Entries by Jim Albritton (575)

Wednesday
Apr172024

7 Queenstown adventues in just two Days: Jet boats, bungy jumping, Milford Sound & more

I'll show you how I did seven really cool things in Queenstown, New Zealand in less than two days. From a rollercoaster jet boat ride on the choppy waters of Lake Wakatipu and the shallow waters of the Shotover River to a nighttime cruise aboard a Titanic-era steamship bound for a spectacular seafood buffet and sheep shearing show at Walter Peak High Country Farm. From an morning flight to Milford Sound for a ship’s eye view of the towering peaks, rainforests and waterfalls of one of the most beautiful places on earth, to an afternoon watching brave souls hurl themselves off a perfectly good suspension bridge. From walking the streets and eating the eats in picture perfect Arrowtown to a nighttime lift on the Skyline gondola for a breathtaking sunset over Queenstown. Plus, a late night stop at world famous Fergburger for a treat that can’t be beat in the adventure capital of the world. It sounds like a lot for a day and a half, but it can easily be done, and I’ll show you how.

Wednesday
Apr172024

London from way up high

From way up high, London is breathtakingly spectacular. And if you’re like me, you absolutely love a high rise view. In this category, London excels, with an incredible number diverse observation platforms spread throughout the city. Here's what you'll see in this observation platform guide: Battersea Power Station, The Shard, the Walkie Talkie, The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate, Horizon 22 at 22 Bishopsgate, the Tate Modern, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Garden at 120, One New Change, the Trafalgar St. James, the London Eye, the London Cable Cars and the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. I'll tell what the viewing experience is like at each one. All that, plus a quick look at the O2 dome climb, Tower Bridge, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and the Parliament Hill Viewpoint.

Wednesday
Jan172024

This guide makes London sightseeing so easy | See the biggies in 1 day

The Royal Sightseeing Triangle leads to all of London's must-see attractions: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-fields, the National Portrait Gallery and Horse Guards Parade. Follow my "Royal Sightseeing Triangle" to all these attractions in just one day. Plus, visit the bar where Bond's "shaken, not stirred" martini was created, grab a bite at the Cafe in the Crypt or a pint at the Sherlock Holmes pub and take a sunset spin on the London Eye. This is an easy to follow two-mile or three-kilometer route through the heart of the British capital that you can take at your own pace.


Friday
Sep292023

2 days in Cornwall: St. Ives, Penzance, St. Michael's Mount & the Land's End Coaster

You can see a lot of Cornwall just two days. A five-hour train trip from London brings you to Penzance where can search for pirates, see nearby Saint Michael's Mount, board the Land's End Coaster for a hop on/hop off journey across the tip of the peninsula and see the beaches, tidal harbor and charm-filled streets of St. Ives. I'll show you what I did with my two days Cornwall and give you an idea of how easy it is to get about. If you like this video I have other like it of Hawaii, French Polynesia and London.

Saturday
Aug052023

You Can See So Much of Mallorca in Just 5 Days

Mallorca offers something for everyone: beautiful beach coves, crystal clear water, historical sites, a mountain road that attracts cyclists from around the world and a massive port filled with super yachts. Mallorca or Majorca—however you spell it—is spectacular in every way. I’ll show you how you can much of it in just a few days.

Tuesday
Jul182023

30 Places You Can See in 5 Days on Oahu

With so much to see and do on Oahu, it's usually the first island first-timers to Hawaii visit. Vibrant Honolulu, the state's capital and largest city, has so much to offer: Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and nearby Pearl Harbor. But the rest of the island is jam-packed with sights to see, too: Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove, Makapu'u Point, the Dole Plantation, Hanauma Bay, Koko Head Crater, Punchbowl, Halona Beach Cove and Blow Hole, Ka'ena Point State Park, the Byodo-In Temple, Turtle Bay Resort, Waimea Valley, Disney's Aulani Resort, Koko Marina and Gilligan's Island. Use this video as a road map to guide you to your must-see sights.

