Compare The Best of Britain: Celebrate Road Scholar’s 40th Anniversary Aboard the QM2 by Road Scholar vs Accessible London by Travel for All
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| Duration | 12 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 3,799 | $ 2,634 |
| Price Per Day | $ 317 | $ 376 |
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| Trip Style | Large ship cruise | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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Espionage. The British monarchy. International diplomacy. It’s hard to think of a more “royal” way to celebrate Road Scholar’s 40th anniversary than by joining some of our top instructors for an iconic voyage aboard the QM2. With intelligence expert Nigel West, Royal Editor Robert Jobson, former Royal Protection Officer Ken Wharfe and diplomat Charles Anson, get the insider’s perspective on the British government, culture and much more on this fascinating journey from New York City to London! |
Travel-for-All is proud to present a truly memorable holiday to England’s capital; an Accessible London. As Accessible Travel Specialists, we use our expert knowledge to create a truly memorable holiday in this unforgettable destination. All the rooms are guaranteed accessible if required and the hotels, locations, attractions have been tried and tested. With 3*, 4*, & 5* options, this accessible London vacation offers something for everyone! |
Day 1: Welcome Meeting in New York
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Millenium Hilton
Afternoon: After making your own way to the New York hotel meet your Group Leader. There will be a welcome meeting and introductions in the hotel at 6:00pm. Meet speakers Nigel West, Robert Jobson, Ken Wharfe and Charles Anson.
Dinner: In New York.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 2: Embarkation on The Queen Mary II
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: Your Group Leader will give you vouchers for breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: At leisure.
Lunch: Excluded.
Afternoon: The mandatory shipboard passenger safety drill will take place in the afternoon, after which you will have time to explore the many entertainment and activity venues aboard Queen Mary 2. This afternoon is an excellent opportunity to get to know your shipboard home for the next eight days. The ship is scheduled to depart from New York in the late afternoon.
Dinner: Participants will assemble for dinner in the Britannia Restaurant at 6.00 pm. Revel in the splendid nightly occasion of dining in the magnificent two-tiered Britannia Restaurant which pays glorious homage to the opulent dining salons from ocean travel’s golden heyday. Pillars and art deco arches add decorative flourishes to a rich culinary experience, complemented by fine wines and attentive service. BRITANNIA RESTAURANT ENTRÉES Pesto Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce (V) Broiled Lobster Tail, Drawn Butter & Garden Risotto Roast Duck à l’Orange, Hazelnut Croquettes & Grand Marnier Sauce Châteaubriand Béarnaise, Young Vegetables, Périgourdine Sauce Forest Mushrooms, Parmesan Polenta & Garlic Spinach DESSERTS Seven Layer Washington Apple & Molasses Gâteaux Red Berries Shortcake with Vanilla Sauce Baked Alaska with Morello Cherries Sugar Free - Strawberry Mousse with Fresh Berry Salad Lime Sorbet & Chocolate Ice Cream with Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt, Peach Sauce Cheese Selection with Stilton, Saint Paulin, Gruyère, Pepper Boursin
Evening: You are free to enjoy the many alternative activities, entertainment choices and meal venues described in your Daily Programme.
Day 3: Nigel West on MI5 during the Abdication Crisis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Breakfast CHILLED JUICES Choice of Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple, Prune, Pineapple, Tomato, V8 FRESH FRUIT & COMPOTE Half Sectioned Grapefruit Fresh Melon Platter, Fresh Fruit Salad Tropical Fruit with Low-Fat Yoghurt or Cottage Cheese Compote of Stewed Prunes, Grapefruit Segments & Kadota Figs HOT & COLD CEREALS Choice of Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat , Choice of Corn Flakes, All Bran, Raisin Bran, Special K, Rice Crispies, Total, Shredded Wheat, Swiss Muesli, Alpen, Weetabix YOGHURTS Choice of Plain or Mixed Fruit Available as Regular, Low-Fat or Non-Fat FRESH FROM THE BAKERY Croissants, Brioche, Assorted Danish Pastries, French Bread, All Bran & Blueberry Muffins, Toasted English Muffins, Toasted Bagels, White & Whole Wheat Toast, Rye Bread, Pumpernickel, White Rolls, Banana Bread Fruit Crisp PRESERVES & SPREADS Orange Marmalade, Strawberry, Blackberry, Apricot, Cherry, Honey, Peanut Butter PANCAKES & WAFFLES Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup Buttermilk Pancakes with American Bacon, Link Sausages & Maple Syrup Golden Waffles with Fresh Fruit French Toast with Whipped Butter & Maple Syrup or Honey BREAKFAST ENTREES Fried Eggs, English Bacon, Mushrooms, Wiltshire Sausage, Baked Beans, Grilled Tomato, Sauteed Potatoes Scrambled Eggs, American Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Link Sausages, Hash Brown Potatoes Omelette with Ham, Cheese & Mushrooms Egg White Omelette with Onions, Peppers, Tomato & Cheese Eggs Benedict on English Muffin & Canadian Bacon with Holl&aise Sauce Toasted Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Crème Cheese, Red Onion & Capers Grilled Scottish Kippers with Sauteed Potatoes Smoked Finnian Haddock with Melted Butter (Please ask your server for low cholesterol egg alternatives) ASSORTED COLD CUTS & CHEESE Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, Italian Salami, Liver Pâté, Cheese – Emmentaler, Camembert, Cottage, Cream, Blue
Morning: Nigel West begins the lecture series with a consideration of King Edward VIII, Wallace Simpson, her lover Guy Trundle, Prime Minister Oliver Baldwin and MI5 surveillance during the Abdication crisis.
