Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

In this episode I talk about my book published in paperback and ebook formats by Full Flight Press. desigend to quash myths about cruising and inspire people to explore the world from the water - be it oceans, rivers or canals. It is designed to help new and established cruisers to find a crusie vaaction that will be right for them and ensure an unforegettable crusie vacation. I discuss more about...

In this episode I share my tips for travellers about visiting the remarkable Niagara Falls on the Canadian and United States border. I explore a short history of the area and then give you advice and tips on getting there, getting around, where to stay and how to make the most of the Falls - including if you are visiting with kids. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

I interview Janice Waugh who is the publisher behind "The Travelers's Handbook" series of inspirational and practical how-to guide books covering topics including adventures, career break, cruise, family, food, luxury, solo and volunteer travel. Janice also wrote "The Solo Traveler's Handbook". She talks about how the series is different from other travel books and how they are all written by esta...

In the second of the series looking at cruising on the MSC Divina from Miami around the Caribbean I share my ten tips and advice on how to get the most out of cruising with the ship and line. I explore how they have made sure the ship retains the Mediterranean heritage but appeal and meet the needs of the North American market better. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/mscdivina

This episode is the first of a two-part series about the MSC Divina which is now based out of Miami year round sailing around the Caribbean. In this first session I interview the USA President and CEO Rock Sasso, USA Senior VP of Sales and Marketing Ken Muskat and MSC Divina Cruise Director Andre Schlemmer while I was on board the inaugural sailing about what MSC Cruises have done to make the ship...

In this episode I explore cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line and the Norwegian Epic specifically. I take a look at who the line is best suited for and why, what  "Freestyle Cruising" really means, what they offer and what makes them different. I also interview the Hotel Director (Mirsad Bucuk) and Cruise Director (Jill Tasker) about what makes Norwegian Cruise Line different and unique. For more...

In this episode i give my tips for travellers on how to make the most of a visit to the large sprawling city of Los Angeles. Home to movies and television I share advice on getting there, getting around and where to stay. Then I share my tips on the must do things to see and do focused around movies and television, style and glamour, beaches, commerce, arts and culture and special interest groups...

In this episode I recommend my 22 must do things to see and do in Las Vegas. I share my tips for thinsg to do on the Strip, Downtown and further afield. I also recommend the best places to shop. You can also hear more advice and tips about Las Vegas on the history, where to stay, getting around and more in the Tips for Travellers pdcast number 29 on Las Vegas overview and visit http://www.tipsfort...

In this episode, my Tips for Travellers on visiting Helsinki in Finland. This water based city bridges western and eastern Europe with its location so close to Russia. Lots to do and see. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and the sponsors (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides) at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/DK

I interview with Marco van Belleghem, the Hotel Director on Holland Amerca Line Nieuw Amsterdam. In the interview he speaks about his photography, what makes Holland America cruise line different, what types of passnegers they are best suited for and his favoutrite ports on the world. For more about cruiisng with Holland America visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/HollandAmerica

Tips for travellers about Tallinn Estonia. This modern city was home of Skype and is a very connected city, with a lot of history. In this episode I share advice on getting there, getting around and the must do things to do and see. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and the DK Eyewitness Guide site at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/DK

Tips for Travellers about the unique cruise line, Swan Hellenic and their flagship The Minerva. Observations, advice and tips about who the line is best suited for, and why. What makes the line different and special. I also interview the Head of Hotel Operations, Victoria Kennedy. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruising

Tips for travellers visiting the historic city of St. Petersburg. Advice on getting there, getting around and the must do things to see and do while there. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and the DK Eyewitness Guide who sponsor the episode at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/DK

Observations, advice and tips about cruising with Silversea Cruises which offers a small ship, all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise experience. I explore how it differs to large cruise ships and the pros and cons based on travelling on the Silver Whisper. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Silversea where you can also get a free eBook about Silversea

Tips for travellers visiting the modern city of Toronto in Canada. Including advice on getting there, getting around, and the must do things to do. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and the sponsor of this episode DK Eyewitness Travel Guides at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/DK

Tips for travellers visiting the maritime city of Rotterdam in Holland. For decades it was the largest port in the world, until Shanghai took over, it has lots to see as it modernises and revamps the city. In this episode my advice on getting there, getting around and the must to things to do and see. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and the sposnor DK Eyewitness Guide at http://www...

Tips for Travellers abour Seabourn Cruises, the small ship luxury cruise line that is part of the Carnival group. I give my observations, tips for who they are best suited for, what the fare includes and interview Chad Briggs who is the Destination Service Manager and Paul Beswetherick, who is the Food and Beverage Manager on the Seabourn Sojourn. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Se...

In this episode Tips for Travellers compares the flagship Cunard ship, Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill, and the MSC Preziosa premium Yacht Club. Looking at 5 areas: food, entertainment, exclusivity, crew and cabins. Although on the surface they are very different "class" of cruise lines and ships, the comparison was not as straight forward as you may expect. For more http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips for travellers visiting Sicily and Italy. A stunning ancient town in the shadow of the active volcano Mount Etna. Long links to Hollywood and a glamourous stories of artists, writers and playwrites that use to visit here. Beautiful coastline and beaches are nearby. In this episode you will hear tips for travellers about getting there, getting around, things to do. A must see destination. For...

Tips for travellers about the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on the South Coast of England. It is really worth adding to any tour of the UK, just 1.5 hours from London, it is a working base for the Royal Navy and you can tour 3 important battleships: HMS Victory (Lord Nelson's ship), HMS Warrior (1st steam battleship) and mary Rose. The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's battleship and is over 500 years old...

Tips for travellers for visiting Berlin, the Capital of Germany. Today it is a buzzing, exciting and fascinating city to visit, but one with a traumatic past from the virtual destruction by the Allied Forces in World War II and from being divided by the Berlin War during the Cold War. Post re-unification of Germany it once agian became the capital, and is a fascinating city to visit. In this episo...

As the Official Blogger of the MSC Preziosa Cruise Ship, I bring you 3 behind-the-scenes interviews from the ship. I speak to the Captain (Captain Bossi), the Hotel Manager (Raffaele Cinque) and Head Butler (Thierry Fnu). They give insights about what it takes to prepare a cruise ship for launch, tips for travellers about getting the most of cruising and with MSC.

In this episode I explore tips for travellers about the Northern Territory of Australia with an exclusive interview with the Government Minister for Tourism and the CEO of Tourism NT. They give their tips for travellers visiting this territory best known as the "outback" with the iconic Uluru / Ayers Rock. They give tips about the less visited parts of the region and their tips for getting the mos...

In this episode I interview with Andrea Gangale of MSC Cruises. He is a Naval Architect and was responsible for deciding what features went into the MSC Preziosa, the flagship of the MSC Cruises Fleet. He shares insights about how ships are built and planned and how a company like MSC Cruises go about designing a luxury ship and on-board experience. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/...