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Category Archives: CheapOair
Coronation Celebrations This Summer in London and Windsor (CheapOair)
On the 2nd of June 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. 60 years later, she’s still queen and celebrating her reign with a range of events across England, including river pageants, concerts and more. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, coronation, england, London, queen elizabeth, QUEEN ELIZABETH II, summer, Travel, windsor
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Reopens This Summer (CheapOair)
Fond memories of last summer’s 2012 London Olympic Games are soon to return to the fore as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is set to open in less than a hundred days. The former Olympic park sites – which were shut … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Music, Sports, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, east london, London, olympic park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, STRATFORD, summer 2013
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4 Unique Eats in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico (CheapOair)
There’s no shortage of great places to eat in Mexico City, but deciding on where to grab a bite can seem like a daunting task at times – you’re spoiled for choice (well, as long as you like Mexican), and it’s not always so clear what your best options are. Here’s a list of four unique eateries in the city’s Centro Histórico near the city’s famed Zócalo plaza. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, Mexico, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Arte Mexicano Para el Mundo, Centro Histórico, cheapoair, El Cardinal, El Rey del Pavo, Fonda Don Chon, Food, mexican cuisine, mexican food, mexico, mexico city, mexico city restaurants, Puro Corazó, restaurants, Travel, Zócalo
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Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)
There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Ain't Nothing' But, blues, BLUES KITCHEN, camden, cheapoair, islington, jazz, jazz cafe, Jazz Clubs, live music, London, music venues, Ronnie Scott's, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, round midnight, soho
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Brueghel, Titian and More – Exhibitions in Rome May 2013 (CheapOair)
A great resource for finding out about art related happenings in Rome is local website romaexhibit.it (with information in Italian and English about current and upcoming events). Here’s a heads up about two must-see exhibitions in a couple of amazing venues on now in Rome – compliments of romaexhibit.it – along with details on how to make the most of any art-minded visit … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Italy, Rome, Travel
Tagged Art, Brueghel, cheapoair, Chiostro del Bramante, EXHIBITIONS, flemish art, galleries, Italy, may 2013, roma, romaexhibit.it, rome, Scuderie del Quirinale, the Fascinating World of Flemish Art, Titian, Travel
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Coronation Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason (CheapOair)
In March 2012, her Majesty the Queen opened the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon in honor of her 60 years as Monarch since her ascension to the throne in February 1952. This year sees the continuation of the celebrations, to mark the 60th anniversary since her coronation at Westminster Abbey in June 1953. Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon tea, cheapoair, coronation, Coronation Afternoon Tea, diamond jubilee tea salon, QUEEN ELIZABETH II, tea
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Foodie Fun at England’s Seaside in Sussex (CheapOair)
Located along the coast in Southeastern England, Sussex offers the best of British surf and turf for gourmet travelers visiting the UK and all within easy reach of London and its two main airports – Heathrow and Gatwick. Indeed Gatwick is located halfway between London and Sussex seaside communities of Brighton and Hove. Here’s a selection of upcoming food and drink events around in Brighton and Hove and surrounding Sussex countryside. Happy eating! Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Drink, England, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel, Wine
Tagged beer, brighton, Brighton Farmers Market, cheapoair, Churchill Square Farmers Market, cider, Drink, Food, Henry Butler, Hove, L'Eglise, restaurants, seafood, South Downs Beer & Cider Festival, sussex, Sussex Gourmet Bus Tour, Travel, wine
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Colombian Chef Harry Sasson “Pops Up” at the Intercontinental London Park Lane (CheapOair)
InterContinental London Park Lane is to host its very own pop-up version of chef Harry Sasson’s pioneering Bogotá restaurant, Club Colombia. Known as one of South America’s most celebrated Chefs, Harry and his team will take over the iconic London hotel’s Cookbook Cafe from 17th to the 25th of May to recreate his modern and refined approach to Colombian cuisine for a British audience. Continue reading
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Tagged Bogotá, Bogotá restaurant, cheapoair, chef, Club Colombia, colombian cuisine, colombian food, colombian restaurant, cookbook cafe, Harry Sasson, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, nterContinental, park lane, pop-up, restaurant
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Summer Fun at Scotland’s Loch Ness (CheapOair)
Looking to have a monstrously good time in Scotland this summer? Figuring out how to have fun around the famed Loch Ness doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s a look at the area’s line up of awesome festivals … Continue reading
