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Royal Albert Hall - Grand Tour Did you know? There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible. Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Kensington Palace and the Diana Exhibition Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives. Visitors arrive through beautiful landscaped gardens evoking a past when Kensington was countryside. From the entrance hall start your journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the Stuarts and the Hanoverians, learn what you would have worn, how you should behave and how to succeed in the heady atmosphere of the palace state apartments. The Queen's State Apartments Explore these intimate, private rooms created for Queen Mary II, who ruled jointly with her husband, King William III, in the 17th century. The Queen’s rooms The Queen's Staircase, little changed since its construction in 1690, is deliberately plainer than the King's. Mary would have glided down its steps to reach her beloved gardens, created in the Dutch style, through the door at its foot. Diana: Her Fashion Story ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. From her earliest royal engagements, everything Diana wore was closely scrutinised, and the exhibition will explore how she navigated her unique position in the public eye: learning to use her image to engage and inspire people, and to champion the causes she cared about. Discover exquisite and celebrated outfits from throughout the Princess’s public life. The exhibition will bring together an extraordinary collection of garments, ranging from the glamorous evening gowns worn on engagements in the 1980s, to the chic Catherine Walker suits that made up Diana’s ‘working wardrobe’ in the 1990s. The Princess’s relationship with her favourite designers will be explored through a display of some of their original fashion sketches, created for her during the design process. Exhibition highlights will include the pale pink Emanuel blouse worn for Diana’s engagement portrait by Lord Snowdon in 1981, and Victor Edelstein’s iconic ink blue velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta. A blue tartan Emanuel suit, worn for an official visit to Venice in the 1980s, will go on display in public for the first time. The suit, a rare survival of the Princess’s daywear, was only recently rediscovered and acquired by Historic Royal Palaces – the charity responsible for Kensington Palace - at auction. * Please note, this exhibit is due to be very popular, queues are to be expected.
ITINERARY This lively evening tour around the heart of Dublin City, delivered by a top class local guide with music and plenty of craic on board, is the ultimate way to learn about Dublin, its people, nightlife and attractions. On our Night Tour you'll soak up the atmosphere of the city's redeveloped business district - including the floodlit Convention Centre and the famous Dublin Dockland's skyline. There are plenty of beautiful things in Dublin City by night. From the sparkling ‘Spire’ in O’Connell Street to the bustling streets of Temple Bar. You won’t be disappointed with the journey through Dublin City. This 1 hour round trip is one of the most interesting things to do in Dublin city by night and the perfect way to start your evening before having dinner, going to the theatre or a gig.
Your Parisian evening starts with a cruise through the scenic heart of arguably the most romantic city in the world. Included is an a la carte menu: starter, main course, dessert, wine, mineral water and coffee. All authentic cuisine is prepared on board by the Chef. Dinner is accompanied by an original musical animation. Menu available in - French, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Portugese. Autumn/Winter menu 2018/2019 Click here to see the menu Vegeterian Menu (From 4th of april to 2nd october 2018) Click here to see the menu
When it comes to airboat eco tours, there is simply no comparison to Wild Florida. Just a short drive from the Orlando and Disney area, they offer beautiful day tours, relaxing sunset tours and exciting night tours that guests of all ages will love. Travel deep into the protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades. Get an in depth look at the gators, birds, eagles, trees and plants that can be found in our beautiful wetlands. This is Natural Florida at its best! They guarantee you won’t see any development, homes, or signs of human life. See for yourself how good it feels to be in the middle of nowhere. After the tour explore the amazing wildlife park full of zebras, watusi, deer, water buffalo, emu, wild boar and monster alligators. Visit the tropical bird aviary, hands-on alligator demonstrations, gift shop, 500 ft. sightseeing dock and nature trails. Don’t forget to try the delicious barbeque with smoked ribs, chicken, pulled pork, fried alligator and even frog legs! Wild Florida is owned and operated by one of Florida’s pioneer families that know the meaning of southern hospitality. Wild Florida are one of the only airboat companies in Central Florida that privately owns their property. The facility is properly insured with US Coast Guard approved captains and boats. Groups, individuals and families of all sizes are welcome. Day or night, they are prepared to offer individual, family, group and corporate experiences you’ll never forget. And if you thought the airboat tour and wildlife park was fun during the day, you should see how WILD it is at night!
You will be flown in a 19-passenger down to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, providing you with the best air and ground combination tour from Las Vegas, and then return you to your Las Vegas hotel. Lunch is also included. Along the way, your air tour will include views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, extinct volcanoes, Grand Canyon West and more. Once you arrive, you will be taken on an exclusive ground tour with a well-informed guide. You have the opportunity to view the canyon from the deepest, widest, and the most panoramic points at the South Rim. Not only this but with this upgrade you will be given a 25-30 minute helicopter ride over the deepest parts of the canyon & North Run. With your free time, check out the exhibits featuring Indian and western artefacts as you walk through the historic Grand Canyon Village district area. (El Tovar, the train depot, Hopi House and more are all located here.)
Your Journey: Departing from Queenstown, a knowledgeable driver will provide an informative commentary on the points of interest along one of the world’s most picturesque drives – The Milford Road. Stop for some great photo opportunities along the way, before enjoying a two hour cruise aboard one of our specially designed small boats in Milford Sound. Sit back and relax as you cruise the length of the 16km fiord, out past St Annes Point Lighthouse, while skipper highlights points of interest along the way, including the mighty Lady Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls. Keep an eye out for local wildlife that can be found in the fiord, with New Zealand fur seals and dolphins spotted regularly, while occasionally the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin makes an appearance when in season. During the return journey we will have a brief refreshment break in the lakeside town of Te Anau. Once back on board you can sit back, relax and enjoy a NZ made movie on the in-coach DVD system. What to bring: Waterproof Jacket Sunscreen Warm Clothing Insect Repellent
