Timberbush Tours - Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & Stirling Castle (Edinburgh)

HMS Belfast One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. HMS Belfast played a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage. Launch! Shipbuilding Through the Ages This new family-orientated exhibition will use hands-on and computerised interactive displays and engaging film and footage to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods. The exhibition will focus on the science, engineering and social history of shipbuilding in Great Britain, and the interactive elements of the exhibition will allow children of all ages to get involved and experience this history. Explore ‘What shall we give in return for so much?’ One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Serving Britain for 32 years, she played an important role in both the Second World War and the Korean War as well as performing peacekeeping duties throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Saved from destruction in 1971, HMS Belfast is now part of the Imperial War Museum and is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s Victory. Through its team of staff and volunteers – many of whom are veteran crew – the Imperial War Museum is dedicated to making sure that HMS Belfast still has a role to play in reminding visitors of her unique place in Britain’s maritime heritage. History of HMS Belfast The term 'cruiser' goes back to the days of sailing ships when large frigates could be detached from the main fleet to cruise independently. The sailing cruiser, like her twentieth-century counterpart, was sufficiently powerful and fast to attack and destroy enemy commerce raiders. During the nineteenth century when sail gave way to steam and wooden ships were replaced by those built of iron, and later of steel, the cruiser evolved into a powerful warship which was used to patrol the Empire trade routes and protect friendly merchant shipping. After the First World War (1914-1918) a single category of cruiser emerged whose size was indicated by the size of its guns; thus, HMS Belfast is a 6-inch cruiser, designed for the protection of trade, for offensive action, and as a powerful support for amphibious operations. Please note: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow 1½ - 2 hours for your visit.   Tower Bridge Exhibition Walkways & Exhibition: Visitors enter Tower Bridge Exhibition via the North Tower. They are then transported by lift to the top of the Tower (47 metres above the Thames) where they have a unique opportunity to see the Bridge’s steel skeleton from within. A short film explains the history and provenance of the Bridge and then there is the chance to admire the spectacular views – from both covered Walkways. On Monday 1st December, Tower Bridge’s East Walkway will reopen with its own GLASS FLOOR, joining the West Walkway to complete our new-look exhibition. Together with far-reaching views of East London, the walkway will be bolstered with a further 20 revered bridges in the extended popular display, ‘Great Bridges of the World’. On the east Walkway there are fantastic views of the Docklands and from the west Walkway you can see the new GLA building, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, the city, the Pool of London and Big Ben and the London Eye in the distance. Interactive computerised kiosks and graphic panels explain the significance of the views to visitors, as well as providing more information on the history and building of the Bridge. The interactive material and graphic panels are written in seven languages and an audio loop for the hard of hearing is also in place for the video show. There is another film to view in the South Tower before descending for the short walk to the historical Engine Rooms, included in your ticket price. Victorian Engine Rooms: These provide a fascinating insight into late 19th century engineering. Installed for the completion of Tower Bridge in 1894, these huge, and beautifully maintained, coal-driven engines were used to power the thousands of bascule Bridge lifts performed until 1976. Although lifts are now operated by electricity, the original steam engines are still in place. The Engine Rooms give visitors a chance to experiment with models demonstrating the technology behind the Bridge. There are also some amazing photographs of  Tower BridgeTthroughout its lifetime – including a revealing picture of the heavy steel structure of the Bridge as the stone cladding was installed over it.

