On to the second port of call Invergordon on my cruise around Great Britain, on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. You will find that most cruise liners refer to this port as Inverness which is a distance of 24 miles away. You can find out more about the first few days on this cruise on my previous blog posts, Edinburgh …
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Cruise Around Britain – Edinburgh Port of Call
Our very first port of call on our Cunard Cruise around Britain was Edinburgh. Anchored off Newhaven port this would be a tender stop. I had decided not to get off the ship but to stay on board and spend the day with my mum, who did not want to take the tender ashore. My …
Taking a Mini Break around Great Britain
I love championing the benefits of holidaying in the UK. The size of Great Britain enables us to easily visit other locations for short breaks away from home. The Ironbridge at Ironbridge, Shropshire Within just a 2 hour drive from where I live in Shropshire I can find myself:- enjoying the village atmosphere of Broadway …
Holidaying in the UK…so much to discover including details of a competition
I love holidaying in the UK. As I have grown older I have appreciated there is still so much more to see and do in our own country, that I have chosen staycations in the UK over holidays abroad. Helped by my love of heritage and a thirst to learn more, there is an endless supply …
A Visit to Historic York including Bettys Tearoom and Fairfax House
My recent visit to Yorkshire, also included a stay in historic York, I have visited York previously. I was only 12 years old at the time on a school trip. I recall I visited the train museum and enjoyed a trip on the river, staying in the dormitory at York Racecourse – ra,ra and puff …
The Delights of Paris and London
A few weeks ago I visited the wonderful city of Paris, it coincided with the D Day anniversary and the French Open so everywhere was very busy. I enjoyed the delights of a cruise down the Seine, a tour of the city and a stroll around the Tuileries Garden next to my hotel. Tuileries Gardens …