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Orient Express: Blogger outreach and my observations

Orient Express / Tips for Travellers / travel

Orient Express: Blogger outreach and my observations

…. I was already a fan of the company based on my experience on the amazing British Pullman Train “Golden Age of Travel” trip earlier in the year (see my review here) before attending the event. And, for years have been hankering to go on the actual Orient Express train, but not quite got to it yet. So I was intrigued about the event, and what they would have to share and discuss. Other than having some tasty canapés and a few glasses of tasty Peac…

CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2: SOME QUESTIONS I GOT AND MY THOUGHTS

cruise / cruising / Cunard / QM2 / queen mary 2 / Tips for Travellers / travel

CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2: SOME QUESTIONS I GOT AND MY THOUGHTS

…und journey tend to be American and on the westbound trip, they tend to be British. I would be delighted to meet the most diverse possible group of passengers….of all nationalities and all groups. My hesitation is that the QM2 might have a surplus of passengers in the “over 70” or “over 80” age group. I’m in my early 50s and my husband a few years older, but we’re still active in our careers and we are very active travellers. Is it likely that we’…

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

england / hatfield house' / isle of wight / kensington palace; Harewood House / stately house / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

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

…heme is a bit too arty and obscure for most tourists looking to immerse in British Royalty and pomp. But either way, the place was well organised, beautiful and worth visiting. The gift shop has many unusual and interesting gifts and items that is worth spending time in. We came away with china mugs, a book on the palace, jams and managed to resist most of other personalised bits and pieces! A good afternoon out, and do the afternoon tea! Official…

P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

cruise / cruising / P and O

P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

…e brochure/ website seems to talk and show how they were going for a more “British”/ under-stated / sophisticated look. 2) The atrium wasn’t spectacular. It is (admittedly) only 3 decks high and very simple. People seem to feel that this was a missed opportunity and an important part of any ship that was missing. 3) The Crow’s Nest is not that great. I agree. The one in AURORA, for example, with its tiered seating and layout creates a much better…

Celebrity / Cruise Ship / transportation

Celebrity Eclipse Review. Ship tour, staterooms, suites and more

…a lot of people, although think it is more targeted to the American than a British consumer. It does have a modern and well planned feel overall, but for me it lacked the tradition and sea-faring approach that Cunard has. I missed the sense of link to the sea and some touches like the open promenade deck that Cunard has all round the ship. Plush cabins and suites The cabins are probably more plush and have much more detail than Cunard cabins, and…

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

Cape Town / Destinations / South Africa

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

…the cape, Simon van der Stel. That’s why it’s known as Simon’s Town. When British invaded Cape Town, and took over the cape they based the Royal Navy there in 1806. So there has always been a naval base heritage, and in 1957 it became a South African navy base, and today it is still much the center of the South African navy. In fact, when we were there, the navy was having a big Navy Day, and you could actually go and have a look around at variou…

The railway system in the UK is quite an odd one. Great Western being very odd

London / railway / train

The railway system in the UK is quite an odd one. Great Western being very odd

…em in the UK is quite an odd one. The privatisation from the much maligned British Rail, has at best been a mixed success. The main issue, from what I can understand, is the companies that bid for the rights to run various routes bid too much, and so are scrambling to cut costs. This means mixed service based on which route you are on. As the picture shows, the first class seats on Great Western, that runs the long service from London down to Plym…

THE BERKELEY HOTEL, Knightsbridge, London: The most posh hotel I ever stayed at!

england / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / London / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

THE BERKELEY HOTEL, Knightsbridge, London: The most posh hotel I ever stayed at!

…same time. The furnishing and fixtures look expensive, and it is all very British (although most of the staff are not!). The suite had a real “wow” factor. It is over 600 square feet big with a hallway, stunning lounge with bar and long desk. Then through mirrored doors into the large bedroom with massive bed, cupboards, mirrored chest of drawers and then through into the glitzy bathroom with large shower, bath with TV, 2 basins and separate toil…

The glamour of business travel captured?

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The glamour of business travel captured?

I am not sure of this ad for the UK airline BMI (British Midland) will actually make anyone want to fly with them – but it does (in an exagerated way) bring home how unglamorous business travel can be. So it has a good insight. The ad (as described on the airline website): ” It is focused around a business man living the reality of the typical business traveller – visiting many countries such as Egypt, America, Jordan and Russia, staying in anony…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard Cruise Line History: Shipbuilding Style & Ship Interior Decor

…Interior Decor. Cunard is a favourite cruise line of mine. It is uniquely British, with a very long history. This is another article in my series about what makes Cunard distinctive in my view. To read more of my series, and other articles on cruising please visit: tipsfortravellers.com/cruising. While most cruise lines follow the more brash and loud Las Vegas school of design, Cunard follows a more sedate and classic Art Deco inspired look. Ther…

Caribbean / Caribbean / Cruise Tips And Advice / Cruising / transportation

Cruising the Caribbean. The Battle of Cheap Diamonds, Gems & Watches Versus History and Heritage.

…loitative history of the area. But about duty free, tax free shopping. The British and French fought over the islands for decades, sending fleets of sailing ships to battle there. All because of the potential to make fortunes through sugar and spices. Fortunes that that benefited the conquering home markets – and not the islands and residents themselves. Fortunes that were made through horrific mass exterminations of indigenous populations like th…