Sounds a lot like Lynne is a Oceania cruise director.....
@askarealtravelexpertКүн бұрын
She’s a fan
@scottmcclean2566Күн бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert you don't say..... 😐
@christy34484 күн бұрын
Great information!
@askarealtravelexpert3 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jancyking5828 күн бұрын
Gary (Tips for Travellers) is an excellent reviewer and experienced excessive noise between cabins on Oceania Vista. In fact, he could hear clear conversations. I would like to know if you have any such feedback.🇨🇦
@askarealtravelexpert7 күн бұрын
Interesting we have another piece on Oceania coming up I will ask the question.
@nganguyen-ug6oc8 күн бұрын
Hi!What dit you take the transfer from the airport to the Princess cruise terminal?Do they have own bus to pick up and drop off ?We will cruise with Enchanted in this Aug with 16 pp.Thank you very much!
@Paradise-on-Earth9 күн бұрын
I dream of traveling the Mediterranean in- or after October, since I heared my brother who lived in Rome at that time, gushing over the Italian Autumn time. He spoke about huge sweet grapes, a fuller, more colorful light and a much calmer pace, and a so much nicer weather. The locals catching their breath so to speak, after the madness of high summer. Again and again all kind of other dreams made my "to do now", and so, I still dream about it. I guess I'll plan for this now, on purpose. Thank you, both of you! It's such a pleasure to listen to you!
@askarealtravelexpert9 күн бұрын
One of our favourite memories of Rome. One evening we happened along a wonderful outside bistro down this alley. Had wonderful meal under the stars while being serenaded by a violinist playing the love theme form The Godfather. It was like straight out of a movie.
@Paradise-on-Earth9 күн бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert aww, I can imagine that! Now I have one picture more that I add to this dream! Thank you!
@markrozee12 күн бұрын
Luxury is a word invented by PR firms to keep people poor. It is all an illusion. Just enjoy the simple thinks in life, and stop trying to show off❤
@askarealtravelexpert9 күн бұрын
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@muravi816714 күн бұрын
Hi thank you for the inputs. It is very helpful.
@askarealtravelexpert14 күн бұрын
You’re Welcome 😀
@Brendatravels2-hc9sh9 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. I would love to help you plan your next cruise!
@Paradise-on-Earth15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@askarealtravelexpert14 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 😀
@paulawolfarth640015 күн бұрын
Most kid freindly? Or for those with soecial needs? Food freindly for kids? Two rooms joined?
@askarealtravelexpert14 күн бұрын
Stay tuned with us have an interview coming up with an expert who took her child on AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways seems very welcoming for kids. Another fantastic option for kids if it is in your budget is Tauck check out this interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvMlJ2PfdOSlcUsi=HrwSPfwsfqJTN3gS
@grumblewoof472116 күн бұрын
When you look at it, you realise that it is a colossal waste of time and money. The ETA and ETIAS systems that is. Especially if you are a Brit or an EU citizen wishing to travel between the UK and the EU. A few years ago neither existed and we all got along just fine... So, is there a need for these systems ? Does it allow us to track immigrants and prevent them overstaying ? no. Does it act as a deterrent to people smuggling and "small boat" people crossing the channel ? no. Do these systems cost a lot of money to implement and maintain ? YES ! Does it add to the costs of tourism ? Yes. Does it deter regular tourist travel ? yes. Does it damage the economies of the UK and the EU ? yes.
@askarealtravelexpert14 күн бұрын
You make some valid points.
@madelinebark847319 күн бұрын
Enjoyed this very much but also realize it was made 2 years ago. We've done several Viking cruises and we have already paid for any extra excursions BEFORE we get on the ship. Therefore it is not a surprise. Also, you can bring alcohol on board and bring to your stateroom. So you could make your cocktail, etc., prior to going to your port talk. So really, unless you decide to drink a huge amount, you should have too much of a surprise when you get off the ship.
@askarealtravelexpert19 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
@Paradise-on-Earth19 күн бұрын
Disney never was my topic, but I really enjoyed this information! So, maybe we think again...
