November 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter
Jill and Viv in Dubai with Holland America Line
November 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter
Greetings!
We are currently writing from South Africa. Tomorrow we will disembark Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam in Cape Town, and say farewell to the amazing crew and wonderful new friends from our Africa Explorer ocean cruise that started in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in September.
In WJ’s October newsletter we shared daily cruise updates from The Netherlands, England, Portugal, Gibraltar, Spain, Malta, Greece, Israel, Egypt and Jordan – 13 ports in 10 countries. Since then, we have visited Oman, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion Island and South Africa. What are your travel tips for the countries we have visited so far? Email us your recommendations and suggestions.
Read daily posts from our Africa Explorer itinerary for Oman, UAE, Seychelles, Mauritius and Reunion Island:
- Day 25: Salalah, Oman – October 21
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 5 pm - Day 26: At Sea – October 22
- Day 27: Muscat, Oman – October 23
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 11 pm - Day 28: At Sea – October 24
- Day 29: Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 25
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 11 pm - Day 30: Dubai, UAE – October 26
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 9 pm - Day 31 & 32 & 33 & 34 & 35: At Sea – October 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- Day 36: Victoria, Seychelles – November 1
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 6 pm - Day 37 & 38: At Sea – November 2, 3
- Day 39: Port Louis, Mauritius – November 4
ms Rotterdam is in port from 7 am to 6 pm - Day 40: Reunion Island – November 5
ms Rotterdam is in port from 8 am to 6 pm
Viv and Jill in Abu Dhabi with Holland America Line
The next couple of weeks will be spent exploring South Africa, starting with celebrating Viv’s 50th birthday at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town.
About The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised above the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles mountain range. The hotel’s interior design is inspired by its namesake, creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully combines sophistication with simplicity, comfort and elegance. Guests are spoiled with spectacular views of the ocean and mountain views in each of the beautiful bedrooms and suites, including the Presidential Suite, each superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. The hotel boasts two pools perched above the ocean; its award-winning health and beauty Spa; Azure Restaurant, The Café Grill and The Leopard Bar; meeting, events and weddings facilities for up to 90 guests; and a 16-seater private cinema.
If you need recommendations for a specific destination or style of travel (cruises, group tours, hotels, etc…) be sure to peruse the archives to get your travel juices flowing.
Until next month… Happy Travels!
Cheers,
Viv and Jill
AKA: WJ
SOME OF THE GEAR & GADGETS BEING USED ON WJ’s AFRICA EXPLORER CRUISE AND SOUTH AFRICA ADVENTURE
- Keep Your Internet Connections Safe and Secure At Home and Around the World with Private WiFi
- eBags TLS 25″ Expandable Upright
- eBags EXO 2.0 Hardside 24” Spinner
- eBags Packing Cubes
- RFID Blocking Sleeve for Credit Cards
- Norton Internet Security 2014
- SanDisk Ultra 16GB SCHC Memory Card Class 10
- Ceptics 110V to 250V Universal 3-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector for Worldwide Travel
- Sea-Band Adult Wristband for Motion Sickness
- Pacsafe Carrysafe 150 Sling Camera Strap
- Pacsafe Venturesafe 300 GII Vertical Travel Bag
- Ahnu Women’s Montara II Hiking Shoe
- Clarks Women’s Kessa Betty Shoe
- Keen Women’s Venice H2 Sandal
- NetGeat Trek Travel Router
- iPod Touch 5th Generation 32GB
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1″)
- Nikon Coolpix s9700 16 MP Digital Camera
- Nikon D80 DSLR Camera (every trip since 2007)
- Intova Sport HD II Waterproof Video Camera
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