A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> </ul> • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a>

A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> </ul> • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a>

The Truth About a Queen Mary 2 Crossing: What They Don't Tell You (Podcast #584)

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

I Found Out How Cruise Lines REALLY Pick Cabin Upgrade Winners (podcast #582)

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

7 Cruises You Should Avoid. No Matter How Tempting They Look! (Podcast #581)

Tips on Montreaux in Switzerland. Home of the famous jazz festival - and more. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips on Montreaux in Switzerland. Home of the famous jazz festival - and more. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

15: Montreaux Switzerland

Advice and tips on visiting Barbados in the Caribbean. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips on visiting Barbados in the Caribbean. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

21: Barbados Caribbean

Tips about the stunning Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips about the stunning Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

014: Mauritius

Tips on exploring the French Riviera in the south of France. Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips on exploring the French Riviera in the south of France. Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

13: French Riviera France

Advice and tips on visiting the Sabi Sands Game Reseve in South Africa near Kruger National Park. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips on visiting the Sabi Sands Game Reseve in South Africa near Kruger National Park. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

20: Sabi Sands Game Reserve South Africa

Tips for visiting Cape Town South Africa. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips for visiting Cape Town South Africa. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

12: Cape Town South Africa

Tips for travellers visiting the capital of Zimbabwe Harare. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips for travellers visiting the capital of Zimbabwe Harare. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

11: Harare Zimbabwe

My pick of the very best online travel sites. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

My pick of the very best online travel sites. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

10: Best Online Travel Sites

A guide to seeing the must see attractions and places in New York in just 48 hours! http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

A guide to seeing the must see attractions and places in New York in just 48 hours! http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

9: New York in 48 Hours

Retired here in 1967 this grand old ocean liner is now a tourist attraction and hotel. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Retired here in 1967 this grand old ocean liner is now a tourist attraction and hotel. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

8: Queen Mary Long Beach California

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