Month: December 2022

Made up of 115 islands and just north of Madagascar, the Seychelles is a paradise-like destination in the Indian Ocean. I was lucky enough to visit four of the islands during a magical six night trip through the archipelago. Praslin With its palm fringed beaches and jungles, Praslin is a must-visit destination on a trip to the Seychelles. What to do Vallée de Mai Unique to the Seychelles, the Coco de Mer holds the impressive title of the world’s largest nut. Despite the name, it doesn’t hail from the sea and can be seen to its full record breaking glory at ... Read more

For the ultra luxury experience, Cruise118.com recommends guests opt for a special suite on the ship. They said: “Suites come with a whole host of extra perks, butler service, personal concierge, 24 hour room service, exclusive access to lounges and dining venues. These are ideal for special occasions and celebrations!” Suite passengers are often treated as special guests onboard and may have exclusive access to VIP experiences. The most luxurious options may even include a grand piano, a private slide or a huge terrace for guests to enjoy. READ MORE: The safest country to travel to is ‘breathtaking’ Source link

For the ultra luxury experience, Cruise118.com recommends guests opt for a special suite on the ship. They said: “Suites come with a whole host of extra perks, butler service, personal concierge, 24 hour room service, exclusive access to lounges and dining venues. These are ideal for special occasions and celebrations!” Suite passengers are often treated as special guests onboard and may have exclusive access to VIP experiences. The most luxurious options may even include a grand piano, a private slide or a huge terrace for guests to enjoy. READ MORE: The safest country to travel to is ‘breathtaking’ Source link

Norway’s fjords are extremely beautiful and many tourists choose to explore them via the water. However, not everyone is happy about the cruise ships. A Norwegian posted on Reddit: “What do you think of all the cruise ships in the fjords during tourist/summer seasons? I absolutely loathe them, huge stupid white floating bricks are an eyesore!” Another person added: “Worked in northern Norway for some cruises. The tourists were always pleasant and nice. “But not one single person in the three years of tourism work could tell me their last or their next stop. “What kind of vacation is that, ... Read more

It follows research revealing the average dog owner plans to travel 111 miles with their furry friend to share festive fun with loved ones this Christmas. Although three-quarters (74 percent) of the 1,852 dog owners polled, who travel with their pooches, have concerns about where they can stop safely to let their four-legged animal burn off some energy. The study was conducted by CarStore, which also created a useful Pooch Pitstop Planner tool that automatically generates potential pitstops. Kim Costello said: “Our dogs are our family too, and making concessions for them while travelling is important. “We have no doubt ... Read more

It’s been a while, right? Six years, in fact, since Pierce the Veil last played a UK stage. But, with their new album – The Jaws of Life – mere months away, the legendary emo quartet made their long-awaited comeback to prove they still had it. And they pulled out all the stops. Pierce the Veil strutted onto the stage of O2 Forum Kentish Town to the first two tracks of their legendary 2012 album, Collide with the Sky – May These Noises Startle You In Your Sleep and Hell Above. As soon as that first twangy intro hit in ... Read more

Elvis Presley got up to all kinds of mischief with his inner circle at his Graceland home, especially during the festive season. Back in Christmas 1967, Elvis decided to make a rare trip out the front gate and into the public gaze. The hilarious time has been recounted by his cousin Billy Smith, the last surviving original Memphis Mafia member, who lived with him at Graceland. The King’s relative admitted that it was quite an unusual little Christmas story. Speaking previously on the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, Billy said: “Elvis, back in ’67, he had bought several tractors. This particular ... Read more

Priscilla enthused: “They were all saying, ‘Oh my god, Elvis was really great…what a night!’ When it came out in the papers it told all the ratings of how well the show did and it was like a big sigh of relief [for him]. But, y’know he was nervous.” During another Q&A at the 85th birthday celebrations, Priscilla and Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling shared Elvis’ backstage tensions before a show. Commenting on footage of The King getting ready to perform, Jerry said: “You can tell by the tension backstage that Elvis felt… we picked up on it.” Priscilla continued: ... Read more

Over the past several decades, William Shatner has been criticised by some of his Star Trek co-stars, but most notably by Mr Sulu actor George Takei. Tensions between the two go all the way back to filming the original TV show in the 1960s. This included a time the Captain Kirk star allegedly had production shut down for a half a day because he had contractual approval of a photographer on the sound stage, dismissing one he didn’t approve of. On another occasion, Shatner accused Takei of being a “loose cannon” when shooting their sword fight in The Naked Time, ... Read more

It’s been five years since Johnny Depp last starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. His future in the franchise has been uncertain since domestic abuse allegations by his ex-wife Amber Heard, which he strongly denies. However, having won his libel case, fans are hopeful that Disney will bring him back and there are certainly positive signs in the latest update on the franchise’s future. Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has had two future movies in the works. One is Pirates 6 and the other is a Margot Robbie-led spin-off. The Aussie ... Read more