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Podcast #2: From Hong Kong (Disneyland, hotels, tours, shopping and Cathy Pacific..)

Hong Kong / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

Podcast #2: From Hong Kong (Disneyland, hotels, tours, shopping and Cathy Pacific..)

…cast, I look at the reaction to the new Disneyland (the 3rd outside of the USA and also the smallest) and then explore what else there is to do in Hong Kong. As it is mostly shopping, I talk about a few great places to go to do that. I do recommend some short half day tours that are worth looking at doing. Finally I look at the recent history of Hong Kong and Cathy Pacific. Cathy is the Hong Kong based airline, and member of the One World Alliance…

Cruise Ship / transportation

Friends Of Dorothy Meetings On-Board Cruise Ships. What Are They?

…s recently as the 1980s, when homosexuality was still not permitted in the USA military, that the term was still being used.  It allegedly confused some investigators into homosexuality in the forces when it was thought there was some spy ring linked to a mysterious Dorothy ring leader. This may just be a fanciful story, and is fun if it is true. It does though further add to the argument that it is probably a dated and silly way of identifying ga…

Florida

Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. A Quiet Florida Beach Escape

…d does have its own airport that people can fly in from many places in the USA, as well as further afield from places like Canada and Germany. It is a destination of islands, beaches and nature. It is a place to unwind and chill out. It has a rich heritage and lots of fascinating stories, with many famous names like Edison and Ford having lived here. It has a growing cultural heart with theatre and a fascinating Art of the Olympians gallery, where…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2 Observations. Keeping Norovirus At Bay

…ndrails a lot! All ships have to undergo regular assessments by the UK and USA Vessel Sanitation Authorities, who have standards and regulations to ensure ships are stopping the spread and outbreak. The key is for passengers to be as disciplined! The good news is that the Captain’s appeal and advice has paid off. He has reminded everyone on the Queen Mary 2 that the issue on land in the UK is a big one, and he wants to keep it off the ship. So lot…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Transatlantic Crossing Observations on the Queen Mary 2: The Passengers. Rich? Famous? Fabulous?

…s always a fair smattering of people who are commuting to New York and the USA for Christmas and New Year, usually to see family. They then join the ship after its 2 weeks Caribbean trip to return to Europe. I have spoke to quite a few people, including the couple on the table next to us. Families There is a fair amount of families, but as the crossing starts before the school holidays it is not massive. The kids clubs and groups we have seen look…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Diamonds, Gemstones And Trinkets. My Ultimate Guide To Duty Free – Tax Free Shopping in the Caribbean.

…chniques that have been well tested, fine tuned, honed and practised on thousands of cruisers and visitors before you. Before setting off to the Caribbean, make sure you have decided if you really need and want that new diamond, gem stone jewels and watches. Also know how much you want to, and can afford, to spend. Far too many people come back with expensive baubles – and bills – that they did not really want. Know Your Prices. A Bargain Is Only…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Caribbean Islands. 3 More Amazing Things About This Incredible Part Of the World.

…e ports in the Caribbean are, and that they are all very are handy for the USA. The 3 busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean are, not surprisingly, ones that are close to the United States and in the northern part of the region. They are very convenient for the heavy churn of 7 night Caribbean cruises out of the massive Florida cruise centres (Miami and Fort Lauderdale primarily). They also, as a result, also have strong American links and feel. Th…

Cruising / transportation

What is the future of cruising? Cruise CEOs Versus Travellers

…balcony cabins Getting European cruise taking levels to the same as in the USA Running more one off “theme” cruises, like heavy metal or other music themes to attract interest groups that had not been on a cruise to go onto ships Getting more “Eastern” travellers into ships, both from East Europe and Asia (especially China) As a passenger I want more about the experience. I want more differentiation to meet my needs, so I find myself on-board a sh…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

8 Questions MSC Cruises asked about my MSC Preziosa Experience

…l like they are individuals and important – and not just one of several thousand people on board. I found this true, with small touches like the Butler bringing me the paper when I was at breakfast as it had not arrived when I set off. As a travel blogger, having regular access to the internet must be incredibly important. Could you update your blog regularly on board, even during navigation? Internet access was the best I have ever had on any cru…

Australia / Destinations

Tips for Travellers Big Travel Adventure on Pinterest #pinitforwarduk

…t is expanding and launching a more UK site, alongside their main but more USA focused site. This is because they see and think people in different markets are more likely to want to find and share different things. To coincide with the launch, I have created a new board where I am collecting images to inspire, remind and help me plan my “Big Travel Adventure 2014”. From February through to end of April (so almost 3 months of travel!) I will be tr…

Airlines / transportation / Virgin

New Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Seats and Cabin

…ures, including standard plugs for laptops and other devices that take UK, USA and other styles of regular plugs, better in-flight entertainment system and attachments to play cameras and devices via USB connection. The seat still flips over and makes a very flat and comfortable bed. The side panels now have some glass sctions which makes them feel less enclosed, but still private. A nice update of something that was working, as the photos show! V…