on our blog: a Scottish cemetery visit on Halloween

I visited a cemetery in Aberdeen this morning. I would have gone at midnight to experience the freed evil spirits, but I need to be up early for work tomorrow (nice excuse, ay?). There was nothing scary about the cemetery on this beautiful fall morni

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"Edinburgh Secrets" is our Travel Read of the Week

by Tripatini member Andy Hayes

Edinburgh - "Auld Reekie" - is Scotland's majestic capital and a favourite from tourists around the world. With the Edinburgh Secret guide, you'll get a local's perspective into the best things to see and do in Edinburgh

now on our blog: A-Pirating We Go! The Swashbuckling Charms of Charlestown, Cornwall

Cornwall has so much to offer that it's difficult to decide where to base yourself when visiting this beautiful South Western County, or rather the Duchy of Cornwall as it will soon be officially referred to in tourism campaigns. The historic port

now on our blog: London after the Olympics

Londoners suffered collective withdrawal symptoms when the Olympic Games ended on August 11 and are now hoping to recapture some of the drama and excitement when the Paralympics  begin  on 29 August. This is a good time to reflect on what the Games a

Featured on our blog this week: 'London Olympics: Do We Londoners Realise How Lucky We Are?' What do you think: are 'whinging' locals justified or will it all be OK - even awesome?

Original post:  http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/london-olympics-do-londoners-realise-how-lucky-they-are-right-now

What's your take?

New on our blog: Where is Piel, and why does it have its own king??

A television programme dealing with the some of the thousand-odd islands around the British Isles caught my attention. Brief visits were made to many of my favourite islands, including one to my very favourite, the little-known but fascinating Piel.

P

Top Travel Sites and Top Travel Sights

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Glimpses of a Modern Princess: Get The London Pass This Summer And See Princess Diana’s Dresses

London, UK – March 26, 2012:  This spring, Kensington Palace, home of the late Princess Diana, reopens after a multi-million dollar transformation and London Pass users can get a “Glimpse of a Modern Princess” as some of her most famous dresses go on

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PRESS RELEASE: It’s Official: American Tourists Get Closer to Royalty

London, England. June 9, 2011: The ‘open’ secret is out… American visitors LOVE everything Royal when they visit London!  Of course we knew it really, but now interesting new research from the Leisure Pass Group – the innovative company behind the

The Business of Leisure

The National Networker group of companies (tnnwc.com) together with TheTopTravelClub.com is introducing a new monthly feature - The Business of Leisure.

The group will garner real stories from the travel operators registered with the online travel cl

Discover & Experience Ghana & Africa with Blazing Sun Travels

Blazing Sun Travels is a full service destination management company based in Ghana.  Our primary focus is providing ground-handling services for you or your group. The tours we offer consist of an array of interests and experiences, ranging from c

Brits for Kiwis

The ABC’s of Fundraising for Christchurch, New Zealand.

Please, let us not forget Christchurch, New Zealand. Help is still needed to rebuild and recover from the devastating earthquakes.

As Christchurch, New Zealand has always been a popular travel d

The Ultimate Royal Wedding Experience with the London Sightseeing Pass

London, UK.  March 1, 2011: London comes alive in the spring and as temperatures creep back up the capital is brimming with Royal Wedding fever that is reaching new heights. Now is the perfect time to take a trip to where all the action will happen

Fashion Struts Its Stuff For London Fashion Week

London, January 27, 2011 - Spot the best-dressed fashionistas during London Fashion Week 2011 with the London Sightseeing Pass. The fashion-forward can head to the Design Museum to take a look at the Drawing Fashion exhibition which celebrates

PRESS RELEASE: Travel The Royal Roads And Visit The World Famous Westminster Abbey With The London Pass

Adding a Royal Touch to the London Sightseeing Pass

November 8 2010, London:  The London Sightseeing Pass announces today that a new attraction is joining its ranks –the world famous Westminster Abbey.  Kings, Queens, statesmen

PRESS RELEASE: Become "Royally Engaged" At Westminster Abbey With The London Pass

London, December 2, 2010 - While the dreams of young women (and old!) all over the world have been dashed by the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement, they can take comfort in knowing that they too can visit world famous Wes

PRESS RELEASE: Have A Spooktacular Time In London With The London Pass

Spooks in the City with the London Sightseeing Pass

London October 6 2010:- Put on your pointy hat, grab your broom and fly on over to London (or grab one of the many cheap Fall flights) this month for a spine-chilling Halloween that’s fun for the