Tuesday
Jul182023

15 Places You Can See in 3 Days on the Big Island

This road map shows you where the must-see places are on the Big Island and what to expect when you get there. It’s far from a complete list, but it’s a good guide if you have just two or three days to explore Hawaii Island.

Wednesday
Jul052023

Seeing Hawaii | The Ultimate 4 Island Guide

"How many islands should I visit?" It's the question all first-time visitors to Hawaii ask. And to answer it, you need know what you can see and do on each of the four islands most tourists see. And that's what I hope to do with this in-depth look at O'ahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. Each island offers something different. These are my experiences. My Hawaii. Yours will be different. But I hope to give you a better idea of where you can go and and what you can do in this spectacular Pacific paradise.

Monday
May292023

The Great America's Cup Yacht Adventure

There are lots of ways to see San Francisco, but from the deck of an America's Cup yacht, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, is as good as it gets.This three-hour adventure gives passengers opportunities to participate by filling active crew roles: spinning the coffee grinders to trim the sails or even taking the helm. When I found this online, I couldn’t believe just anyone could do it. It’s one of the top thrills I’ve ever had. It's was spectacular in every way.

Monday
May222023

9 Days on Moorea & Tahiti: A Complete Guide

The majestic islands of Tahiti and Moorea are spectacular places to visit. This South Pacific paradise is a bucket list trip that’s worth the journey. I had lots of questions and concerns before I spent seven days on Moorea and two on Tahiti. Here are the answers I found in French Polynesia.

Sunday
Mar192023

3 Days Riding San Francisco | See It Like This

I spent three jammed-packed days exploring San Francisco in some unconventional ways: sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge on an America’s Cup yacht, easily powering up hills to breathtaking vantage points on an electric bike, riding every iconic cable car I could find and making all my plane spotting dreams come true at SFO—San Francisco’s international airport. If you’re a transportation geek like me or just like going against the crowd whenever you can, I hope this inspires your own San Francisco journeys.

Monday
Mar132023

London's Spymasters | London Walks

Step into the shadows of Westminster and discover covert locations where spies, assassins and duplicitous double agents plied their trade. London's Spymasters—a two-hour walk through the British capital—visits the smartest corners of London, peering into a murky world marked by treason and treachery, betrayal and murder. To register for this walk and learn more about other London Walks, go to http://walks.com.

Sunday
Nov202022

Finding Ted Lasso in London | A Guide to Richmond

Produced by Jim Albritton | Move over Big Ben. For lots of Americans, finding Ted Lasso’s place now tops their must-see list in London. The feel good sports comedy was needed medicine during the height of pandemic. With the return of travel, Lasso fans are making their way to the London borough of Richmond, the familiar site of Ted’s flat, pub and green. This video is a useful guide for anyone making the joyful pilgrimage to Ted Lasso’s corner of the world.

Sunday
Nov202022

Brighton Beach | The Ultimate London Day Trip

Produced by Jim Albritton | Put Brighton Beach on your UK travel list. It’s got to be the easiest, most enjoyable day trip you can take from London. There is so much you can see and do in just one day. With hourly train departures, tickets are usually inexpensive and always easy book. Here’s a look at my day in Brighton, including the Brighton Palace Pier, a hop on/off bus, the Hove beach huts, the Upside Down House and the i360, one of the world’s most spectacular high-rise observation platforms. If you like the video, subscribe for more “how to” travel videos.

Sunday
May292022

3 Days on Kauai | A Complete Guide

If you’re like me you often hear that Kauai is the best of the Hawaiian Islands—the must see island. And that it takes a full week or more really do it justice. But if you don’t have that kind of time, you can see most of the highlights in just three days, and I’ll show you how I did just that.

I'll show you here I stayed, ate, hiked, drove, kayaked, sailed and what I love most about this spectacular, easy to navigate, friendly Hawaiian Isle. This video is specific, detailing my three-day itinerary. It's intended to give you an idea of how much you can see in do in just a few days on Kauai.