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Cruise Update

Latest Cruise News Update #26 – Carnival, Cancellations, Test Cruises And More

…be a staggered return of ships to deal with the complexity of restaffing, training, repositioning, preparing and restocking ships. For example, Norwegian Cruise Line CEO said recently it will not be until quarter 3 2021 until all ships are back in service. This is why we are no longer seeing as many blanket cancellations to a date by the lines, and are starting to see restart dates ship by ship within each line. So, as you plan cruises ahead bear…

Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers

Gary Bembridge

My Story: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge

…ivil War before One-Man One-Vote Independence. I was a weapons instructor, training soldiers to man the convoys that escorted civilians and goods traffic between the major towns – it was too dangerous to travel alone. I was a Browning machine gun, automatic rifle, and pistol expert. I left Zimbabwe in 1980, after military service to go to university. Zimbabwe is home to one of the most stunning and amazing places and attractions I have ever seen….

Cruise Tips / luxury

I See If an Ultra-Luxury Line Beats Cruising on “Regular” Lines

…se, there is more crew per passenger than on other lines, it also felt the training behind it was evident. But also, versus other regular lines it meant crew had time to stop and talk and interact. For example, Ella my server in the Main Dining Room was very interested in cameras and photography and she was able to and allowed to chat to me about that as she had fewer tables to serve. The officers were also very engaged, visible, and interacted wi…

I Discovered The Best (& Worst) Things About Cruising Japan

Cruise Tips

I Discovered The Best (& Worst) Things About Cruising Japan

…nd job or on retirement, and so versus some regions which require a lot of training, the guides tend to be just okay. Five, because most cruises start and end in Tokyo, please plan a pre- or post-stay to see everything there is in Tokyo as you can’t do it all in just one day. I, for example, had a three-night pre-stay included in my cruise and even that was hectic. Cruising Japan Challenge #2: Experiencing Japanese Culture An unexpected challenge…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard and Twinings Afternoon Tea On-Board. A Ritual And Institution.

…ance the building of the Queen Mary. White Star Service is the name of the training scheme, and service philosophy, that Cunard uses for all their staff. You will also see the white gloves being worn by the crew when you board, but more often at afternoon tea. During afternoon tea service, waiters circulate through the room while a harpist or string quartet plays. Some waiters will be serving and taking the orders for tea. Others will be carrying…

About Me

…-Man One-Vote Independence. During my service, I was a weapons instructor, training soldiers to man the convoys that escorted civilians and goods traffic between the major towns. It was far too dangerous to travel alone. I was a Browning machine gun, automatic rifle, and pistol expert. In 1980, after military service, I left Zimbabwe to go to university. Zimbabwe is home of the most stunning and amazing place and attraction I have ever seen. This…

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

England / Stately House

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

…weekend we went they were running a “Soldiers and Spies” event focusing on training and spying techniques in the Second World War. Cost and Opening Members of English Heritage can visit for free. Adults cost £13 and Children £7.80. The house and gardens are open from April to end of October. The gardens open on weekends in the winter months. Latest opening and prices should be checked on the official website as also the house can be closed for eve…

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

…antic Crossing! White Star Service. Cunard have had the White Star Service training and approach for well over a century. Named for the White Star Line that they acquired after the Titanic disaster decimated that exclusive service, it is the way of serving and customer service that they put their staff through. It is designed to provide incredible service. Overall the service is quite special, especially by the Stateroom Butlers and Attendants and…

Cruise Tips And Advice / Cruising / transportation

16 Top Tips for First Time Cruisers

…e average spend by passenger from events, special restuarants, courses and training, gym classes, stores, excursions, on-board photos, internet access and of course drinks. It is very easy to spend a lot of money that may exceed the cost of the cruise. As everything you spend is charged to a cruise card you have on the ship, unless you set a budget and watch spending you may have an unpleasant surprise. (12) STAY ON THE SHIPS ON SOME PORTS Most pe…

Cape Town: Derwent House Boutique Hotel review

Cape Town / South Africa

Cape Town: Derwent House Boutique Hotel review

…eir skill in being people focused but with discipline that comes from that training! – Value for money. The rates are very fair and reasonable for the offer. – Added Nice touches and features: – free passes for the huge and very modern Virgin Active Gym at Wembley Square. This is a lovely gym and has lots of fit and good-looking inspirational eye candy to admire while working out! – free wireless internet access throughout the hotel. As a regular…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard Queen Victoria Ship. Review, Photos and Video.

