Tips For Travellers Podcast

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors to Victoria in British Columbia Canada.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.For more visit: http://www.tipsfortravellers.comThis show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Whale Watching British Columbia Legislative Building Royal British Columbia Museum Beacon Hill Park Fisherman's Wharf Tours: walking, cycling hop-on hop-off bus Dining Cruise passenger tips For more on the region visit tipsfortravellers.com/british-columbia-spring-watch/

The insider perspective is something I like to bring to listeners of Tips For Travellers whenever I can. In this episode I am pleased to be able to share with you the thoughts of Michael Bayley, who is the President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International cruise line.I recorded these on board the Anthem of the Seas during the naming ceremony cruise out of Southampton. During the sailing Michael held a question and answer session with the press, and I have pulled out some highlights from that that I thought listeners would be interested in. You will hear what he had to say about: Dynamic Dining Changes and challenges in meeting the needs of a growing international audience of cruisers How the Anthem differs from other Quantum Class ships in the fleet and the costs involved How and why the Wi-Fi is better than all the rest of the cruising industry combined The thinking and approach on gratuities and fares Entertainment How they decide to refurbish, sell and replace ships Thoughts on the value of cruising, esp

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors to Harz in Germany, focused on the UNESCO World Heritage sights. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. For more visit: http://www.tipsfortravellers.com This show covers among other topics: Observations General tips for visitors Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Goslar Imperial Palace of Goslar Rammelsberg Mine Brocken and Harz Narrow Gauge Railway Wernigerode Castle Quidlinburg

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors to the Northern Italy cities of Venice, Padua, ChioggiaSubscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.For more visit: http://www.tipsfortravellers.comThis show covers highlights of each of cities along with observations and tips.  

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors cruising the Norwegian Fjords.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.This show covers among other topics: Observations General tips for visitors Best time to go Must-do things to see and do, especially in Bergen, Flam, Skjolden, Geiranger and Stavanger This episode is supported by “DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean”. For more and to buy your copy visit tipsfortravellers.com/DKGuideBUY

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors to Venice in ItalySubscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.For more visit: http://www.tipsfortravellers.comThis show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: St Mark's Square Doge's Palace St Mark's Basilica Grand Canal Rialto Bridge and market Castello district Get a water bus to see the shoreline Peggy Guggenheim Collection Galleria Dell Academia Glass blowing This episode was supported by “DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean”. For more and to buy your copy visit tipsfortravellers.com/DKGuideBUY

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice about the main cruise embarkation and disembarkation ports in Europe.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.This show covers among other topics: Main cruise ports in Europe Tips including: Consider the ease and accessibility of the port when deciding which cruise to book Allow lots of time to join your ship Book a transfer with the cruise line If arranging your own transfer use a cruise transfer specialist On disembarkation day don't book flights too early Consider booking a transfer to the airport through the line Plan you disembarkation day around not being able to check in bags until 2 hours before your flight This episode is spionsored by DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean. Click on the link to find out more or buy it.

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to his home town of LondonSubscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio.London is the best city in the world! Though, I am biased as this is my home. But, after having visited many cities around the globe over the last few decades, London remains the one that excites me the most. It has the right balance of size, buzz, history, tradition, significant sights, mash-up of cultures, entertainment and greenery to set it aside from so many others. As the saying goes "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life"This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Tower Bridge and Tower of London Houses of Parliament and London Eye. Also Aquarium. Can buy combined Eye and river trip tickets worth doing as see lots of London The Shard - vi

In this episode Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com shares his insights, observations and tips on visiting Athens in Greece. During the show he covers: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Acropolis Area Hadrian’s Arch Area National Garden Area Syntagma Square Area Museums This episode is supported by DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Cinque Terre (Five Villages) in Italy.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Cinque Terre is a beautiful and unusual part of the world. It is a series of five villages clinging to hills along the coast. They are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. They used to very remote but today they are accessible by train and walking. Good beaches, food and gelato surrounded by beautiful coastline and steep hills.This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: La Spezia Porto Venere Manarola Vernazza Monterosso Riomaggiore This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean"

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Monte Carlo in Monaco. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Monaco has to be one of the most surreal and strange places in the Western World. Some have likened it to the facade of a Disney resort and others to the obscene and extreme glitz of a Las Vegas resort. But for me it is neither, it is just strange and fascinating at the same time. Come explore it with me. This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Casino Hotel De Paris Yacht Basin Monte Carlo Story Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium Palais du Prince La Cathedral De Monaco Jardin Exotique Zoo Car Museum Stamp Museum Naval Museum This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean". For more

