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West Midlands, England: Best Things To Do

West Midlands, England: Best Things To Do

This West Midlands guest post was contributed by Izzy Evans, who lives in Birmingham, England, and writes for the Birmingham Blogger. The West Midlands  isn’t on every traveler’s list of top places to visit, but maybe it should be. Our Birmingham City Council has “put their backs into it” (as we say) and the place is looking […]

March 2, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Trip Report: The Heritage of Guernsey

Trip Report: The Heritage of Guernsey

Ever since I read THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY, I’ve wanted to visit this island in the English Channel. I haven’t made it yet, so I was happy to receive this report from Emma Williams. BTW, when I go, I’m staying at the Old Government House Hotel. Several readers have recommended it. Enjoy! […]

August 8, 2013 | Updated: March 21, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 4 Replies More
Visit Downton Abbey

Visit Downton Abbey

The third season of the massively popular TV series Downton Abbey premieres in the U. S. on January 6, 2013. Finally, we’ll find out if Lady Mary and Matthew get married, and we’ll meet Lady Grantham’s mother, played by actress Shirley MacLaine. If watching the show makes you want to visit the garden and the […]

December 30, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
British Airways Bargain Business Class to London

British Airways Bargain Business Class to London

British Airways is offering an all-inclusive roundtrip Club World fare for just $1952 to celebrate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. This Diamond Jubilee airfare sale ends on Friday, May 18 – yes, that’s today. With this incredible deal, you can be a part of the royal Jubilee Celebration – and travel […]

May 18, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Your Travel Expert in England

Your Travel Expert in England

Guests of Norfolk Tours enjoy wandering around England’s little villages Customized travel, also known as “bespoke travel,” is my preferred way to travel and I love England, so you can imagine how excited I was to meet Glynn Burrows. Here’s the pick-up line that won my heart, “I love to travel, and when I travel, […]

May 25, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
THE Royal Wedding

THE Royal Wedding

Londoners get really enthusiastic about Royal Weddings Will you be there when Kate Middleton walks down the aisle? Will you see the predictably broad grin on Prince William’s face as he watches her make her way toward the altar? No? Well my invitation hasn’t arrived either, but that isn’t going to keep me from enjoying […]

April 1, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More

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