Lunch: On board ship. Sample lunch: BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Lunch CANYON RANCH SPA SELECTIONS Appetizer — Roasted Corn Chowder(V) Entrée — Baked Kohlrabi Tart Dessert — Freshly Sliced Cantaloupe Melon APPETIZERS & SOUPS Duck Rolls & Mint Confit, Raspberry Gastric Baby Shrimp Cocktail, Marie Rose & Pumpkin Seed Biscuit Roasted Corn Chowder(V) Chilled Tomato Soup with Gin & Basil SALAD & SANDWICH Butter Lettuce, Romaine, Choice of Dressings & CR Signature Dressing (V) A Selection of Cold Meats is Always Available Croque Monsieur - Warm Ham & Cheese Sandwich BRITANNIA RESTAURANT ENTRÉES Spaghetti Carbonara, Creamy Egg Yolk & Parmesan Sauce, Crispy Smoked Bacon Grilled Swordfish Steak, Lemon & Oregano Oil, Niçoise Olive Relish Navarin Of Lamb, Root Vegetables, Saffron Rice, Spanish Omelette Grilled Minute Steak, Herb Butter & French Fries DESSERTS Panna Cotta with Apricot Compote Warm Treacle Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream Sugar Free – Ice Coffee Strasbourg Lime Sorbet & Chocolate Ice Cream with Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt, Peach Sauce
Afternoon: During days at sea, there are a range of activities are available on board including celebrity speakers, family quizzes, dance lessons, game shows, fitness classes, sports tournaments, galley walk throughs, cinema screenings, spa seminars, digital living workshops and of course, sipping cocktails while soaking up the sun and much more!
Dinner: At 6:00pm in the Britannia Restaurant.
Evening: At leisure for the many forms of entertainment offered on board ship.
Day 4: Nigel West on MI5 and Princess Diana
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Nigel West continues his look at the role of MI5 at times of crisis with a talk on MI5's Denial of the Assassination of Princess Diana.
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities. 4:00pm Nigel West gives an informal talk on Spies, Novels and Politics.
Dinner: On board ship.
Evening: Shipboard activities.
Day 5: Ken Wharfe on Life With William and Harry
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Ken Wharfe talks about his time with Princes William and Harry - who called him "Uncle Ken" - and his travels with Princess Diana.
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities.
Dinner: On board.
Evening: Perhaps take in a show at the Royal Court Theatre.
Day 6: Ken Wharfe on The New Royal Family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Ken Wharfe looks at the New Royal Family and Security and What Went Wrong in Paris.
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities.
Dinner: On board.
Evening: Shipboard activities.
Day 7: Robert Jobson on The New Monarcy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Robert Jobson lectures on the New Monarchy and Historical Examples.
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities. Late afternoon, Robert Jobson's talk continues.
Dinner: On board.
Evening: Shipboard activities.
Day 8: Charles Anson on Working With Royalty
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Charles Anson talks on his professional life "Working with the Queen of Westminster (Margaret Thatcher) and the Queen of England".
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities.
Dinner: On board.
Evening: Shipboard activities.
Day 9: Charles Anson on The Iranian Embassy Siege
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Queen Mary II.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: Charles Anson talks about his life in the Diplomatic Service and his time as a hostage at the Embassy in Iran in 1978.
Lunch: On board.
Afternoon: Shipboard activities. Pre-dinner round up and Q&A with all our speakers.
Dinner: On board.
Evening: Shipboard activities.
Day 10: Disembarkation and Free Time in London
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The May Fair Hotel
Breakfast: Taken early today to faciliate disembarkation.
Morning: Transfer by coach to London.
Lunch: Excluded.
Afternoon: Your time in London is free for independent exploration. Perhaps visit Kensington Palace after Ken Wharfe has given you insights into Diana's life there or maybe Buckingham Palace as it is open to the public in August. Alternatively Nigel West may have sparked an interest in the Churchill War Rooms and Churchill Museum. Your hotel is close to the British Museum and not far from Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery and National Portait Gallery. Your Group Leader will give you suggestions for activities.
Dinner: Excluded.
Day 11: Free time and Farewell Dinner, London, England
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: The May Fair Hotel
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Free day.
Lunch: Excluded.
Afternoon: Free afternoon.
Dinner: Gather with your Group Leader for a farewell dinner.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 12: London, England
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some departures may leave before breakfast.
Morning: Transfers by private cars to London Heathrow Airport for the return flight home.
