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Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

Alcatraz / Attraction review / California / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

…ee all the photos of the ferry to the island and of the prison: click here Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (36), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (32), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (28), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (21), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (dock area), originally uploaded by garybembridge….

Destinations / Sausalito / USA

Sausalito A Stunning Alternative To Staying In San Francisco City

…rom the city and looks back across the stretch of water, across the famous Alcatraz prison island to the city. It is a stunning view, especially in the morning when the fog clings to the bridge and over the city. It is very easy to get to by ferry from either Fisherman Wharf or Ferry Station. It is a popular commuter ferry as Sausalito is a beautiful alternative to living in the city. The ferry in the daytime, especially in summer, is full of tour…

San Francisco California. Why is this city so loved by so many?

California / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

San Francisco California. Why is this city so loved by so many?

…I have a whole posting on Sausalito: click here (8) Things to do: – visit Alcatraz – cycle or walk over the Golden Gate Bridge. Best to cycle as then can free wheel down into Sausalito – get the ferry to or from Sausalito and explore the shops at the ferry building – visit the huge and impressive Golden Gate park with Japanese Gardens – go to the Castro – get a tram – do an open air bus tour Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Read more about San Fr…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

medical / Tips for Travellers / travel

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

Hilton / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / usa

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

Cruise Tips

I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

Le Meridien San Francisco Review

California / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / top / usa

Le Meridien San Francisco Review

…isco Room 1112 (5), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Le Meridien San Francisco Room 1112 (4), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Watch a video of Room 1112 on YouTube or the blog posting Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Street: vibrant and very gay Sausalito (charming town across th…

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

California / Hotel Review / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

…so efficient. I would not recommend this place to friends, as although nice to be just outside the city and quick to get in, it was not special enough for the money. To see my photos: click here Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Street: vibrant and very gay Sausalito (charming town across th…

Castro Street San Francisco: observations based on a recent visit. It feels more vibrant than ever..

California / gay / san francisco / travel / usa

Castro Street San Francisco: observations based on a recent visit. It feels more vibrant than ever..

…ough still not for everyone. I am not sure I would feel comfortable taking my mum for a stroll when some shops are advertising a new porn film with naked chap and the title 24 cocks in 24 hours. Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Street: vibrant and very gay Sausalito (charming town across th…