Destinations

Crossing the 71st Parallel to the North Cape

December 22, 2009 by Helen Page

Making it to Nordkapp or the North Cape: Day 6: Øksfjord - Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg. In Finnmark, icebergs, wind and weather have created a harsher, more dramatic landscape. You will see both abandoned fishing stations and lively fishing ports bustling with activity.Havøysund is the next port of call before arriving in Honningsvåg in the late morning. To many people the visit to North Cape, the mountain with the peculiar horn, is the … [Read more...]

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Tromsø – Capital of Arctic Norway

December 20, 2009 by Helen Page

This Gateway to the Arctic is also known as the "Paris of the North": DAY 5: Stokmarknes - Sortland - Risøyhamn - Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromsø - Skjervøy. You awake to find the ship sailing between Norway's two largest islands, Hinnoya and Senja. Or perhaps, earlier still, in Harstad. Finnsnes is reached late morning, a community where the equipment factory is vital to the fishing industry. After crossing Malangen, you'll experience the route's most dynamic maelstrom, Rystraumen.At 2.30 … [Read more...]

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Making it to the Arctic Circle!

December 19, 2009 by Helen Page

Hurtigruten Norwegian Cruise - Arctic Circle, Norway: DAY 4: Brønøysund - Sandnessjøen - Nesna - Ørnes - Bodø - Stamsund - Svolvaer. You will have passed the Arctic Circle before the whole ship is fully awake. The ship will follow the mighty Borvasstindene Mountains before arriving into Bodo, North Norway's second largest city at 12.30 p.m. Here you have time to go ashore and see Bodo Cathedral which dates back to 1856, with its basilica and free standing church tower. There is … [Read more...]

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Trondheim, a Viking town and Norway’s Coronation City

December 18, 2009 by Helen Page

Hurtigruten Norwegian Cruise - Trondheim Visit, Norway: DAY 3: Trondheim - Rørvik. Arrive Trondheim at 6.00 a.m. Trondheim, Norway's third largest city, founded by Olav Tryggvasson in 977 AD, has a strong academic flavour and can boast the country's oldest school, first official theatre and one of the first national newspapers.. (B, L, D) 06:00 - We arrive in Trondheim, Norway's second oldest city. This is a major stop and we're here till noon which is good news for … [Read more...]

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Visiting Alesund and Molde on our Norwegian Cruise

December 17, 2009 by Helen Page

Hurtigruten Norwegian Cruise - Alesund and Molde Visits, Norway: DAY 2: Floro - Maloy - Torvik - Alesund - Molde - Kristiansund. Early arrival at Maloy at 06:45 The ship rounds the Cape of Stadt, Norway's westernmost point. You will pass the bird rock of Runde where 32 species of birds are present during the nesting season before arriving into Alesund at 12.00 noon where the ship will dock for approximately three hours. (B, L, D) We arrive in Maloy at 06:45 and in the … [Read more...]

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Arriving at Bergen Flesland Airport, Bergen

December 17, 2009 by Helen Page

Norwegian Coastal Voyage - Bergen, Norway DAY 1: Bergen. Arrival in Bergen. Catch Hurtigruten transfer from Bergen Flesland Airport to Hurtigruten terminal at Nostebryggen Quay. Boarding starts at 16:00. (Light Snack) We arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport at 16:50, too late to catch the 17:00 transfer to Hurtigruten Pier at Nostebryggen Quay. The transfers depart daily at 14:30, 17:00 and 18:30. We are travelling with Tony's mum who is 92 years old and so speed is not … [Read more...]

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Vienna, the City of Music

December 15, 2009 by Helen Page

Vienna has what many travellers want: Vienna is one of the cultural capitals of Europe with a cultural calendar that's packed with concerts, festivals and balls throughout the year. For music alone, there are hundreds of concerts annually catering to locals as well as music lovers from all over the world. Vienna is certainly the city of pleasure and people come here to indulge. Whether it be a love of classical music, opera, ballet, its grand balls, skiing holidays or sacher torte, there … [Read more...]

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Innsbruck, Capital of the Alps

December 15, 2009 by Helen Page

Innsbruck, a City that Many would Love to Call Home: Innsbruck markets itself as the Capital of the Alps and it's no wonder that the city was twice chosen to host the Winter Olympics (1964 und 1976). Wedged between two mountain chains, Innsbruck is positioned right in the middle of the Tirol, one of the nine provinces of Austria famous for its mountains and ski runs. With an abundance of ski resorts, ski runs and good tourist infrastructure, Innsbruck is an ideal destination for anyone … [Read more...]

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Where to Stay on Your Fatima Holiday

December 8, 2009 by Helen Page

A Central Hotel Just Next to the Fatima Shrine: We arrive at Fatima in the evening and there is just enough time to have a quick shower before dinner. There's a mass and candlelight procession on tonight at 21:30 at the Chapel of the Apparitions and we are fortunate that our hotel for the evening, the Hotel Fátima, is just across the road from the Sanctuary of Fatima. Fatima Temperature Compared to the rest of the places we've visited so far in Portugal, the temperature at Fatima … [Read more...]

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Cruising Norway’s Spectacular Coastline with Hurtigruten

November 29, 2009 by Helen Page

A Spectacular Voyage along Norway's Coast: The Hurtigruten 12-day Norwegian Coastal Voyage from Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen is a spectacular voyage showcasing Norway's scenic coastline, its rich sea heritage and the life of communities along the coastal stretch. Doing the cruise at Christmas time, we get an extra day as the ship overnights in Sandnessjøen for Christmas Eve celebrations. Hurtigruten's Norwegian cruises are interesting in that they are neither an ocean cruise nor a river … [Read more...]

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Crossing the 71st Parallel to the North Cape

Tromsø – Capital of Arctic Norway

Making it to the Arctic Circle!

Trondheim, a Viking town and Norway’s Coronation City

Visiting Alesund and Molde on our Norwegian Cruise

Arriving at Bergen Flesland Airport, Bergen

Vienna, the City of Music

Innsbruck, Capital of the Alps

Where to Stay on Your Fatima Holiday

Cruising Norway’s Spectacular Coastline with Hurtigruten

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