experience

TripAdvisor names the most-booked tourist experience in each U.S state

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The most popular tours and experiences in each of America’s 50 states have been revealed by TripAdvisor.  From glacier gazing in Alaska to speedboat rides in Florida, these are the trips that melted the TripAdivsor switchboard last year. As it were.  Scroll down to find out America’s excursion gems, state by state… Alaska – Whale Watch … Read more

John Lewis putting itself at a further ‘disadvantage’ with lack of retail experience on new board

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A lack of retail experience at the top of the newly-emerging board at the John Lewis Partnership risks putting the group at a further ‘disadvantage’ in the cut-throat world world of department stores, a leading retail analyst has claimed.  Speaking to This is Money, Richard Hyman said: ‘If knowledge and experience has any value at … Read more

Discovering the gastronomic experience at Dubai’s seven-star Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

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What does the most luxurious hotel in the world need to burnish its glittering reputation? In the case of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, the answer is two more stars (it already has seven) in the shape of the top-rated Michelin chefs Francky Semblat and Kim Joinie-Maurin. The Dubai landmark, with its instantly … Read more

Gift vouchers that never give: The problems with ‘experience days’

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Gift vouchers that never give: Why you shouldn’t buy trendy ‘experience days’ like wine-tasting as presents without checking the small print Complaints soaring about vouchers for experiences — such as spa days A common gripe is that there is a very limited number of dates to choose from Look out for short expiry periods, some … Read more

Rev up your downtime at the new £20m Silverstone Experience in Northamptonshire

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Rev up your downtime at the new £20m Silverstone Experience, where you can try F1 brake pedals, commentate on a race and marvel at motor sport cars old and new  The Silverstone Experience is located on the same site as the Silverstone race circuit itself  Highlights include a Tech Lab, special-effects cinema, and hundreds of pieces … Read more

Our glorious gardens! You don’t have to travel far to experience the best that spring can offer

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The world’s finest spring gardens are right here in Britain. No, really — that’s not an idle boast.  The mild, damp climate helps, along with a rich legacy of plants and centuries-old gardening traditions. So here’s a varied selection of Britain’s most inspiring spring gardens. Opening times can vary from month to month, so be … Read more