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Tagged Belladrum Festival, cheapoair, FESTIVALS, Glen Affric Walking Festival, Glenquhart Highland Games, golf, highland games, highlands, Loch Ness Beer Festival, lock ness, music festivals, Rock Ness, scotland, Scottish Open, summer 2013, Travel, visitlochness.com
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Spin London, the World’s First Urban Bicycle Festival (CheapOair)
Spin London – the world’s first urban focused bicycle consumer show and festival – will debut the first weekend of May at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Tagged ‘SUPER TED’ JAMES, @SpinLDN, 14BIKE CO, ALLY CAPELLINO, ANTHONY ORAM, ATOMIC22, BICYCLE TAXIDERMY, bicycles, BIKE PARKER, bikes, biking, BLAZE COMPONENTS, CARRADICE CHAPEAU!, cheapoair, COLOURBOLT, competition, contest, cycling, DMO FRAMEWORKS, DONKY BIKES, DOUHOU BIKES, DOWNLAND CYCLES, DYNAMO WORKS, east london, FOFFA FRESHTRIPE, free, free tickets, freebies, FULL WINDSOR, GEORGINA IN DUBLIN, HOBO HACKNEY GT, HOVDING, London, MICHAUX MILK BIKES, MILLTAG, NINJACATS, OAK CYCLES, old truman brewery, OTTO LONDON, REBECCA J KAYE, RESTRAP, ROADRAGS, RUSBY CYCLES, SADDLE&SPOKE, SAFFRON FRAMEWORKS, SINGULAR CYCLES, spin london, SWRVE, THERE CYCLING, TOKYO BIKE, TOKYO FIXED, Travel, urban cycling, VELECO, VULPINE
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Making the Most of Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropología (CheapOair)
The Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City is the national museum of Mexico as well its most visited. Home to significant and numerous archaeological and anthropological artifacts from pre-Columbian Mexico, it is considered to be one of the most important institutions for the study of ancient Meso-American culture and society. By many of its visitors, the Museo Nacional is thought to be among the greatest museums in the world. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Mexico, Travel
Tagged anthropology, archaeology, Art, cheapoair, cuidad de mexico, mexico, mexico city, Museo Nacional de Antropología, museum, polanco, Travel
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Jack the Ripper’s London Today (CheapOair)
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in the East London area of Whitechapel. The first of the Ripper’s victims, Mary Ann Nichols, was found in the streets near London Hospitality in April of 1888. The identity of person who murdered her and four – or possibly five – other women still remains a mystery, but the case continues to horrify and fascinate as much as it did back over a century ago. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Pubs, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, east london, history, jack the ripper, Jack the Ripper Walking Tour, London, London Dungeon, pubs, spitalfields, ten bells, the ten bell, walking tours, whitechapel
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Where to Shop in Rome (CheapOair)
Wondering how Italians always seem to look so effortlessly fashionable? Or maybe you’re hoping to score a few summer vacation souvenirs at bargain prices or come home from your Roman holiday with some truly unique gifts? Have a quick glance at these four Roman shopping hubs and decide which best suits your tastes and budget. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Italy, Rome, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, designer brands, flea market, italian designers, Italy, Porta Portese, roma, Shopping, shopping in rome, Travel, Via Condotti, Via del Boschetto, Via del Corso
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Ripley’s London Celebrates World Circus Day (CheapOair)
Believe it or not April 20th is World Circus Day. And as the place where the world’s first modern circus was presented back in 1768, London’s as apt as any destination to celebrate this family friendly event. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Travel
Tagged London, piccadilly circus, ripley's believe it or not, Ripley's London, Travel, World Circus Day
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Experience England’s Roman Legacy (CheapOair)
Arriving in England in 43 AD, the legacy of the Romans in the British Isles can still be seen. From ruins from the settlement that would become the world class city of London to roads that are still regularly used thoroughfares and the sprawling Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient Romans left a historic and indelible mark. Here’s a list of some of the top Roman sights to see across the country. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel
Tagged bath, british museum, cheapoair, chester, england, hadrian's wall, kent, London, Lullingstone Villa, museum of london, northumberland, roman, roman culture, roman empire, romans in britain, romans in england, Travel, york, yorkshire, yorkshire museum
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London’s Renaissance Pubs Celebrate 10th Birthday (CheapOair)
Renaissance Pubs, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this May with a host of festivities and special offers to show all patrons – both regular and newbie – appreciation for a decade’s worth of good times. Kicking things off on the 1st of May with events, activities and giveaways across all six of its pubs, Renaissance will launch its own brand of beer, gin and house wines at the start of the month as well as reveal details about a chance for one lucky pub goer to win free food for the next 10 years. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Competition, Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged ale, battersea, beer, cheapoair, CLAPHAM, competition, Drink, Food, free, FREE FOOD, freebies, kennington, London, pubs, renaissance pubs, south london, special offer, The Abbeville, The Avalon, The Bolingbrook, The Rosendale, The Stonhouse, The Tommyfield, west dulwich
