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Read more about the article Mayflower Pub, Rotherhithe, London

Mayflower Pub, Rotherhithe, London

On a sunny day we made our way to the Mayflower Pub, a historic pub on the south bank of the river Thames in Rotherhithe, London.  The pub’s name comes from the famous Mayflower ship which sailed to America.  The Ship left from Rotherhithe and along the journey picked up passengers seeking freedom in America.  The Pub has old world charm and a short bus ride from Tower Bridge area. This was our first visit to Rotherhithe and the relaxed atmosphere was a nice break in out ten day visit to London.  Here are a few pictures from our visit. P.S. Watch…

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Read more about the article The English Restaurant in Spitalfields, East London

The English Restaurant in Spitalfields, East London

When in the Spitalfields area of London, we often stop by the English Restaurant.  We first visited as part of a food tour and have returned numerous times over the years.  It’s right across the street from Spitalfields Market, on the corner of Brushfield Street and Crispin Street.   The English Restaurant 52 Brushfield St, London E1 6AG, UK #spitalfields #spitalfieldsmarket #spitalfieldslondon #eastlondon #eastend #eastendlondon #theenglishrestaurant #englishrestaurant #brushfieldstreet #englishrestaurants #englishfoods #towerhamlets #shoreditch

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Read more about the article London Nights in Black and White

London Nights in Black and White

Here are pictures from our recent trip to London.  The weather was crisp and the trees were changing.  The black and white photos help capture the cool Fall evenings.   Parliament Square and the Elizabeth Tower Covent Garden at Night Westminster Abby in the Evening Westminster Underground Station by Parliament Square London at Night in Black and White For more Black and White photos of London see - Fall in London. #london #londonengland #cafesandalleyways #cafesalleyways #Octoberinlondon #londontravel #uktravel #parlimentsquare #blackandwhitephotos #blackandwhitephotosLondon

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Fall in London

London is a favorite destination, and we had a chance to visit in the Fall. The weather was starting to get a bit chilly, and the black and white photos capture some of the feeling of Fall in London. Leadenhall Market Christ Church Spitalfields London Bus on Brick Lane Kensington A View of Parliament from the Southbank of Westminster Bridge London is a great place to visit and Fall was a fun time for our trip. For more Black and White photos of London see - London Nights in Black and White. #london #londonengland #cafesandalleyways #cafesalleyways #Octoberinlondon #londontravel #uktravel #parlimentsquare…

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Read more about the article THE LOUNGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIR TRANSAT at Cancun, Mexico Airport

THE LOUNGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIR TRANSAT at Cancun, Mexico Airport

We recently took a trip to Cancun. After five days by the pool, it was time to head home.  We flew out of terminal four at CUN where Priority Pass grants access to The Lounge In Partnership with Air Transat. (sort of a clunky name for a lounge). Here are some pictures from our visit. Check in was easy, we provided our Priority Pass card along with our boarding passes, and were in the lounge in a matter of minutes. The lounge was a modest size room with a bar in the center. There was seating areas around the edges of…

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Read more about the article Booking Turkish Air Business Class to Israel

Booking Turkish Air Business Class to Israel

As airline prices surge, points and miles can make a big difference in stretching the travel budget.  We experienced this when booking a great deal on a business class flight to the Middle East.  Our first stop on the Middle East trip is Israel and we wanted a flight we could book with points and miles. Turkish Airlines offered a one-way business class flight for 45,000 airline miles plus, $233.60 in taxes (per person).  The business class flight departs from Dallas, flies to Istanbul, and then connects through to Tel Aviv.  Turkish Airlines is not an airline we considered much in the past,…

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Read more about the article Remember That a Trip to Rome Was Not Built in a Day

Remember That a Trip to Rome Was Not Built in a Day

Travel blogs can portray a picture of non-stop travel in luxury hotels and first-class flights.  These trips are certainly possible, but like the fine print regarding the person in the weight loss commercial who lost 50 pounds, in small print it says “results not typical”. Miles and points do allow ordinary people to travel to extraordinary places, but it takes time and effort to earn those miles.  Dream of where miles and points can take you, but also be realistic as you get started.   We'll help point you in the right direction if you want to travel more using points…

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Read more about the article Covid Testing During our Stay at the Hyatt Zilara in Cancun

Covid Testing During our Stay at the Hyatt Zilara in Cancun

Those who travel abroad are currently required to complete a Covid-19 test within 72 hours of returning to the United States.  The PCR test detects the presence of a virus if you are infected at the time of the test.  On our recent trip to Cancun, Mexico, we had to factor this requirement into our trip planning.  Our choice of hotel made this relatively simple.  The Hyatt Zilara is our go-to hotel in Cancun, Mexico. As we found out, the Hyatt Zilara offers a Covid-19 nose swab test free of charge for their guests.  The test meets the requirement for re-entry into the…

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