Activities: Hiking Snow Sports Photography Adventure Wildlife & Nature Eco/Sustainable   Includes: Complimentary pick up/drop off from the San Francisco Hilton hotel (Mason St. entrance) Hotel accommodations (double occupancy same-sex or couple share, single occ supplement applies for single bookings) Narrated guided tour by a full-time professional, knowledgeable guide See Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass, Sacramento, Truckee, the Sierra Mountain Range, Emerald Bay, 2 Ski Resorts, and more! Transportation throughout tour in biofuel mini-coach   Not Included: Meals (stops will be made to purchase food). Optional activity entrance fees (Ski Resort access, Lift tickets, Lessons, etc) Gear Rental (Ski/Snowboards, Snow Shoes, Winter Clothing/Boots/Goggles/etc) Single occ supplement for private room for 1 person Guide gratuity (optional)     Suggested Gear List: Camera & charger Small day pack Change of clothes for 3 days Swimwear, towel Toiletries Sun protection, hat Water bottle Warm layers (evenings can be cooler) ADDITIONAL Gear For Partaking in Snow Sports Raincoat/jacket Hiking boots or durable sneakers (preferably Gortex or waterproof) Warm layers (long underwear & wool fleece suggested) Waterproof jacket/pants for winter conditions Gloves, wool socks and a hat (75% of your body heat is lost through your hands, head, and feet) Ski/Snowboard Gear (not provided)   ​SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 1 (THURSDAY) SAN FRANCISCO TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE/HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT 10:00am:  Pick up from San Francisco Hilton Hotel (Mason Street entrance) Morning:  Buckle up! After departing San Francisco, you’ll head through California’s capital city, Sacramento, through the Sierra foothills and into the famous Gold Rush Country, cresting a high mountain pass within the Sierra Nevada. Then we’ll wind our way through large pine forests, before dramatically descending into South Lake Tahoe. Afternoon:  In the evening, we’ll settle into our centrally located hotel and then head out to happy hour with the Apres Ski crowd at the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort before a comfy night’s rest.   SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 2 (FRIDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE All Day:  While masses of people are piling into their cars to head to the mountains, you’ll be on the first lift up to carve the groomers, or to get fresh tracks in that Heavenly powder! Don’t worry if you’re not really into skiing, our guides will offer the opportunity to go out on a fabulously scenic drive on the mountain roads surrounding Lake Tahoe, or maybe even a snowshoe adventure! If you’re really just here for the casinos, they’re open 24 hours, and you’re welcome to see if Lady Luck is on your side all day if you like! Don’t want to miss out on any of it? No problem, we’re flexible: our guides know their stuff, and we’ll help you fit in a scenic drive in the morning, get yourself a half day ticket on the mountain, and then hit the casinos all night long!   SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 3 (SATURDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO SQUAW VALLEY & TRUCKEE, CA Morning:  We’ll hit the road early this morning and head toward historic Tahoe City taking in views of Emerald Bay before heading toward the famous Squaw Valley Resort. If you’re heading up onto this epic ski and snowboarding destination today, you’ll be glad if you dusted off the cobwebs on Heavenly yesterday. This place is the real deal, where you can often see extreme athletes pushing the envelope, soaring from the cliffs as you ride up the famous KT-22 Express. Make sure you bring your swimsuit too: the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub high on the resort is open for business…all winter long! This side of the lake also offers amazing snowshoeing or cross country skiing opportunities as well. Once again, you’ll be offered the choice to head up on the ski hill, or we’ll take you out on the trails through Stanislaus National Forest or maybe a snowshoe hike near the Donner Memorial State Park and explore the history of the ill-fated pioneers of the Donner Party as they struggled to travel west in their wagons and became stranded in the winter of 1846-47. Afternoon/Evening:  After a full day of winter adventures, we’ll head into the historic town of Truckee, CA to check into our accommodation for the evening, and then head out for dinner and a night on the town with the locals.   **Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions beyond our control (weather, crowds, traffic) and the small size of our vehicles/groups, our guides have the flexibility to adjust your itinerary to best suit the group’s needs. While we guarantee we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this Lake Tahoe Winter Adventure Tour itinerary (conditions permitting), we don’t guarantee them in this specific order. **

