More new wonderful clients gained, four lovely ladies off on a city break to Krakow, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ in November.
They are staying at the 3โญ๏ธ Hotel Polonia ๐จ, which is where I stayed in November 2023. Itโs one of the oldest hotels in Krakow, operating under this name since 1917.
Itโs in a great position, just 5 minutes walk from the train station ๐ - itโs so easy picking up the train from the airport and so much cheaper than a taxi transfer!
Itโs also just a 7-10 minute walk to the main square where there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops.
The breakfast is very good here, sets you up for a full day of sightseeing!
Whilst they are in Krakow they will be hoping to visit the Salt Mine and Auschwitz.
November is the coldest autumn ๐ month in Poland so they best wrap up warm ๐งฃ๐งค๐งฆ. The local vodka will also help ๐
#krakow #poland #girlstrip #citybreak #hotelpoloniakrakow
Another successful coach trip - Carols at The Albert Hall.
27 of the 47 people on the coach joined me for lunch at 190 Queensgate which is located inside The Gore Hotel, Kensington (just a 3-min walk from Albert Hall). We were given a private dining space called The Tapestry Room which was lovely and the food was super tasty.
The Carols at The Albert Hall were just amazing, such a stunning venue and what a wonderful atmosphere there was yesterday.
I think/hope everyone enjoyed it and a BIG THANK YOU to all that joined me and to Elite Travel for getting us there and back safely.
#rahchristmas #royalalberthall #thegorehotellondon
I cannot praise our hotel enough, The Valentia is in a fantastic position just a couple of steps off the Plaza de La Reina, which is a lovely square with plenty of tapas and drinking bars.
You can also walk anywhere from here to all the major sites within the old part of the city.
I have never stayed anywhere where the staff are so friendly, from reception, housekeeping and the bar, all were so helpful and always had a smile whatever time of day.
The breakfast was great, a nice change when away not to have a buffet, as soon as we sat down freshly squeezed orange ๐ juice was placed in front of us, a basket ๐งบ with pastries ๐ฅ and breads and the question of tea ๐ซ or coffee โ๏ธ.
A choice was then given of omelettes, toast with cream cheese and avocados ๐ฅ or tomato ๐
and jamon, tortilla, pancakes ๐ฅ- all was freshly cooked to order.
The room has everything you need in it, a coffee machine as well as a kettle for tea lovers, bottled water replaced daily, hairdryer, hair and body wash and a handy pack containing a comb, dental kit, shaving set, tissues, shower cap and vanity set.
I definitely have no qualms recommending this hotel at all.
#thevalentiacabillers #visitvalencia #citybreak #fantastichotel
Our first full day has been pretty relaxing, we havenโt rushed but we seem to have managed to get around a few key historical sites, such as:
Cathedral of Valencia
The Holy Chalice is kept here, documentation and archaeological studies suggest that the Holy Grail of Valencia is the one used by Jesus in the Last Supper.
On a Sunday it is open from 14:00 - 17:00, OAPโs are 6โฌ and adults 9โฌ.
Church โช๏ธ of San Nicolaโs de Bari
Often referred to as the Valencian Sistine Chapel. Every Monday the church receives hundreds of visitors who make the โwalks of Saint Nicolaโsโ or devotion to San Judas Tadeo โPatron of Impossible Causesโ
On a Sunday it is open from 13:00 - 19:00, OAPโs are 8โฌ and adults 11โฌ.
Serranos Towers
They were designed to be defensive structures at one of the busiest gates and are one of the few remaining bits of Valenciaโs medieval city walls.
#visitvalencia
The Valentia Cabillers, a 4โญ๏ธ hotel ๐จ set in the old town of Valencia ๐ช๐ธ, just off Plaza de la Reina and itโs going to be our home for the next 4 nights.
The hotel has 21 rooms, we had booked superior doubles but upon arrival we were told that we had been upgraded to a classic suite on the the 3rd floor(side by side) and I must say Iโm pretty impressed by my room and the whole hotel so far.
All of the rooms feature a rain shower, kitchenette, ceramic hob, oven, microwave and fridge, safe - but we will not be using the cooking facilities as there are far too many nice tapas bars/restaurants to try!
On the top floor (4) there is a gorgeous little rooftop bar with views of the dome of the cathedral and Miguelete Tower, we have already had a cheeky beverage up here - a special called Agua de Valencia which apparently is the in thing and what you will find everywhere in the city, it is made up of cava, orange ๐ juice, cointreau ,vodka and sugar and was pretty scrummy ๐ , I shall be having a few more of those over the next 4 days! Breakfast is also served up here, which I look forward to trying tomorrow.
