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Tips for Travellers 149: Hong Kong Tips Revisited

…ocks about 40 stories high and constant development. Very pretty harbour – Victoria harbour – one of deepest natural harbours in the world – Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour”. Population of 7 million. 262 islands – Hong Kong island, Lantau Island (Airport and Disneyland ), Kowloon peninsula and Northern Territories. Transforms at night – skyscrapers have light effects – 8pm light show (biggest and longest running permanent show) on Hong Kong isla…

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World Cruise Tips and Advice

…ere and ensure your insurance is not at risk by ignoring the advice. Queen Victoria Ocean #6 Notify Key Services You should let your bank and credit card company know you will be travelling, and that they will see charges from various parts of the world. Also ensure your mobile phone operator has enabled you to receive and make calls from overseas. #7 Insurance It is essential take out travel insurance. Even if you have an annual policy check with…

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I Take A 12-Hour Day Trip on “Britain’s Most Luxurious Train”

…in. London, Victoria – Where It All Begins I started the journey at London Victoria station, we arrived at 9:15am ready for our 9:30am departure, just as the 7-carriage train was pulling in. Although the train looked pretty underwhelming pulling in, stepping on board into the Chatsworth carriage we had been allocated, the wow factor was huge. Big comfy sofa-style seats, plush and opulent cutlery and crockery, the tables looked magnificent. Settlin…

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So Many People Have The Wrong Idea About Cunard Cruise Line. Here’s Why.

…he more entry level Q6 grade on Queen Mary 2, to Penthouse Q3/ Q4 on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth to a vast Master Suite on a short 3-night cruise on Queen Victoria. The décor is pretty similar to Britannia cabins. I’ve also stayed in Princess Grill cabins, which felt very similar to a mini-suite I had on Princess Cruises Majestic Princess in terms of size. Grills Cabin Differences There are some big differences that Queens Grill suites get…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…ion lounge overlooking the bow. It was frustrating. However, on both Queen Victoria and Holland America Zuiderdam, those ships designs allowed the bow to be opened for passengers to be up front and get closer to the locks. Both also had full promenade decks deck to see the Mules and operations close. How do you know which will do that? Again, the same approach I mentioned earlier as with my other Panama Canal cruise tips, ask the line but check wi…

Is Cruising in a Suite Worth The Extra Cost - Yes or No

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The Pros And Cons Of Suites On A Cruise Ship

…er than a balcony cabin, and therefore the balcony is bigger. Cunard Queen Victoria Q4 7082 Suite Location The second good thing about a suite is that they are located in what the cruise line believes are the best locations on the ship. They’ll normally be right at the top of the ship, so you get great views that might be in the front of the ship so you can look forwards over the bow, or at the rear of the ship, so you get that beautiful scene as…

THE 10 MOST WATCHED VIDEOS I HAVE POSTED ON YOUTUBE

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THE 10 MOST WATCHED VIDEOS I HAVE POSTED ON YOUTUBE

…(as of end December 2010), and have had (as of posting) 15.8 MILLION views of the videos. Here are the 10 most popular to date in order: Las Vegas Stratosphere X-Scream Las Vegas Stratosphere Insanity Las Vegas Stratosphere Big Shot Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Room Victoria Falls Bridge Bungee Jump Universal Studios: Backdraft Rovos Rail Train: South Africa Universal Studios: Jaws Crowne Plaza New York: Hotel Room Don’t…

PODCAST 11: ZIMBABWE

Harare / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast / Zimbabwe

PODCAST 11: ZIMBABWE

…This episode of the podcast series is about the country of Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The overall tip is that you should only consider visiting the country (despite there are a lot of amazing tourist sites and places like the stunning Victoria Falls) if you approach with some care as the country is spiraling into an econimic disaster zone with inflation at at least 600%….

My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

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My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

…r) New York, New York (November) Seattle, Washington (December) Harare and Victoria Falls (December) Los Angeles (January) Bangkok (February) Bahamas (March) If you have any thoughts, suggestions on any of the above please email me: click here FUTURE PODCAST TOPICS: My Travel Reviews of: Dubai Cape Town, South Africa Ulusaba Game Reserve Washington DC QE2 Trans-Atlantic Crossing P&O ARCADIA Mediterranean Cruise Queen Mary (Long Beach California) E…

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

Attraction / Destinations / England / London / Stately House / United Kingdom

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

…d Blore) who worked with William IV. It was only during the reign of Queen Victoria that Buckingham Palace became the Official Royal Residence. They added the 4th wing to the building creating a quadrangle. Today the East Wing that faces onto The Mall is the image one thinks of when thinking of the Palace. Including the famous balcony that the family appears on after weddings and at major events like the Diamond Jubilee. During the Second World Wa…

Cunard celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with a historic meeting of all their ships

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Cunard celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with a historic meeting of all their ships

…ships that are in active service (Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria) to be in port in their old home port, and home of Cunard, in Southampton. The event created a huge buzz and excitement, and Cunard fans packed the city and port to see the shops arrive in the early morning. They were also there for the fireworks and the planned fly past by the Red Arrows as all 3 left in the evening on various cruises. Due to the poor weather, Cun…