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Australia

Four Seasons Sydney Review : Premier City Harbour Room

…city and then a partial view of the harbour (where we could see the Opera House) but did need to be at the window to really see it. The bed is large and soft. I really like soft beds, although my partner found it a bit softer than they prefer. But I had a great few nights’ sleep. A great sized desk and free Wi-Fi was a great plus, especially after being on the ship and it enabled me to do tasks like uploading photos, backing up my computer and ot…

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Honolulu Hawaii – Tips For Travellers Podcast 224

…marine and Museum and Pacific Aviation Museum. Diamond Head Crater Mission Houses Museum Bishop House and Planetarium Honolulu Academy of Arts Foster Botanical Garden Ala Moana Mall Resources and links referred to in the podcast: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Hawaii (USA listeners: http://amzn.to/1SFvcCM UK listeners: http://amzn.to/1SFvaL3) DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Honolulu (For USA http://amzn.to/1T6NAPg and for UK http://amzn.to/1UaxQQg) Waiki…

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Macau – Tips For Travellers Podcast #228

…rts. Some of the biggest in the world are here and see the City of Dreams “House of Dancing Water” show. Try Macanese cuisine, especially the famous Lord Stow’s egg tarts (based on the Portuguese “pasteis de nata”. Resources and links referred to in the podcast: Official Macau Visitor site Step Out Self-guided walks TurboJet fast ferry site DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Hong Kong USA Listeners UK Listeners This episode was supported by DK Eyew…

Florida

Edison and Ford Winter Estates Florida Tips For Travellers Video Highlights

…for his family in Florida. He created these gorgeous grounds and beautiful houses in a remote and overgrown area not far from Fort Myers. Each season his family lived and played in this restful and homely estate while he continued to work relentlessly in laboratories in the garden. His close friend Henry Ford, who with Edison’s encouragement built and made combustion engine cars accessible to the average man, bought the house next door in 1916. He…

Florida

7 Must-see Sights in Florida – My Tips For Travellers Video

…ake the United States self-sufficient in rubber. Ford, meanwhile, used the house to be with his close friend at his birthday and enjoy time relaxing with the man. The estate and houses are beautifully maintained and offer a fascinating insight into these two American business icons. Clearwater Beach Long stretches of sparkling white sand with a warm welcoming ocean have made the area popular for snow birds fleeing the harsher winters further north…

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Asia

10 Must-See Langkawi Sights and other Tips For Travellers

…nd of the curse, it added validity to the legend. There is a museum with a house dedicated to the story and supposed artefacts from the events. Pregnant Maiden: The Island of the Pregnant Maiden got its name because it looks like a pregnant woman lying down. The story goes that an eminent local fell in love with a fairy that lived on the island. She had their child but it died after seven days. When buried in the lake it turned into white crocodil…

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Houston Texas Tips For Travellers Podcast #258

…iver Oaks, the oldest in the city. Quirky places: Art Car Museum, Beer Can House, National Museum of Funeral History and Orange Show. Bayou Bend collection and Gardens. Resources and links: Visit Houston Official Site: http://www.visithouston.com After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitche…

Cruise Ship / Oceania

Oceania Insignia Cruise Ship Tour Video

…the rest of the ship’s interiors, the decor is best described as “country house” in style.  On the upper level is seating, the shops and Future Cruise Sales desk. Below is more seating as well as the Concierge, Reception and Shore Excursions offices. In terms of dining, the main restaurant  The Grand Dining Room. Baristas, the coffee bar, is located just before the entrance. It serves complimentary speciality coffees and snacks all day. Oceania p…

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Belize City Tips For Travellers Podcast. The 10 best things to do in Belize.

…. San Pedro. Belize City sights: Museum of Belize, St John’s Cathedral and House of Culture. One Barrel Rum Distillery. Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. Lamanai Mayan Ruins. Xunantunich Mayan Ruins. Cave Tubing. Belize Zoo. After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. Consider becomi…

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Bath England Tips For Travellers Podcast

…ath at Work. Jane Austen Centre. Theatre Royal Bath. Sally Lunn’s Historic House and Museum. Resources: Visit Bath Official Site: www.visitbath.co.uk Hop-on Hop-Off Bus: https://www.bathbuscompany.com After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. Consider becoming a Podcast…

Holland America Nieuw Statendam Review and ship tour

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Holland America Nieuw Statendam Review And Ship Tour

…speciality dining options? You have the Pinnacle Grill which is the steak house. What is great on Nieuw Statendam is Rudi’s Sel De Mer. This is the seafood based restaurant and this has its own venue. On some of the ships it is a pop-up restaurant on some evenings, but on Nieuw Statendam it has its own venue. Incredible seafood. My favourite speciality restaurant is Tamarind. Tamarind is a pan-Asian fusion restaurant with incredible food. On Nieu…