…rom Cunard, excellent. They have their “White Star Service” philosophy and training which shows. In Queens Grill you get to chose at dinner from the huge menu choices of the day, or from the ala carte menu choices (and with notice, you can also ask for a dish they takes your fancy that is not on the menu). Personally, I felt the food on both the QE2 Queens Grill and Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill was better, despite how good it was on here. The food he…

How to cruise for less money

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing

Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing. Day-by-Day Experience and Tips.

…” , but it seems that it is more part of a RADA enterprises that also does training for business. The show was an abridged version of “Hobson’s Choice”. They were not very good at all and was pleased when it was finally done. I was feeling a bit poorly in the head and that did not help. I think I have a cold or something coming on. Probably all that walking in the unexpectedly cold New York before the trip. Royal Court Theatre Queen Mary 2 QM2, or…

Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris

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Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris

I stayed at the hotel for 4 nights for a training meeting we were running. I loved this hotel. It has a stunning art deco look which is executed with style, flair and a great attention to detail.The entrance hall is large and impressive. The halls very long but quite breathtaking. The bedrooms have large comfortable beds, very funky bathrooms. Staff is helpful and friendly.The downside is that the hotel is not that convenient. It is a fairly long…

Chauncey Conference Center, Princeton, New Jersey: Review and Videos

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New Jeresey / Princeton / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel

Chauncey Conference Center, Princeton, New Jersey: Review and Videos

…t this place. Not by choice I have to stress!! I was involved in running 2 training events and both were booked in at this hotel/ conference center. And I have to say I was DREADING going back there. Why? 1) The food is really, really bad. There are 2 places to eat (and of course the room service where you can have a burger… or a burger or a burger. The main restaurant has the most strange combinations of food that is all in buffet style and so dr…

Cunard

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

…ystem, a New Zealand Air Force place circled low around the ship on a crew-training exercise before swooshing over the ship and heading into the distance. Enthralled guests followed its progress, snapping pictures and video clips on their cameras, iPads and phones. By 4pm the pilot approached and boarded and we sailed the many miles through the channel marked by buoys into Auckland, passing with horns blaring P&O Australia’s Pacific Pearl that had…

blogging / TBE / TBEX / TBUnite

Travel Blogs, Travel Bloggers & Travel Blogging Conferences Are Doomed

…he destination. Sponsors are coughing up to cover costs. The whole area of training, educating and connecting travel bloggers is growing and becoming a big business. Travel blogging brands and companies are being formed, and competition is growing. #2: Travel blogging today seems to be more about blogging to travel bloggers, than to travelers. It felt to me that most of the discussion and focus of travel bloggers, and of the events, is about trave…

travel blog

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge And My Travels & Blog

…ilitary service in Zimbabwe after school, where I was a weapons instructor training people to use Browning machine guns, pistols and shotguns. I left Zimbabwe in 1982 after military service to go to university. ⁃ As a boy growing up I longed to live in London and constantly nagged my parents to move back to the UK. It seemed so much more exciting than Africa, and I loved history and so wanted to see the places I read about and studied. The only ot…

Cruising / Journeys / transportation

Cruise Tips And Advice: Why And When Cruising Is Better Than Land Based Vacations

…le ship every year for 3 nights to run a conference of talks, meetings and training. I loved it. I then Convinced my less than enthusiastic partner to try a short “taster” cruise based on this, and we enjoyed it so much that we then booked a transatlantic crossing on the QE2 for December that year. It was a very rough crossing with 30 and 4 foot waves, but did not put us off. We been on coming up for about 20 cruises since then. Mostly on Cunard t…