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Guide Molly Breakspear took us through the house, each room seemingly grander than the next: the dining room, where 12 leaves can be inserted into the table and 40 people can be seated (“They do seem to spend a good bit of time at the dining table,” she says), down the 150-year-old grand staircase, from which cast members seem to materialize and de-materialize with some frequency; to the bedrooms, where dalliances occur. (Yes, Lady Mary, I am talking about you and the Turk, but we forgave you when you finally realized Matthew was the one for you.) … [Read more...] about Under the spell of Highclere Castle and ‘Downton Abbey’

“Gemini Man” stumbled out of the gates. The Ang Lee film about an assassin on the run from a younger version of himself opened in third place with $20.5 million. The film cost a reported $140 million to make. … [Read more...] about ‘Joker’ tops box office again beats ‘Addams Family’

I highly recommend taking the time to go snorkeling or scuba diving. The water is warm and clear as day, the fish and underwater flora are varied and beautiful (and friendly! No fear of humans, and will swim in your oh-so-close proximity), it’s both a relaxing as well as exciting day. As well, I cannot recommend taking the Bliss Boat tours enough. This was a standout portion of our time in Barbados, and the people made it so as much as the location and tour itself. … [Read more...] about Lots to see and do in beautiful Barbados

What to See: At Stonehenge’s new visitor center, check out artifacts unearthed from burial sites and tour an outdoor cluster of recreated Neolithic houses from the period. Walk around the Stonehenge circle, listening to the audio tour on headphones to learn about the site’s mysteries and why it may have been located here. The Amesbury Museum and Heritage Centre displays huge quantities of handcrafted flint tools that predate Stonehenge by more than 5,000 years. … [Read more...] about 10 Timeless Cities Where the Past Comes to Life

When you've done enough shopping, head for the ice rink and glow-in-the-dark crazy golf course at nearby Royal Victoria Park (bathonice.com - their biggest ever this year; Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 5, 2020), take a tour of the Roman Baths, or catch this year's pantomime of Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal (Nov 26 to December 1). You can also head out on the Christmas Tree Carol Trail to spot the ten uniquely-decorated trees and guess the musical theme of each. … [Read more...] about Britain’s best Christmas markets