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With so much happening in the world on a daily basis we feel it is imperative to help keep you informed of world events. In this section we aim to give up to date information on a variety of European countries, along with any 'news' from Harrison Maxwell.
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The hot, sweet, dark side of Paris
21.01.12
A new trend has led to chocolate-makers opening their own hot chocolate bars in their shops. The result is amazing. And you can tell they're serious about hot chocolate when they serve it by the carafe ! Chocolate walks available....
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
20.01.12
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations take place 02-05 June 2012 and include a 1,000 strong flotilla sailing along The Thames on 03 June. The flotilla is expected to be seven-and-a-half miles long and will feature a mix of private and commercially...
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Bond in Motion
10.01.12
The exhibition will run from 17th January to December 2012 in the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The exhibition, the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world, will showcase 50 of the best loved and most iconic James Bond vehicles. These w...
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The Making of Harry Potter Tour
10.01.12
This opens on 31 March 2012 at the Warner Bros studios near Watford, revealing the sets, costumes, animatronics, special effects and props used in all eight of the movies....
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Speed Dating Walk
10.01.12
The highlight of the Isle of Wight's annual hiking festival can so far lay claim to three weddings and a baby ! Think of it as Blind Date with Gore-tex. 06 May 2012....
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A Cookery Course at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
03.01.12
Nothing on the day-long course involves expensive ingredients or long preparation, it’s all about simplicity; great for those who lack kitchen confidence. You pick up a host of easy but impressive recipes as well as some valuable tips.
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Le Parkour in Cambridge
18.07.11
Two students en route to their lectures ......
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Olympic Rings at St Pancras
04.03.11
St Pancras Railway Station now has a set of giant Olympic rings to go with its giant statue and giant clock. The 20-metre-wide hoops were unveiled by Boris Johnson (London's Mayor) and Seb Coe last night. This is the first of several sets, which will...
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Chocolate Lovers
01.03.11
Bruges: with 49 chocolate boutiques, a chocolate museum, a chocolate trail and a chocolate fair, Bruges can lay claim to being the global capital of the cocoa bean. Go on a praline or truffle workshop for two hours.
Paris: if you're feeling serious,...
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London Hit Songs Mapped
08.01.11
Ever wondered where a certain song title with London place or street name ? this map will illustrate the area further for you. 'Chelsea Girl' by Simple Minds could also be included, and there are likely to be many more......
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Tour the UK as James Bond
02.11.10
Tour the UK countryside in your very own Aston Martin DB6 or DB9 with optional routing suggestions, welcome cocktails and suites in country houses. And not a Scaramanga in sight....
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Online Hotel Reviews: to be trusted ? or taken with a pinch of salt ?
28.09.10
Or neither of those. As your onsite operator, we pride ourselves in visiting and inspecting as many of the hotels we quote on as possible. By stepping into any hotel or b&b, you are able to assess the welcome, service, decor instantly. And ascertain ...
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Gourmet Odyssey by double-decker bus
30.08.10
Any foodies should love this: A culinary pub crawl. You have your starter in one Michelin starred restaurant, then board your Routemaster (old, red double-decker) bus and be taken to your next restaurant for your main course. And then finally re-boar...
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British Sporting Museums
16.05.10
Enjoy the occasional glimpse inside classic British sports ? Well, nowhere else in the world has such rich heritage of sports. If you're looking to include a visit to a sporting museum, the link below shows some of the most important....
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B&B at Cambridge University
05.03.10
Fancy waking up overlooking ancient courts and quiet cloisters. Then consider a room in one of 22 Colleges at Cambridge University. For the first time in its 800 year old history, Cambridge is to offer tourists bed and breakfast in its colleges. Anyo...
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Romeo and Juliet on the Cliff
30.12.09
Clinging to the Cornish cliffs, 4 miles south east of Land's End in south west England, the Minack Theatre is one of the planet's most spectacular stages: an epic romantic backdrop for Romeo and Juliet, especially in the evening, with the sun breakin...
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Harrison Maxwell featured in 'Maiden Voyage' blog
15.10.09
Further ideas and thoughts can be found in the following link. Blogs seem to be all the rage nowadays, especially amongst the younger crowd. Click on the link and read all about it !...
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Jumping Tower Bridge
13.07.09
An Australian stunt motorbike rider jumps Tower Bridge in the middle of the night....
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Scones and cucumber sandwiches
03.07.09
Every year, The Tea Guild gives 'Awards of Excellence' to Britain's best tea shops. This is your excuse to eat your way round the country....
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Hard Times ? Time to Take Off
03.04.09
When Suzanne Schaefer was laid off from her job, she did the things most people do in her situation. She revised her resume. She contacted headhunters. She commiserated with friends and consulted mentors ..... And then she went on a two week vacation...
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Blockbusting Locations
24.02.09
So popular is England's glorious architectural heritage with movie makers that there is scarcely a stately home, country house or castle in the land that hasn't appeared as the backdrop to a costume drama or romance. Here are just a few:-
Chatsworth...
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Queen to open Palace garden for tours
23.10.08
For the first time in 200 years, the Queen is to open the gardens of Buckingham Palace. Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of what has been called 'a walled oasis in the middle of London'. At 39 acres with a central lake, it is the largest p...
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