Shore excursion to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Viking
We visited San Juan, Puerto Rico on a Viking ocean cruise shore excursion with a local guide….
Caribbean & South American shores with Viking – Part 3
In the final part of our cruise with Viking, we visited Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo….
Caribbean & South American shores with Viking – Part 2
Tributary rivers with differing compositions to the Amazon create a phenomenon known as ‘the meeting of the waters’ as they join the main flow….
Caribbean & South American shores with Viking – Part 1
Steve Aldridge goes on a cruise with Viking to San Juan, Bridgetown, Iles Du Salut and the Amazon River….
Studley Castle Hotel – Warner Leisure Hotels
Studley Castle, set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, has become the 14th latest and landmark offering by the group. Originally owned by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire in 1834, it has passed through numerous hands before being snapped up by Warner Leisure Hotels in 2016. Following an ambitious renovation and development, it has been restored to its former grandeur and has some tasteful and luxurious additions….
California road trip with Avis – Part 3
A great road trip must have a rousing soundtrack and ours was packed with California related songs and also some invigorating tunes to eat up the miles….
California road trip with Avis – Part 2
Read part 2 of our California road trip with Avis….
California road trip with Avis – Part 1
Technically our road trip began in Nevada, as we overcame our jet lag with a few days in Las Vegas. Sing along now, “…give ’em the old razzle dazzle, razzle dazzle ’em, give ’em an act with lots of flash in it…”. Whilst the words might come from the musical Chicago, the description pretty much defines Sin City (as Las Vegas is often known)….
Cruise & Maritime Voyages welcomes Vasco da Gama – Gala Event
I was attending the Gala Event to welcome Vasco da Gama to the Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet and looking forward to a first glimpse, following her 45-night maiden voyage from Singapore….
Backwaters and Somme, France
Backwaters have an interesting tour proposition combining the simplicity of day cruising, with local hotels stays and exploration by coach….
Viking Far East Discovery – Part 3: Qingdao, Dalian, The Great Wall and Beijing
Viking have introduced us to this part of the Far East with a combination of military organisation (possibly the smoothest disembarkation ever), great service and special touches. We have no hesitation in entrusting a further exploration into their capable hands….
Viking Far East Discovery – Part 2: Okinawa and Shanghai
At night Shanghai’s skyline pulsates with colour, whilst mock paddle steamers light up the river. Possibly one of the best sail aways there is to enjoy as we head for Qingdao….