Parks & Beach Tour (ruta roja) Vea Golden Gate Park y el Océano Pacífico! Este tour de una hora lo lleva a través de uno de los parques urbanos más grandes del mundo a la impresionante Ocean Beach. Algunos de los puntos destacados del tour incluyen: la Academia de Ciencias de California, el Museo De Young, los Jardines de Té Japoneses, el Conservatorio de Flores, el Parque Lincoln, la Ocean Beach, las ruinas históricas de los Baños Sutro, las rutas de senderismo Lands End, la Casa del Acantilado. Official City Tour (ruta azul) Este tour de inicia en Fisherman’s Wharf, pasando por Ghirardelli Square, the Palace of Fine Arts y Marina District, antes de visitar el icónico puente Golden Gate. En el Punto Sur podrá bajar del autobús y caminar a través de las 1,7 millas del puente i explorar el Centro de Visitantes de Golden Gate y el Presidio. El tour sigue hasta Golden Gate Park,uno de los paraísos artificiales más grandes del mundo, que se extiende por más de 50 manzanas de la ciudad y alberga 10 lagos, cosas que lo convierten en uno de los lugares más populares de San Francisco. Con varias paradas en todo el parque, podrá visitar California Academy of Sciences, the De Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden o Botanical Gardens. Continuando la excursión a través de Haight Ashbury, experimentará el llamado "Distrito Hippie", antes de dirigirse a la zona del Centro Cívico con muchos monumentos arquitectónicos como el impresionante Ayuntamiento, la Opera House, Symphony Hall, Asian Art Museum y la libería pública. Desde allí, el tour continuará hasta el distrito central de compras de San Francisco – Union Square,donde encontrará Macy’s Department y cientos de tiendas más. Después de aproximadamente 2 horas, volverán a Fisherman’s Wharf, realizando paradas en varios lugares de la costa, incluyendo, Pier 39 con sus mundialmente famosos leones marinos, restaurantes, tiendas, muchas opciones para ir de compras y muchas atracciones de San Francisco.  Sausalito Tour (ruta púrpura) Realice esta excursión desde el Punto South Vista para obtener las mejores vistas de Golden Gate Bridge mientras pasa a través del puente hacia North Vista Point. Desde allí obtendrá vistas de la bahía de San Francisco (siempre que el tiempo lo permita), y durante un día despejado incluso podrá ver el horizonte de San Francisco, la isla de Alcatraz y Bay Bridge, de manera que podrá sacar fantásticas fotos. El tour continuará por Marin County y se detendrá en el encantador Sausalito donde podrá bajar del autobús para pasear, ir de compras, cenar, visitar varias galerías de art y disfrutar de un relajante almuerzo junto al mar.  Tour Nocturno - San Francisco Este tour narrado con una duración de 90 minutos por San Francisco le mostrará los mejores barrios vibrantes de la ciudad. Con vistas espectaculares desde la parte superior del autobús podrá ver todos los sitios importantes de San Francisco y visitar las áreas más populares como Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Financial District, Embarcadero, Chinatown, North Beach y Nob Hill con su impresionante Catedral Grace. Tour ALCATRAZ Tour (deberá ser reservado previamente y se le otorgará una hora para realizar la visita) El tour por la isla de Alcatraz incluye billetes de ida y vuelta con el ferri hasta "La Roca" de San Francisco, la infame isla de la prisión, donde podrá disfrutar de un tour con audioguía por el interior de la presión (disponible en varios idiomas). De esta manera, tendrá flexibilidad para explorar Alcatraz a su propio ritmo. La hora de la salida del ferri se le proporcionará al canjear sus cupones por entradas. 

Todas las mesas están situadas al lado de los ventanales, para que todo el mundo pueda disfrutar de París y de todas las modernas comodidades. Todos sus barcos tienen una cubierta abierta, que ofrece una vista mágica y panorámica de la Ciudad de la Luz. Crucero comentado hasta en 10 idiomas* Itinerario gratuito traducido en 25 idiomas Barcos con la cubierta superior abierta 1h10 min. de crucero   * Idiomas: Francés, Inglés, español, italiano, alemán, ruso, chino, japonés, coreano.   Tour en Bus Pase de 2 Días 4 líneas, 50 paradas y más de 100 puntos interesantes por ver Suba y baje tantas veces como quiera Audioguías disponibles en 10 idiomas* Historias y cuentos de París para niños (disponible en español, francés e inglés) Wifi gratuito   Aquí puede encontrar el mapa y aquí el horario.

