MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- Photo diary – Three days in Poitou-Charentes 19/06/2013Alexandra’s photo diary following three fab days in Poitou-Charentes…. Day One… Exploring the old port of La Rochelle… It’s unsurprising that La Rochelle is home to the most photographed harbours on France’s Atlantic coast…. Check into Entre Hôtes, full of classic French style – … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Travel Facts#2: Heads of State! 17/06/2013As tourists wander around Westminster absorbing the history of years, they stumble across King Charles 1st and Oliver Cromwell locked in each others’ sight for eternity. It is often thought that Cromwell’s statue – erected in 1899 to a design by Sir William Thornycroft - is avoiding the gaze of the … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken Not Stirred – “Lady In Red” By The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 14/06/2013Embrace the sunset and the person you love with the latest little soupçon from Shaken Not Stirred. For us, the “Lady In Red” cocktail from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is the prefect drink for the perfect summer’s evening. Ingredients: - 25ml Southern Comfort - … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Photo diary – Three days in Poitou-Charentes 19/06/2013
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From Buckingham Palace to the London Eye
If you want to experience a really lovely walk on a summer’s day, a wander from Buckingham Palace, through St James’s Park down to The Palace of Westminster and The London Eye is a really good one to take. For me, taking it easy … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Ben, Birdlife, Britain, Buckingham Palace, Days out, Henry VIII, History, King Charles I, King Charles II, Local history, London, London Eye, London Parks, Palace, Parks, Pelicans, St James's Park, Travel, UK, Walks, Westminster Palace
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Walking the walk … with Context Travel
I met Petulia from Context Travel in November at World Travel Market and from that chance meeting, I took part in a South Bank Walk as her guest last weekend with a group of tweeting friends, christened the “London Lovelies”. … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, Britain, Days out, History, Local history, London, South Bank, Southwark, Travel, UK, Walks
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Fairmont Hotels has gone to the dogs … literally
You don’t often hear a PR say it but Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has definitely gone to the dogs. Canine Ambassadors http://www.fairmont.com/promotions/canineambassadors are available for “walkies” and cuddles at selected hotels around the world, especially for those guests missing their … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Britain, Canada, Canine Ambassadors, Dogs, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotel, Kenya, Luxury, St Andrews, Travel, UK, USA, Walks
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A new discovery: Creech Wood, Denmead
One of the joys of having a Hound is finding new places for “walkies” and recently, on a friend’s recommendation, I discovered Creech Wood, Denmead. Like Queen’s Enclosure and Park Wood, Waterlooville, it is another remnant of the Forest of … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, Britain, country villages, Days out, Denmead, Dogs, Forest, Forestry Commission, Hampshire, Travel, UK, Walks, Woodlands
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A3 Wanderings: Gilbert White’s House & The Oates Museum
The sign on the A3 I see every day intrigued me. Who was Gilbert White and why is his house so special? When I had some time to spare, I decided to find out. Gilbert White was a keen gardener … Continue reading
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Tagged Days out, Gardens, Hampshire, History, Local history, museum, Selborne, Travel, UK, Walks
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A3 Wanderings: Selborne, Hampshire
Wanting to know more about this name I see everyday on the A3 roundabout, Gilbert White, has also brought me an unexpected treat. By visiting Gilbert White’s House (more in another post), it has lead me to Selborne, a delightful … Continue reading
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Tagged A3, Activities, country villages, Days out, Dining, Gardens, Hampshire, museum, Selborne, Travel, UK, Walks
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Queen’s Enclosure – part of the historic Forest of Bere
Queen’s Enclosure, Waterlooville, Hampshire When I moved to Waterlooville with The Hound, my trusty canine companion, a key priority was to look for good places to walk together, spoilt as we were when living in London with Wimbledon Common. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, Hampshire, History, Shipbuilding, Travel, Trees, UK, Walks, Waterlooville
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