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- 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 » - Ever wondered when the best time to travel is?August 12, 2018
The best time to travel depends on a lot of things – where you want to go, what your budget is if you want to do anything specifically in that particular place (ie ski), the time of the year you can go etc. Below is a guide to some of the more visited areas read more…
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