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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

by Gary Bembridge

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

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  1. Cruise Lines Make Solos Pay Double. I've Found 7 Ways Around It! (Podcast #587)

    Cruising solo can be frustratingly expensive, with fares sometimes the same as what two people would pay for the same cabin. But I've found that some of the most commonly recommended ways to save money as a solo cruiser are not always the best ones. In this video, I share seven tactics I use to...

  2. These 4 New Cruise Scams Are Frighteningly Convincing! (Podcast #586)

    Cruise scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and some are now targeting experienced cruisers using information that can make the approach seem remarkably genuine. In this video, I look at some of the cruise scams I'm seeing and hearing about most often right now, and I also explain how...

  3. Celebrity Cruise Mistakes No-One Realises They're Making (Until It's Too Late!) (Podcast #585)

    Celebrity Cruises promises "modern luxury" and says "nothing comes close", but I see cruisers boarding Celebrity with expectations that can lead to disappointment. Having recently sailed Celebrity again, I've identified six mistakes cruisers make when choosing, booking and sailing with Celebrity...

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

    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…

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  5. Celebrity Cruises Is Changing And Not Everyone Will Like It. Here's Why (Podcast #583)

    Celebrity Cruises has changed — and depending on the kind of cruiser you are, you may think those changes are exciting or feel the Celebrity you once knew is disappearing. In this video, I look at how Celebrity Cruises has evolved from the more traditional premium cruise experience I first knew...

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

    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...

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

    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…

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  8. Cunard Is NOT What Most Cruisers Think It Is. Here's Why (Podcast #580)

    Cunard is one of cruising's most famous names—but much of what people believe about it is outdated, exaggerated, or simply wrong. After 270 nights aboard Cunard ships, I reveal six persistent misconceptions about its luxury credentials, passengers, dress codes, class system and very different...

  9. I've Done Panama Canal 6 Times. Here's What NO-ONE Is Telling You! (Podcast #578)

    I've transited the Panama Canal six times, and I am still completely obsessed with it. In this video, I take you with me on a full Panama Canal transit from the Pacific side across to the Caribbean / Atlantic side, showing what really happens across the day — the thrilling parts, the surprising...

  10. 5 Unexpected Ways Sailing Ship Cruises Are Different To "Regular" Ones! (Podcast #579)

    After 100+ regular ocean cruises, I finally tried a sailing ship cruise — and almost everything I assumed going in turned out to be wrong.I sailed with Windstar on their 342-passenger flagship Wind Surf, an 8-night Venice to Rome itinerary on a five-mast sailing ship. In this video I cover what I...

  11. Epic Highs & Unwelcome Lows I Had Cruising South America! (Podcast #577)

    South America cruising delivered some of the most spectacular sights I have ever experienced — but also a few costly, frustrating, and very unexpected lows. On my recent 31-night South America cruise, I filmed live updates from eight of the region's most popular cruise ports and scenic cruising...

  12. I Won't Do A Sailing Ship Cruise Again. But Here's Why You SHOULD! (Podcast #576)

    I went on my first ever sailing ship cruise expecting something magical, different, and perhaps even better than a regular cruise ship. Instead, after the very first night, I was seriously wondering if I had made a huge mistake. After more than 130 cruises on ocean ships, river ships, expedition...

  13. I Keep Returning To Holland America Despite These Problems. Here's Why (Podcast #575)

    I've now been on 11 Holland America cruises, including my most recent 31-night South America sailing — and despite having so many cruise lines to choose from, I keep coming back. But Holland America is not perfect. In this, I reveal what I think Holland America does better and worse than other...

  14. I Took A $1,200 Luxury Train To Machu Picchu. Was It Worth it? (Podcast #574)

    It costs $1,200 to take the Belmond Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu — roughly $1,000 more than the standard train option. So, was this luxury rail journey through the Andes an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience… or an over-hyped, over-priced way to reach the same ruins as everyone...