@askarealtravelexpert19 күн бұрын
I have to tell you Elke it’s really magical. Someday I will tell the rest of the story what they did for our daughter.
@Paradise-on-Earth19 күн бұрын
The pre- and post are sometimes the very best of a journey!! I so love taking this time... Again, you chose such a wonderful topic!
@askarealtravelexpert19 күн бұрын
Thanks Lauren and I are doing the Danube next.
@Paradise-on-Earth19 күн бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert I'm looking forwards to that!!
@kathleenoneill956621 күн бұрын
O-she-an-i-a. Duh.
@askarealtravelexpert20 күн бұрын
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@davidlabedz204623 күн бұрын
Great advice, as long as one has the budget for extra days
@askarealtravelexpert22 күн бұрын
One thing we did not mention is that sometimes the river cruise company will offer the extensions complimentary. For example AmaWaterways has that promotion on right now. It’s a fantastic saving.
@mindybaker776123 күн бұрын
What a magical moment it was! We can’t wait to get more people sailing onboard Disney to experience the magic!
@askarealtravelexpert22 күн бұрын
😎
@Charlie18tc24 күн бұрын
This is full of half-truths. Viking has a wide array of room sizes from 700sf to 135sf. Truck is all complementary but it's built into the price. Viking gives you a free city tour but other tours cost 40 the 80 $. This video is very misleading.
@askarealtravelexpert23 күн бұрын
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@Paradise-on-Earth24 күн бұрын
Wonderful!! This is a bucketlist for me!
@Brendatravels2-hc9sh24 күн бұрын
It had been for me too! It was a great trip and I'd do it again tomorrow if I could!
@askarealtravelexpert19 күн бұрын
If you get this way make sure you stop in Charlottetown.
@Paradise-on-Earth19 күн бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert Why especially?
@askarealtravelexpert18 күн бұрын
Because Deb and I would take our number one fan to lunch
@Brendatravels2-hc9sh9 күн бұрын
@@Paradise-on-Earth Not sure you could pass up that offer!
@Bellakelpie25 күн бұрын
The UK ETA site can be a bit clunky. It often freezes, probably due to online demand. I tried using both a desktop and my cel phone, after repeated drop outs, and the desktop was a lot easier, especially when it came to uploading my passport info page. The response came through within 10 minutes.
@askarealtravelexpert24 күн бұрын
Good to know I find that desktop versions are much better for this sort of thing.
@davidlabedz204625 күн бұрын
Tha you for the river cruise lines comparison. We are considering a Christmas market cruise for 2036.
@askarealtravelexpert24 күн бұрын
You’re welcome have you check out our latest interview on Christmas Markets if you haven’t already. Choosing a Christmas Market River Cruise? Rhone, Rhine, or Danube kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOrZpaOn8ylq5o
@peterheiman862126 күн бұрын
What is the point of a fancy balcony if you’re moored right next to another boat?
@askarealtravelexpert25 күн бұрын
Balcony rooms tend to have more interior space. Still nice to have when sailing and one is not always rafted to another ship in the ports. Having said that the take a lower deck swan view room and the money saved can be used to enhance your trip elsewhere. For us we barely spend anytime in our room so a balcony is nice but not necessary.
@blacksmithnine272826 күн бұрын
You can also apply for UK ETA online from a computer, but your photos need to be JPEG only. They will not accept PDF's. If you fly into Heathrow or Gatwick and have a connecting flight to another European destination, you still need to get the UK ETA or you they will not let you board the connecting flight. If you are traveling to Ireland, you do not need an ETIAS yet, but you will need the ETA to go from Ireland to Northern Ireland if you are a Canadian or US citizen.
@askarealtravelexpert25 күн бұрын
Thanks for info
@rohanutep8121 күн бұрын
So flying to Dublin direct makes sense with US Canadian passport??
@melissasing783416 күн бұрын
Im flying from the USA to Barcelona, Spain, but before getting Barcelona, we have to stop at LHR airport. Do we have to file or apply for ETA?