There is even a private terrace with a small outdoor swimming pool on floor 4, towels are provided for guests.
Free wifi ๐ is also a plus and there are facilities to leave your luggage ๐งณ
The reception staff and bar staff are all exceptionally friendly and helpful, checking in was a breeze.
I canโt wait to explore Valencia!
#valencia #citybreak #oldtownvalencia
British Virgin Islands ๐ป๐ฌ Anyone?โฆโฆโฆ
The British Virgin Islands are a collection of 60 islands that lie in the north east region of the Caribbean.
Surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters, soft white sands and some of the worldโs best snorkelling ๐คฟ, diving and sailing can be enjoyed here.
Friendly locals love to welcome visitors all year round, plentiful sunshine โ๏ธ and temperatures that hover around the high 20s see to this but probably the best times to visit are in the fall, from mid September through to November, after the threat of hurricanes has past and before the crowds arrive for their winter sunshine in January and February.
#britishvirginislands #sunshine
I am always blown away and so grateful for the wonderful reviews my lovely clients leave.
Itโs always a great pleasure and privilege being asked to organise your holidays.
Fabulous seeing the Box River Travel Boutique bag being used, handy for all your holiday essentials
#independenttravelagent #fabulousreview #thankyou
Thereโs only a week and a half left to book your tickets for Mrs Doubtfire The Musical
Donโt miss out Deariesโฆโฆ.
Price: ยฃ90.00 per person
Date: 13 February 2025
Departs: Outside The White Hart, Boxford
Time: 09:00
Pick up and drop offs available from Magdalen Road, Hadleigh.
Price includes: Return Coach Travel ๐ and Theatre Ticket ๐ญ๐๏ธ
๐ง [email protected]
โ๏ธ๏ฟผโจ07747 608509โฉ
#coachtrip #mrsdoubtfiremusical
Today we went on a tour of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - the tour was one and a quarter hours long and was just brilliant.
We were met in the foyer by our guide Alan and the fun and information began.
It was so interesting, we were taken into the royal quarters, the dress circle and then down into the depths of the theatre ๐ญ into the tunnels that are haunted and then into the war room which houses the bomb that crashed through the theatre in WW2 but luckily didnโt explode and a chair that Adolf Hitler sat in.
The tour ended back in the foyer but prior to that we had a quick stop in the Victorian dressing room. We learnt so much.
We then had time for a quick cocktail ๐ธ in the Cecil Beaton bar (Mumma Parr had an Eliza Dolittle) before making our way back upstairs for our champagne ๐ฅ afternoon tea ๐ซ in the Grand Saloon.
Theatre Royal underwent a two year refurbishment after Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber bought it, it closed in 2019, and 60 million pounds later reopened in 2021 having been restored to its former 1812 glory.
I am considering offering this as a potential coach ๐ trip, so would be great to hear your thoughts as to whether you would fancy this.
#theatreroyaldrurylane #theatretour #afternoontea
I just love hearing that my clients have had a wonderful time ๐ฅฐ
#newclient #greatfeedback #independenttravelagent
If you were still thinking about it, Iโm afraid you are too late โฐ
#soldout #carolsatthealberthall #coachtrip
Something different today, Mumma Parr, Colster, Auntie I and myself spent the morning aboard Waverley, the worlds last seagoing paddle steamer ๐ข
We caught it from Ipswich Docks and sailed for a couple of hours to Clacton where we then disembarked. There was an option to stay on and sail up the Thames and under Tower Bridge if you so wished.
The Waverley celebrated its 50th Anniversary this year, on August 8, 1974 Waverley was gifted for ยฃ1 and officially handed over to Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd, a company formed by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society.
Waverley boasts a rich history and showcases a triple expansion steam engine, you experience the authentic charm of a real steamship as you hear the telegraph ring and feel the engines graceful motion and smell the aroma of hot oil and steam, you can even watch the paddles turning!
We then spent the afternoon in Clacton, had some fun on the pier going down the Helter Skelter and being thrown about on Twister.
Next stop was a glass of wine ๐ท in the sun overlooking the beach before settling down for fish and chips.
Time for home now, we caught a train from Clacton back to Ipswich via Colchester to pick up the car.
I think we will sleep ๐ด well after all that sea air!
#waverleypaddlesteamer #clactonpier #fishandchipsbythesea