  15. 7 Traps I See People Cruising South America Fall Into! (Podcast #573)

    South America cruises can be spectacular — penguins in the Falklands, Cape Horn, Glacier Alley Chile, fascinating cities in Peru and Chile, end of the world in Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Lima, Montevideo and more. But after cruising South America several times, including a recent 31-night voyage, I…

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  16. Secrets The Crew Want Us To Know About (And Some They DON'T!) (Podcast #572)

    It took a lot of coaxing — and in some cases, waiting until crew had left life at sea — to uncover what actually happens behind the scenes on a cruise ship that most passengers have no idea about, and how they work. And how by knowing passengers can use it to improve their cabin and cruise These...

  17. 6 Things I Would NEVER Do On Holland America. Nor Should You! (Podcast #571)

    I just spent 44 out of the last 60 days living on board Holland America ships, and I saw passengers making the same expensive mistakes over and over again. From missing out on the best food to overpaying for their cabins, most people aren't getting the full value of their cruise. In this video…

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  18. What I Wish I'd Known BEFORE Doing A Machu Picchu Excursion Off A Cruise! (Podcast #570)

    I abandoned my ship mid-cruise for three days to see one of the most iconic sights in the world: Machu Picchu. But after booking an eye-wateringly expensive $5,000 excursion with Holland America, I started to realise just how much could go wrong. Machu Picchu is not a simple shore excursion. It's...

  19. I No Longer Recommend These 4 Cruise Tips. Here's Why (Podcast #569)

    For years, I've shared what I believed were the smartest cruise tips—strategies that worked time and time again. But on my most recent cruise, something surprising happened. By doing the opposite of what I used to recommend, I walked straight through embarkation with no lines, no waiting… and was...

  20. No-One Warns Solo Cruisers About These (Based On The 87 I've Done (Podcast #567)

    Solo cruising is getting harder… and most people haven't noticed yet. After 87 solo cruises, I'm seeing some big changes that could make cruising alone more expensive, more limited — and in some cases, much less enjoyable. In this video, I reveal what's really going on behind the scenes… and what…

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  21. If I Could Only Do 10 Cruises In My Lifetime, These Are The Ones I'd Do (Podcast #568)

    If I could only cruise 10 more times in my life… these are the ones I would choose. After 20+ years and 128 cruises, I've discovered that not all cruises are created equal. Some are enjoyable… but others are truly life-changing. In this video, I count down the ocean cruises that stand above all...

  22. I've Cruised All 5 "Small Ship Luxury" Lines. No-One Warns You About This! (Podcast #566)

    In the last few years, I've cruised on all five of the major Small Ship Luxury cruise lines — multiple times on each — and I discovered something most cruisers are never told. They may all be grouped together by the industry, but they deliver very different experiences. In this video I put the…

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  23. Adult Cruisers Should Be Ready For This (Podcast #565)

    With cruise ships fuller than ever and lines focusing heavily on families, adult cruisers need a new strategy. After 125 and counting cruises, I've spotted trends that specifically affect adult couples and solo travellers — from cabins being reassigned, to new adult-only cruise options, to ways...

  24. 7 Cruises To Steer Well Clear Of These Days. Here's Why! (Podcast #564)

    In this video I reveal 7 cruises I regret taking and now actively avoid — even though many travellers still book them thinking they're getting a great deal. Some of these cruises look incredible in the brochure, others seem like obvious bargains, and a few are even considered "bucket list"...

  25. 10 Cabin Checks Every Cruiser MUST Do BEFORE Unpacking. Here's Why! (Podcast #563)

    Most cruisers walk into their cabin, throw their bags on the bed, and start unpacking. Big mistake. After more than 125 cruises, I've learnt – sometimes the hard way – that there are a handful of vital checks you should always do before you unpack a single item. In this video I take you inside a...

  26. I've Done 5 Oceania Cruises. Here's What No-one's Warns You About! (Podcast #562)

    I've sailed five times with Oceania Cruises across three different ship classes, most recently on a 19-night Sydney to Papeete voyage on Riviera. It's a cruise line I choose to return to and often recommend. But here's the truth. I regularly hear from viewers who board expecting something...

