Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com , as I take you to Palm Springs in California and share my ten top Tips For Travellers. In the podcast I share observations, need-to-know about the city including its history, overall advice and then tips on must-see and must-do to get the most of it. In the show I cover the following ten must-see sights and attractions: Thursday Night market. Mid...

In this episode Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com gives ten differences between Ocean and River cruising based on his experiences with a number of lines and routes. These include: Size. Destinations. Excursions. Entertainment. Amenities. Food and Dining. Inclusions. Seasickness Packing. Regimentation. If you have a travel question or looking for tips and advice email me and I will try and...

  In this episode Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com gives ten reasons to do a European River Cruise based on his experiences with a number of lines and routes. These include: Immerse you in and give you a feel for a region A chance to explore iconic, significant and historic rivers Safety and Security Unpack and pack once despite visiting lots of different places. Stay in comfortable rooms...

In this episode Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com answers travel questions from listeners and readers. These include questions about: Celebrity Cruises. Port and Starboard Cabins. Taking luggage on bullet trains in Japan. MSC Cruises and children. If you have a travel question or looking for tips and advice email me and I will try and answer it. Resources: Celebrity Cruises: http://www.tip...

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com, as I take you on board the CroisiEurope Loire Princesse river cruise ship. Each day of the five day / six night trip as I travelled along the Loire river in France I recorded observations, activities and tips and combined them into this one show. CroisiEurope are the largest and oldest river cruise operators in Europe and offer a value-for-money...

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com , as I take you to Universal Orlando Resort and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter USA and share my ten top Tips For Travellers. In the podcast I share observations, need-to-know about Universal Orlando including its history, overall advice and then tips on must-see and must-do to get the most of it. In the show I cover the following top tips: Tw...

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com , as I take you to Key West in Florida USA and share my Key West Tips For Travellers. In the podcast I share observations, need-to-know about the city, history, overall advice and then tips on must-see and must-do sights and attractions. In the show I cover the following must-see sights: Southernmost Point. Old Town. Duval Street. Key West Shipwre...

Join Gary Bembridge from Tips For Travellers as he takes you to Florida and visits some of the highlights of the state. In this podcast you will hear his daily thoughts, comments and tips that he recorded as he toured around the "Sunshine State". He was on an escorted tour run by Titan Travel from the United Kingdom, an experience that he had not undertaken before - as usually self plans, arranges...

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com , as I take you to Tokyo in Japan. In the podcast I share observations, need-to-know about the city, history, overall advice and then tips on must-see and must-do sights and attractions. In the show I cover the following must-see sights: Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa. Tokyo SkyTree and Tokyo Tower. Shibuya. Ueno Park, including Tokyo National Museum....

In this episode Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com , provides a historical overview, need-to-know facts as well as inspiration, advice and tips for visiting Nagasaki in Japan. Nagasaki is best known for being the last city that was subject to a nuclear bomb. It happened on 9 August 1945 during WWII when the Americans dropped it, destroying most of the city and killing and injuring over 100,00...

In this episode Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com , provides a historical overview, need-to-know facts as well as inspiration, advice and tips for visiting Hiroshima in Japan. The city is best known as the city that the first atomic bomb was dropped on by the United States at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. While this is a focus for tourists visiting there is much more to see in this pretty city. The...

  In this episode Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com , provides a historical overview, need-to-know facts as well as inspiration, advice and tips for visiting Taipei Taiwan. This is a revisit to Taipei and has all new information and suggestions. On my recent visit I came to appreciate the city more and found new and exciting areas and sights to explore. I was struck by its modernity and ener...

In this episode Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com , provides a historical overview, need-to-know facts as well as inspiration, advice and tips for visiting La Antigua Guatemala. Surrounded by three vast volcanos thousands of metres above sea level, is the remarkable city of La Antigua. It was the capital of Guatemala until a series of  earthquakes in the 1700s convinced the Spanish, who cont...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits the historic city of Kyoto in Japan. Kyoto is packed with 1,000s of temples and historic sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is one of the few key cities in Japan spared major damage and destruction during World War II that wiped out much of Japan's historical sites. As you will hear, it is an amazing exp...

  In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits Macau, close to Hong Kong, and the world's biggest gambling centre (having taken over from Las Vegas)> In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history and must-know facts as well as general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things while there, including: Explore the Historic Centre of Macau, doing the sel...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits Kennedy Space Center in Florida, close to Cape Canaveral. In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history and must-know facts as well as general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things while there, including: Rocket Garden. IMAX show "A Journey into Space". "Up Close and Personal Tour". Apollo / Saturn V C...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits Auckland in New Zealand and provides advice and tips on the must-see and must-do sights, attractions and things to do there. In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history, must-know facts, observations, general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things to do including: Waterfront and Viaduct Harbour, inclu...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge talks about the Panama Canal - an experience that he recommends that every traveller adds to their bucket list... In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history and must-know facts as well as general tips for travellers and the options available to experience the Panama Canal including transiting on a cruise ship or freigh...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits Honolulu in Hawaii and provides advice and tips on the must-see and must-do sights, attractions and things to do there. In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history, must-know facts, observations, general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things to do including: Iolani Palace State Capitol Queen Lili'uok...

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge revisits San Francisco and provides all new coverage of the city and latest advice and tips. In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history and must-know facts as well as general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things to do including: Alcatraz Golden Gate Bridge Cable Care ride Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 Emb...

In this episode of Tips For Travellers Gary Bembridge answers cruising questions sent in by listeners. These include: Getting off the ship in time for a flight? Do river ships move at night? Is Cunard Queens Grill suitable for solo travellers? Can you book for Cunard Afternoon tea and the Planetarium? What are the must-do activities on Cunard Queen Mary 2? How to budget for three people sharing a...

In this episode of Tips For Travellers I share feedback and thoughts from listeners about the direction the podcast has taken over the last year or so, and share my reactions and decisions on how I plan to take it "back to the future". In the show you will hear Background to the podcast is now 10 years old, and how things have changed since 2012 and why. Feedback from listeners on iTunes and by em...

In this episode of Tips For Travellers I provide an tips on deciding if P&O Cruises, the major UK based cruise line, is right for you and how to get the most of cruising with them. This includes: Who are P&O Cruises? Is P&O cruises the right line for you? What do P&O Cruises do well, the same and less well than other lines? How to get the best fare? What should you budget for, and how can you save...

  In this episode of Tips For Travellers I provide an overview and must-do of P&O Cruises, the major UK based cruise line focused on cruising in the Caribbean. This includes looking at: A British Bubble to cruise by. On-Board Britannia Highlights: Style and Accommodation Special Eric Lanlard Afternoon Tea The Cookery Club Range of Dining Experiences Destination Highlights Saint Maarten Saint Lucia...

In this episode of Tips For Travellers I provide an overview of nine tips on how to get the most from river cruising and on Uniworld in particular. I will cover: Make sure river cruising is right for you. Make sure Uniworld is best option for you. Make sure you select the right cruise. Chose the right cabin type. Book through an expert cruise agent. Understand what your fare does (and does not cov...