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Palma De Mallorca in Majorca.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Palma is a magnets for the well-heeled and rich as well as mass tourists looking for a good value beach holiday. Located on Majorca, one of the Spanish Bealric islands in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain, it is a handy few hours flight from most of Europe and growing as a stop on cruise itineraries. While it is not rich in museums, and attractions there is a good mix of outdoor activities, good food and enough diversions to make it a perfect holiday vacation or port of call on a cruiseThis show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Castle Bellver Bull Ring Pearl Factories Palma Cathedral Almudaina Palace Barrio Gotico Dragons Cav

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Valetta and Mdina in Malta.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Visiting is like stepping into a medieval film set or being transported back in time. It is unlike any place I had seen before with its mix of influences leading to dramatic buildings and forts. Great weather, especially in summer, and the atmosphere draws tourists here. While there are good beaches the history and remarkable sites of Valetta and Mdina are the magic in my view.This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Walled city of Mdina and St Paul's Cathedral Great Seige and Knights of St John Experience Upper Barracca Gardens Houses of Parliament Palace of the Grand Masters National Museum of Fine Arts Merchant Street Market Pope

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Lisbon in Portugal.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Lisbon (Lisboa in Portugese) is one of oldest cities in world and a very attractive city of coloured orange and yellow low rise buildings spread across seven hills. Full of green spaces, black and white tiled pavements and gorgeous buildings. This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Cristo Rei Statue 25 April Bridge Electricity Museum Monument to the Discoveries Parque Eduardo VII Praca do Rosso Rua Augusta Arch and Praca do Commercio Square Castelo de Sao Jorge Military Museum Sintra This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean". For more and to buy the guide click here

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Florence in Italy.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio  or TuneIn Radio .This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Santa Croce Church Palazzo Vecchio Gucci Museum Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze (to see Michelangelo's David) Uffizi Gallery Piti Palace Ponte Vecchio Bridge Signoria Square Duomo Cathedral This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean". For more and to buy the guide click here

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to X in Y.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio .This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Cable Car Barbury Apes St Michael's cave Great Seige Tunnels 1779-1783 World War II Tunnels Mediterranean Steps Morrish Castle Gibraltar Museum This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean". For more and to buy the guide click here

In this episode I talk to JD Lasica, the founder of a new cruise site and app that is aiming to shake up and improve the way travellers can get inspiration, advice and book the right cruise at the best price. It is a site that I am involved in as a content contributor. In the show we talk about topics tha include: JD's background and what inspired him the create Cruiseable. What it is, and how it is different from the alternative cruise sites avilable to travellers. The people and cruise experts behind the content. The key features of Cruiseable, including community, image library, "Bliss Filters" and the "Ask Any Questions" How you can find and book a cruise through the site and App. JD's tips for cruisers. You can read more about Cruiseable in my article "Cruiseable. A New Way To Discover And Book Cruises". Find out more and followat Cruiseable.com, Cruiseable IOS App, Facebook and Twitter. JD is also on Twitter.    

In this episode of Tips For Travellers Gary Bembridge shares his observations and areas that Cunard Cruise Line need to focus on and improve to better meet the needs of their future cruise passengers. These are things that they currently fall short on and include: Internet connectivity. Interactive and digital services. Photographs. Alternate dining options. Fitness. Entertainment. Differentiation by class (Britannia, Princess and Queens). For more of Tips For Travellers articles, videos and podcasts visit tipsfortravellers.com/cunard and my book "Cruising With Cunard"

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Budapest in Hungary.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Budapest is a gorgeous feast of grand buildings. It looks like it has stood grandly for an eternity. Both sides of rive Danube that run through the city are UNESCO World Heritage sites due to the stunning buildings. Even more remarkable when you discover that most of city, including the huge and impressive palace high on the hill overlooking the river, was destroyed in World War II and has been recreated. This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: Hero's Square Museum of Fine Art City Park Houses of Parliament House of Terror Central Market Hall St. Stephen's Hall Baths Castle Hill Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman Bastion  

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Edinburgh in Scotland. Scotland is a proud country and Edinburgh is its capital city. Its a dynamic financial and business city but most visitors think of it as a place of history, due to the castle that looms high above the city, and culture, due to the massive Edinburgh festival. It is a great city to visit. This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do such as: Edinburgh Castle Camera Obscura Royal Mile Palace of Holyrood House Scottish Parliament Princes Street Arthurs Seat Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh Zoo National Galleries of Scotland Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio  or TuneIn Radio . This episode is supported by Rentluggage.com: An Online Luggage Solution Store. For more information about their services and how to rent luggage visit tipsfortravellers.com/rentluggageFor