  27. Cruising This Year? Then You Need to Watch This! (Podcast #561)

    If you're planning a cruise in the next 12 months, be warned — cruising is changing, and some of the biggest shifts are happening quietly behind the scenes. Cruising this year is going to feel very different from what many of us are used to. In this, I unpack six major changes every cruiser needs...

  28. I've Done 13 Ultra-Luxury Cruises. Here's What No-One's Telling You (podcast #560)

    When you pay more for anything — flights, hotels, cars — you expect more. More features, more choice, more "wow". So when cruisers upgrade from resort lines like Royal Caribbean, to premium lines like Princess, or even small-ship luxury like Oceania, and then spend much more on an ultra-luxury...

  29. Cruisers Say These 6 Lines Have Got So Much Worse. Here's Why (Podcast #559)

    Are cruise lines really getting worse? Many cruisers say yes. So I analysed hundreds of recent reviews and ratings from Cruise Critic, Trustpilot, and major review sites — and the results were shocking. Over two-thirds of cruise lines have seen satisfaction drop in the last six months, but six...

  30. I've Done 15 Caribbean Cruises. Here's What No-One's Telling You! (podcast #558)

    When I took my very first Caribbean cruise back in 2007, I often found myself stepping ashore as the only ship in port. Quiet beaches, local markets, no lines for taxis — it felt like true tropical escape. Fast-forward 18 years and 15 Caribbean cruises later, including my most recent ultra-luxury...

  31. Regular Vs. Ultra-Luxury Cruises: 4 Big Differences I DID NOT Expect! (Podcast #557)

    Are ultra-luxury cruises really worth the eye-watering price? Or is the reality very different from the dream? Most cruisers are fascinated by ultra-luxury lines like Silversea and Regent Seven Seas, but very few have actually sailed them. So after cruising recently on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian,...

  32. Cruisers Say These Cruise Lines Are On The Rise RIGHT NOW (Podcast #556)

    After sailing on many lines myself recently, and analysing hundreds of cruiser reviews and ratings across Cruise Critic, Trustpilot, and other major consumer sites, I discovered a surprising trend while many lines are sliding — a handful are rising fast. In this video, I reveal the cruise lines...

  33. 8 Widely Held Repositioning Cruise Beliefs Are Wrong. Here's Why! (Podcast #555)

    Repositioning cruises promise incredible value — sometimes half the price of a regular cruise — but after doing several of them (including my recent 18-night Silver Nova Alaska–to–Japan repositioning), I've realised many cruisers board with expectations that are completely misguided. And those...

  34. I've Been Back On Every "Ultra-Luxury" Cruise Line. Here's What I Found (Podcast #554)

    Ultra-luxury cruising promises the very best at sea – but which line is truly delivering right now, and which are slipping? I've recently been back on Seabourn, Silversea, Regent Seven Seas and Crystal, and in this podcast I reveal how they really compare today. Become a Tips For Travellers…

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  35. Too Many Repositioning Cruisers Make These 6 Mistakes (Podcast #553)

    Repositioning cruises can offer unbeatable value — but they also come with big risks and hidden catches that could ruin your dream cruise. I share everything you need to know: what a repositioning cruise is, why they're so cheap, who they're ideal for, how to find them, and the common mistakes to...

  36. Smart Cruisers ALWAYS Get Off The Ship in THESE Ports. Here's Why (Podcast #552)

    Xxx 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...

  37. I Revisited Silversea To See If The Latest Reviews Were True (Podcast #551)

    Is Silversea still ultra-luxury? After reading shocking new reviews calling it "shabby" and "not worth the premium," I boarded Silver Nova to find out the truth. When I started reading recent reviews of Silversea Cruises, I was shocked. Loyal guests now call it "shabby," "cut back," "no longer...

  38. All Cruisers Over 55 SHOULD Do This (Younger Ones Don't Need To!) (Podcast #550)

    Cruising over the age of 55 brings unexpected challenges that younger cruisers don't even - or need - to think about. I know — because I've learned the hard way after more than 100 cruises since turning 55. In this video, I reveal the real watch outs, traps, and opportunities for older travellers...

