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Is Cunard’s $120 “Behind the Scenes” Tour of Queen Elizabeth worth it, or just a waste of time and money?

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Is Cunard’s $120 “Behind the Scenes” Tour of Queen Elizabeth worth it, or just a waste of time and money?

This is a review of the $120 Behind The Scenes Tour of Cunard Queen Elizabeth Cruise Ship, which are run on sea days. On Day 7 of our Norwegian Fjords Cruise we were again cruising through a very calm and relaxing North Sea. We spent the afternoon on a 3 hour “Behind the Scenes” Tour as one of the 16 people who were chosen to do this $120 activity. Was Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth “Behind the Scenes” Tour worth the $120 Charge? Or just a waste of my…

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?

…Tours”, 3 times a day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They need to be booked as can be quite busy. This takes you around the private areas of the house where the family live. Coffee Shop. This is on the ground floor of the castle and sells lunches and snacks. As the Castle is popular for weddings this is often closed on the weekend and operates in a more temporary structure. Visitor Centre and Shop. In here you can buy various gifts and local…

Visiting Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Why it is not a waste of your time.

Cheltenham

Visiting Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Why it is not a waste of your time.

…deley Castle to follow. A charming and fascinating city that is worth going to for a short break to explore the beautiful Cotswold and features close by and further afield like Bath and Stratford-uopn-Avon. Links VisitCheltenham.com site My review of The Hotel on the Park Cheltenham See all my photos of Cheltenham, Sudeley Hall and Stow on the Wold Cheltenham Cotswolds England Everyman Theartre Cheltenham Cotswolds England Stow on the Wold Cotswol…

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

California / Hotel Review / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

…lack of detail. People were entusiatic and nice, but not so efficient. I would not recommend this place to friends, as although nice to be just outside the city and quick to get in, it was not special enough for the money. To see my photos: click here Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Stree…

Destinations / Sausalito / USA

Sausalito A Stunning Alternative To Staying In San Francisco City

…base with a long history. The hotel has not been open that long. A fuller review of the hotel will follow in another posting. The hotels in town look great and are close to the marina and all the shops. The Town There is a long main road that is full of coffee shops, restaurants, tourist souvenir shops and then art galleries. There are also some quirky sea related shops selling model ships and the like. The marina has many small sailing boats and…

The Eurostar St Pancras International Station: stunning and impressive

Eurostar / Tips for Travellers / travel

The Eurostar St Pancras International Station: stunning and impressive

…photos of the station and the train: click here More articles by Tips For Travellers on Eurostar: Eurostar Business Lounge at Paris Gard du Nord Station Eurostar Business Lounge at London St Pancras International Station St Pancras International Station in London (Eurostar) Best way to travel from London to Paris: Fly or Eurostar? Channel Tunnel: a history and options St Pancras International Eurostar (5), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Eu…

New York: Skyscraper Museum New York: is it a towering success?

Attraction review / New York / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

New York: Skyscraper Museum New York: is it a towering success?

…There is a small bookshop in reception with some standard but interesting books on skyscrapers. I think we were in the place about 20 minutes and had pretty much done it. This was a real disappointment, as the city known for skyscrapers you would have thought there was more to tell and show. Not worth going to. Skyscraper Museum New York, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Skyscraper Museum New York (5), originally uploaded by garybembridge. R…

New York: Magnolia Bakery better than sex, and the city?

Destinations / New York / USA

New York: Magnolia Bakery better than sex, and the city?

…ith lashings of butter cream icing and colored sprinkles are making people travel across the city to seek them out. On a recent visit we went and visited one of the best known called Magnolia Cup Cakes in the Village at 401 Bleeker Street. I had high expectations, having been to the Hummingbird stores in London which have been moved across the big pond to much acclaim as well. I am not sure what I had been expecting, but had expected something imp…