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Getting to Know the Queen on Her Diamond Jubilee

Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - Getting to Know the Queen: 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and this Diamond Jubilee year is an opportune time to get to know The Queen. Interesting Facts About the Queen Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. She is the older of the two daughters … [Read More...]

Sandringham House – The Queen’s Favourite Winter Retreat

Sandringham House on Sandringham Estate is the winter residence of the Queen: Just as Balmoral Castle is the summer retreat of the Queen, Sandringham House is the favourite winter residence of the Queen and members of the British Royal Family. Set amongst the stunning gardens of Sandrinham Estate in Norfolk, Sandringham House has been the … [Read More...]

National Football Museum in Manchester

See The Greatest Collection of Football Memorabilia at The National Football Museum: Mention Manchester and its famous football team Manchester United comes to mind. Manchester is where Football League was founded, so it seems appropriate that this city with a long football tradition and the world-famous football team should become the new … [Read More...]

Food

Oxford Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes – Where to Eat

Oxford Restaurants and Other Places To Eat In Oxford: Oxford restaurants, covering a diverse range of eateries, cater to all tastes and budget types. As in many large university towns, cuisines from all over the world are represented here, something that I discovered with delight many years ago. For those looking for the traditional pub … [Read More...]

Pubs in Oxford

Some Pubs in Oxford are Historic and Some Are As Famous As Oxford City Itself: Oxford has a plethora of pubs which serve pub meals and drinks in a variety of settings and styles. Some of the pubs in Oxford are historic, some are famous because of their clientele, some are in great river-side settings, whereas others are just casual and … [Read More...]

A Dinner at the Castle Combe Inn – Castle Combe

A Dinner in Castle Combe, the Prettiest Village in England: Our dinner at the Castle Inn tonight was part of a tour to Castle Combe to see the "prettiest village in England". Before dinner, we had time to wonder around the village which looks like it's been frozen in time. Except for a few cars parked in the streets, there were no traces of … [Read More...]

Useful Facts

Hand Luggage Allowance on British Carriers

Size and Weight Limits for Hand Luggage on British Carriers: Airlines, especially the budget airlines are merciless when it comes to charging for your luggage. Although most have a luggage allowance of 20 kg for check-in bags, many now raise revenue by charging a fee for checking in your luggage in the hold. The luggage check-in fee of up to … [Read More...]

Alveston Manor Hotel – Stratford-upon-Avon

Review of Our Stay at the Alveston Manor Hotel : Our hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon was the Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel which is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. This hotel is set in beautiful grounds and has a restful feel about it. Our room was a nice size, but it was at the back, overlooks the car park and … [Read More...]

British Tourism Embraces Hi-Tech

Hi-Tech Tourism, the way of the Future: Are you a technophile or a technophobe? This depends on whether you are one of these people who carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, MP3s, laptop or whatever gadgets with you on holiday because you like or have a need to be connected to the world even on your vacation. Whether you are a technophile … [Read More...]