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ROYAL ANNIVERSARY VOYAGE
THE 50th anniversary of the revered Cunard liner QE2 is to be marked next month by a special voyage of her near namesake, Queen Elizabeth, pictured.
During five specially themed days during a 17-night cruise to Venice, guests will be treated to gala menus inspired by the liner, and talks from special guests who each have personal connections with QE2. Celebrations culminate on QE2 Day – September 20 – exactly 50 years since the ship was launched by Queen Elizabeth.
Events will include a QE2 ball, and a historical retrospective of the ship – which retired in 2008 – hosted in Queen Elizabeth’s 850-seat Royal Court Theatre. The voyage departs from Southampton on September 8.
THE ONLY WAY IS TRAVELODGE
TRAVELODGE officially opened its second hotel in Romford town centre this week, where hit reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex is filming its 21st series.
To celebrate the launch, Travelodge has released 15,000 rooms from an opening rate of £45. Go to travelodge.co.uk
CELEBRATE MUSIC’S SUPER TROUPERS
SAY thank you for the music at a major new immersive pop exhibition in London this winter.
ABBA: Super Troupers will take visitors into the world of the hit-making Swedish sensation.
In association with ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, exhibits will include previously unseen material such as original costumes and album artwork.
The exhibition opens at the Southbank Centre (aptly, not far from Waterloo!) on December 14 and runs to April 29. Admission will be £15-£25 and tickets are on sale now. southbankcentre.co.uk