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All's well that ends well

During the journey on the Metro, I had imagined the warm welcome awaiting me when I reached the home of the friends who were to give me hospitality. An hour later, I stood in a Paris street with my huge suitcase wondering what on earth to do next. The house was dark, there was no […]

If you can’t afford to lose …

Am now safely esconced (first time I’ve used that word!) in our Las Vegas accomodation. Nice place. Roomy, cool and reasonably well laid out. Not on The Strip, but then, we did choose the place ourselves. And the alternatives that were right in the centre of Las Vegas, were of the Mega-hotel type. Not […]

Heroes and Villains

The military say that no plan survives contact with the enemy. Well, I plan my holidays like a military campaign …

… and I have met the enemy!

First – the Airline. Virgin Atlantic Book months in advance. Pay up front. Arrange your seats long before you go. Try to check your seat. Virgin […]