Rachel ShoemakerJul 28, 20211 minEngland Opens to US Travelers from August 2ndToday is the day we have all been waiting for! I am exceptionally pleased to share that England has announced they are opening their...
Rachel ShoemakerJul 14, 20211 minCelebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum JubileeNext year is Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, which will be celebrated from the 2nd thorough the 5th of June. This is a historic milestone...
Rachel ShoemakerJun 15, 20212 minSpend the Holidays in BritainThe festive season in Britain is one of the most magical times of year. Starting in November and running through December you can stroll...
Rachel ShoemakerJun 9, 20213 minWhere to travel this summerCan I travel this summer? As we all patiently await the reopening of travel between the US and Great Britain, I have heard that question...
Rachel ShoemakerApr 27, 20211 minA New Exhibition of Royal FashionFor the first time in 25 years, Princess Diana's wedding dress will go on display at her former London home, Kensington Palace, as part...
Rachel ShoemakerApr 14, 20213 minGreat Castles of Northern WalesWales has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world. Some of the most famous castles were built in the late 13th...
Rachel ShoemakerApr 6, 20215 minWilliam Shakespeare, tortoise racing, and The Star Spangled Banner: Britain by RailOn this itinerary you will lose yourself in academia at the university of 27 British Prime Ministers and a ‘New College’ built in the...
Rachel ShoemakerMar 23, 20213 minThe Stafford, LondonClassic, sophisticated, a hidden gem that is a home away from home, all of this only begins to describe The Stafford, one of our...
Rachel ShoemakerMar 16, 20216 minStately homes, local food, and epic views in the Peak DistrictAs a protected area of natural beauty and home to the United Kingdom’s first national park, there is something truly special about the...
Rachel ShoemakerMar 9, 20212 minHidcote Manor GardenThis world-famous Arts and Crafts-style garden sits high in the Cotswold Hills and is a lush English country garden overflowing with...
Rachel ShoemakerMar 2, 20213 minA Royal Journey Along the Great West WayIt could be said that nowhere is as quintessentially English or thoroughly royal as the Great West Way - it follows a road commissioned...
Rachel ShoemakerFeb 23, 20212 minGloucester: Origins of FaithPerhaps not surprisingly, Britain and America share deep historical and cultural connections - including the birth of religion and faith...
Rachel ShoemakerFeb 16, 20213 minWindswept coastlines, Roman Baths, and the World's Oldest Clock: Britain by RailOn this three city itinerary visiting some of Britain's western wonders by rail you will explore windswept castles, be fueled by cream...
Rachel ShoemakerFeb 9, 20215 minCathedrals, Cobblestones, and the Magna Carta: Britain by RailA popular and easy way to see Britain is by train. Britain’s compact size means that you can get to nearly every corner of the island in...
Rachel ShoemakerFeb 2, 20213 minEnjoy English Wine in Kent, the Garden of EnglandKent, located just South East of London, has long been called the Garden of England. Quite an impressive name considering that Britain...
Rachel ShoemakerJan 26, 20214 min4 of London’s Most Iconic Department StoresLondon is a true destination for shopping of all sorts as evidenced by a number of hotels in Knightsbridge who have specially renovated...
Rachel ShoemakerJan 12, 20213 minSt. Michael's Mount4,000 years ago a massive storm crashed into Cornwall, swamping the coastal marshes, and setting the tidal island now known as St. Michael’s
Rachel ShoemakerDec 14, 20202 minThe most glamorous way to travel to LondonLast week the film Let Them All Talk starring Meryl Streep was released on HBO Max, which is largely set onboard Cunard’s flagship, the...
Rachel ShoemakerDec 8, 20202 minCastle Howard is a must-do on a visit to YorkshireCastle Howard is the last stop on our tour of Yorkshire’s Stately Houses, and we really do save the best for last. Considered one of the...
Rachel ShoemakerDec 1, 20204 minYork is one of England's most beautiful citiesYork’s Roman and Viking history is well known, and it is true that not many cities in the world can rival York for its history and...