Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla
There was a 4 day weekend of events celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne in June. It is only the 2nd time in British History that someone has reigned this long. Queen...
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Cunard celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with a historic meeting of all their ships
Cunard celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on June 5 2012 with quite some flair. They had arranged for all three Cunard ships that are in active service (Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and...
Visiting Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Why it is not a waste of your time.
When I thought of Cheltenham 3 things came to mind: Horse Racing; home of the UK government GCHQ donut shaped spy “listening centre, and a posh girl’s private school. It was a place that I had never...
The Hotel on the Park, Cheltenham, Cotswold England. Positives and Negatives?
I have blogged about Visiting Cheltenham, and why it is not a waste of time. Here is a review of the hotel we stayed at.On TripAdvisor, the vast majority of people staying at The...
Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips
P&O Arcadia in Saint John Antigua, originally uploaded by garybembridge. I have previously written about “what you should expect when cruising the Caribbean” where I explored why you should be cruising the Caribbean, the...
What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?
Something like 60% of all cruises in the world today take place in the Caribbean! Why is the case, and should you consider cruising the area? The next most popular destination is Alaska. I...
Barbados. How to make the most of your time there.
Bathsheba Barbados I adore the exotic and beautiful Barbados, in the Caribbean. An island I have been to 3 times to date. One of the most easterly of all the Caribbean islands, it is...
Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?
I wrote a posting a few months back entitled: Kent Seaside towns: Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Potential still to come?. It was based on observations I had during a visit during winter. It created some...
Le Meridien San Francisco Review
Le Meridien San Francisco Room 1112 (1), originally uploaded by garybembridge. I really liked this hotel. It was perfect for a business stay. Though I am not sure I would have felt quite the...
SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..
There is one main issue with Cavallo Point Hotel at Sausilito San Francisco, and that is the lack of attention to detail and the enthusiastic but not very slick service across all aspects of...
Sausalito A Stunning Alternative To Staying In San Francisco City
Sausalito. The pretty town on the bay across from San Francisco is worth considering as an alternative to staying in the city itself. Having been to San Francisco a few times in the last...