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How to Discover Your Scottish Ancestry (CheapOair)
Here’s a list of five great places throughout Scotland where you can delve into the local archives and learn about your family and clan’s history … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Scotland, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, discover your scottish heritage, east lothian, edinburgh, Highland Archive Centre, How to Discover Your Scottish Ancestry, inverness, John Gray Centre, scotland, Scotland's People Centre, scottish ancestry, scottish borders, Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre, Scottish Genealogy Society, scottish heritage, Travel
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Top Tips for Visiting London’s Natural History Museum (CheapOair)
London’s Natural History Museum is one of three museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington’s Museum Quarter. Constructed in the late 1800s the massive Victorian era, Romanesque Revival marvel which houses the museum’s collections and special exhibitions are for architecture buffs reason alone to pay a visit. For fans of natural history, plenty more treasures await inside. Continue reading
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Scotland Celebrates John Muir’s 175th Birthday (CheapOair)
This year marks the 175th anniversary of John Muir’s birth. For the occasion, Scotland has announced the first ever John Muir Day on his birthday, April 21st, to be celebrated with a range of events happening in Scotland’s National Nature Reserves and National Parks throughout the entire month. Continue reading
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Plans Announced for the 2013 City of London Festival (CheapOair)
Every summer the City of London Festival brings to life unique buildings and outdoor spaces with an extensive artistic program of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks with much of it free to the public. Inaugurated in 1962 to revitalize the cultural life of “the City” – London’s square mile financial district – the festival is to considered to be one of the UK’s leading annual arts events. Continue reading
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Four Great Atlanta Day Trips (CheapOair)
Without doubt, Atlanta is a fantastic destination in its own right. It’s also an excellent base for exploring some of the best sights around the great state of Georgia. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Georgia, Travel
Tagged amicalola falls, athens, atlanta, blue ridge mountains, dahlonega, georgia, georgia bulldogs, helen, Travel, university of georgia
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Four of London’s Quirkiest DJ Booths (CheapOair)
Yes, of course, the sounds coming from a DJ booth are of utmost important. But assuming the music is to your liking, the look and feel of a venue can certainly add or distract from your time listening to what the DJ is spinning. Looking for a London venue that takes its tunes but not itself too seriously? Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, London, Music, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Bar Soho, BARS, cheapoair, clubs, dancing, DJ booths, DJs, Drink, John Salt’s, London, restaurants, The Arts Theatre Club, the gable, Travel
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Windsor Plans for a Sporty Summer (CheapOair)
… Windsor and Maidenhead are the place to be for some of the best in British sporting events. Here’s a list of the Windsor and Maidenhead sports line up for summer 2013 … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Sports, Travel
Tagged athletics, cheapoair, england, London, maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, sports, summer 2013, Travel, windsor, windsor and maidenhead
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Contemporary Art in Rome (CheapOair)
It’s not all about ancient history in Rome. Roman culture is alive and kicking with great museums and galleries focused on the contemporary, modern and even postmodern. Here’s a look at some of the best venues in Rome for viewing contemporary art … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, cheapoair, contemporary art, Galleria Lorcan O'Neill, Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio de Chirico House-Museum, Italy, MACRO, MAXXI, modern art, museums, National Gallery of Modern Art, rome, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, the National Museum of Art from the 21st century
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Gorilla Perfumes Pop-Up, East London (CheapOair)
No fancy schmancy bottles, no fashion labels bashing you over the head with over the top branding, no celebrities tarting things up: just pretty smelling perfumes. Gorilla Perfume is an East London pop-up open until June and selling its own fragrances and range of related items. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, east london, frangrance, gorilla perfume, hackney, London, lush cosmetics, perfume, pop-up, Shopping, shoreditch, Travel
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Follow Scotland’s Great Trails to Scenic Adventure (CheapOair)
The Scotland’s Great Trails network constitutes 23 well maintained trails across Scotland that are distinctively waymarked, largely off-road and offering opportunities to discover one the most world’s most beautiful and rugged landscapes and to experience Scottish history and culture firsthand. Continue reading
