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Greece / Kefalonia

Kefalonia Greek Island. History, Holidays, Hotels And Things To Do.

…rious major cruise line routes. While we were there, for example, Cunard’s Queen Victoria paid a visit. One option is to see Kefalonia as part of a cruise. Yachting. Another option is to join a small yacht cruise on a yacht like Harmony V. This, and others like them, are super yachts that have up to 45 cabins and travel from Athens on 7 night routes around various islands, docking in bays and some of the picturesque towns. This may be a good way t…

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

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

…focus: The grand building, built around the 1900s, is named after the then Queen and her husband to house a growing collection of design related items. This remarkable 6 story building has evolved, modernised and been updated over the years. Today, the museum is best known for a large permanent collection and its focused feature exhibitions. The latter usually having an entrance charge for. The main focus of the collection is around fashion and cl…

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

Antigua / Arcadia / Barbados / caribbean / cruise / Cruise Ship / cruising / Madeira / P and O / St Kitts / St Lucia / Tips for Travellers / travel

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

Queen Mary 2 docked in Roseau Dominica Caribbean Something like 60% of all cruises in the world today take place in the Caribbean! Why is the case, and should you consider cruising the area? The next most popular destination is Alaska. I find the fact that the Caribbean so dominates the world of cruising quite staggering. In reality it probably reflects more the history of cruising which really grew and developed in the area, driven by companies…

Barbados. How to make the most of your time there.

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Barbados. How to make the most of your time there.

…eep harbor, which actually can take ships even as large as the huge Cunard Queen Mary 2. #2: Best time to visit? The most popular time to visit Barbados is in the run up to Christmas through to Easter time. Which theoretically is the winter, but it’s pretty warm all the year round. It’s between about 24 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees all year round, the only difference is how much rain you get. We have been in both and both were great. It’s much c…

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

broadstairs / england / kent / margate / ramsgate / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

…on Street and The Vale, both areas colonised by artists and musicians. The Queen Charlotte, a pub, art gallery and occasional pop-up restaurant, which opens only weekend evenings, could be your portal into the local creative community. If you’re after some fresh fish then head directly for Eddie Gilberts. Words of caution, if you’re not an enthusiast for homogenous out-of-town shopping complexes, then steer away from the Westwood Cross. Positioned…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

Eurostar / Trains / transportation

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…u up to six or seven hours to cross in rough seas. It has been argued that Queen Victoria, after feeling a little bit queasy on such a trip, challenged engineers to try and find another way, and really increased the momentum to find a solution. Over the years there were many and varied ideas put forward on better ways to cross the channel. In fact, a tunnel had been suggested even as far back to Napoleonic times, but resisted as was seen as a way…

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

Destinations / France / Paris

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

…is mind‑bogglingly glitzy. The Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Bedroom, are all just amazingly opulent. In addition, you can explore the beautiful park with rowing lake and spectacular gardens. I would go on a guided tour because there’s so much to see, and there’s so much history, so you get the whole story. http://en.chateauversailles.fr Versailles – photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjungling #10: Hotels I have stayed at…

Telegraph Cruise Show: Ideal for both first time cruisers and experienced ones

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Telegraph Cruise Show: Ideal for both first time cruisers and experienced ones

…t or considered. For example, this year I discovered an amazing new Africa Queen small ship that goes down the river in Botswana, and another small line travelling around Scotland that I did not know about The talks throughout the day. There are 4 areas with theatres that have talks all throughout the day. They each have a different focus, with great and knowledgeable speakers. The 4 different theatres focus on: (1) Ask the experts; (2) Meet the C…

Australia / Destinations / Sydney

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

…which is Sydney’s answer to Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, (2) Close by is the Queen Victoria Building, a very pretty building over one hundred years old. It is full of more boutiquey kind of stuff, with Cafes and restaurants and then (3) One Martin Place, which again has a long history, having been opened in 1874. It used to be the Post Office, and has more bars, restaurants, fashion. MY PHOTOS OF SYDNEY: click here   Sydney Monorail from Darling Har…

British Pullman / Trains / transportation

Orient Express British Pullman Train. The Golden Age Journey By Train.

…companies with exotic names like the Brighton Belle, Bournemouth Belle and Queen of Scots. Each of the carriages is, therefore, different and has its own character and story both from it’s time in service and what happened to it when it was sold when taken out of service. The carriages all have exotic names like Ione, Lucille, Minerva, Perseus, Phoenix, Vera, Zena and Cygnus. The carriages had been sold off in the 1960s and 1970s to railway enthus…

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GET YOUR FREE TIPSFORTRAVELLERS.COM eBOOK RIGHT NOW!

…this first volume, which is 70 pages long, you get tips and advice about 11 of the most popular destinations covered in the podcast and blog. The destinations covered include: Cape Town, Las Vegas, Prague, Koh Samui, San Francisco, Singapore, Monaco, Brussels, Carribean and Cunard Queen Victoria. Use the link below, and chose to post a tweet or Facebook “like” and get the download. Enjoy! ———————————————————– Don’t miss any new postings. Subscribe…