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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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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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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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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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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A Visit Through the Souqs of Dubai

Our trip to Dubai included a half day at the Souqs of Dubai. These markets are a fun place to wander through the old part of Dubai. We caught a taxi from the hotel which dropped us off right outside the Spice (or herbs) Souq. The sights and smells of the spices abound Upon leaving the spice souq we walked towards a road with many small shops. The shops were filled with souvenirs and saturated with bright color. If you're interested in buying, haggling for a good price is part of the shopping experience. Whatever you are shopping for you,…

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Timeless Spa at the Al Maha, A Marriott Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

It was our time to relax at the Al Maha Luxury Desert Resort and Spa. Nestled among the sands and palm groves outside of Dubai you will find this serene and majestic place. Al Maha Luxury Resort and Spa It's considered among one of the best hotels in the world. It is situated on the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve about 70 minutes from Dubai by car. Wild life are free to roam to and fro, so be on your guard. Entrance to Timeless Spa and Main Pool The spa has an exotic feel and we experienced exceptional customer service, not…

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La Mer Beach Dubai – Beachfront

La Mer Beach is a great stop when visiting Dubai.  It includes a collection of restaurants, shops, a water park, and of course… a beach.  In an earlier post we covered the street art at La Mer,  in this post we look at the beachfront. A variety of restaurants line the beachside walkway Beachfront Coffee Shop We Decided To Try Out Turkish Food at Kaftan Le Mer Beach Offers a Construction Themed Activity Park. See More On Diggers Lab Here. Le Mer Beach Is Divided Into Two Separate Sides. All The Photos In This Post Was Taken on the South Side. (Pictured in…

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