Everyone gone ashore to Salamanca..
we have the ship almost to ourselves and it's HOT! So thought I'd show the space on board x. AMA duoro berthed next to us
Onwards once more to a few more stops in Canada in the fall
Big cities Toronto quebec and Montreal
sights and sounds of the locals telling us a tale or two
stunning vistas all around bridges and waterfalls we've seen a few
On the look out all the time for a bear or a mouse
looking thru the woods to see any wildlife on the loose
Lovely food in many places the diet put on hold for a while
we waited 3 years for this amazing trip so we are doing it in style
a trip on the Cog railway up the top of Mount Washington
Shame it was a foggy one only day we had no sun
On once more tomorrow Boston and New England sure to be anything but dull
as we end up in Nantusket in a little place home from home called Hull
Onwards on our adventure was a lengthy coach drive USA/Canada border
catching up on our sleep aa we travel was indeed the order.
we finally arrived at Niagara for 2 night stay
A meal and a fairly early night to round off the day
so next day we would rise early to take in this spectacular sight in the mist
for as long as I can remember it's been on my bucket list.
so we donned on the lovely red poncho you don't need a coat
As you're going to get wet regardless on the Hornblowrer niagara boat
up close to the falls boncing around in the autumn sun
it's a real pinch me moment and a. awful lot of fun
encouraged by our friends I'd booked us on the zip line by the falls
a little apprehensive but I loved it and had a ball.
a relaxing strowl of the town I had been warned it looks a lot like Blackpool
yet stunned as you look back down the street to the amazing sight really is very cool.
we took a wander back after dark to see the fall in light
it was all I'd imagine a real true spectacle coloured sight
I'll never forget this niagara experience blessed to see this in awe
along with my hubby Ken and best buddies I couldn't ask for more
New York New York so good they named it twice
we planned the day ahead and followed colleagues advice
10hrs to fill and boy did we see a lot
blessed with the weather it was sunny and hot
Top of the Rock at the 69th floor was the first thing to do
There's a few options of high buildings to ride and take in the spectacular view
Next we jumped on the Big Bus for an hours tour of the city
Empire state; Brooklyn Bridge and more stunning aights so pretty
hopped off at Hudson River onto the BEAST a speed boat was fabulous fun
Splashed by the waves as we soaked up the New York autumn sun
we screaached to a halt to savour the most Iconic sight in the sea
stood tall and mighty proud the stunning Statue of Liberty..
Back on dry land for a sandwich lunch and delicious ice cream treat
just one place to end our Sights of New York complete
A pedi tour of Central Park for just over an hour was a lot fun
if you go to New York I'd recommend it be done
sights from lots of movies with music played to bring each story to life
ending where John Lennon was shot and the IMAGINE sign donates by yoko his wife
all the sight seeing is exhausting so we rounded off with a few cold beers
thank you New York you've been amazing loved every minute here cheers
Think Iceland is only a winter destination?
Think again...
We know we have excellent partners out in Iceland - but great to hear it back from clients too:
Thank you - our trip was fabulous. We enjoyed every minute. The schedule of activities you organised was excellent the favourite was the snow mobiling. Your partners in Iceland were great and very helpful if we needed them. The hotel was in a perfect location and everyone looked after us
THE most picturesque "transfer" between Jasper and Banff with views from the Skywalk and onto Bow Lake.
my legs were a little wobbly but I made it out to the centre of it...
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2100meters up.... it's sunny warm and icy very surreal
Amazing we both (just about).managed to walk on the Glacier without a fall !!
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OMG!
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๏ธ24hrs in Jasper has been all we imagined Canada to be and more.
730am alarm unheard of holiday but SO worth it.
๐ฃโโ๏ธWe headed up to Cruise on Lake Maligne and Then for lunch and walk at the Canyon
excellent tour company booked through our DMC partner here in Canada
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โค๏ธWhen taking in all the sights of this stunning area
one thing said today by our guidr
"don't be so caught up in taking photos live in the moment" never a truer word.... your memories will live you for ever.
๐All anyone wants to see here is the wildlife..but we were warned its so hot now they head up into the mountains
BUT we saw 2 Elks casually waking across the road.... ๐ฆ๐ฆ
then before anyone had time to find their phone or camera someone on the coach shouted BEAR. Driver couldn't turn around but pulled over and there it was in the woods....a mum and not 1 but 3 cubs ....the one at the back running to keep up ..๐ป๐ป๐ป๐ป hilarious and a another one of life's Pinch me moments!
Ive put together a little snapshot of our day
#priceless
#liveforthenow
2 days in Vancouver not long enough to take it all in wish we'd done Grouse mountain (maybe next time...)
def recommend using public transport than the hop on off bus!
