It is football season. So that means it is time for me to dust off the analogies and start comparing politics to my second favorite professional sport. If I could have come up with an article worthy hockey analogy I would have compared it to my favorite sport but that is just the way the cookie crumbles.We now take you to the field ...It has been a doozy of a fight between America and the left. To recap the action here for...more
Sceptre Tours, which has made a name for itself selling affordably priced escorted and independent vacation packages first to Ireland and Britain, and then later Italy, is now selling Spain. Today, Sceptre launches its "Madrid 5-Star Vacation With Air" package priced from just $699 per person. The Madrid 5-Star Vacation With Air package puts travelers right in the heart of Spain's capital city with accommodations at the elegant...more
For those travelers who are looking for an introduction to Italy, Sceptre Tours' escorted tour "A Taste Of Italy" provides all the right ingredients: visits to the country's most popular cities, airport transfers, accommodations, breakfast daily, sightseeing with an expert guide, and an affordable price. This tour is priced from $1,579 per person based on double occupancy, land only. Air-inclusive pricing is also available. This is the perfect option for a solo traveler or group of women or even a couple who want to visit Italy, but prefer the security of traveling on an escorted tour. This comprehensive Italian vacation covers Rome, Florence, and Venice with enough free time for travelers to also do their own explorations — which is rare on an escorted tour. Participants will enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide in all cities including the must-see sights such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome, Michelangelo's celebrated David statue, the cathedral, and sculpture-studded Signoria Square in Florence, as well as St. Mark's Square and Basilica, and the Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs...more
Here are the best six tips for setting up a holiday vacation of a lifetime: Stop searching and be found – The advent of RSS (Real Simple Syndication) news feeds means that news, information and web resources will be sent to you by subscription. When you find a great source for tickets, lodging or vacation packages, look for the...more
There is a changing tide in the travel industry. Traditionally massive package holiday companies have block booked villas, hotels, flights, tours and coach transfers from and to the airport. Every detail of ones holiday was catered for by the tour operator. Two weeks in July with bacon and eggs by the pool. The situation is however...more
7. St. Paul's Cathedral - this historic site has been the venue of many notable events such as the wedding of Charles and Diana - the Prince and Princess of Wales. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1710, we suggest you don't miss the Whispering Gallery. 8. Trafalgar Square – Don't miss Nelson's Column, which celebrates England's greatest sea-farer. Also, don't miss the lions! You can walk across the square to the National Gallery too. Each year in December, the people of Norway send a gift of an enormous Christmas tree to Britain, which is erected in Trafalgar Square. 9. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - this theatre is a reconstruction of the original Globe where Shakespeare's plays were first shown to the world. The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599. The theatre season runs from May to September with productions of the work of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and modern authors. 10. The British Museum – founded in 1753, the British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the...more
4. The London Eye - Created by British Airways for the millennium, it is a giant Ferris wheel that gives you a 360-degree view of the city. We suggest you book in advance if possible – you can do it online. Otherwise, prepare for a...more
The UK market for Traveller's cheques has been in steady decline for a few years, despite the overall increase in travel to Britain. (source Mintel Market Research - Holiday money UK). This has been caused by a number of factors, not...more
Early cave men probably didn't have strip clubs. That was back in the day when all you had to do was club your woman over the head and drag her back to your cave. We're much more civilized now so instead we pay money on over-priced...more
Halloween is not just for children anymore. Halloween parties are growing in popularity among adults too. As we get older it is very important to recapture our youth. What better way than to dress up in costumes, thus disguising our...more
Are you looking forward to a gift from your friends and your family members on Christmas Day? The answer is yes. As we all know, everyone like receiving gifts on the festavial day. But, you should send a gift to your friends and your...more
There is no doubt that every girl goes after beauty and fashion. We will spend much on some luxury things such as the Links London–one brand I like so much. Just like me, I have to say that it is quite common for me, maybe it is quite...more