Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

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 like kids, cruise fans and the gay and lesbian community. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/destinations

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.tipsfortravellers.com

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.tipsfortravellers.com/DK

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/Seabourn

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 more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

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 which was sunk in battle. Discovered in 1972, raised in 1982 and then protected and only open to public view on 31 May 2013. Amazing place to visit. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

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 episode, Gary Bembridge gives his tips for travellers about getting there, getting around, where to stay and the "must-do" things to do and see both in the city and surroundings. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

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 most out of this amazing part of the world.

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/MSC

History and things to do on 3 more stunning island islands in the Caribbean, including 2 of the most popular ones. We explore St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Dominica

3 more things I learnt about the Caribbean on my most recent trip there. Did you know them?

In part 2 of a 3 part series meeting some of the people behind the scenes on Cunard Queen Mary 2, I interview Robert Howie (Hotel Manager) and Nicholas Oldroyd (Executive Chef) and find out what their roles entail, and get some insider insights and perspectives about how this massive ship functions.

Exclusive interview with 2 of Cunard Queen Mary 2 Entertainment Directors, giving their tips and insights about travelling with Cunard and the Queen Mary 2

Part 2 of observations recorded live on Cunard Queen Mary 2 during a transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York

Part 1

A real beauty and a beast of a city. Rich history, stunning buildings, maritime and cruise links and great food. A real discovery and jewel to visit. for more http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Gateway to the Costa Brava and just 100 km from Barcelona. A facsinating city worth exploring if you come to Barcelona. Many low cost airlines fly in here as their Barcelona airport. Visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com for more

Interview with the head of the tourist board of Fort Myers in Florida. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Interview with the team from the Flame of Africa and their tours of Victoria Falls, Kariba, Chobe and Botswana. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Interview with the team behind The View from The Shard in London. The tallest building and highest viewing platform in Europe. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Exploring of the fares for luxury hotels and cruises are being funded by low wages and tips on how to ensure the local community gets the most from our visits. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Review and insights of cruise ship operations based on behind the scenes tours. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips on visiting the Greek island of Kefalonia. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

What makes Cunard Cruise LIne different and special. Thoughts and tips. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cunard

Tips on touring and visiting Buckingham Palace in London. The oficial residence of the British Royal Family. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips for visitors to this stunning village 130 miles inland in the Norwegian Fjords. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Tips for visitors to Geiranger in the Norwegian Fjords. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

tips on visiting Bergen in Norway. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Report about the London Olympics 2012. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips about getting the most out of cruising the Norwegian Fjords. Things to do and what to avoid. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruising

Advice and tips on more things to do in Las Vegas. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips on visiting the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead near to Las Vegas. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Cruising the Caribbean Part 2 provides advice and tips to get the most out of cruising the region. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruising

Cruising the Caribbean Part 1 explores what you should expect if you cruise this region. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Review and tips about the Warner Bros Studio tour of Harry Potter Studios London. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips on travelling on the Eurostar and through the Channel Tunnel. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Review, advice and tips on visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh Scotland. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Advice and tips on 5 more things to do when visiting Cape Town. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

Review, advice and tips about cruising on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com