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Transfers to Victoria Falls

Travelling to Victoria Falls is an exciting adventure, but it is best to plan ahead. If you choose to fly to Livingstone, or even to Victoria Falls itself, it is important to arrange for transport. Transfers from Livingstone to Victoria Falls or from Victoria Falls Airport to the town itself can be arranged ahead of time or once you have arrived. Once you are in the town of Victoria Falls, it is easy to get around as most amenities are within walking distance of each other.

There are a couple of options to choose from when you consider getting around once you arrive. Your first option would be to rent a car. This is for the more independent traveller but can be quite costly and nerve-racking if you are not confidant driving in a different country. Another option is a transfer organised by your hotel or accommodation provider. The best would be to ask about transfers when you book your accommodation.

If you prefer flying by the seat of your pants, then you can look for a taxi at the airport, but this can also be quite expensive.

You need to take note that when you land in Livingstone, you are in Zambia which means that if you need to be in the town of Victoria Falls, you are going to have to cross the border into Zimbabwe. Make sure all your travel documents are in order. Transfer companies assist you from one border post to the next or you can opt for a meet and greet service at the airport.

In Victoria Falls and Livingstone, there are various transport services you can make use of to take you around. It is also safe (and small enough) to walk around both towns, just remember it can get very hot during the day, so take this into account. As in all places you don’t know well, it is best not to walk around at night, especially since wildlife can also be present in town centre.

In Victoria Falls there is a free shuttle service running hourly from most hotels to the centre of town and the Falls. You can also take a tour, or rent a bicycle – all of which depends on the type of adventure you would like to have on your visit to this beautiful place.

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A Guide for Cruising Holidays

Cruising holidays have become an integral part of tourism industry. In comparison to land based tours, holidaymakers now prefer to sail to different ports every day during their leisure trips. With facilities like restaurants, swimming pools and spas on board, luxury cruises are sailing five- star hotels offering outstanding value for money. Top-notch personalized services, state-of-the-art amenities, choicest wines and gourmet cuisine are the hallmarks of luxury cruises. The moment you set your foot on board, a hostess welcomes you proffering a drink, while an adept steward offers to heft your baggage as he escorts you to your cabin which is going to be your new abode for the next few days.

There has been a constant increase in demand for cruise holidays over the last decade. As a result, cruise lines have come up with more ships and more itineraries to match interests of tourists of different tastes and budget. If still you didn’t find any cruise offer 2014 as per your requirement and budget, you may opt to customize your cruising tour itinerary, which is not limited to the selection of destinations but may also include special arrangements for parties on board, extended stays and port transfers by the car of your choice. Private tours in and around cities, villages and towns, theatre tickets or an event ticket are common features of any luxury cruise offer 2014, but luxury of extended stays at any destination and then flying to the next destination to embark the cruise ship makes a tailor-made cruise offer 2014 an exciting holiday package.

Cruising holidays are usually more expensive than traditional tours. So as to get the best value for money, travellers should follow the below mentioned two tips on finding best prices and selecting the best sailing itinerary.

Advance Booking: Booking well in advance is the golden rule of the travel industry to get the best price, no matter whether you are booking an airline ticket, hotel or a cruise deal. Cruise bookings start about a year before departure. Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Crystal Cruises have already unveiled itineraries for their luxury cruises 2015. As the dates of departure come nearer, travellers are left with limited choice of cabins and with fewer options to negotiate with. If you have not booked your cruise offer 2014, you may check deals for luxury cruises 2015, compare them and book the one you find better in terms of money, itinerary and value-added services.

Check deals with cruise companies/ travel agents dealing with multiple cruise lines: In this era of the internet, you can contact number of travel agents online in a single day sitting in the comfort of your own home. You just need to make a list of your preferences, destinations, date of travel and flexibility, cruise line, special arrangements and budget and email them. They will make a customized cruise deal for you and you just need to choose the one you find the best. This way you can save your time and money in contacting various cruise lines individually and scrutinizing endless itineraries to find the best cruise deal.

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Luxury Cruising Around the World

Want to travel all over the world without going through the hassles of repacking, browsing through endless list of itineraries, negotiating with airlines and travel agents for booking flights and hotels? Embark on a world cruise.

No doubt, sailing around the world is about a one-third-year long voyage but is worth to go at least once in a lifetime. On a world cruise passengers not only get a chance to see and experience the diversity of culture but they also get a chance to discover the real pleasures of life, peace and tranquillity, without compromising on modern amenities and luxury. As compared to other cruise tours, a world cruise gives you more time to enjoy things as you travel at a slower pace.

How to Select Right World Cruise?

Around-the-world cruise tours have gained much fame and popularity so much so that more and more cruise lines are coming up with lavish and lengthy voyages around the globe. This means now travellers have an opportunity to choose from a variety of deals for the best world cruise 2014 in terms of price, itinerary and ship.

Small versus Big Ships:Size of the ship matters a lot. Till recently, there were limited options in terms of size of ships cruising around the world. But as the years passed, more cruise lines came into existence and ships of different sizes became available for world sailing tours as well. And if we talk of world cruise 2014 deals, travellers have choice to select from smaller, luxury ships such as Silversea to giants such as Cunard’s Queen Mary 2.

For the reason that they have more space, larger ships offer more variety in terms of facilities and entertainment. However, they are limited in their ports as larger vessels have to look for larger ports to dock at while smaller ones can dock close to a city.

Cruise Lines: Regular cruisers having a favourite line would just need to check whether their favourite cruise line offers around-the-world cruise. If yes, half of their work is done as they just need to check its itinerary and price for world cruise 2014. But for first timers, it becomes essential to find out their preferences inreference to style of cruising and size of ship they would want as they will be at sea for 3-4 months before zeroing in on any around-the- world cruise deal.

Cunard Line enjoys the reputation of offering the grandest around-the-world cruise experiences; while Silversea and Seabourn are famous ultra-luxury small ships combing off-beaten-track destinations. And if we talk of mid-size luxury ships, Crystal’s is unbeatable.

Evaluation of Itineraries: Last but not the least, cruisers need to evaluate the itineraries to avoid heading off to destinations where they have already been, though a few repeats are acceptable. Other parameters include duration of stay at ports and perks making the journey eventful.
An around-the-world sailing tour would be a revitalizing experience if you select the right deal.

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