Showing posts with label Tower Bridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tower Bridge. Show all posts

4.01.2019

book Silversea in April | bonus $250 gift card



First of all, this is a gorgeous itinerary. You spend your first evening in London, then set sail the next day on the Thames going under the Tower Bridge. Heading out to sea, your ship (the Silver Wind) cruises through the North Sea toward the gorgeous western coast of Norway. Norway's fjords are the most beautiful place I've ever been.



Second, you're on Silversea enjoying the intimacy of a small ship with just 296 guests with so much included in your fare — including round-trip airfare, transfers, an upgrade at booking, butler service, unlimited Free WiFi, beverages including champagne and select wines and spirits, complimentary transportation into town in most ports, and included gratuities.

Third, you receive a $250 Visa gift card in addition to any other promotions, including Virtuoso Voyages amenities for selected cruises. This exclusive offer is available from any Brownell Travel advisor, including the team at Ourisman Travel.

Finally, this offer is value on ANY Silversea cruise (including this particular cruise that captured my imagination). Just make your booking during April, 2019.

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1.23.2019

postcard from London | something old and new

building reflected in building (c) 2019 by David Ourisman, all rights reserved

Prince Charles might disapprove, but some modern architecture does complement traditional architecture quite well. I submit this example of a contemporary glass-and-steel office building whose windows reflect a traditional waterfront building against a clear blue sky.

We were on our way to a tour of the HMS Belfast, now a permanent museum docked in the Thames. We enjoyed a 45 minute tour of the ship which participated in World War II's D-Day invasion. Our tour guide was informative but succinct, and Noteworthy Events planned a hands-on discovery for us — from hoisting signal flags that spelled "BROWNELL" to a chance to fire the ship's cannons.

The Belfast is docked in a prime location with a head-on view of Tower Bridge. I especially recommend this tour for families with children.

copyright (c) 2019 by Ourisman Travel LLC.  All rights reserved. We provide Virtuoso and other Preferred Partner amenities as an affiliate of Brownell, a Virtuoso® member. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit our website.