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Park Hotel, Zug, Switzerland: Lacks charm. Efficient but dull.

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Switzerland / travel / zug / zurich

Park Hotel, Zug, Switzerland: Lacks charm. Efficient but dull.

…vening I checked in, I was met with a strong smell of cigarette smoke. For Switzerland is one of the few countries in Europe where you can still smoke in restaurants and bars. In the evening in the lobby there is a very smoky smell, and also in the restaurant. So not ideal. The Park Hotel is a strange place. It is fine enough but lacks charm, warmth of atmosphere and feels a bit underwhelming. It is not a hotel one would seek out, it is functional…

Royal Plaza Hotel, Montreux, Switzerland (Review, Video and Photos)

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Montreux / Switzerland / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel

Royal Plaza Hotel, Montreux, Switzerland (Review, Video and Photos)

I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in mid January 2006 for a conference. This hotel is right on Lake Geneva and you get the most amazing views of the lake and the mountains. But make sure when you book and check in that you get one of the rooms facing the lake – or you may find yourself in a room overlooking the road at the back. This will be a terrible outcome as the views are just quite breath taking. I have posted photos of how lovely the lak…

PODCAST 15: MONTREUX SWITZERLAND

Montreux / Switzerland / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 15: MONTREUX SWITZERLAND

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: click here View my photo gallery: click here More about the place What does Tripadvisor.com have to say? http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g188108-Montreux_Vaud-Vacations.html Top attractions based on Tripadvisor ratings: Chateau de Chillon: http://www.chillon.ch/en/index.html Clinic La Prairie: http://www.laprairie.ch/eng/ Casino Montreux Swiss Chocolate Train: http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/chocolate_train.htm L…

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The five best river cruise destinations

…e and comfort aboard a river cruise. Rhine – Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Stretching for 900 miles, the Rhine, Europe’s most popular cruising river, crosses through six countries: Austria, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, The Netherlands and Switzerland. Seeped in history and incredibly picturesque, the Rhine is dotted with fairy-tale castles and terraced vineyards. It is home to the legendary Lorelei Rock, onto which sirens are said t…

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What Are the Best River Cruises in the World?

…ing destination right now. The Rhine is a 900-mile-long river, starting in Switzerland and eventually emptying into the North Sea. It passes through six countries, Austria, France, Germany, Lichtenstein, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The reason the Rhine is so popular is it is just steeped in beautiful scenery and phenomenal history. As you pass along the Rhine, you sail past fairytale castles and beautiful vineyards. A big part of the Rhine,…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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,…

Radisson Zurich Airport Hotel (review, video and photos)

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Marriott / Radisson / Switzerland / Tips for Travellers / travel / zurich

Radisson Zurich Airport Hotel (review, video and photos)

…cards. This is a strange hotel. It seems to be efficiently run, as most of Switzerland does, but lacks any character and mood. It was especially challenging to be there for a week, which I was for a conference. The meeting rooms have no windows and are very gloomy, making it a tiring place to have a meeting. The rooms, though, are large but with terrible views. I had a view into a courtyard surrounded by offices – but it could have been worse as I…