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TRIP OF THE MONTH" ... Great Britain
Personal travel recommendations from Joan Ziehl (Katie Forbes) & Joe Ziehl
DESTINATION: LONDON - Most popular destination for Americans! History, tradition, the pomp & ceremony of Royalty, charming architecture, inspiring cathedrals, fine dining, superb hotels, good theater, dusk to dawn nightlife... and, so much to see... London is both the coolest and hottest city in Europe!
AIRLINE: VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS - Wow! Try their Upper Class... beyond First Class at Business Class fare! Perks like - complimentary door-to-door chauffeured limo at each airport - fully reclining sleeper seats - choice of four entrees + champagne & fine wines - in-flight massage - a manicure. Before take off, enjoy Virgin's major airport Clubhouses... not your ordinary lounges. In London, for example, Virgin offers showers, shaves, hair salon, games plus a library and some spectacular floor to ceiling panoramic views of the airport; surf the internet in the DC lounge; experience the Sony music room at Newark; get a massage in the Boston Clubhouse. Food? Anything from tantalizing hors d'hoevres to a salmon or filet of beef entree to an upscale sandwich! All complimentary. If you are online now and wish to visit Virgin Atlantic's website, click the following: http://www.virgin.com.
HOTEL: HOTEL INTER-CONTINENTAL LONDON - A flagship hotel in a great location overlooking Hyde Park - close to Buckingham Palace as well as Knightsbridge shopping! With a 5 star rating, this luxury hotel offers "Restaurant of the Year" award-winning dining - along with more casual choices. A fully equipped health club with swimming pool and salon plus a 24 hour business center... an excellent choice for both tourists and business travelers. To visit the Inter-Continental Hotel website, click the following: http://www.interconti.com.
SIDE TRIP I: EDINBURGH SCOTLAND - An easy and relaxing trip - whisk off on one of Britrail's high speed - high comfort trains on a four hour scenic trip to Scotland's celebrated capitol with its stunning skyline and magnificent architecture in view upon arrival. Clearly, a walking city, don't miss the ancient buildings of the historic Royal Mile... museums, shops, atmospheric pubs, shopping... it's a city you won't forget!
HOTEL: HOTEL GEORGE INTER-CONTINENTAL - This charming first-class hotel housed in a classic Georgian building well-located in the heart of Edinburgh is within walking distance of many of the sights and the rail station. "The George", as it is fondly called by Edinburgh folk, has a most welcoming atmosphere with a premier restaurant plus other dining options including a cozy old-world bar. And, business services... always part of the Inter-Continental facility.
SIDE TRIP II: COTTSWOLD - Take a scenic two hour drive to the beautiful, pastoral and deservedly popular Cottswolds. Small, little known hamlets with infinite charm dot the area... tucked amidst more famous villages like Cheltenham and Stowe-On-The-Wold. Birdland, a natural aviary in Burton-On-Water, has some 1300 birds of more than 350 species! Broadway deserves a look - its 16th century stone houses and cottages are charming - lots of antiques, too.
HOTEL: BUCKLAND MANOR COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL - Near Broadway - a true treat! Beautifully situated on gloriously landscaped grounds overlooking an equally glorious landscape... this prestigious member of the Relais & Chateau group represents the best of old-world graciousness combined with entirely modern service and comfort. Buckland Manor is listed in the world's top ten most ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY RESORTS! The public rooms are warm and inviting with fireplaces and fine furnishings and antiques... the charming dining room pays great attention to its offerings and service... it has a three rosette rating... well deserved! NOTE: The chef has a fabulous way with sauces! Click the following for the Relais & Chateaux website: http://www.relaischateaux.com.
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