Monday, April 23, 2012

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

I found this picture of last year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Pinterest. I have since experienced the Tattoo myself and it was magnificent! This year was the 62nd anniversary for the Miltary Tattoo, which is an international bagpipe and drum corps competition, and received the "royal" designation in 2010. Held on the esplanade of the Edinburg castle, we saw fantastic light shows projected onto the castle walls and lots of pageantry, music of many genre, and fireworks, followed by the lone piper at the close of the evening. One simply cannot travel to Scotland and ignore the iconic sound of the pipes. Of course, some haggis and at least a wee dram of whisky is in order, as well!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Great Britain's Great Summer

This year is a banner year for Great Britain tourism, and we want you to be a part of it. Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee will be June 2-5, and Prince William's 30th birthday is June 21. The Summer Olympics are taking place between July 27 and August 8, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take place between August 3-25, International Beatles Week is happening at The Cavern in Liverpool which is celebrating 50 years of the Beatles between August 22-29. We are currently booking 8- and 9-day tours called The Best of Britain, which include London, Windsor, Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Tintern Abbey, Roman Baths, Stonehenge, several castles, Gretna Green, the Lakes District and Liverpool (along with the Beatles experience). We'll also visit Alnwich Castle(for Harry Potter fans), several gardens, museums, and much more. Starting at $1,968 land only, this great price includes local guides, luxury coach transportation, superior hotels, most meals and more amenities. Call now before this awesome tour is sold out!