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River Cruise Ships

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

In recent years, river cruises in Europe have seen a dramatic increase in popularity as people seek a more intimate experience than larger sea cruises. This more intimate, personable experience is mainly down to the ...

My Favourite River Cruises in Europe

By Graham Urkit · 12 years ago

With air travel becoming an increasingly stressful and unpleasant means of transport, I would like to discuss the serene and relaxing world of river cruising. Modern river boats offer the ultimate in luxury, with fine ...

Biography of Professor Dame Joan Stringer

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Discover how Joan Stringer went from a part time lecturer at Sudbury Open Prison in Derbyshire, to the first woman leader of a Scottish university in 2003 and then a Dame Commander of the Order ...

My Favourite Things to Do In Sicily

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Truly unspoilt! That is the only way I can describe Sicily, one of my favourite holiday destinations in the world. The combination of stunning scenery, wide range of activities, enviable climate, friendly locals and excellent ...

Excellent Crisis Communications in Five Steps

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Recovering from a PR crisis is one of the most challenging issues a company will ever have to face. Get it wrong and you might never recover. Below I have highlighted five steps that should ...

A Short Introduction to the Bernina Express

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

The Bernina Express is an express train that connects Switzerland with Italy, by crossing the Swiss Alps from north to south and a journey aboard the Bernina Express is considered as one of the greatest ...

Famous Scottish Entrepreneurs

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Invention and entrepreneurship are concepts that are synonymous with Scotland. Scotland has a long standing tradition of producing world renowned inventors and entrepreneurs. The invention of the steam engine, television and penicillin can all be ...

Exploring St Petersburg – The Imperial Capital

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Stepping off the plane at onto the concourse at St Petersburg airport I have to confess I was slightly apprehensive about the following four days. I knew very little about Russia, apart from the tired ...

Five Great Places To Spend An Escorted Holiday

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Escorted holidays have enjoyed a stratospheric rise in popularity in recent years and there are a huge range of escorted holidays available to this new generation of travellers. Below I have listed some of the ...

European River Cruising

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

River cruises in Europe are a great way to see a variety of locations, without the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking or moving from place to place. Due to their size river cruises offer ...

Northern India Guided Tours: The Five Must See Sights

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Guided tours are an excellent way to experience all that a country has to offer and few countries in the world offer as much as India. The unique culture, exotic food and varied sites make ...

Five Great Places To Visit On An Escorted Tour

By Graham Urquhart · 12 years ago

Escorted tours have enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years and there are a huge range of tours available to this new generation of adventurers. Below I have listed five of the best ...