The royal wedding dress and Prince Harry’s uniform will be displayed in a special exhibition at Windsor Castle. Admission to the exhibition is included in the price of a ticket to Windsor Castle, along with entry to the magnificent State Apartments, St George’s Chapel and the Semi-State Rooms (winter months only). Until 6 January 2019, […]
Irish Christmas Traditions
‘Nollaig Shona Duit’ (NO-lihg HO-nuh ghwich)! Or, a very Merry Christmas to you from Ireland! Ireland has a wide number of Christmas traditions steeped in the Gaelic and Catholic heritage of the country. As we get ready for the upcoming holidays, we wanted to share with you some traditional and thoroughly modern Irish Christmas customs. Some […]
Facts about Falcons
Falconry is one of many exciting activities that you can participate in while on your vacation to Britain or Ireland. Our clients often rave that it is a memorable experience that we have included in their vacation itinerary. Below, learn some fun facts about falcons before your next trip! Falcons can grow to about 2 […]
Majestic Dreams Await at Ireland’s Newly-Refurbished Dromoland Castle!
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a castle, now is the time to go! The stunning 5-star Dromoland Castle has just completed a €20 million renovation to its 16th century luxury property, located in beautiful County Clare, Ireland, just minutes from Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Steeped in Irish history, the Castle’s owners worked under the guidance of members of the Irish Georgian Society to respect […]
Areas to Visit Outside of London, England
While London, England has plenty to offer any traveler, we also encourage you to visit outside the capital city to experience a different side of English life. An easy drive or train journey from the city are three fabulous areas that we suggest you add to your vacation package, and each offer their own individual […]
Fun Fact about Kent
Kent is home to a dinosaur! In 1834, a 13 metre long Iguanadon fossil was found in Queen’s Road in Maidstone. Now nicknamed ‘Iggy’, the 125 million year old herbivore features on the town’s coat of arms, and a plaster cast of it is on display at the Maidstone Museum. These Cretacious tanks wandered around […]
A Perfect Spring Break
Thanks again for helping plan a perfect Spring Break vacation. It was both a fun and educational trip for my high school senior. She totally “fan girled” over Ben Lewis in Phantom of the Opera and would love to do Props for a local production of The Play that Went Wrong. Highlights for me, a […]
Did You Know?
The Belmond British Pullman train has hosted celebrities, royalty, visiting dignitaries, and yes, the loveable duffle coat-wearing Paddington Bear! Fans of the movie can join a special Paddington Afternoon Tea on 16 February or 7 April 2018, where you can feast on some of Paddington’s favorite sweet treats, such as marmalade sandwiches, and also enjoy […]
2018 – A New Year, A New Way to Travel
The New Year always brings to mind fresh ideas on what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Why not make this the year to take care of you? Have you thought about ways to treat yourself while traveling? Well, have we got some ideas for you! From luxury train rides through […]
The New British and Irish Cuisine
I’ll bet what motivated the British to colonize so much of the world is that they were just looking for a decent meal. –Martha Harrison “Ye Olde Pub” was (and still is) the place for the “cheap and cheerful” favorites, such as Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Bubble & Squeak and, of course, the Ploughman’s […]