for Travellers 150: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

…s – many will take US$ including some attractions. Wi-fi in most cafés and restaurants – usually need password but they will provide. Most attractions close between 1130 and 1300 Things to do Reunification Hall Previously called Independence Hall Former South Vietnam President’s complex of working and living War Remnants Museum Used to be called Museum of American War Crimes – opened in September 1975 Aim is researching and collecting evidence of…

Cruise Ship / transportation

Essential cruising tips: 18 ways of saving money on a cruise

…but some may permit limited quantities and will charge corkage fees in the restaurants. It should prove cheaper than buying wine on board. Attend any cocktail parties you are invited to as they serve free drinks and canapés during the event. Check if there will be a Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle event via their site and sign up to attend. In addition to receiving free refreshments you will also get to meet other repeat guests who have money saving t…

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Travel tips 152: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

…n 1965 and largest in SE Asia – impressive looking building Little India – restaurants and shops but not as in Singapore Shopping Bukt Bitang area – popular shopping area – highest concentration of malls in the city – especially for computers and electronics. Golden triangle in KLCC around towers. Further afield Batu caves – 9 miles north – limestone caves of varying sizes – Hindu shrine inside largest cave – over 270 steps to get to it – smaller…

Cruise Ship / Crystal

My Crystal Serenity Review : A Sophisticated Adult Experience

…of the senior crew and backgrounds to the partnerships like those for the restaurants and designer brands stocked in the shops. There are a number of channels on the television covering crew information, excursions, future cruises and the lectures given during the cruise. On the first night, the Cruise Director hosted a welcome show where he went into detail on many aspects of the ship and entertainment options. Destination guides and maps are pr…

Cruise Ship / Crystal

Exclusive: Crystal Cruises Senior Officers Tips and Insights on Cruising

…hat they offered: Use the pre-booking facility online to reserve specialty restaurants, spa, tours etc before joining the cruise. Explore the ship in full on first two days and try everything before settling on your favourite spots and haunts. There is a lot of choice and make sure that you experience them all. Engage and use the expertise and experiences of past guests via social media and cruise sites, as well as the Crystal ones. Read the daily…

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Cruise budget tips, tricks and advice

…ill include meals in at least one venue, cruise lines have added specialty restaurants and charge a fee to dine there. Charges can range from a modest $5 to a more substantial $75 per person. Photographs: Every time you board or go to an event, and even at some meals, you will have your photograph taken. They can cost $15 or more each if you decide to purchase them. Internet access: Access to Wi-Fi will cost anywhere from $0.25 to $1 per minute. M…

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Cruise packing list : What to take and what to leave at home

…, sport shirts, and caps or baseball hats are usually not permitted in the restaurants after 6pm. Smart casual or informal: For ladies, this is evening cocktail dresses or pantsuits. Gentlemen are expected to wear suits or sport coats and slacks. Ties are optional. Again jeans, shorts and other casual wear will not be allowed in the main dining rooms after 6pm. Casual: Less formal dresses and pantsuits for ladies, and sport shirts and slacks for g…

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Travel Tips Podcast 155: Dubai UAE

…ble from space – 4000 villas each with own beach front – 5000 apartments – restaurants -sports facilities – cinemas – Marina docking Atlantis Hotel – based on original Bahamas hotel billed as a “watery world of wonder” – aquarium with 21 water exhibits including lost Chamber and waterpark Activities Wild Wadi Waterpark – in my view the best in the world! Ski Dubai is -4 degrees C with a big ski slope, tabogan run and ski lift – entry includes gear…

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Shore Excursion Tips and Advice from Crystal Cruises Excursions Manager

…ts have to check-in online, give their credit card details, book specialty restaurants and enter other preferences. It improves the Excursion teams ability to spend time giving destination advice and answering questions, as they are not swamped at the start of the trip with everyone trying to sort excursions. Amount of passengers do cruise-line excursions: Around a third of passengers on average go on tours in most ports. The percentage grows clos…

Cruise Ship / Crystal

The Tastes of Global Inspired Cuisine On Board Crystal Serenity

…n board Crystal Cruise’s Serenity cruise ship. It is one of the speciality restaurants that are part of their all-inclusive fare with no extra charge for eating there. And you can dine here as often as you wish. Created in partnership with Sapphire Restaurant in Laguna Beach, California which is not far from the cruise line’s head office in Los Angeles, their Iranian-born chef, Azmin Ghahreman, created the dishes for the ship inspired by many regi…

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Cruising Tips 56: Cruise Money Saving Tips Part 2

…not, but some may permit limited quantities and charge corkage fees in the restaurants. Attend cocktail parties you are invited to as they serve free drinks and canapés. Check if there will be a CruiseCritic Meet & Mingle event and sign up. In addition to receiving free refreshments you will also meet other guests who will have money saving tips. Stay clear of promotional activities like merchandise sales tables, shopping talks, art shows and auct…