Saturday, July 7, 2012

Bermuda by cruise ship: A quick guide to the top attractions



Article by the famous and personal friend, Gene Sloan, USA Today.
http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2012/07/port-guide-bermuda-cruise-ship/795355/1
Also, quick guide for cruisers.
http://www.vacationcruisesinfo.com/News/Bermuda-A-Quick-Guide-for-Cruisers.htm





Business men attire and how most get to work: 
You'll see men with coat and tie and Bermuda shorts riding mopeds


I've been to Bermuda 4 times. By ship is truly is the most inexpensive way to see and experience Bermuda.  I'm personally going again in September, out of Cape Liberty, NJ, by way of Amtrak from LYH.



Ways to get around Bermuda (You can not rent a car):
*  Moped
*  Bus and Ferry System (inexpensive; you can buy one to three day passes
*  Taxi (expensive)
*  Cruise Line Tours

A few of the things I partake in:
*  Ride the Ferry to Hamilton (oh, the view) and St George !
*  Visit the 2 lighthouses
*  Shop for name brand items
*  Eat lunch at Fish & Chips Pub
*  Tour the caverns
*  Visit the Rum Swizzle Inn Restaurant
*  Glass blowing at the Wharf.

Other attractions of Bermuda:
*  Golf !
*  Beaches !


Share your experiences; love for Bermuda.  Things you have done there !







Hotels. How to get the best deals.





Remember to check with hotesl "directy" !http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/11/12125871-how-to-get-the-best-deal-on-hotel-rates?lite
 
 
 
 
FYI, I always arrive to my port of embarkation at least one day prior to my cruise:
* Make sure I don't miss my ship
* To be more relaxed when it's time to get onboard
* For an extra day vacation !   Why not ! 
I  usually choose to stay at a Marriott.  This way, I don't have to "wonder" if the hotel will be nice; I know it will be ! 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

National Geographic ranks the Norwegian fjords #1




Photograph by Andrew H. Brown, National Geographic Stock

National Geographic writes:  First Place: The Fjord Region, Norway.  See article.  http://blog.norway.com/2009/10/22/national-geographic-ranks-the-norwegian-fjords-1/