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ON THE ROAD at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

January 19th 2017
I had the fortune to be able to attend the Edinburgh Tattoo last August when our ship, the Koningsdam was anchored in the Firth of Forth. It turned out to be a mild evening, for Scotland, with clear skies. The tattoo is performed under the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Traditionally the tattoo was the signal given by drumbeat that warned tavern owners to shut down and British soldiers ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more

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Arvid Olson

The Travel Advisor Group

I am a travel junkie and owner operator of The Travel Advisor Group of Palm Coast and The Travel Advisor Group of Jacksonville since 1999. I have lived in the orient for two years and Germany for three years. I have taken 151 cruises since my first cruise in 1974 on the Sitmar Fairsea. I started Travel Leaders (Carlson Wagonlit Travel) in Palm Coast in 1999 and it has become the largest travel agency in North Florida specializing in escorted tours, cruises and luxury and experiential travel. We have won 14 Travel Leaders Award of Excellence as a top 24 associate. In 2014 we won the Top As... full info

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