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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

477 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 111 ratings

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

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Biggest Cruise Rip-Offs

January 13, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB

Discover the 10 biggest cruise rip offs that you need to watch out for, and tips on how to avoid or overcome them. There are a number of things that, if you are not careful, you could find you are being ripped off and spending too much on. These are the 10 main rip offs that I have seen and watch out for when I go cruising. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge...

How to have a great cruise on Princess Cruises

January 06, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MB

Discover the 10 tips I have for making sure you have the very best cruise possible on Princess Cruises. I have cruised with Princess Cruises a number of times and these are the things that `I have learnt make for having the best cruising vacation with the cruise line. Hope these help make your Princess Cruise a great one. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line a number of times before making this video. Princess Cruises had no input on the content of this video. SUPPORT THE CHAN...

Worst Cruise Packing Mistakes

December 30, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MB

What are the 9 worst cruise packing mistakes cruisers can (and Do) Make? I discuss the main things that cruise passengers get wrong when packing for their cruise vacation, along with watch-outs and things to be careful of based on where you are cruising to. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious t...

Princess Cruises Pros and Cons

December 23, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MB

What are the pros and cons of cruising on a Princess Cruises cruising vacation. I explore the best and worst things about a cruise with Princess. The things you need to watch out for and be aware of, as well as the great things about cruising on Princess Cruises. This luxury / premium cruise line is the Thord most popular line based on number of passengers they carry every year. Only Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean lines carry more. So, want are the Princess Cruises Pros and Cons? SUP...

How To Avoid Crowds In Cruise Ports

December 16, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MB

As cruise ships get larger and cruising becoming more popular, cruise ports can get very crowded with cruise passengers. There can be between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers arriving at a port one any one day. What can you do to avoid the crowds and have a great time in a cruise port away from the mass of other cruising people there too? Over the many cruises I have done, over 73 at time of making this, I have found 8 great and proven ways to avoid the crowds in a cruise port. Hope these help y...

11 Costly Cruise Mistakes

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 23 MB

Discover the 11 Costly Cruise Mistakes that cruise passengers make most often, And how you can avoid making them. Drawing on the 73 cruises I have done to date, and the mistakes that I either made or seen other cruisers make, this is the list of things you need to be aware of to make sure you do not waste money, spend too much or have to fork out a lot of extra money when cruising. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRU...

10 Reasons To Stay On Board The Ship In Cruise Ports

December 02, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MB

There are at least 10 good reasons, and times, that you should stay on board your cruise ship when it is in port. Discover the times, and why, you should consider enjoying what your cruise ship has to offer rather than venturing on to land to explore. Cruising is, of course, about seeing places but you are also spending money for a ship that has lots to offer. Find out what and (importantly) when you should stay on board the cruise ship in port. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-...

Cruise Embarkation Day Watch-Outs and Tips

November 25, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MB

Discover the 9 top tips and tricks to make your cruise embarkation day fast, stress-free and sets you up for the most enjoyable cruise vacation you can have. I explore the watch-outs and things to focus on drawing on my experiences of setting off on 73 cruises to date. I have learnt, sometimes the hard way, on the things to watch out for, to be ready for and how to make cruise embarkation day easy and get you into your cruise as quickly as possible. Once you have watched this, why not watc...

Seabourn Cruises Must-Knows and Watch-Outs

November 18, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MB

What are the 4 Things You Really Need To Know Before Cruising with Seabourn Cruises? I explore the ultra-luxury Seabourn Cruise Line and discuss for essential things about them to help you decide if this is the best, or right, cruise line for your cruising vacation, including what Seabourn is, what they do better and the same as other ultra-luxury cruise lines, what your fare really gets (and does not get you) and who the line is best for. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line be...

Seabourn Cruises Encore Ship Review

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MB

Discover the 7 essential things you need to know about Seabourn Cruises Entire cruise ship. Things you really need to know if you are interested in cruising on this luxury cruise ship. I tour all aspects of the ship and share my views on what os good and works less well. I explore many aspects of the ship including dining options, bars and lounges, fitness, entertainment, facilities and experience. Seabourn Cruises is one of the ultra-luxury cruise lines and Seabourn Encore was the first of ...

Differences between European Canal Barge And RIver Cruise

November 08, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MB

What are the main differences between a European canal hotel barge cruise and a river cruise? I think there are 8 key things you need to know that makes a canal cruise different to a river cruise. By understanding how they differ you can better decide is a river cruise or canal hotel barge cruise is best for your next European river cruising vacation Note: I travelled as a guest of CroisiEurope on a 6-night hotel barge cruise in France before making this video Croisieurope had no input int...

