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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tips: Must-See And Must-Do Sights And Attractions

…d varied attractions and much to discover. Some key must-know things about Edinburgh: 1: Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. 2: The population is just over 500,000. 3: Edinburgh has a buoyant economy that has been focused on banking and insurance. It is the biggest financial centre in the UK after London. 4: It is famous for the Edinburgh Internat…

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Tips For Travellers Podcast 182

…e castle that looms high above the city, and culture, due to the massive Edinburgh festival. It is a great city to visit. This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do such as: Edinburgh Castle Camera Obscura Royal Mile Palace of Holyrood House Scottish Parliament Princes Street Arthurs Seat Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh Zoo Nation…

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The Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh Scotland. A luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel with a history.

…and nearby is also the stop for the hop-on hop-off bus tours. The feel of the hotel was up-market, and welcoming. The whole stay felt very special and was perfect for the treat weekend. The Caledoniah Waldorf Astoria Hotel Edinburgh Room 402 The Caledoniah Waldorf Astoria Hotel Edinburgh Room 402 Please help me to improve Tips for Travellers by doing a short 10 question survey about the blog: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tipsfortravellers  …

Schmap Edinburgh Fourth Edition: Photo Inclusion

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Schmap Edinburgh Fourth Edition: Photo Inclusion

…selected for inclusion in the newly released fourth edition of our Schmap Edinburgh Guide: Royal Yacht Britannia (The) http://www.schmap.com/edinburgh/sights_leith/p=5038/i=5038_6.jpg Royal Yacht Britannia (The) http://www.schmap.com/edinburgh/sights_leith/p=5038/i=5038_5.jpg Thanks so much for letting us include your photos – please enjoy the guide! Best regards, Emma Williams, Managing Editor, Schmap Guides” To see all of the photos that I took…

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Tips for Travellers Video Podcast 109 : Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Britannia – Leith – Edinburgh – Scotland Episode 109 of the Tips for Travellers Video podcast is a video tour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia that is now docked in Leith near Edinburgh Scotland. It used to be the official ship that took the British Royal Family all around the world on their official engagements. It is fascinating and a great icon to tour. This video takes you on a full tour and gives you a history and commentary….

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…nic cruising days, or watching the tugboats as I did when we set sail from Edinburgh. Lots of deck space also to hang out in warm weather, or in our case on this Fjords cruise, watch the amazing scenery. But let me talk about probably the biggest challenge and issue that hit me on that first night and played out through the cruise. The World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line – Activities At the Welcome Aboard party in Compass Rose, I clicked…

Royal Yacht Britannia: Recommended for a visit this Diamond Jubilee Year

Attraction review / Cruise Ship / Edinburgh / Royal / Scotland / travel / UK / Yacht

Royal Yacht Britannia: Recommended for a visit this Diamond Jubilee Year

…ssioned at Portsmouth Naval Base in the presence of The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and fourteen senior members of The Royal Family. Four months later, after intense competition from cities around the UK, the Government announced that Edinburgh was successful in its bid to become Britannia’s new home. She is now owned by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, a charitable organisation whose sole remit is the maintenance of Britannia in keeping with her…

Attraction / Cruise Ship / Stately House / transportation

Royal Yacht Britannia: My video tour. Insight into Royal Life and History

…m is muted, simple and classically styled. Next to her room is the Duke of Edinburgh’s bedroom. Again it is simple, unfussy and it is also a touch more masculine. Across the hall is the bedroom called the “Honeymoon Suite”. It is the only one with a double bed. This was reportedly added for Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s Honeymoon. Back out on deck, you then climb up to the Royal deck Tea Room. Located where receptions used to be held, it now…

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Windstar Cruises Tips. How To Get Most Of Your Time On Board?

…nds for free. For example, on my Star Pride “Gaelic Explorers” cruise from Edinburgh to Dublin we had an afternoon and early evening tour of Fort George in Scotland, followed by a ‘beating the retreat” ceremony with a pipe band and Scottish dancers. Drinks and canapés were provided. To get the most from excursions I recommend: Review the excursions on the Windstar website and pre-book the ones that you really want to do. Once on the ship check thr…

7 Best Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising

Cruise Tips

7 Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising (After the Shutdown)

…, and you’ll head right around the top of the UK. You’ll go to places like Edinburgh, so you’ll get a chance to see Edinburgh Castle, and you might go into places like Newcastle or Wales. This is a great cruise if you want to explore a lot of places you haven’t seen before but want to stay close to home, or indeed if you want to be based out of London. Crystal Cruises Guide Barcelona Central Mediterranean The Med is actually the second biggest cru…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…