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Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

…Hoover Dam Wall is an icon. An art deco and engineering phenomenon! Built during the Great Depression between 1931 and 1936, 100 men lost their lives constructing this massive structure. It is a massive and powerful concrete bulk that you cannot but be impressed by. Even more so when on the bridge and see the Art Deco styling and features.  It was built to dam the Colorado River, that runs through the Grand Canyon. It was to create a dam to suppl…

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?

…e. Visitor Centre and Shop. In here you can buy various gifts and local produced jams. There is also a small area selling plants. Summary A fascinating and glorious stately home and grounds to visit. Seeped with a long history linked to the Royal Family and times of drama and change, like the English Civil War and during the Second World War. This impressive home and gardens are even more impressive knowing that it was left to go to ruin for 200 y…

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.

…h money to spend. Today many of the houses have been converted into flats, hotels and offices – but many are still large and impressive houses. The shopping centre of Cheltenham is also impressive. The centre is largely pedestrian friendly with some parts closed to traffic, and there is a beautiful green square surrounded by stone buildings. Those who have been to Bath will recognise the style and approach. There is quite a lot of business in the…

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

cruise / Cruise Ship / Cruise Ship Review / Cunard / QE2 / Transatlantic

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

…rt to treat you well, get to know what you like and you do feel like individuals even though there are around 1200 of you on board. We both felt we had got to know the people we came in contact with a lot (the room butlers, restaurant staff), and that they had taken care to understand what we liked. · The gym facilities are good and the equipment modern. It is a good size and was never too busy (although the rough weather may have helped that!) LE…

Wrest Park House and Gardens: Huge, impressive and stunning stately home to visit. A must see!

Attraction review / Attraction Video / england / English Heritage / stately house / UK

Wrest Park House and Gardens: Huge, impressive and stunning stately home to visit. A must see!

…l in World War I after which it was sold. It was the home of Sun Insurance during the Second World War II, and after 1948 was home of the National Institute of Agricultural Engineering. The De Grey family originally owned the property and rounds, and had done for several hundreds of years. The house that is there today was built by Thomas De Grey the 1830s to replace one about 200 metres away that was demolished. He built it in a French style, so…

Las Vegas Stratosphere: Scary, crazy rides…not for the faint-hearted

Attraction review / Attraction Video / Las Vegas / rollercoaster / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

Las Vegas Stratosphere: Scary, crazy rides…not for the faint-hearted

Add caption The Stratosphere Tower and hotel in Las Vegas is a must visit attraction if you are a bit of an adrenalin junkie, or love heights! If not you will find this a scary trip! It is over 100 stories high. Its tower is the tallest observation tower and the 5th tallest structure in the Unites States. Not surprisingly, it is the tallest structure in Las Vegas. This huge structure sits at one end of the strip, not surrounded by other tall buil…

Australia / Destinations / Sydney

Sydney Australia. Top 10 Travel Tips And Things To See And Do

…fford to, try and stay for at least a night or two in one of the high rise hotels right on the harbour and relish and enjoy the stunning view. If you cannot, then some of the hotels have bars up on the top floors and that should be your alternative plan! Make sure if you do book to stay in one of these hotels, check what sort of view you will get so you don’t find yourself splashing out to look over the highway toll booths on the other side of the…

Win a holiday for you and nine friends at Atlantis Palm Dubai.

Dubai

Win a holiday for you and nine friends at Atlantis Palm Dubai.

Tweet Atlantis Palm Hotel by ¡Carlitos, on Flickr The famous Atlantis in Dubai is running a competition that offers a trip for 10 people with flights to visit. No matter in the world where you live! This is what they are saying about the competition: “Win the holiday of a lifetime for you and 9 friends and family at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai for 5 nights in 5 deluxe rooms. The prize includes round-trip economy air, luxurious airport transfers,…

My Tips for Travellers Podcast 2nd most popular audio podcast in iTunes!

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My Tips for Travellers Podcast 2nd most popular audio podcast in iTunes!

…ost popular audio podcast on Travel in iTunes! The BBC beat me to the number one position. If you don’t subscribe to this free podcast about global travel destinations, you can do so via the links below. I also have a video podcast with video of hotel rooms and attractions you may also like to try out. Don’t miss any new postings. Subscribe Find and follow Tips for Travellers on: – Facebook – YouTube – Twitter – Audio Podcast on iTunes – Video Pod…

How to cruise for less money

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing

Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing. Day-by-Day Experience and Tips.

…04 as they are now warning that the 1st few days may be “a bit boisterous” due to high winds, and the Captain has suggested people make sure they do not leave bottles on surfaces. Oh dear. We have taken sea sick tablets just to be sure. Though hopefully as we have done a few cruises now we have better sea legs than then… See more photos of the crossing on Flickr: click here Watch my video of our Q4 Suite: WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL DAY ONE OF THE Queen Ma…