Cruise Drinks Packages. 8 Big Watch-Outs

October 28, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MB

Cruise drinks packages are becoming increasingly popular. Most cruise lines offer them, and actively promote and encourage cruising passengers to buy one. However, is a drinks package right for you? I explore 8 reasons and times that a drinks package on a cruise ship is probably not worth buying. Cruise lines often have different levels and types of drinks packages, such as lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity, and what should you be thinking about if dec...

Sneaking Alcohol On A Cruise

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

I am not suggesting, or recommending, you should sneak booze on your next next cruising vacation as you could, in worst case, risk being refused boarding if caught. However despite this, there are cruisers who use surprising and unusual techniques to smuggle alcohol on to a cruise ship to avoid having to buy drinks on board. In this video I explore the different ways that people are using to sneak their alcohol onto their cruise ship. The cost of drinking on a cruise is increasing, and with ...

5 Ways A European Hotel Barge Cruise Is Better Than A River Cruise

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

Is a hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise in Europe? I explore 5 times, and types of travellers, where a European barge hotel cruise is likely to be the best way to cruise through Europe. River cruising in Europe has become very popular, but less travellers know there is an alternative way to cruise the European Waterways - hotel barges that cruise the canals and rivers of Europe. Discover if they are a better option for your European vacation Note: I travelled as a guest of Crois...

6 Things You Can Get Free On A Cruise (By Asking)

October 07, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

How can you get free things on your next cruise, and get much more bang for your cruising bucks? I discuss the 6 main areas of cruise freebies that are available, if you go and ask for them or seek them out. They are not things that cruise brochures and websites usually reveal, or talk about. I tell you the things to focus on and how to get as many free things as you possibly can, including drinks, special food, gifts, spa treatments, better and improved cabins and more. ** Buy my Cruise T...

6 Best European River Cruise Lines

September 30, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

What are the best European river cruise lines? I discuss the 6, based on my numerous river cruises through Europe that I recommend that you consider for your first or next river cruise in Europe. I review and discuss lines ranging from premium to more value, and those in between. These are the 6 best river cruise lines to consider. Which one sounds right and best for you?   ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://...

10 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World !

September 23, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

What are 10 essential and best must-do cruises and cruise destinations in the world? What do I believe are the very best cruising vacations and destinations that should be on your cruising bucket list? Based on my experience of doing 68 cruises around the world (at time of recording), I talk about the 10 very best cruises that I recommend anyone who loves or wants to do cruising should consider. How many have you done? How many of the cruises are on your bucket list and you want to do having...

9 Biggest Pros and Cons Of Cruising To Iceland

September 16, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19 MB

Should you cruise to Iceland? If you want to visit Iceland what are the pros and cons of cruising over doing a land-based visit. There are many good things about taking a cruise, and I explore the 6 best pros of cruising to Iceland before looking at the 3 top things you need to consider that may make a land-based trip a better option for you. Note: I travelled as a guest of Saga Cruises on a round Iceland cruise when making this video. A lot of the footage and tips also draw on my Voyages ...

10 Things Not To Do On A Cruise Ship Balcony (Ever!)

September 09, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MB

Discover the 10 things that you should never do on a cruise ship balcony. Some of them are rules from the cruise line, which if you break you could find yourself thrown off your cruising vacation (or even banned by the cruise line for life!). Some are things that will make your and the other cruisers around you have a more enjoyable cruise. And some even could save you a lot of embarrassment....   ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals C...

9 Most Unusual, Surprising (And Some Rude) Cruises Ever

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB

What are the unusual, surprising and even rude theme cruises that you can go on? I look at 9 of the theme cruises on the seas that you could go on (if they appeal!). Many groups and organisations charter entire cruise ships and run themed cruise vacations - some of which you may find very remarkable. Discover the 9 types of theme cruises many travellers may find surprising and unusual. ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.CO...

Air Tahiti Nui Poerava Dreamliner Business Class Review

August 26, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 7.06 MB

Discover what it is like to fly Air Tahiti Nui Boeing Dreamliner in Poerava Business Class. I discuss and review the aircraft, layout, seats, food, drink, service and facilities on board. Find out of this airline and business class is a thumbs up or thumbs down from me. Note: I received a discount off the full fare price of my Air Tahiti Business class flight from Paris to Papeete Tahiti. The airline had no input of the content or opinions expressed in my video. ** Subscribe to my channe...

Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship Tour and Review

August 19, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MB

Come aboard the Paul Gauguin cruise ship as I discuss the ship and the 7 things I think you need to know, and the 5 important watch-outs you need to consider before cruising on this luxury cruise ship. The Paul Gauguin cruises out of Tahiti on cruise vacations around the French Polynesia islands on cruising vacations from 7 to 14 nights. I show you the facilities on the ship. Note: I travelled as a guest of Paul Gauguin before making this video. They had no input on the opinions or content...

Saga Cruises Spirit of Discovery Ship : 8 Must-Knows And A Key Watch-Out

August 12, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MB

Saga Cruises launched Spirit of Discovery in July 2019, the first of two sister cruise ships (Spirit of Adventure in 2020). These are the first new-build ships for cruising ever for Saga, why had previously bought and refurbished existing cruise ships. The Spirit of Discovery holds 999 passengers and in this I discuss the 8 things that I think are best about the ship, and show and explain why. I also talk about one major watch-out and issue that could stop you from cruising. Note: I travel...

9 Top Cruise Hacks, Tricks And Tips For 2019 / 2020

August 05, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MB

I reveal my top and best cruise hacks, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your cruising vacation in 2019 and 2020. These cruising tips are things that I have learnt to help me get better cruise fares, save money on board a cruise ship, pack better and smarter, find the best cabin, find and save money on excursions and lots more. These are all proven and should help you. Enjoy these cruising hacks, tips and tricks. ** Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 ** ...

French Polynesia Cruise: Should It Be On Your Travel Bucket List ?

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MB

Do you have a cruise or travel bucket list? If so, should a French Polynesia cruise be on that list? In this I discuss the Tahiti and French Polynesia region and review what I think are the 4 pros and the 4 cons of cruising that I believe you should consider as you consider this as a cruising vacation option. I travelled to the region, which is pretty remote to explore. It takes well over 8 hours to fly from Los Angeles and the trip from Europe is 21 hours. It is very unique, different and b...

Celebrity Edge : What's Good and Bad About This Cruise Ship?

July 22, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

Celebrity Edge is the third class, or type, of ship in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet. The first ship was Celebrity Edge in 2018, followed by Celebrity Apex in 2020. After spending time on the ship, and talking to cruise passengers, I review this new class of ship and discuss what is new and different, and what is good or poor about the ship - and who I think it is best for. This should help you decide if the Celebrity Edge ships are right for your cruising vacation. Get my Cruise T-shirts at...

5 Best Ways To Get A Great Cruise Cabin.

July 15, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MB

People often tell me their cruise cabin is not important as its just a place to sleep and get ready, until they have a bad experience of a noisy cabin that disrupts and affects enjoyment of their cruising vacation. I share 5 key steps to finding and ensuring you get a great cruise cabin on a cruise ship. Discover how to find the best cruise staterooms and exactly how to choose a cruise ship cabin. Also watch my video about cruise upgrades: https://youtu.be/id160Wqmrj0 * Subscribe to the ch...

Cruise Packing Tips

July 08, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

Discover the 9 most important packaging tips for your next cruise. The things you need to think about, what to take and also what you should and can leave behind on your cruising vacation, and why. In this I also look at what you should be packing and taking in your hand luggage and check in bags, and why. These are the 9 most important things you need to prepare and do when packing for your next cruise. I cover topics that include what clothes to bring, bathroom essentials, electronics, all...

12 Bad Cruise Habits That Annoy Other Cruise Passengers

July 01, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MB

Discover 12 habits and things cruisers do on a cruise that annoy other cruise passengers the most. Things I have seen on my many cruises, watch cruise fans discussing on cruising forums and reading complaints about. 12 common practices, habits and things cruise guests do that drive other passengers crazy. Are you guilty of any of these? Do some or all of these drive you crazy? Or, do you not see why they upset other cruise guests?

Cruise Rules Passengers Break Most Often

June 24, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MB

Discover the (sometimes surprising!) things you can no longer do on a cruise and cruise ship. How many of these did you know about? Got any to add that I missed? I look forward to you listening (or watching the video version: https://youtu.be/zas6F4wMD0Q )

9 Things You Cannot Do On A Cruise Any More !

June 17, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MB

There are (at least) 9 things that you used to be able to do on a cruise that you are not able to do any more. Discover what things cruisers are not allowed to do on a cruise ship. Whilst some may be obvious, there are quite a few surprises. These cruise tips, secrets and facts will, hopefully, entertain as well as inform you. How many things did you not know you are not allowed to do on your cruise and cruising vacation now?

