…P&O Cruises Britannia was launched in 2015 and named by Her Majesty the Queen. This large ship is full of lounges, bars and restaurants and in my video tour I explore the ship in detail. Take a look My P&O Cruises Britannia Ship Video Tour My P&O Britannia Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin Video Tour…
…asons is always slick and feels stylish and up-market, and this was our experience on this return trip. The location by Central Quay is really great for visitors as is the easy stroll into the trendy shops and restaurants of The Rocks area. Great and ideal for cruise passengers I think! You can see overviews of two other rooms and a review that I have stayed in at the hotel: Four Seasons Sydney review…
…sappointed with it. There is a new ocean front development with boardwalk, restaurants, Marina, Aquarium of the Pacific and shopping area (The Pike). Further downtown is the Latin American Art Museum and other art museums. Most guests who had not gone on tours into Los Angeles caught the shuttle bus into Long Beach and the free Passport Bus the city provides to Queen Mary. We had been a number of times before and did not want to go again. After wa…
…s a chair, free drink and discount on lunch at two of the hotel’s poolside restaurants. They offered upgrades to a lounger and umbrellas or a two-person cabana, which consisted of two loungers with plush cushions and cover. We chose the latter at a cost of $47. The beach was busy but not packed and the ocean had some small waves. Very enjoyable day. On return we had time to explore some of the historic town. Lahaina used to be the capital of Hawai…
…stopping to chat to people they knew off the ship to share tips on bars or restaurants they had found close by. Earlier in the day there had been a popular and well-attended QE2 Past-guests get-together in the Commodore Club, and the Passenger Choir that had been practising since San Francisco did their concert in the Queens Room. That started with a fever reworking of the “Muppet Show” theme into the “Choir Show”. Day 44 (23 February) Auckland Au…
…st have meant that the Lido and Room Service must have been frantic as the restaurants were open from 7.30 to 9am. When we went there were only three other tables occupied. All aboard time was 1.30am and at some point during the night we left as when I woke up the next morning I saw the pilot boat coming to collect him around 6:45am. We ventured into the city on the shuttle bus and, as it was a Sunday, the trip took just 40 minutes instead of the…
…e hotel although you need a car to enjoy Orlando as it is not close to any restaurants, shops etc. It is set in huge grounds with a golf course and seems to be geared towards conference and golf guests than family-focused theme park visitors. It is a large hotel with a number of good dining options including a good sushi and Mexican. The room was large and comfortable with good bed. Wi-fi was free and good. It is probably more suited to adults tha…
…ca of St Augustine built in the 1790s and designated a US National Historic Landmark. Finally for me the fourth big draw was strolling through the charming pedestrianised St George Street filled with the quirky, artistic and historic shops, restaurants and bars. St Augustine. The oldest town in the United States and a real must-see for visitors even as a day trip from Orlando as it’s just a few hours drive away. I visited it on a Titan Travel “Bes…
…re you have a quiet and calm vacation. Avoid those with public rooms, Lido restaurants and decks above or below – and stay away from likely noisy areas like laundry rooms. (4) When budgeting work on the total cost from leaving home to returning. There are many extra and hidden costs on a cruise vacation. Understand in detail what the fare covers. The key other costs are usually excursions (which can cost up to £50 to £100 per person), gratuities (…
…one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels, a Legoland Discovery centre and restaurants. In addition the port had laid on events like Kimono dressing up, a tea ceremony, classic car exhibition (from the nearby Glion Class Car Museum), a ceremony to mark the Inaugural Visit and an adults-only evening at the Lego centre. Discounts had been arranged when showing the cruise card at the attractions and at major stores in town. They had arranged free Wi-…
…t Nurminiemi Stables. Sauna Tour. Mountain Bike Safari. Wild Food Movement Restaurants. Family-owned places to stay. Resources: Visit Finland Site Tips For Travellers Finland Page (To see the videos) Bear Watching Husky Tours and Activities Outdoor Passion Finland (canoeing) Pyhapiilo Sauna Wild Water Rafting (Ruka Safaris) Nurminiemenra Stables Iso-Syote Hotel and Safari (Mountain Biking) Isokenkaisten Klubi After listening to the podcast: Please…
