…, admittedly an expensive one. And for someone or something special it would be just that. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE TRAIN AND THE TRIP I MADE: SEE ALL THE PHOTOS I TOOK ON THE BRITISH PULLMAN TRIP: CLICK HERE British Pullman Table Setting British Pullman Carriage and Seating British Pullman in the station at Whitstable Read about some other amazing train trips like Rovos Rail and Napa Valley Train Things To Do London…
…s, other than the branding across the hotel has changed from Hilton to the Pullman chain. One thing that I did notice versus the usual Pullman I stay at (Rive Gauche) is that the reception staff (doormen and reception) were every friendly, very chatty and very helpful. In fact some of the staff recognised me and my name from the other hotel and that was a good touch. They also sent a tray with a chocolate Eiffel Tower, some fruit and juice which w…
The Pullman Hotel Rive Gauche in Issy in Paris is an awful hotel. And you must avoid staying here if you possibly can. I have the unpleasant task of staying here about 50 times in the last few years and every one is nasty. The hotel is a large, impersonal and ugly building in the suburbs in an area full of large corporate offices. Despite being a Platinum card holder and also being there so often, they still ask me almost every time I go if I hav…
…n carriages, with lavish meals and on-board entertainers. Bellmont British Pullman A similar and equally famous train is the Belmont British Pullman which I have also been on and does a similar thing. These are both more like excursions which brings me to the surprisingly large number of train excursions that cruise lines offer passengers in ports around the world. There are four that you should look out for and consider. Incredible Journeys – Tra…
…to the Louvre Hotel Lutetia – art deco masterpiece. Controversial history! Pullman Eiffel Tower – great location Hotel Concorde Lafayette – massive tall building with great views Concorde Saint Lazare Hotel Paris – handy location Ambassador Hotel – Upmarket area of Paris Pullman Paris Rive Gauche – a bit too far out of the centre Renaissance Arc D’Triomphe – great location, stylish – pricey! L’Meridien Etolie – opposite the Concorde Lafayette Marr…
…d do. I travelled on Concorde twice, Have been on the QE2 and QM2, been on Pullman Carriage trains like the Orient Express British Pullman, Rovos Rail and Napa Wine Train, used the Channel Tunnel many times. I have many more to come! I adore Cape Town, Las Vegas, Caribbean, Mauritius and love Cruising and Cunard……. In the Captain’s Chair on Bridge of Cunard Queen Elizabeth. I love cruising and love Cunard! So that is more about me and what drives…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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,…