European River Cruising. 8 Top First Time Cruisers Need-To-Knows

June 10, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17 MB

Interested in river cruising in Europe? I discuss the 8 things that anyone considering a European river cruise needs to know before they go. Based on my numerous river cruises I discuss tips including how it compares to ocean cruises, how to choose the right river cruise line, why the fares at first look seem expensive, what to focus on when selecting the best itinerary, which rivers to focus on, when to go and who it is best suited for.

Viking River Cruises Longships. 4 Things You Need To Know

June 03, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MB

If you go on a Viking River Cruise in Europe you are going to be on one of their Longships. All are the same size, layout and design. On a few rivers in Europe, like the Douro, there is a scaled down version but on the main rivers you will be on one of these ships. I talk and show you through 4 things you need to know about, like what they are and what is consistent, the range of cabin options, the facilities and (importantly) what they do not have that some other river cruise ships have. Al...

Viking European River Cruises 6 Key Watch Outs

May 27, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB

Viking River Cruises is probably the best known European river cruising company, and has a wide range of river cruise options in Europe. Before you decide to go on a European river cruise with Viking River Cruises, I share with you 6 important watch outs and things I think you need to know. All things I would like to have known in detail before I did a river cruise with them. I explore things like what they offer, the on board facilities and experience, what the Viking river cruise fare cove...

8 Antarctica Cruise Watch-Outs And Must-Knows

May 20, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MB

Discover 8 important watch-outs and things you need to know about doing a cruise to Antarctica. It is on many traveller’s bucket lists, and it is a magnificent experience. However, there are at least 8 things that the brochures and websites encouraging and advertising Antartica cruises do not always talk about or make clear to potential cruisers. I share the 8 things that I think you really need to know about Antarctica cruising. It is a very costly travel experience and before you spend at ...

What Is Good And Bad About Celebrity Cruises?

May 13, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB

Celebrity Cruises is a large and popular premium cruise line. But, cruise lines are not perfect. In this I explore what is good and what is bad about Celebrity Cruises, especially versus other premium cruise lines they compete with. Discover if the bad outweighs the good and if I think I would (and you should or should not) cruise on Celebrity. Note: I paid for the cruise I made this on myself. My fare for a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise travelling solo in a balcony cabin on Celebrity E...

Silversea Expedition Cruises Tips And Watch Outs

May 06, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MB

Discover the most important watch-outs and things you need to know about Silversea Expeditions before you cruise on an expedition cruise with them. Expedition cruises are costly and you need to make sure, before spending a lot of money on one, if Silversea Cruises is right for your expedition cruising vacation. Be it the Arctic, Antartica, Galapagos or some other part of the world. In this I explore things like who and what Silversea Expeditions is, what they do better, the same or worse tha...

5 Worst Things About An Antarctica Cruise

April 29, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MB

What are the worst things about going on a cruise to Antarctica? Discover the 5 most important issues and challenges you will face and experience if you want to do an Antarctica cruise. And find out if these should make you reconsider visiting Antarctica. Also watch my "5 Best Things About An Antarctica Cruise" video: https://youtu.be/99HANPY2TSU Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cr...

5 Best Things About Antarctica Cruises

April 22, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.5 MB

An Antarctica cruise and visit is a dream or goal for many travellers. It is a unique and special experience. I discuss the 5 very best things that you will feel, see and do if you go on an Antarctica cruise.I show you the sights, wildlife (including penguins, whales, seals and birds) and the range of expedition activities you can expect. The five very best things you can expect on an Antarctica cruise. Also watch my other videos, including part two of this where I talk about and show the fi...

Silversea Silver Cloud Expedition Ship Review

April 15, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MB

Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud was converted into an expedition ship from as regular cruise ship in 2017. I went on the shop to Antarctica and I share my thoughts about the ship, what I liked and what thought had some opportunities. I take you on a tour of the ship and a Verandah suite (the main class of suites on the ship), and discuss the facilities, features and the choices available on this luxury expedition cruise ship. Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https...