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Four Fantastic London Brunches (CheapOair)
Starting west and heading east, here are four of London’s most fantastic and filling weekend brunches … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Apero Restaurant & Bar, Breakfast Club, brunch, cheapoair, cookbook cafe, Counter Cafe, Drink, Food, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, restaurants, the ampersand hotel, Travel
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Celebrates Centenary (CheapOair)
Every May the horticultural world descends on the same 30 sites in Chelsea for the world famous Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, which is without doubt the most prestigious event for horticulture and gardening, and for many the quintessential springtime event on the London calendar. Continue reading
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Tagged chelsea, chelsea flower show, London, OneTravel, RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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In Search of London’s Best Tiramisu (CheapOair)
Lusciously layered Savoiardi biscuits dipped in coffee with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone cheese, and flavored with marsala wine and cocoa – a dessert dish of tiramisu often provides a great litmus test for determining the merits of an Italian restaurant. Too bad it’s served at the end of a meal! Here are but a few of London’s most moreish tiramisu offerings. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Chocolate, Coffee, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged carluccio's, chocolate, cocoa, dessert, in parma, italian food, LA PATAGONIA, London, london's best tiramisu, marsala, Moreno at Baglioni, restaurants, TIRAMISU, Travel, wine
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High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction: March 20 – 23 (CheapOair)
Netting almost $2 million in 2012, the Wine Auction is Atlanta’s top charity fundraising event, the fifth largest charity wine auction in America and the number one charity wine auction to benefit the arts in the world. To date, the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction has generated more than $20 million during the past two decades. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Georgia, Travel, Wine
Tagged Art, atlanta, cheapoair, georgia, High Museum, High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, Travel, wine, Wine Auction
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Low Brow Classic Expected to Fetch High Price at Upcoming London Auction (CheapOair)
London auction house, Bonhams, is set to sell the original painting of the world’s most reproduced fine art print, Chinese Girl by South African artist, Vladimir Tretchikoff. Also commonly known as the Green Lady, this iconic work will be sold on the 20th of March during Bonham’s South African art sale and is expected to fetch between £300,000 and £500,000. Continue reading
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Tagged auction, bonham's, cheapoair, London, low brow, Travel, Tretchikoff, Vladimir Tretchikoff
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Volare con Vino on Your Flight Back from Rome (CheapOair)
But what do you do when you want to take a bottle of the good stuff back home with you on your flight? Packing glass bottles containing liquid in your check in luggage can be messy – especially if the … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Italy, Rome, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged air travel, airports, cheapoair, duty free, duty free shopping, fiumicino, Fiumicino Airport, good buy roma, italian wine, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, roma, rome, Shopping, Travel, wine
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Where to See Snowdrops in England (CheapOair)
Spring might not be here yet, but it’s not too far off. Here in England, one telltale sign that warmer weather and longer days are on the way is when the first snowdrops of the year appear. Snowdrops are small … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, england, national trust, snowdrops
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Photos at Quaglino’s Restaurant in London (CheapOair)
Adding to the rock ‘n’ roll glamour of the show, a special range of cocktails has been created by Quaglino’s bar manager, Michal Zawerbny. Priced at £15 (about $23) for two, you can choose a Rock ‘n’ Roll or a Jimi’s Choice to enjoy while viewing the photography. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Photography, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bar, cheapoair, cocktails, Food, Gered Mankowitz, jimi hendrix, London, mayfair, Michal Zawerbny, music, Photography, photography exhibition, QUAGLINO'S, restaurant, Rock 'n' Roll, st james's, swinging sixties, Travel
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Four Sweet Eateries for Edinburgh Lovers (CheapOair)
Lovebirds looking for a romantic restaurant in Edinburgh for Valentine’s Day are spoilt for choice. That is if they act fast to make a reservation. There are plenty of great places to enjoy a delicious meal in an intimate and elegant setting. Here’s a list of four brilliant Edinburgh eateries to visit with your sweetheart. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, Restaurants, Scotland, Travel, Valentine's Day
Tagged cheapoair, dubh prais, edinburgh, Food, martin wishart, Mimi's Bakehouse, restaurants, scotland, the honours, the witchery, Travel, Valentine's Day
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