Tagged With "Royal"
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Royal Caribbean tightens cancellation policies
Royal Caribbean, which has recently had to cancel or shorten some cruises, is now imposing stricter rules on customers who want to cancel bookings.
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels
DrFumblefinger shares a visit to the lovely Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Built in the mid-19th century, this bright cheery design was very innovative for its time.
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Palace State Rooms and Armoury, Valletta (Where Gumbo was #286)
Gumbo was visiting one of the most popular attractions in Valletta, Malta, situated in the Royal Palace. These include some of the State Rooms and one of the world's best armouries.
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9 Royal Couples and Their Favorite Honeymoon Destinations
Where do members of the British Royal Family like to travel on their honeymoon? Swara Segal shares some of the destinations and details (sponsored content)
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March 1, 2019: A Day in Drumheller
DrFumblefinger spends a day in Drumheller with some visitors, and shares photos of some of what they saw.
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Re: Cruise lines drop Puerta Vallarta over violence
I was in Puerta Vallarta in June last year. Not the friendliest place I've been to. It was a busy working city. Not the sanctuary of paradise I was expecting. Very disappointed. So many arrogant people. I was moved twice from room to room in 2 weeks. Each time the Staff at "Secrets" said it was for building repairs. Each time a Wedding Party with 4 adjoining rooms moved in. The Hotel told my tour operator it was my own fault for asking to be moved.
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Re: High-speed WiFi spreading at sea, some free
On a recent Norwegian cruise the charges for wifi were very high ($25/day), and people said that the speeds were awful. While these prices are "better" they would still stop me from using wifi on my cruise.
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Re: April 29, 2019: Reflections of Toronto
Love the reflection of the other buildings! Sometimes it gives you clues on what to visit next trip. I shot one from a bus leaving Montreal that put some sights on my list.
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Re: January 6, 2017: Tyne Anew, Royal Quays Marina, England.
I had a look at Mark di Suvero's other artwork and have found that I'm not impressed with his output. Waste of a million Dollars in a deprived area. Liverpool Docks Cranes Heavy Industry in motion. 433 feet high. Living Art.
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Re: January 6, 2017: Tyne Anew, Royal Quays Marina, England.
I do love free art ! http://bit.ly/2iHuWnT
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Re: HMY Britannia.
I enjoyed this peek into HMY Britannia very much, having only seen it from the outside when it wasn't open. The only jarring note is the unfortunate choice of upholstery fabric with the carpets (or vice versa) in the Queen's lounge. More Labour cost-cutting? Otherwise, what a lovely place to spend one's "holiday". Thanks, Ian!
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September 14, 2020: Royal Copenhagen Storefront
DrFumblefinger enjoys the historic 17th century storefront of the Royal Copenhagen shop in central Copenhagen.
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal
Gumbo was at magnificent Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
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Royal Swedish Opera House
DrFumblefinger wanders by Sweden's National Opera House, close to the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
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Almudena Cathedral, Madrid (Where Gumbo was #401)
Gumbo was visiting the Almudena Cathedral, a relatively new church in Madrid which was not completed until the late 20th century.
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - Our Thrilling Visit Part 1
Samantha shares part 1 of her thrilling visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Canon City, Colorado.
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Royal Library and Garden, Copenhagen
DrFumblefinger visits the very pleasant Royal Library Garden in old Copenhagen on a lovely fall afternoon.
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Brussels Park
DrFumblefinger visits the largest public park in the city of Brussels, directly across from the Royal Palace.
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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park- Beaufort SC
Join Jonathan L for a visit that honors an important but little-known history of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.
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Royal Palace, Brussels
A stop at the Royal Palace in Brussels, traditional home of the Royal Family of Belgium which today serves only an administrative function.
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Visiting the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka
Hemi takes us on a tour of this remarkable garden near Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Re: Visiting the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka
Thanks for this - it brought back many nice memories! I have visited the garden several times over the years and I agree with your verdict - it truly is a world-class botanical garden. (Despite having been there on a number of occasions, I somehow missed Gagarin's tree, or at least the plaque. I shall look out for it next time!)
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Re: Visiting the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka
Thanks a lot for this opportunity. Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens is a really beautiful place. Hope everybody will visit this lovely garden and enjoy the sceneries.
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Re: Visiting the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka
I love visiting these gardens, which is a great place to people watch as well. Lots of young couples (deeply in love) and older folks enjoy strolling through the garden. This is a nice review, Hemi, thanks!
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The Royal Armoury, Stockholm, Sweden
DrFumblefinger visits the Royal Armoury museum in Stockholm. It's part of the Royal Palace complex and features a broad variety of items that belonged to the royal family, dating back as far as 500 years.
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The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina
Gumbo was visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, a wonderful Natural History Museum in downtown Regina. The exhibits include Scotty, the world's largest T Rex, and an amazing life sciences gallery vividly demonstrating the biodiversity of the province
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Delft: City of Light and Colour
Delft has long been a centre for fine ceramics, and traditional hand painting methods can still be observed at Royal Delft, the manufacturer of Delft Blue earthenware.
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Changing of the Guard, Stockholm
DrFumblefinger watchesthe changing of the guard ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The Royal Chapel, Stockholm
DrFumblefinger visits the Chapel located in the official residence of the Swedish Royal family, the Royal Palace on Gamla Stan.
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Re: The Royal Chapel, Stockholm
My favourite place in Stockholm as I fell in love with the architecture. It's such a sober coloring and it did took my breath away (even I might sound over exaggerating but that's how I felt). Definitely worth a visit even it's short or take your time to observe the detail (even pictures can't justify its beauty).
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 19, 2013: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary, Alberta
With the exception of its red Maple Leaf, I don't think there's any Canadian symbol more iconic than its Mounties.
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Beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario
While visiting Niagara Falls, Samantha and her husband took a day trip to Hamilton, Ontario and its Royal Botanical Gardens