Cruise Upgrade Watch Outs

April 08, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB

Cruise upgrades to a better cabin is something that most cruisers hope they will get. However, have you ever considered that an upgrade could ruin your cruise. All upgrades are not going to make your vacation better. I explore the 8 reasons and times that an upgrade could be wrong and where and why you need to think carefully before you look for or accept one. I also look at some pitfalls and watch outs off you are looking to get an upgrade. I talk about why I usually say "no thanks: to upgr...

What Does A Cruise Ship Butler Do For Cruise Passengers

April 01, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

What exactly does a butler on a cruise ship do? And what are the things they will refuse to do? Many cruise lines provide butlers for guests in their premium suites and many cruisers who have them are not sure what they can ask, or expect, them to do. Based on my experiences across several cruising lines and by interviewing butlers on board I share the 10 things that a butler will do for their cruise passengers - and importantly 4 things they will refuse to do. Check out cruising merchandi...

Caribbean Cruise Port Shopping Tips

March 25, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

Shopping in Caribbean cruise ports while cruising the region is (reportedly) the biggest single activity by travellers. It is likely that everyone will buy something in at least one of the ports they are calling on. It can range from expensive watches and jewellery through to alcohol and cigarettes or clothing. There are a range of different Caribbean cruise port shopping options and with so many people passing through every week, the stores have become masters at selling. However, there are...

Celebrity Cruises: 3 Biggest Watch-Outs Before Cruising With them

March 18, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MB

Celebrity Cruises are a premium cruise line with big ships, of around 2,800 passengers, in their fleet. Before you consider to go cruising with them, or of you have booked and are planning your cruise vacation, I share three major watch-outs and things you need to know before going. I explore what sort of cruise experience they offer, what the cruise fare covers and how that influences your on-board activities and life, and then what are the additional costs and extras that you will need to ...

8 Things Celebrity Cruises Do Better And Worse Than Other Cruise Lines

March 11, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MB

Celebrity Cruises are a premium big ship cruise line and part of the Royal Caribbean group of cruising lines. I explore who they are, what they do better, the same and worse than other premium cruise lines like Princess, Holland America and Cunard and, importantly, who I think they are most suited for. Discover some key watch-outs and tips to help you decide if you should consider Celebrity Cruises for your next cruising vacation. Check out my cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store...

Best And Worst Things About A Caribbean Cruise

March 04, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB

The Caribbean is the most popular region for cruising. But, what are the good and bad things about going on a cruising vacation to the Caribbean,. I explore the 5 best and 5 worst aspects to a travelling around the Caribbean on a cruise ships. Some watch-outs and things to plan for. I love cruising the Caribbean and would recommend it despite the good and bad - but it is good to know before you go cruising so you can plan around these. Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my sto...

10 Cruise First Aid Kit Essentials

February 25, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

50% of cruise passengers will need some sort of medical attention, according for Dr Deb Mills of the Travel Medicine Alliance. That means one of every couple cruising will have some sort of medical need. Many are minor and by packing your own personalised first aid kit for your cruise to deal with the 10 main medical things that can happen to you or your family on a cruise, you can have less stress, worry, be prepared and (importantly) save money by not having to pay to see the doctor or nur...

10 Best Ways To Avoid Cruise Weight Gain

February 11, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MB

On average cruisers report putting on between 5 and 10 pounds of weight on a seven-night cruise! I have 10 tips on how you can go on a cruising vacation, have loads of fun and still indulge and avoid piling on the pounds on a cruise. They are all things that work for me, and I come back from my many cruises (including some 7 weeks long) without putting on weight. They are all practical and simple things and do not require hard core workouts or severe restrictions on what to eat and drink. Th...

Eastern Mediterranean And Greek Island Cruise Tips. Tips For Travellers Podcast 282

January 28, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Discover 9 things you absolutely need to know if you are considering or going on a cruise that includes Greece and the Greek Islands. The most popular cruising option is an Eastern Mediterranean cruise that travels between Venice and Athens, including some stops like Dubrovnik and Kotor. In the episode I look at things like the best time to go, your options of itineraries, the islands and excursions you should ensure are on the itinerary you choose, things to watch out for and be ready for, ...

How To Cruise For Free (Tips For Travellers Podcast #281)

January 21, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode you will discover how you can cruise for free! There are at least 9 ways you can go cruising without having to pay. I give you tips on practical things you can do, look out for or do that will ensure you don't have to pay cruise fares to head out on a cruise ship. These apply to both ocean and river cruise. While there are some scams out offering "free cruises" they end up costing you money. These tips are genuine ways to save or dramatically cost of going cruising. Check o...

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