@blacksmithnine272816 күн бұрын
@@melissasing7834 Yes!! You can file now if you are traveling with an American or Canadian passport. If you have a European Union passport, you can't file for an ETA til March.
@bbmm00727 күн бұрын
appreciate all the valuable info and not being bias on any particular company!!
@askarealtravelexpert27 күн бұрын
Thanks we try to keep thing’s balanced
@hey1254228 күн бұрын
Imagine that, the same hoops that UK passport holders have to jump through by being made to apply for and pay for ESTA for the USA and the Canadian ETA for Canada. Also the ESTA fee for the USA is a bit more than £10 too. UK passport holders will also need an ETIAS for Europe when it goes live too. No complaints from me as a UK passport holder and personally I think it's about time the UK set up its ETA.
@askarealtravelexpert27 күн бұрын
We think it would make sense to have a standardized system across all countries but that will not likely happen.
@mattjbg702529 күн бұрын
Riverside is absolutely insane levels of quality and value
@askarealtravelexpert27 күн бұрын
Looking forward to trying them.
@griggbaylee5808Ай бұрын
Desjardins is the experts in screwing you over with fine print and loopholes
@askarealtravelexpert29 күн бұрын
😨
@LadouceMАй бұрын
Excellent Job Mindy 👏 👍
@askarealtravelexpert29 күн бұрын
Mindy is a great interview
@mindybaker776129 күн бұрын
Thank you, Ladouce!! I hope we can get you on board soon!
@LadouceM29 күн бұрын
@@mindybaker7761 💕💕
@LindaBaker-h6dАй бұрын
Excellent job 👏 👍 Mindy
@askarealtravelexpert29 күн бұрын
She knows her stuff😎
@LindaBaker-h6dАй бұрын
Excellent job, Mindy 👏
@mindybaker776129 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Linda! I hope we can get you on board soon!
@askarealtravelexpert27 күн бұрын
😀👍
@MarcusBaker-r6dАй бұрын
Disney Cruise if the most relaxing vacation I've ever been on!!
@askarealtravelexpert29 күн бұрын
😎
@mindybaker776129 күн бұрын
We love to hear it! Let’s get you back to the magic at sea!
@justinw.fitzharris4024Ай бұрын
Mindy, which ship has a pool in the concierge section? We’d love to go soon!!
@askarealtravelexpert29 күн бұрын
😀🗺️🛳️
@mindybaker776129 күн бұрын
Hi! Both the Disney wish and the Disney adventure have beautiful concierge pools & sundecks. These are the newest ships in the fleet & we’ll be on the Adventure from Singapore in January of 2026 if you’d like to join us for her maiden voyage! Thanks for watching!
@tinalangley4220Ай бұрын
Those with Irish dual citizenship are exempt from the ETA
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Good to know
@rohanutep8121 күн бұрын
Lucky they
@christy3448Ай бұрын
I can't wait to take my daughter on another Disney cruise. Truly a magical experience.
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
I had goose bumps editing this interview so many great memories 😀👍
@wheelsuptravelcompanyАй бұрын
Great information and well done, Mindy! I'm looking forward to my own sailing on the Dream in 13 days!!
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Mindy is a great guest. A ton of great info and endearing stories in the second half of the interview especially. 😀
@mindybaker7761Ай бұрын
Fantastic! Can’t wait to sail onboard the new Disney Treasure! Thanks so much for the wonderful information!
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Ahh to be a kid again I am so jealous that the Star Wars Cargo bay is located in the Oceaneer Club. There are a ton of young at hearts out there that would love to explore the Millennium Falcon.
@mindybaker7761Ай бұрын
Lucky for us they do have a few Open House times to get your Jedi training in! 😅
@kabbubАй бұрын
I love your channel. I wish that lady would not constantly interrupt her husband.
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Thanks so much. Linda is a lovely person and great travel advisor her exuberance does lend itself to stepping on Rich's lines now and then. That said I can also be accused of stepping on my wifes lines as well ☺
@garyleitz3865Ай бұрын
Do you ever answer people asking questions in this format?