Jazz Brunch is a sumptuous selection of hot and cold dishes available every day at The Court of Two Sisters in our French Quarter courtyard! Book your table at the enchanting Court of the Two Sisters restaurant and prepare to indulge in an authentic, high‐class Creole dining experience. Upon arrival, you will be seated in one of the elegant dining rooms or the verdant courtyard – the largest courtyard in New Orleans – where lush foliage and cast‐iron decor transport you to another era. A friendly and knowledgable server will walk you through the myriad creative dishes included in the cold and hot buffets. Experience some new flavors or stick to your old favorites. As you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, champagne or cup of coffee, soak up the tunes of the Jazz Trio and learn a bit about history of 613 Rue Royale and the two Creole sisters – Emma and Bertha Camors – for which the restaurant is named. DAILY JAZZ BRUNCH BUFFET MENU Soup Du Jour Turtle Soup au Sherry Waiter Service or Egg Station Eggs and Omelets made to order, any style Our House Specialty – Seafood Orleans and Shrimp Creole Omelets Classic Eggs Benedict Seafood Station Unlimited Fresh Boiled Shrimp and Crawfish (when available) Accompanied by Remoulade and Cocktail Sauces Specialty Salads A unique selection of salads including: Zesty Cajun Pasta, Creamy Crawfish Pasta, Chicken Salad, Chicken Curry Salad and an assortment of domestic and imported cheeses Some of our Hot Entrée Offerings Fresh Shrimp in Spicy Etouffee, Duck à l’ orange, Crawfish Louise, Creole Jambalaya and a local favorite – Veal Grillades and Gravy with Corn Grits Breakfast items available – Bacon and Sausage From our Bakery Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Desserts & Fresh Fruits A vast variety of fresh cakes, pies and sweets baked daily on premises including Mardi Gras King Cake, Southern Pecan Pie, Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, Home Churned French Vanilla Ice Cream with your choice of Praline Sauce or Chocolate Sauce; plus an assortment of local and exotic fruit and fruit salads Beverages One complimentary glass of COTS Private Label Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne or Mimosa per person along with coffee, tea, and juice are included in price. The above list is only a sampling of the many different items served on the buffet. Some items are changed due to season availability.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Journey around Australia on an all-Aussie animal adventure at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Get up close to koalas, walk amongst kangaroos and wallabies and come eye-to-eye with Rex - one of the world’s biggest crocodiles! With a host of other unique and legendary animals, including the wombat, cassowary, and many more, WILD LIFE Sydney is THE Australian animal adventure, all conveniently located in the heart of Sydney city’s beautiful Darling Harbour. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium houses the world’s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life, and takes you on a journey through 14 newly-themed areas including Tropical Bay of Rays, Discovery Rockpool, Mangrove Swamps, South Coast Shipwreck, a new ocean tunnel walk-through, Shark Valley and Shark Walk, where you can face your fear, walking over huge sharks! Along the way you'll also encounter some of the world's most incredible animals, including two of only five dugongs on display anywhere in the world, massive stingrays, majestic turtles, jellyfish, platypuses, penguins, thousands of tropical fish and much, much more. Sydney Tower Eye Get a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Sydney City from the tallest building in Sydney! Standing at 250m tall, the Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic 360 degree views of Sydney and its famous landmarks. Included in admission, the new 4D Experience is a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city. Madame Tussauds Sydney The world famous Madame Tussauds attraction has come to Sydney – and it is the first fully interactive Madame Tussauds in the world! Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds Sydney by starting your journey on the red carpet and strike a pose before you arrive at the biggest celebrity party ever staged. So, who do you want to meet? With over 70 life like figures, and interactivity at every turn, from world leaders, to sports heroes, musical stars and Hollywood’s hottest plus much more. Captain Cook Cruise Flexible hop on & off 24 hour ferry ticket between - Darling Harbour - Circular Quay - Taronga Zoo - Watsons Bay - Luna Park - Manly - Fort Denison - Shark Island Includes Live Guided Commentary