  39. I've Cruised Europe's Rivers 12 Times. Here's What Nobody Warns You About (Podcast #547)

    I've cruised on European rivers 12 times and I am just back from a Rhine River cruise on Avalon Waterways. Once again, I met so many people who spoke about surprising and frustrating things they'd only encountered and realised once they were on the cruise because none of the lines, reviews, or...

  40. Dining Dos & Don'ts That SMART Cruisers Swear By (Podcast #548)

    Cruise ships offer many dining options, but I see many cruisers making common cruise dining mistakes that prevent them from having the best experience. I'm going to share my cruise tips and cruise dining tips to help you avoid these pitfalls and enjoy the cruise food to its fullest. These cruise...

  41. The 4 Most Popular Cruise Lines: Who's Best & Who to Avoid? (Podcast #549)

    Imagine booking your dream cruise on one of the world's biggest lines—only to realise within hours of boarding it's not for you. In this video, I break down the FOUR most popular cruise lines based on passengers carried—Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Carnival—so you can...

  42. 6 Things River Cruises Do Better Than Ocean. And 3 They Don't! (Podcast #546)

    Their fans paint river cruising as an idyllic, perfectly paced and immersive way to travel, but few talk about what you lose by choosing one. Having done 12 European river cruises and over 100 ocean ones, I've found the differences are bigger than most people think or expect. Some things river...

  43. How To Cruise Like A VIP Without A "First Class" Price Tag (Podcast #545)

    Want to cruise like a VIP without paying "First Class" suite prices? In this podcast, I reveal 6 insider tricks that will let you enjoy luxury perks - all without breaking your budget. These are the same strategies I use to get a champagne cruise lifestyle on a beer budget. Whether you're a...

  44. I Put The Highest Rated European River Cruise Line To The Test (Podcast #544)

    After a five-year break, I returned to river cruising in Europe to see how the experience compared to my past trips. I chose the European River Cruise line with the highest ratings by recent passengers and boarded with high expectations. This video shares my thoughts on what they did both well…

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  45. Don't Pick The Wrong "Premium" Cruise Line! Here's What You Need To Know (Podcast #543)

    I've recently revisited and cruised on all five of what the industry calls "Premium" cruise lines, as I keep getting asked which is the best these days as so many cruisers are confused by all the recent changes in the fleets, new on-board offerings, tweaks to inclusions and exclusions, and the...

  46. 7 Big Mistakes I See Too Many Mediterranean Cruisers Make!

    I am just back from a Mediterranean cruise on Sun Princess from Barcelona to Naples. As on all my cruises, I was delighted to chat to followers of my channel and new travellers I met, unfortunately not all of whom were having the perfect cruise. Why? Because too many had made mistakes that I have...

  47. I Tried the Fancy Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess. Here's What I Found! (Podcast #541)

    I cruised on Sun Princess to experience snd test out the new Princess Cruises SANCTUARY COLLECTION. This video shares my thoughts on if the SANCTUARY SUITE , Sanctuary Club deck, Sanctuary Restaurant and other perks and benefits included in the fare to see if it was all worth it. Here's my…

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  48. I Tried the New Princess Megaship and Here's What Happened! (Podcast #540)

    Princess Cruises have entered mega-ship cruising with the launch of their 4,300-passenger Sphere Class ships, Sun and Star Princess. Hearing it was totally different to their other ships, reading very divided reviews, and seeing many asking if Princess were abandoning loyal guests to attract a...

  49. I Cruised Princess Cruises Despite Saying Never Again! (Podcast #539)

    It's been three years since I was last on Princess Cruises, when I vowed to never return after going on three underwhelming cruises in the space of 12 months: Sky and Regal Princess in Europe and Majestic Princess in Alaska. I felt Princess had lost its way, and they had slipped behind their...

  50. More Cruisers Are Being BUMPED From Cruises Than Ever. Here's Why! (Podcast #537)

    I decided I should investigate why so many cruisers are being bumped of cruises right now after seeing in just one day, it happening to so many. Including Carnival bumping many passengers off several up-coming Carnival Conquest sailings, upset people in a Seabourn Facebook group reporting being...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

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