Do you know the oldest hotel in London ?

Opening in 1837, Brown’s Hotel on Albemarle Street takes the prize for the oldest hotel in London.

Hotels in London were virtually non-existent before the railways; visitors would either rent houses or stay in coaching inns.

London is full of old building and history; wouldn’t it be amazing to stay in one of these historical hotels

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Have you used any of these apps?  We'd love to hear your feedback, please comment below.

25 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1987 - 2012

This year, The Travel Group celebrates 25 years in business.  When we started in this business, fax machines were considered the next big thing.  We booked most hotels by Telex!  Ronald Reagan was telling Mr. Gorbachov to tear down the Berlin Wall.  That classics, "Walk Like an Egyption" by the Bangles was the number 1 top hit.

We've all come a long way since 1987; but the fact that companies like ours could survive all the changes and turmoil of the past 25 years says something about our loyal customers as well as our talented staff.  Over the years, we've adjusted to new ways of doing business and we've refined our staff into specialists in every aspect of the travel industry, so that when you call, email, or "tweet" us about something - anything - we'll have someone who has either been there already or done it before.
Many things have changed since we opened our doors in 1987, but the one thing that has not is this: in the end it is people that count most - your employees and their customers.

Thank you for a great 25 years, we look forward to the next 25.

Karin's 15 minutes

 

Published in the GSA Magazine April 2011

Learn more about Karin

 

Lindy's 15 minutes

 

Published in the GSA Magazine May 2012

Learn more about Lindy

Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas

I spent the last week in the beautiful Red Rock Casino at a convention, which left me no time to get out and explore the Red Rock Canyon, however I enjoyed the spectacular views from my room.
 

 

I am a big hiker in Vancouver Canada and I was hoping to have some time to check out the trails in the Nevada desert. Maybe next time.

This canyon spreads over 195,000 acres and is visited by over a million people each year, getting out to explore on hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking or just a quiet picnic to observe the nature hoping to spot some wild life in this masive Canyon.

Colleen
The Travel Group