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Take a Tour of Queen Elizabeth II's London

By any measure, Queen Elizabeth II lived a remarkable life. She ascended to the throne of Great Britain and the Commonwealth in 1952 at age 25, and in subsequent decades performed as a…

Explore the Logs of Every Sailing of the Revered QE2 Ocean Liner on This Interactive Website

During its 40 years in service starting in 1968, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner sailed a total of nearly 6 million miles, stopping at 312 ports around the world and crossing…

The QE2 Returns to Service as a Hotel While the Queen Mary's Prospects Sink

In a recent YouTube video about why and how ships get scrapped, maritime historian Chris Frame slipped in a striking fact. Comparing the remnants of Ancient Egypt with the golden age…

Renowned Ocean Liner Reborn as Floating Hotel in Dubai

The retired Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner, which the Cunard Line operated from 1969 to 2008, has been transformed into a floating hotel in Dubai.Docked at the city's Port Rashid for a…

Affordable Bali: How to Indulge Without the Price Tag

Save up your frequent-flier miles. Bali is more affordable than you think. In fact, for under $200 per day, you and three friends can live it up in Bali, including getting a one-hour…