Doing transfers the local way……………

I was working on a package for one of my clients today and I needed to book them a transfer from Dubai to Abu Dahbi to join their ship for the voyage back to Southampton next March. I’d checked out various options, the usual, when one of my colleagues suggested transfer by camel – I’m still not sure whether she was being serious or not, but it got me thinking………..

When people go on a cruise to the more exotic destinations they really want to get a feel of the place, local customs, the way of life, and not always just see the more commercial, tourity side of things. Why should we always just take the shuttle bus?  So why not do a transfer by camel when in the desert? Is this a possibility? Well, as Dubai and Abu Dahbi are about 130km apart and bearing in mind the amount of luggage my clients will have, I don’t think this is a serious option, although I believe camels can travel at up to 65km per hour. Maybe a desert safari on a camel as an excursion would be a better idea on this occasion!
If you do fancy trying something a bit quirky then a cruise including Santorini in Greece will give you the opportunity. As the old harbour there is small the giant cruise ships usually anchor out at sea and you are taken in by Tender. You can then take either the cable car up to the Principal Town Fira or you can take the donkey ride for just five Euros. Apparently this is an experience not to be missed although I’m not sure just how safe I would feel!

I’d love to hear from you about your experiences of transportion around the world on your travels. What is the most bizarre mode of transport you have ever used? If you have any photos please send them in and I’ll publish them on my new photo website.