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This Cunard Regular Puts Their Brand-New Ship To The Test

This Cunard Regular Puts Their Brand-New Ship To The Test

…crowd because the ship is taking over Cunard’s no-fly itinerary from Queen Victoria, and all were planning to switch to Queen Anne, as Queen Victoria is going to be doing more fly cruising. I did talk to many who were trying Cunard for the first time, particularly from Celebrity. They were attracted by a new modern ship and a reinvention of Cunard. Most were disappointed, but not with the ship. They liked it as it was modern and stylish, but found…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…It’s about the scenery, the huge cliffs, the magnificent forests, the waterfalls. It’s also much less about glaciers. In all my trips that I’ve been on to the Norwegian fjords, the only time I’ve seen a glacier is when I went on a helicopter ride in Nordfjordeid, and I saw it in the distance. It is possible though to see some glaciers in Norway and some people went on excursions on my most recent trip to the Briksdal Glacier. There’s one key simil…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

Adult Only Cruises

Best Adult-Only Cruises and Cruise Lines

…ry UK passenger focused. #3 Cruise and Maritime The third cruise line that falls into this category is Cruise and Maritime. This is UK operated, owned and sails out of the UK mostly, however their ships do go internationally. If you take a look at their itineraries, you’ll find them heading right down to Australia, through Asia into the Caribbean, so certainly it’s definitely one to consider. They have, certainly at the time of recording, four key…

Cape Town South Africa: 5 more great and amazing things to do there

Cape Town South Africa: 5 more great and amazing things to do there

…ompany that uses the funds to keep the road as safe as it can be from rock falls. All along the route you can see massive nets and other devices up the mountains and slopes to stop any major rock falls. But you are warned the road is take at your own risk. The toll is 30 rands each way (about £3). On the weekends the road is very busy with visitors and bus tours, as well as large numbers of cyclists and runners. These must both be very fit and may…

CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

…ompany that uses the funds to keep the road as safe as it can be from rock falls. All along the route you can see massive nets and other devices up the mountains and slopes to stop any major rock falls. But you are warned the road is take at your own risk. The toll is 30 rands each way (about £3). On the weekends the road is very busy with visitors and bus tours, as well as large numbers of cyclists and runners. These must both be very fit and may…

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

…th events like Cowes and the round-the-island race being the best known.In Victorian times, it had quite a different status. This was where Queen Victoria spent a lot of time, and in fact she died on the island. Prince Albert and her had the very beautiful and impressive Osborne House built and developed on the island. The grounds and house having stunning views across the sea to the English coast and Portsmouth in particular.The island today is a…

What does Explore Canada Spring Watch in British Columbia involve?

…e highlights. My trip is going to take in three key areas and experiences: Victoria British Columbia Canada Photo By: Greg Eymundson / Insight-Photography.com Victoria. My focus activity in this historic city will be to go whale watching on the 62-foot Ocean Magic Express Cruiser operated by the Prince of Whales Whale Watching company. I have never seen whales, despite chasing around in various parts of the world on zodiacs looking for them! The h…