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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more… 0

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

…not only scare away the bugs but your partner too! (Unless you want to of course….) And of course as mentioned, unlike Cheryl Cole check onlien and get medical advice and ensure you take preventative medication if needed. Be sure to cover up with socks, scarves and long sleeves to avoid infectious insect bites. There are some really good traveller clinics about, and I found the best are the ones that cater for backpackers as they seem to better u…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time! 2

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…look at the knitwear with the distinct Norwegian snowflake 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 wil…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right 0

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

…ne small café, a Mc Donalds and not so great Wi-Fi to keep me occupied. Of course, that mistake also taught me something else smart cruisers do when flights are only available later – use disembarkation day to explore, rather than sit at the airport. What do I do with my luggage while I explore? I first see if the cruise line offers an airport transfer with city tour, as the luggage travels with me on the bus. For example, I got off a Holland Amer…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line 0

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

…h Salmon one when we were in the Orkney Islands. Dinner Options Dinner, of course, is a key focus on any cruise and I saw were 3 options available. Amphora is the main dining room. This was open-seated dining. Though I soon discovered another hint of a potential issue, as I asked to have a table by myself. The maître d’ said he could do it for that day, but he couldn’t guarantee it because if the ship was full that would not always be possible. I…

European Versus Mekong River Cruises. Just How Different Are They 0

River Cruise Tips

The Differences Between Mekong and European River Cruises

…destination on the itinerary. The key exclusions were gratuities, which of course, are optional, plus any extras like massage treatments or purchases in the little shop on board, and of course drinks. If you had extra drinks at mealtimes or at other times throughout the cruise, these were not included and at an extra charge. Depending on the cruise line there are slight variances in how much alcoholic drink is included – for example, some lines of…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building 0

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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…

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The 8 Downsides of Cruising and How To Deal With Them

…repeatedly. So, if you cruise a lot it can get a little bit repetitive. Of course, you can switch things up by choosing different cruise lines, smaller ships or bigger ships to try and shake it up a bit, but there’s always a risk of experiencing repetitive itineraries. Itinerary changes One of the other downsides of cruising is that you’ll find that the cruise lines can change or cancel a port at any time without giving you compensation. Of course…

European Canal Barge Cruise 0

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Is a European Canal Barge Cruise better than a Regular River Cruise?

…rse menu. The food was very good, and gourmet like, with a starter, a main course, a cheese course and then a dessert course. It was a set menu with one starter, one main course, two cheeses and one dessert. If you had dietary issues, they will cater for them if you arrange it with the cruise line and chef once on board. The evening meal was also a set menu with a starter, a main course and a dessert. Barge dining On a barge you have very good foo…

European River Pros and Cons 0

River Cruise Tips

The Pros And Cons Of European River Cruises

…just loungers or places to sit. Some ships might have a little crazy golf course, or they might have a plunge pool. Some of them will have a compact fitness centre or a massage room, but it will be very small. You won’t have lots of shops or other entertainment or dining options, so certainly if you’re the person who likes lots of choice, then this will probably be a downside of river cruising for you. You do, of course, have everything you need:…

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How To Avoid Putting On Weight On A Cruise. 10 Top Tips.

…lity restaurant on most ships you are therefore in a mindset of eating all courses: starters, main course, desserts. You can end up eating much more than you plan. So, I find when I go on a cruise I try and minimize the amount of times that go to speciality dining because I do end up eating much more than I plan to eat. Avoid bread and the bread basket, because if you’re on a cruise ship with a bread basket say to your waiter either no thanks, or…

offbeat cruise questions 0

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8 Offbeat Cruise Ship Questions Passengers Ask Answered

…Another question that I hear a lot is, is it saltwater in the toilets? Of course, no one’s going to get close enough to actually find out and test for themselves. Well, actually, originally, it was saltwater in the toilets. That’s before desalination plants and when they were really expensive and were just prohibitive. So saltwater was actually used both in the showers and also in the toilets. That created a lot of problems because, of course, ru…