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
We do. Best thing to do is submit it in as a new comment to ensure we see it. What’s the question?
@garyleitz3865Ай бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert The question is how do I get the information needed to go on a Viking Cruise on the Mississippi, 3 day trip?
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
To the best of our knowledge Viking does not offer three day itineraries. Does it have to be Viking.
@kimberlypeake1036Ай бұрын
I am a jazz head and I’m so excited that I’m going on my 1st smooth jazz cruise in February! My dad went almost every year! He passed away a couple of years ago. when I get on the ship, I’m going to say, daddy, I’m finally here!! ❤️❤️
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
I'm sure your dad would be very proud of you, enjoy the cruise.
@Paradise-on-EarthАй бұрын
I love that you have all this interviews, that cover the new and the different! -And a great compliment to Linda Skinner who is the first American person that I heard pronouncing the Dutch name "Van Gogh" RIGHT! Woohoo!! :D :D (really, I so appreciate ALL of their knowledge!) ;)
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
I will let Linda know 😀
@Paradise-on-EarthАй бұрын
@@askarealtravelexpert 😄😍
@mikem3294Ай бұрын
You showed most the cabins except for the vista suite ( the ocean window). Did they upgrade this cabin the same as the others regarding the bathroom and the closet? I saw an old video that had the old wood layout.
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
We actually stayed in a Vista Suite and you can see the suite at 6.11 of the video there is a shot of the bathroom and the closet both of which were large and spacious.
@leddikАй бұрын
This was a great video. River cruising is on my bucket list and this just sounds amazing. Thanks so much.
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
You will have a great time.
@Deborah986Ай бұрын
I just took my first Holland America cruise and have sailed many times with Celebrity. I don’t so sided then in the same league at all- Celebrity is a class act with great shows which is sorely missing on 26:42 Holland America. I think the food is much better on Celebrity too. Just my 2 cents- it was cheaper to book a similar cruise in Holland
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Thanks for the input. We are fans of both HAL and CEL but have a soft spot for for Celebrity as it was our honeymoon cruise
@TnapvrvideoАй бұрын
Beautiful coverage of the ships. Might I ask about some specifics regarding the Ponant cuisine. Do they account for vegan, non-gluten dining? Do they serve Non-GMO food, and, ideally, organic produce? Thanks!
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
I am sure they can address vegan and non gluten needs. Not sure on the GMO if we get a chance to interview a Ponant team member I will ask the question.
@TnapvrvideoАй бұрын
That would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
@vanmcgill4641Ай бұрын
Looks a little boring to me, but hey, to each their own.
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
It may not be to everyone’s taste. But as they say “ whatever floats your boat” 🚤 😀
@angelaguidry7502Ай бұрын
Will i need to do a etias AND the uk eta if we are travelling to ireland, london and scotland in april 2025 and then Switzerland, Amsterdam and france in September 2025?
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
Exactly right best thing to do on the ETIAS is check out the link in the description to stay up to date .
@Bellakelpie25 күн бұрын
It appears that the ETIAS for Europe will not be bought in before either June or July.
@MagicSYMАй бұрын
How was the entertainment?
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
The entertainment was ok more laid back then on bigger ships don’t expect broadway shows
@Paradise-on-EarthАй бұрын
Awesome!! I want to do this with my whole family... Thank you, as always, for your amazing inspirations!
@askarealtravelexpertАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@rahulshah14082 ай бұрын
I just went on Norwegian out of New Orleans. It was fantastic. The open bar package was worth it. It was a very relaxing blast.
@askarealtravelexpert2 ай бұрын
Out of New Orleans! Wow that must of been fun. Did not know they sailed from there!
@Brendatravels2-hc9sh9 күн бұрын
I like not having to worry about that part of the trip at all!
@LaurieBixler2 ай бұрын
Everyone thinking of traveling on a Luxury River Cruise should watch this video.