Worth a visit if you win the lottery with every shop from Gucci to Louis Vutton and car sales from Ferrari to Lambagini
We did a fabulous food tour around Granville Island Market which was a great couple of hours spent with other holiday makers from Toronto, Quebec , UK and Auckland
we sampled the following and heard all about the history of each stall holders from multi generational local businesses
๐Ice tea lemonade very refreshing
๐ฅ 2 kinds of bread sweet and savoury (few samples to keep and eat with other "courses"
๐ง several samples of cheese mmmm
๐ pad Thai noodles. loved these
๐ฅฉ several tastes of MEAT
๐ฅ 2 different gurkins ...usually say Yuk but honey and mustard swung me
๐ Caramel macaron. yummy
๐ lemon slice cake (so good we brought some for afternoon tea on the train)
๐ฃ hot smoked and cold smoked salmon (hot for me)
๐ซ chocolates recipe from chocolatier of Belgium
๐ฉ all rounded off with coffee and doughnuts!!
Not looking forward to weigh in when get home??!
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Back on dry land and ready for our #RaceAcrossTheWorld part 2
Vancouver for a couple of nights
Been on THE Oldest and most uncomfortable hop-on-off bus ever but all part of life's rich tapestry. Obligatory photo with the Gas clock
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more exploring tomorrow
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Day at sea and complete battery recharge ready for the next part of our adventure
We are feeling very blessed to experience this amazing ship Regent Seven Seas Cruises Explorer
ending with the Best show of the week....brilliant crew showing their "other" talents on stage.
Usually found in the engine room cleaning our suites or serving us the excellent food and drink !
More picture postcard views today in Juneau
visit to the Alaskan brewery using tops as beer tokens
Wow what a fun packed day
learning all about the gold mining industry back in thr 1800s before taking our turn and coming home with $30 worth of it !
Then to hear from team who take part in the race across alaska before meeting the huskies....and the best bit cuddling the puppies before ken was thrown in jail !!
#makingmemoriestogether2023
Another fabulous day. Too busy taking the sights in for lots of pics today.
Woke to more stunning views and Breakfast on the balcony
went out to see Otters and Seals and got to see a few whales too
Rare sights even the captain and narrator where in awe of a mother and baby putting on a synchronised display for us !!
#pinchmemoment
5 miles from Hubbard Glacier is the closest we can get today very lucky
... seeing "Bergy bits"
Anyone for Tennis???
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐โ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐ง๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ - ๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ข๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐๐ โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ต๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ธ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฑ๐ด ๐ข ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ข๐จ๐ฏ๐ฆ - ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฐ๐บ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ญ๐ฅ'๐ด ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฑ๐ด.
๐พ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค - ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐พ - OPTIONS 1 & 2
๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ - Other hotel options available
โช๏ธ11th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor ยฃ332pp
โช๏ธ12th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor ยฃ279pp
โช๏ธ13th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor ยฃ279pp
๐พ ๐ฏ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ - Other hotel options available
โช๏ธ11th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor- ยฃ431pp
โช๏ธ12th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor - ยฃ359pp
โช๏ธ13th July - 4* Copthorne Slough Windsor - ยฃ359pp
๐พ๐พDeposits ยฃ150pp
โ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ?โ
๐An exciting full day of tennis action, including return transfers between your hotel and Wimbledon, and the services of a tour manager
๐Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill
๐Opportunities to immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds, spot tennis players, celebrities and well-known TV personalities
๐Reserved seats on ๐ก๐ผ.๐ญ ๐
Throwing myself back into work as I usually do can't believe our holiday was only a week ago, so put this little video together and made me smile.
โค๏ธLove the Turkish people so grateful for UK tourism back
๐จBeautiful hotel adult only peaceful location and easy walk into Hisaronu or cab down to Olu Deniz... suprise each night what animal your towels had were made into
๐ cable car up Babadag mountains and lovely drinks with THAT view
๐ Lots of cake
๐น lots of cocktails
๐ฅค beer disguised in plastic cups
๐ relaxing whilst working in the sun
๐ฅณ birthday celebrations with more cake and cocktails
๐ crazy taxi driver Hey Makarana !!
๐คฃ lots of laughs making more memories with great friends ###
It's been a busy old week .
I'm used to midnight finishes but this week i've been on-line as early as 5am just to keep up with demand!
Not complaining it's making up for the last 2 years
The month is only half way through and already Travel Counsellors have broken all sales records in our 28 year history
Customers more than ever looking for the trusted advice, reassurance, knowledge and care that Travel Counsellors provide
Happy 2023 everyone
here's to lots of lovely travelling this year...
as we bid a fond farewell to Las Vegas. I'll be back in the office tomorrow afternoon
Monte carlo by night ๐
