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Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

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Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

Isle of Wight Red Funnel Ferry The Isle of Wight is about an hour car ferry ride from Southampton on the South Coast of England. You can also get there from Portsmouth, which is slightly closer. Southampton is famous for being the cruise ship capital of the UK. The Titanic set sail from here on her fateful maiden voyage, and ships like Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and P&O’s Aurora are based out of the port. The Isle of Wight seems to mostly be known for…

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

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5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

…or watch on the blog posting: ————————- OSBOURNE HOUSE (ISLE OF WIGHT) The Isle of Wight seems to mostly be known for being a hub and focus for sailing and sailors. With events like Cowes and the round-the-island race being the best known.In Victorian times, it had quite a different status. This was where Queen Victoria spent a lot of time, and in fact she died on the island. Prince Albert and her had the very beautiful and impressive Osborne Hous…

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

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Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

…inal and we have just left the Solent River and are now at sea near to the Isle of Wight. Our relaxing and luxurious 7 night cruise on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has begun. For the next 7 days we will be cruising through the North Sea to Bergen, then on to Geiranger, Skjolden and Stavanger before another day at sea back to Southampton. Cunard: Why is it The Only Way to Cruise? This is the 2nd time I have been on the beautiful Queen Elizabeth i…

Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

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Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

…n Tips For Travellers: Eltham Palace, Greenwich, London Harewood House, Leeds, England Hatfield House, near London Kensington Palace, London, England Killerton House, Devon, England Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, England Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England Wrest Park House and Gardens, Bedforshire, England Highclere Castle (also known on TV as “Downton Abbey”)…

Dominica

Dominica. The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Home of Pirates of the Caribbean And Bubbling Seas

…ribbean islands. So, despite being 300 square miles (twice the size of the Isle of Wight in the UK), it has very limited flat land suitable for building and development. Only 20% of its total land mass. Over time it has been a major producer of coffee, until disease wiped that out, then limes and now bananas. Limes for a long time were very key, and Dominica produced lime and associated products for sailing ships to use to help prevent scurvy amon…

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…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

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

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…