May 16
This summer London is bursting with festivals. As a prelude to the Royal Diamond Jubilee Parade and Olympian sports, a cultural bonanza takes place in the one Square Mile of the ancient city of London. Anyone can tickle the ivories of 50 Golden Street Pianos or partake in a Golden Honey Feast from local hives as part of the more alternative programme.
May 14
Say it aint so, Virgin Atlantic.
Comes word this morning that Virgin Atlantic has become the first British airline to allow in-flight cell phone calls. The AeroMobile service which debuted Tuesday on Virgins New York to London service is available on the airlines A330-300s to fliers who get their phone service through O2, Vodaphone and T-Mobile.
According to ABC News, the airline said this likely annoyance is intended for use in exceptional situations, when passengers need to send a [text], make a quick call or access an e-mail on a Blackberry.
May 9
Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota Whether you are trying out the meatless Mondays movement or are just looking for good vegetarian/vegan options, Minnesota has plenty.
Many restaurants in the state are farm to table, which means they have partnered with specific farms for their produce to provide the freshest ingredients possible. Some have gone even further to grow some of their own vegetables or herbs on-site like Bachelor Farmer in Minneapolis with their rooftop garden.
Below is a list of my favorite vegetarian-friendly restaurants which tend to cater to vegetarians and vegans, but also have animal products as well. Read full post…
May 6
The Clark family has had an unlikely run of popularity with the Great British public. First there was Lord Clark who made a landmark TV programme called Civilisation. Then came his son the politician, diarist and energetic lothario Alan Clark.
And then there was Alan’s brother Colin Clark who has successfully eclipsed both of them through his liaison with Marilyn Monroe. H
May 4
Despite economic uncertainty, those operating at the top end of the market are still seeing good profits.
Many people across the UK are currently still facing a degree of economic uncertainty, largely brought on by the fact that they have insecurities about the future of their job, or struggle to find a position in the current climate.However, it has been revealed that there are still some tourists, largely unaffected by the economic downturn, who are happy to spend big when jetting off with their travel insurance to find some of the worlds more favourable destinations.At the end of 2011, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) released its latest Travel Trends Report, in which it predicted that those who are looking for summer jaunts abroad this year will either be heading for budget holidays where they can visit the beach on the cheap, or the sort of break where they can find something different, or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get away at a high cost.This is a notion which has now been backed by top end travel agent Ventura, which said that those who have less fears over things such as fuel costs, energy prices and the loss of their jobs are still looking to partake in more adventurous and attractive holidays away this summer.”Whether its a desire to explore new lands, reconnect with loved ones or seek new adventures, Virtuoso advisors collaborate with their clients to plan the ultimate travel experience. The Luxe Report is an extension of that relationship and those ongoing advisor-client conversations,” said Virtuoso chairman Matthew D. Read full post…