Every year, at the end of January, some of England’s attractions come together to showcase what they have to offer during the forthcoming season and I’m always on the lookout for bright ideas for you to offer independent travellers and small groups cruising or flying in or out of London. Most of them are in the southern and central regions of the country, and this week I’m highlighting an opening selection with more to follow in 2 weeks’ time. Don’t forget, if something catches your eye, I have nearly 40 years’ experience in matching it to suit your client’s interest, time frame and budget. Here are 10 suggestions that will give you a more imaginative perspective on your old friend Britain.

Before boarding Nieuw Statendam, I didn’t know what to expect. The last time I went on a Holland America Line ship was about 15 years ago. What I did remember about that trip, though, was that I had the time of my life. Looking to Nieuw Statendam, I could only hope that the same would be true.

I was fortunate enough to spend the four days I was on the ship with my best friend Natalie. We embarked in Puerto Rico, where we got on a bus with a few other journalists from the hotel to the ship. When we got to the terminal, we were alerted that Natalie was not on the lists of guests to embark.

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Life gets a lot easier when “you are wanted.” I am not suggesting that you break any laws or get your mug posted in our US Postal Offices or on TV Shows. I am strongly suggesting that the fastest way to the profit land is to make sure that “You Are Wanted.” A reference to high school seniors may help to explain my logic.

My good friend’s son has just completed his college tours prior to selecting his next stop along the education trail. To sum things up, this kid is one smart dude. He is squared away in almost every category, and he puts most of us to shame.

I won’t list the schools that accepted him, but let it suffice to say that these very…