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Great Britain, London: St Paul’s Cathedral from the Thames City Cruise
City cruises are part of the London City Pass. Nice to get off our feet and relax on the Thames and pass famous landmarks.
Great Britain, London: Was Big Ben
Now Londoners are referring to this famous clock tower as the Queen Elizabeth Tower, but the world only knows this famous London clock as Big Ben. Sadly, they had to stop the chiming during the makeover, as it was too hard on the workers’ ears.
Great Britain, London: Women Power
It’s terrific to see women empowered, as depicted on this London monument to the women who served in World War II.
Great Britain, London: Horsing Around in London
You never know when you will bump into royal horses when visiting London.
Great Britain, London: Lord Nelson’s Column
The Lord is between the guys (and a horse on a shoulder) at Trafalgar Square, London (Lord Nelson’s Column, that is). He was called Admiral Horatio Nelson when he died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
US: Florence, SC – Play Me, I’m Yours – Brings Pianos and Music to Florence Streets
Florence, SC Exit 160: No, you’re not seeing things, those randomly placed pianos throughout Florence are part of Play Me, I’m Yours, an initiative of a worldwide street piano project, geared to interconnect people in the community by “expressing themselves” by bringing pianos to the people and music to the streets.
Dozens of Pianos will be located all over Florence and Lake City, and will remain available until May 7, positioned for everyone to play and enjoy on streets, in parks, squares, markets and other public places. Play Me, I’m Yours invites the public to engage with, participate and take ownership of their urban environment. Decorated and personalized by local artists and community groups, the street pianos create a place of exchange and an opportunity for people to connect.
Touring internationally since 2008, Play Me, I’m Yours was created by British artist Luke Jerram. More than 1500 pianos have now been installed in over 50 cities across the globe, from London to Lima, bearing the simple invitation Play Me, I’m Yours. The project has already reached more than ten million people worldwide.
An opening-night festival will be held April 21 in the Willcox Plaza on West Evans Street. The event will include a dueling pianist team and a “Paint a Piano” tent for young artists. Don’t miss the featured noon concerts on various instruments by local pianists.
Location: Florence, SC
Date: Fri, April 21 – Sun, May 7, 2017
Tel: 843-260-6210
streetpianos.com/florence2017
For Regional accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visitflo.com
Cosmos Tour: Prague Vienna Budapest – Budapest Parliament
Budapest has the third largest Parliament in the world. The biggest is in Buenos Aires and the 2nd largest is London. www.cosmos.com/Product.aspx?trip=46050
US: Use Their “Insider” at W Scottsdale, AZ
You only get the services of a concierge if you stay at upscale properties. What sets the W Hotel Scottsdale (London, Barcelona, Hollywood, CA) apart is that they also have an “insider”. If you want to get into the coolest club or can’t get a reservation at Elements, or tickets for the Giants, or into a designer’s workshop, this woman knows everyone who knows everyone and makes it happen.
Unusual too, for W hotels, this one has a floor with 2-bedroom apartments for longer stays. In these extreme WOW suites, there’s a kitchen and laundry, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a 239 sq’ deck with views of Camelback Mountain.
W Scottsdale
7277 East Camelback Road,
Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 USA
Tel: 480-970-2100
www.whotels.com