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The remarkable behind-the-scenes activities of the culinary experience on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam

…dining room made me appreciate my meal even more than on any previous night. The scale, logistics and planning that goes into every item on the plate is almost hard to comprehend. Impressive! Afternoon tea cakes being prepared on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Holland America on the Nieuw Amsterdam on a 7-night “Mediterranean Adventure”. All opinions expressed are my own. For more on my experiences visit Tip…

Glacier Bay Alaska on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

Glacier Bay Alaska. See Why This Is A Sight To Treasure!

…om/Holland-America-Alaska/i-vWmKhFW/A   https://tipsfortravellers.smugmug.com/Holland-America-Alaska/i-cW4nBPz/A   For more on my experiences on the cruise: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/holland-america-alaska Note: I travelled as a guest of Holland America on their 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on the Niuew Amsterdam     SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave…

Holland America Line Tips. What You Need To Know (video)

…o budget for (what the fare does and does not include), dress code and passenger type and mix. Watch my Holland America Need To Know video: https://youtu.be/dBT8OWjtsto Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dBT8OWjtsto Find more of my Tips For Travellers content about Holland America and cruising to Alaska with them at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/holland-america-alaska/ Support Tips For Travellers by booking you next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.CO…

The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now (According to those in the know!)

The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now!

…n the so-called “Premium” category alongside lines like Celebrity, Holland America, Disney, and Princess. But, people (and me) like the fact that unlike those mentioned, Virgin Voyages are adult-only. Passengers (or “sailors” as they like to call them) have to be 18 or over. I also agree that the more all-inclusive fares were substantial. With all 20 dining venues, tips, Wi-Fi, fitness classes and soft drinks (like water, juices, coffees, and soda…

Considerations when booking your port excursions. My Holland America cruise dilemma!

…France and wine are so important I just had to do this. I have taste buds and look forward to the swilling, describing and spitting that wine tasting involves. Any thoughts and suggestions? How do you go about deciding how many and what excursions you do on a cruise?   Follow all my Holland America articles, videos and podcasts on the Tips for Travellers on Holland America page. Sign up for the monthly Tips for Travellers newsletter and do the sh…

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Verandah Suite & Inside Cabin – Video tour and review

…r pool and The Lido. A few flights up to The Crow’s Nest bar (which I loved for the great views over the bow of the ship and the great Expectations Coffee shop). Watch a video of an Inside Cabin on the same ship: Take a look at all the content I have about cruising with Holland America: click here Declaration:I travelled as a guest of Holland America Cruises on their MS Nieuw Amsterdam ship on a 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona visiting…

How Holland America overcame my scepticism about towel animal creations…

…s even more after paging through the book. I posted a few photos of them on Facebook while on the trip and discovered that my new guilty pleasure was one shared by many. So this is a celebration of my new found liking of towel animals…. Doogie – another of my favourite towel animals on Holland America Holland America’s “Towel Creations” book Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Holland America Cruises on their MS Nieuw Amsterdam ship on a 7 Nigh…

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…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

Podcast: Airport Security

Podcast: Airport Security

…quivalent flight that I was on for that day had been cancelled or delayed. Virgin has 2 flights to LA and both had taken off about 2.5 hours late. I assumed that was how long the new security arrangements must be taken. Virgin had issued advice that they are recommending passengers get to the airport at least 3 hours in advance and that they are now closing the flight a full hour before the departure as that is at least how long it will take you t…