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04-09-2008
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Maritime History & Country Inns (First of a two-part series) By Patricia and Robert Foulke Where would you like to be for a luxurious holiday? If you would ordinarily choose somewhere in Britain, you don’t need to let the unfavorable dollar exchange rate deter you. Just resolve to stay out of London, where prices are indeed daunting. As long as you opt for the perennially attractive English countryside, you don’t have to wait for a strong dollar to make that trip back to Britain. My husband and I, as academics in our first career, lived in Britain every few years on research or sabbatical leaves. Our second career overlapped the teaching years as we became travel writers for the next 29 years. Several months ago we revisited our favorite country inns on a trip across southern England and Wales. A rental car provided an easy way to follow our memories. We focused on maritime museums, as well as birthplaces of early explorers to the New World in the 17th century and those of emigrants arriving in America in the 17th and 18th centuries. After reading about the history and birthplaces of English explorers and settlers we planned to dovetail romantic and alluring country inns with the sites. The entire trip was a delight as we searched for a little adventure and a lot of relaxation in beautiful settings. Our rental car took us in clockwise fashion through eastern, southern and western England on a route that made sense. It was exhilarating to explore historical villages as well as maritime museums that trace seafaring history in Britain. We combined historical exploration with a favorite interest, and ended each day in at a country inn. Lincolnshire Captain John Smith was born in Lincolnshire and sailed the Godspeed to Jamestown in 1607. Look for the tallest spire and you will find the church in Louth he attended when he was young. We drove on to Alford and located his Grammar School. But the real find was Willoughby, where he was born and baptised. In the 1960s Americans donated stunning stained glass windows depicting his life to St. Helena Church in Willoughby. ...More Recent Articles |
To further enhance Couples Resorts’ guest interactive program that currently offers services such as a message board love letter reading, the resort is proud to announce the launch of a custom blog webpage, “Romantic Tips.” Romance tips and suggestions from Chief Romance Officer, Randy Russell, are now available online at www.couples.com/tips. The Romantic Tips Blog is the newest component of Couples Resorts’ website, and features topics such as “Rekindle the Romance,” “Recipes for Two,” and “Renew and Relax.” ...More
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk has launched the perfect getaway package for couples looking to unleash their passions. With the resort's new "Suite Romance" package, couples can spend intimate nights in an upscale partial ocean view suite, receive a relaxing couples lomilomi (Hawaiian massage) massage, and get a special gift that includes a pineapple sweet and sour sugar scrub and a bottle of Hawaii-made massage oil. ...More
Prompted by enthusiastic response from its passengers, Princess Cruises' ground-breaking "pocket of tranquility" - The Sanctuary - has become such a popular haven for passengers looking to escape to a serene hideaway, that it will be added to the entire fleet of Princess ships. ...More
Travelers wishing to explore the ancient wonders and modern pleasures of China can now enjoy thrice the excitement, three times the charm and triple delights in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong with Ritz Tours’ new 11-day Tri-City Special itinerary. The program is priced from $1,799 plus tax per person, based on double occupancy, and includes air transportation, hotel accommodations and sightseeing. ...More
A group of North American travel agents joined together to participate in an exciting familiarization tour of the Philippines, Feb. 25 through March 6, 2008, highlighting key tourism destinations in Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Corregidor and Manila. ...More
United Vacations has announced the launch of its biggest sweepstakes to date; Pacific Paradise meets Endless Exploration Sweepstakes. Hawaii and Canada bring the best of both worlds together, giving travelers the opportunity to win one of nine unique vacation packages valued over $40,000. Anyone over the age of 21 may enter to win by June 30, 2008 at www.unitedvacations.com. ...More Briefly The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach guests can volunteer their time to help restore the Florida Everglades, a dynamic ecosystem that is currently undergoing the largest and most expensive environmental restoration project on the planet. The first Las Vegas casino hotel in AAA history to earn Five Diamond status, Bellagio once again raises the bar for excellence with a contemporary $60 million suite redesign that reflects the feel of an upscale residence while providing the comforts of a luxury resort. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuous operating tavern, is planning its longest road trip ever...to Ireland. The 7-day adventure in the Emerald Isle includes kissing the Blarney Stone, feasting at a medieval castle, exploring Killarney's famous singing pubs, a VIP tour of Beamish Brewery and an Irish Whiskey Distillery and more. The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort announced the completion of a dramatic renovation of the existing two-story 6,000 square-foot spa. Now under the direction of Alan Navarette, Spa Oasis opened its doors unveiling a 7,000 square-foot sanctuary of tranquility with traditional elements of Mexican flair. |
