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Florida

St Augustine Tips For Travellers Highlights Video

…Castillo de San Marcos fortress built over 300 years ago to defend against British and pirate attacks. It’s a interesting attraction telling the story of Spanish and later British control of Florida. I loved the grand buildings built by the industrial magnate Henry M Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, like the old Alcazar Hotel that is now the city hall and Ligtner museum and the Ponce de Leon Hotel across the road that has become the Flagler Co…

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess Balcony Cabin Review

…overview based on the balcony cabin A631 on deck 12 that I stayed in on my British Isles cruise, I discuss all aspects of the cabin and the pros and cons. There are 1,556 cabins in total on the ship for 3,140 guests and over 40% of them are the Balcony Cabin grade and level. Let me know if you like the cabin and would want to cruise in it? Watch my Caribbean Princess Balcony Cabin review: Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qo6LrcKOjpI Pl…

Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers

Gary Bembridge

My Story: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge

…I was born in Bulawayo Zimbabwe (which was called Rhodesia at the time) to British Parents. I am a British Citizen which is important, as it meant I was able to move and live easily in the UK, and travel so much easier than if was not! As a boy growing up, I was obsessed with history and I longed to live in London, which I saw as the centre of the World. I constantly nagged my parents to move back to the UK. It seemed so much more exciting than Af…

Cruise Tips

Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…d Pullman carriages, with lavish meals and on-board entertainers. Bellmont British Pullman A similar and equally famous train is the Belmont British Pullman which I have also been on and does a similar thing. These are both more like excursions which brings me to the surprisingly large number of train excursions that cruise lines offer passengers in ports around the world. There are four that you should look out for and consider. Incredible Journe…

Cruise Tips

River Cruise Lines To Steer Clear Of These Days. And Why!

…different categories. They have 14 ships in the fleet, mostly named after British literary figures like Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen, are adult only, and cover many of the rivers ranging from the Rhine and Danube to the Rhone, Douro and Moselle. The main reason I can see in the reviews where they get poor scores, pulling their overall average down, is their marketing suggests “five-star ships” and talks about the Berlitz Cruise Guide saying their…

Cruise Tips

What Cruise Lines Are Non-USA Owned? You’ll Be Surprised. Guaranteed!

…local focused lines like Germany-focused AIDA, Italian- focused Costa, and British-focused P&O Cruises and Cunard Cruise Line. They also own 40% of a Chinese joint venture, Adora Cruises. Norwegian Cruise Group Norwegian Cruise Group carries around 10% of passengers today, and own three cruise lines: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group Royal Caribbean Group is where most people, including those writ…

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

England / Stately House

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

…glish Heritage owned property), its history starts and is intertwined with British Royalty. History of Audley House in Brief The property was built on the site of an old Benedictine Monastery. When Henry VIII suppressed it, he handed Audley over to his Chancellor at the time. A man called Walden. The house was built using a Jacobean style between 1603 and 1614. Over the centuries it was expanded to create a massive sprawling house. So large that v…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…eutral. Although in WWI most of their large merchant fleet was used by the British. In WWII although they had declared themselves neutral, the Germans invaded in 1940 and occupied the country – despite fierce resistance. Although they were one of the big proponents f the European Free Trade Area, they are not a member of the European Union (despite holding referendums, the people have rejected joining the EU). Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Skjolden No…

Think a Museum of Brand, Packaging & Advertising sounds dull? You are wrong. Here is why!

Destinations / London / United Kingdom

Think a Museum of Brand, Packaging & Advertising sounds dull? You are wrong. Here is why!

…d when he was just 16. Over the years he had built up a vast collection of British memorabilia and materials that tells the story of how brands and packaging have evolved. The Museum continues to look at what is influencing and changing in packaging and design. The collection used to be in the Gloucester based Museum of Advertising and Packaging before the move to this home in London. Various large companies, many of who are featured in the museum…

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

Diamond Jubilee / London / queen elizabeth / UK

Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Flotilla

…een 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 Victoria was the other Monarch reaching this milestone. The celebration had 4 days of key events, plus many more private and regional events as well. On the Saturday she attended the big Epsom Derby Horse Racing; on the Sunday was the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant down the Thames; on the Monday was a massive concert…

Shanghai China. Tips on visiting this chameleon city!

China / Shanghai / travel

Shanghai China. Tips on visiting this chameleon city!

…ity with different administrations by the French, by the Americans, by the British. They had their own courts, their own systems and their own armed forces – and different styles and influences. In the late 1920s, the army captured Shanghai and ran part of it. And then the Japanese invaded it. So a very complicated past! It wasn’t until after the Second World War that the United States, Britain and France renounced their claims and so it became ag…