Britain’s National Railway Museum in York is huge and better than that, it is free and indoors, so exploring the monsters of the steam age is pleasant whatever the weather.
A MUSEUM THAT MOVES YOU
SEVEN HOT WINTER CRUISES
After being stuck in pandemic dry dock for 18 months, wannabe travellers are scanning the high seas again in search of the perfect winter cruise.
CRUISING MAY BE SAFER THAN GOING TO THE MALL
Since introducing vaccine mandates, cruise ships have become safer than many land-based holidays.
LONDON’S MOST ECCENTRIC MUSEUM
Architect Sir John Soane’s former houses are packed with his collections, making for an intriguing tour.
ICELAND MAY BE THE WORLD’S HOTTEST CRUISE DESTINATION
Iceland’s rugged coastline and gorgeous landscape has turned it into one of the world’s hottest cruise destinations.
ESCAPE TO THE OLD COUNTRY
Canada has been put on the green list for the UK and travel across the pond is possible again. I’m off as soon as I can get organized.
FLYING TO EVERYWHERE
Last month I flew in the pilot’s seat to Barbados, St Martin, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and London in a 777, a big plane to handle for a novice.
WACKY WORLD OF COVID CRUISING
COVID-19 has made cruising rules so complex that forensic accountants are needed to decipher them.
SUPER-YACHTING ISN’T JUST FOR THE SUPER-RICH
If you can’t afford your own super-yacht, try cruising aboard a small luxury vessel that feels like one.
SHOULD VACCINE PASSPORTS BE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL?
While controversial, vaccine passports could make travel much safer, particularly on cruise ships.
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