Outrageous - on every level.

A moving tribute to George Alagiah on BBC News At 10 who died from bowel cancer today aged 67. sophieraworth spoke for all her colleagues who admired this consummate journalist and all round nice guy. As a 69 year-old hack and survivor of bowel cancer, I feel his loss profoundly.

Scoop: This morning, Manfredi Lefebvre, executive chairman of the A&K Travel Group, announced a fleet expansion of two 220-passenger expedition ships, and two 650-guest 'classic' ships. Construction to commence in Q4/23 and Q2/24 respectively. Crystal Cruises #exceptionalatsea

Old Father Thames welcomes a new legend. The bascules of Tower Bridge were raised at 04.00 to allow the 12,995 GT Star Legend to pass through, prior to tying up alongside HMS Belfast. @WindstarCruise Port of London Authority Kate Selley #luxurycruise The Cruise Line Travel Matters

Edinburgh Airport set for post-pandemic take off - Liz McAreavey edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/c… Not one word about enhancing or expanding infrastructure. EdinburghAirport(no) will continue to operate like a Third World facility, offering the travelling public a dime-store experience.

At a press conference held on board Silversea innovative Silver Nova, CEO Barbara Muckermann announced that the 54,700 GT vessel will be christened in Fort Lauderdale on 4 January 2024. #wearesilversea

Why agents need to know about this game-changing new ship ttgmedia.com/luxury/why-age…

Queues of frustrated travellers inside the terminal and outside. BA have advised of an IT problem with security scanning systems. It's taken 1 hour 22 mins from check-in to clear security. Welcome to Scotland's Third-World Airport EdinburghAirport(no) BBC Scotland News Sky News Breaking

The slogan on the steps assures passengers of "Excellence from Touchdown to Takeoff" at EdinburghAirport(no). Presumably, as long as they "mind the gap." The faulty air-bridge is a perfect metaphor for Scotland's Third-World Airport, where joined-up thinking is woefully lacking.

This new ship is set to define a new era in seagoing luxe. Silversea FINN Partners UK marina vivian

A tourism initiative that's become a favourite excursion for cruise ships visiting St Kitts and Nevis. This narrow-gauge railway St. Kitts Scenic Railway is a fun two hour journey around this verdant isle on tracks laid to transport sugar cane. Explora Journeys.

Customers of Tobias Dohmann should ensure that new appliances are installed only by Miele approved technicians in the Fife area. Yesterday I had a washing machine and tumble dryer delivered by a third-party contractor devoid of any customer care, competence or professionalism.

Breaking: New date for Queen Anne arrival in Southampton announced dailyecho.co.uk/news/24269815.…

Another Brexit bonus, making a fool of the UK in the eyes of the world as we pay tribute for the sacrifices of D-Day.

US Election Special Edition cover going to press. Trump wins… the world loses.

With almost a century of luxury travel experiences between us, when Geoffrey Kent, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, and I sit down for dinner in Beefbar on Crystal Symphony, we talk turkey. Crystal Cruises #exceptionalatsea

Jo Rzymowska MBE has a nice ring to it. A well deserved recognition for positioning Celebrity Cruises as a frontrunner in inclusive travel both on land and at sea. You are a trailblazer Jo, and it's a privilege to know you.

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Sad to learn of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge at the age of 96. I'm sure she will be keeping up appearances with the angels.