A British Virgin Islands Caribbean holiday is like no other Caribbean holiday, from the laid back islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda, to the exclusive luxury of Necker Island. Christopher Columbus was the first European visitor to the British Virgin Islands. He named them ‘Las Mil Virgines’, or ‘the 11,000 Virgins’, to reflect the number of islands that he could…
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The Wonders Of British Columbia
Canada’s westernmost province, which stretches from the thousands of islands and inlets on the Pacific west coast, to the Rocky and Columbia mountain ranges in the east, is renown for its spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. British Columbia is 60 per cent forested (much of it temperate rainforest), 75 per cent of the province is mountainous, and the northern two-thirds…
The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a civil war between Loyalists to the British crown (aka Tories, about one fifth of the population), supported by British expeditionary forces, and Patriots (or Whigs) in the 13 colonies that constituted British North America. About 20-25% of the populace in the colonies – c. 600,000 – were blacks. About one third of the white denizens…
Tiger Woods Went Through The Victory Routine For Yet Another Major Championship
When he began his first round in the 135th British Open at Royal Liverpool Tiger Woods looked like he had a plan.Starting with a one-shot advantage and with 14 men within five shots of his lead, Woods semt to be taking them down one by one. Just a month after he missed the first mayor cut of his professional carrer…
Our Grandfather Clock
Time waits for no man … or woman. The grandfather clock in my parent’s house stood in the corner of the dining room from the time of their marriage. This antique clock was a bargain at the purchase price of What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary…
A Tourist Guide To Whistler
Whistler has possibly the best ski resort in the world with extensive terrain, good snow, and a renowned party nightlife. Whistler is a region in British Columbia, Canada. The ski resort is located in the valley between the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb. Whistler is proud to be scheduled as the host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Travelling…
All The Secrets About British Car Auctions
In England, car auctions have become very popular over the last few decades, especially, the British car auctions have become known around the world for their potential to get hold of excellent quality of cars, great models, and brilliant cars in great condition at the best possible prices. And to be honest, we personally use car auctions every week to…
George Washington The Best President
George Washington was the first president of the United States and considered one of the best. George Washington is a much-admired person in many respects. As the first president of the United States, he set the course upon which the current three-branch system of federal government is based. George Washington is perhaps the one person who can most claim the…
The History Of Fox Hunting
Fox Hunting has always been seen as a British activity during which highly trained dogs, as well as human hunters on horseback, pursue the red fox. Animal rights activists find the ‘blood sport’ to be barbaric. However, its participants and proponents see it to be a traditional equestrian sport, as well as an important aspect of England’s aristocratic history. In…
Find The Perfect Uk Holiday Offers
If you are looking for the perfect UK holiday offers, you will want to check with British Airways, Virgin and Thomas Cook for some very sweet deals. You can plan your entire trip to the UK with any of the British Travel Agencies. Some of the UK holiday offers will take you to Scotland where you will find many different…