By gross tonnage, these behemoths are the five biggest cruise ships on the high seas: 1. WONDER OF THE SEAS – ROYAL CARIBBEAN Launched in 2022, the record-breaking ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857, and measures 362m (1,187.8ft) in length and 64m (210ft) in width. With 2,867 staterooms, she …
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The country’s hospitality industry is gearing up for big celebrations from June 2 to 5. Many hotels and inns are offering special packages over the bank holiday weekend. UNIQUE WARRANT The Goring in Belgravia is the only hotel with a Royal Warrant. It’s offering special Jubilee afternoon teas, a royal-themed …
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Failure. That’s how Andy Banner-Price, the co-owner of The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay, sees a four-star review on Tripadvisor, which earlier this year declared it the world’s best B&B for the second year running. To date it has over 800 reviews on the site – and every single one …
Read More »The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries, from Louisiana swamp tours to post-Brexit passport rules
What is the best Louisiana swamp tour and are dogs allowed on UK trains? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:19, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 10:19, 15 February 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week passport expiry …
Read More »Exclusive for MoS readers: Join TV’s Suzannah for the ultimate Royal palace tour
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join TV’s Suzannah Lipscomb for the ultimate Royal palace tour from Windsor Castle to Hampton Court By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 22:00, 21 December 2019 From Henry VIII to our own Queen Elizabeth, the story of the …
Read More »Royal Caribbean to add 10-storey ‘tallest slide at sea’ to Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean to add 10-storey ‘tallest slide at sea’ to Allure of the Seas during a £132million makeover Allure of the Seas, which is based in Barcelona, will have the 10-storey-high Ultimate Abyss slide added to it It will become the third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s fleet to feature the record-breaking …
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