…5, this Greek Revival mansion was built by Charles Olden, then-governor of New Jersey. Many years later, after extensive renovations, the structure again serves as the governor’s official home. Docent-conducted tours highlight Drumthwacket’s architecture, artwork, and grounds. Volunteers also explain how the home is used presently and share with visitors its role in the Revolutionary War. Tours last about an hour and a half and must be scheduled a…
This is a video of Room 370 at the Ramada Hotel at Newark Airport, New Jersey, USA. As you will hear in the commentary I am a bit tired and fed up! This is not really to do with the hotel which I was pretty pleased with as usually Ramada’s I have stayed at have been not that great. The rooms were a good size, clean and comfortable. The reason for being unhappy was it was after a long and bad day due to Virgin Atlantic (who I usually praise) who t…
…or, I found my room 245. I sighed with relief that it was in the soulless “new” section (new being at least 20 years) as at least the walls are not paper thin. Saying that I can still hear a fair bit of noise from people on the street below and banging around from rooms above and next door. The room is a good size, and they have made some effort. But the bathroom is appallingly dated. And they still have all the warning signs about what you can an…
Westin Hotel Princeton The review below from 2008 will show that I have mixed feelings about this hotel. Located on Route 1 towards Princeton, this hotel has had many guises over the last 2 decades. Recently refurbished, it is now a Westin. The hotel is located in a strange shopping and office complex (Forrestal Village) that was supposed to be one of those Outlet Shopping areas, but never quite worked. The revamped hotel is probably one of the n…
This was the 2nd time that I stayed at this place. Not by choice I have to stress!! I was involved in running 2 training events and both were booked in at this hotel/ conference center. And I have to say I was DREADING going back there. Why? 1) The food is really, really bad. There are 2 places to eat (and of course the room service where you can have a burger… or a burger or a burger. The main restaurant has the most strange combinations of food…
…lar room on the 48th floor (4908) with good views of Ground Zero building work Video of a regular room Book Millenium Hilton Hotel New York Hotel Review New York City…
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…e Sales event. Talking about how they had created sailings there to open a new region to guest. And how their small ships included ports bigger ships could not visit. I also realised that while the trivia, live music and so on were mostly not well attended. when they brought local entertainers, ran port and local enrichment talks, however, they were always packed. Whenever we were in port the ship was empty. From the minute we arrived until the mi…
…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…
…ithout huge queues. I did recently when I was disembarking Queen Mary 2 in New York. There were no lines for taxis, either. It also means I am in control of what time I disembark. This can be anytime from when the ship is cleared to the final passenger disembarkation time. So, that’s what I have seen smart cruisers do before they even join the cruise. What about once on the cruise? #3 Disembarkation Checks Like most of you I am sure, I used to get…
…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…
