One of the big things on my life bucket list was to go whale watching and in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we discovered the HQ of whale experiences. Continue reading “A WHALE TALE”
A WHALE TALE
MAYAN MYSTERIES OF COZUMEL
Los Murcielagos, San Gervasio
Mayans made Isla Cozumel a sacred place where they built temples to worship their gods. But when the Mayan civilization was decimated, their island fell into obscurity until its magnificent coral reefs and natural beauty were rediscovered by French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau in the mid-20th century. Continue reading “MAYAN MYSTERIES OF COZUMEL”
BLENHEIM: CHURCHILL’S BIRTH PALACE
Ten privately owned stately homes in England have formed themselves into a consortium to promote their properties. We’ve visited many of them, but today we’ve got our sights on Blenheim Palace – the only non-royal, non-ecclesiastical private country house in Britain called a ‘palace’ – and it has one special feature we’re keen to see. Continue reading “BLENHEIM: CHURCHILL’S BIRTH PALACE”
WHO KNEW LIMOUX?
The Panmans, Jim and Bruno, The Wonder Dog
What was it that drew our wine correspondent Jim Walker to the fabulous wines of Limoux? Was it the affable vineyard owners, the magnificence of the Pyrenees or, just possibly, an adorable little Irish Springer spaniel named Bruno? Continue reading “WHO KNEW LIMOUX?”
CAPTAIN REVEALS DARK SECRETS OF CRUISING
Captain Morgan, veteran cruise executive in disguise, reveals all about cruising
At the risk of losing his job and never finding work again in the cruise industry, a veteran Captain reveals some of the darkest secrets of cruising that passengers are never supposed to know. We have protected his identity for this story. Continue reading “CAPTAIN REVEALS DARK SECRETS OF CRUISING”
Gentlemans Portion 