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V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

Attraction review / London / museum / UK

V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

…st museums in London to visit is the stunning V&A (Victoria and Albert) in South Kensington. Museum “central”: The V&A is located close to two other major museums, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. This is ideal for tourists as all are grouped so close to each other, and within a short walking distance from South Kensington Tube. It is also fairly close to another major attraction: Harrods. Not surprisingly the V&A, and other muse…

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

Attraction / England / Stately House

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

…l birds. You can buy a garden only pass. Castle, Banqueting Hall Ruins and South Hall. These are open even when tours of the house itself are not operating. In the Castle you climb up a steep circular staircase and on the top floor there is an exhibition of the history and various models and mannequins of Henry VIII and his wives. These used to be the stables, coach house and Banqueting Hall. In the exhibition are various items from Katherine Parr…

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

Destinations / Isle of Wight / United Kingdom

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

…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 being a hub and focus for sail…

Queen Mary Ship and Hotel (Long Beach, California): is this old icon of a ship worth visiting today?

cruise / cruising / Cunard / Queen Mary / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel podcast

Queen Mary Ship and Hotel (Long Beach, California): is this old icon of a ship worth visiting today?

…ocated at 1126 Queens Hwy. Long Beach, Ca. 90802. You get there by heading south from Los Angeles on any Freeway (405, 91, 105) to the 710 South. The Queen Mary is located at the very end of the 710 Freeway in Long Beach. The ship has now been there sitting at the same berth for significantly longer than it was actually in service. The ship arrived there in 1967, and so has been there for coming up to a staggering 40 years. Long Beach authorities…

CAPE TOWN: DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM (INTERESTING REMINDER OF A KEY EVENT IN APARTHEID HISTORY)

Attraction review / Attraction Video / Cape Town / district six / museum / South Africa

CAPE TOWN: DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM (INTERESTING REMINDER OF A KEY EVENT IN APARTHEID HISTORY)

…obbying centre and celebration. It is worth a visit, though brushing up on South African Apartheid history and the story is advisable to really appreciate it. Websites and links: http://www.districtsix.co.za/ and the museum can be found at 25a Buitenkant Street in Cape Town centre. District Six Museum – Cape Town District Six Museum – Cape Town District Six Museum – Cape Town Don’t miss any new postings. Subscribe Find and follow Tips for Travelle…

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Florida: so near but so far in many ways…

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Miami / Ritz Carlton / travel / usa

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Florida: so near but so far in many ways…

…ed at the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, which is about 30 minutes drive from South Beach. And having stayed there a second time, I now remember why I was in two minds about it and staying here when I had the option of hotels in the area. Like most Ritz Carlton’s it is fairly costly to stay here, so for me here is a summary of the good and the bad: The positives The rooms are large and a good size, with very comfortable beds and pillows and large wel…

Barbados Restaurants: Which are the best ones?

Barbados / restaurants / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel

Barbados Restaurants: Which are the best ones?

…ybembridge. DAPHNE’S This is a sister restaurant to Daphne’s in the swanky South Kensington part of London. Although it is more of a sister in name than overall experience, it still offers excellent food but not the same atmosphere. Daphne’s in London is in the heart of “money” London and popular with ladies who lunch and celebrities. It used to be a favorite haunt for Lady Di and when my friend Michael was the maître de he got to know people like…

Sofitel Hotel Gatwick London (Review, Photos and Video)

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Sofitel Hotel Gatwick London (Review, Photos and Video)

…ly nicer hotel with much nicer rooms. While the Hilton is connected to the South Terminal, the Sofitel is attached to the North. Although, as I found out, it is very simple and fast to get from the Sofitel to the South Terminal. There is a walkway from the hotel into the North Terminal that comes out right at the monorail that connects the terminals. This runs every 3 minutes at peak times and every 6 at less busy times. The hotel has a very good…

Taipei, Taiwan. Observations and tips for visiting this city unused to heavy tourist trade

Destinations / Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan. Observations and tips for visiting this city unused to heavy tourist trade

…ry strategic location just off 200 kilometers off the coast of China lying South of Japan and north of the Philippines. And, it seems to have basically been occupied or controlled in some form or fashion all of its life by an array of people that including the Portuguese, Japanese, the Dutch and the China Ming Dynasty. Its more recent history being driven by events just after the 2nd World War in 1949, when there was civil war in China and the non…

The Ghan / Trains / transportation

The Ghan Train Australia Review. My impressions and photos of this iconic railway journey

…back of Australia between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. Following the steps ancient Afghan cameleers took transporting goods through this vast country, the train provides a memorable experience spanning three days and two nights. The most luxurious option is travelling in Platinum Class. The spacious cabin has two sofa seats during the day that convert into twin or double beds at night. It also includes an en-su…