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Think Britain, Think Paull Your Personal Travel Advisor
Issue 339 | 29th July 2020
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Welcome |
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As a long-standing UK-based supporter of ASTA, I’m pleased to confirm that I’m joining Waddesdon Manor at the ASTA Global Live trade show. As we build towards the big event, my Inside Track will take a closer look at some special interest tour themes, beginning today with the huge possibilities for customised Literary and On Location tours.
If the idea catches your eye, use the link in my final story and read my Britain Insider column in today’s Insider Travel Report.
Add me to your must-visit booth list at the ASTA Global Live.
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Where’s the Potential? |
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You’ll find interest among Masterpiece fans: Reading Circles: The American Library Association: General and specialist bookstores: Teachers and lecturers in English literature at schools, colleges, universities and continuing education colleges: Some clients will love the idea of visiting places that either inspired much loved novels or that were used as locations for popular movies/TV series. |
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Doc Martin, Poldark and Arthurian Legends |
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When you think the time is right, let’s start a conversation about a customised FIT or small group trip to Cornwall. Let’s blend together the myths and legends of King Arthur, on location Doc Martin and Poldark visits, some stunning early spring gardens and at least one Cornish Cream Tea. I’m ready when you are!
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Morse, Midsomer and Grantchester |
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If you and your clients have been following any of these TV detective series, this 3-nighter links together locations used in the filming of Midsomer Murders, Endeavour, Inspector Morse and Lewis in Oxford and the Reverend Sidney Chambers in Grantchester near Cambridge. Add one more day for Father Brown and Agatha Raisin in the Cotswolds.
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Harry, Alice, Mathilda And Paddington Bear |
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For a family you know, let’s combine Alice in Wonderland with an exploration of the wizarding wonders at the Making of Harry Potter, the phizz-whizzing world of Roald Dahl, the Wind in the Willows, a dash of Paddington Bear and a West End performance of Matilda. Time it to coincide with Alice’s Day in early July 2021. |
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Upstairs And Downstairs With Downton Abbey |
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Some fans may not know that Highclere Castle, the key location for this TV series is just 45 minutes north of their arrival/embarkation port of Southampton. Other filming sites are closer to Oxford where they can discover treasure-filled Blenheim Palace and Waddesdon Manor. Let’s blend them together as an unforgettable private, customised On Location tour.
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Britain Insider for Literary and On Location Tours |
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If I’ve fired your imagination check out today’s Britain Insider column which further develops and expands the idea of Literary On Location tours. I’ve also listed a number of fantastic festivals that could give you a start date for a customised tour for 2 clients, 4 friends travelling together or a small group of 10-12…
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