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- What’s the best time to travel?October 23, 2024
Asia Summer can get extremely hot in China, so we think early September/October in autumn is the best time to visit. Hong Kong’s climate is sub-tropical, so avoid it during May to November because it can also experience typhoons at this time. To avoid the worst of the rain and humidity, October is the best time read more…
No Comments » - Tips for Tipping in EuropeMay 20, 2024
For many of us, knowing how much, who and when to tip can be awkward, and sometimes embarrassing if you get it wrong. Often, it seems there are rules within rules and only the locals know what they are. Wouldn’t it be great if it was clear cut and we all knew what to do. read more…
No Comments » - Small Group Touring – Britain and EuropeAugust 21, 2019
There are many advantages of small group tours in Europe. Here’s why we think you should book a small group tour for your next European holiday. A personalised experience Because small group tours are capped, you’ll have a much more personalised experience and an opportunity to get to know your tour leader and fellow passengers. read more…
No Comments » - Getaway this Christmas to a Winter WonderlandAugust 15, 2019
There are times in life when you know you’re living a moment you’ll never forget. For anyone living in the great land down under, experiencing a Christmas in Europe is one of those moments. Strolling upon ancient cobblestones surrounded by the scent of roasting chestnuts, the crisp air, horse-drawn carriages and snow-covered mountains … you read more…
No Comments » - Review: luxury cruise on the Silversea, Silver ShadowMay 21, 2019
This is an independent assessment of a 26-day South East Asia cruise on the Silversea, Silver Shadow by Stuart & Lorraine – regular Holiday and Cruise Centre customers. Why Silversea & the Silver Shadow? We sailed previously with Silversea on the Silver Cloud and even though that ship was in need of refurbishment, we again read more…
No Comments » - New Zealand Road TripMay 21, 2019
Bek, Peter, Emma and Adrian Bailey experienced New Zealand at its best in April when they took a two-week self- drive holiday there. North Island Bay of Islands – Paihia We left Auckland early in the morning and drove to Paihia via Waipoua Forest to take a look at the kauri trees. Their height and read more…
No Comments » - How to keep yourself and valuables safe when travellingApril 24, 2019
As regular travellers through Holiday + Cruise Centre, Lorraine and Stuart have a wealth of travel experience. Here are some of their tips to keep yourself and your valuables safe when travelling. – – – – – – – – – – – Ensuring you have travel insurance is the first priority. Secondly register read more…
No Comments » - What’s the best size cruise ship?February 21, 2019
At Holiday + Cruise Centre we’ve had the privilege of helping regular cruisers Lorraine and Stuart book numerous cruise holidays since they started cruising back in 2011. During this time, Lorraine and Stuart have cruised Europe, the USA and Canada with P&O, Holland America, Princess, Oceania, Silverseas and Seabourn. They have even experienced a river read more…
No Comments » - How to plan the perfect holidayJanuary 23, 2019
What do you want to do? Don’t attempt to pinpoint a holiday destination straight away. Start by thinking more broadly; do I want to relax on a beach, explore a big city, or get back to nature? Consider the season Once you know what you feel like doing, you can narrow your choice down to read more…
No Comments » - Why river cruising is the new hot holidayJanuary 23, 2019
Cruising has now become the quintessential modern Australian holiday, with almost one in 18 Australians having been on one. Europe remains one of the top river cruise experiences. Europe’s rivers and canals have always been the arteries of life and trade, so there really is no other way to explore the stories and history of Europe than read more…
No Comments » - Key moments in travel for 2018December 21, 2018
Aussie first In March, Qantas added to its list of aviation firsts, with the national carrier confirming non-stop flights from Perth to London using the 787-9 Dreamliner. When Qantas created the Kangaroo Route to London in 1947, it took four days and nine stops. Now it takes just 17 hours from Perth, non-stop. Qantas CEO read more…
No Comments » - Christmas Markets in EuropeNovember 23, 2018
Christmas market in Zagreb, Croatia The Christmas market in Zagreb is home to one of the best Advent scenes in Europe. Over the last three years, Zagreb has been voted the best Christmas market in Europe. Christmas market in Manchester, England Arguably the biggest and best Christmas market in the UK, the Manchester Christmas Market read more…
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