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Napa Wine Train, Napa California (review and photos)

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Napa Wine Train, Napa California (review and photos)

…me of the “geek” within me when it comes to travel and transportation. For Napa is home of the Napa Wine Train Company.This train company was set up by a millionaire train buff inspired by his experiences on the Orient Express in Europe. He bought 21 mile of track from the Pacific Railroad who were more than happy to offload a track along which now only an occasional freight train may run. He then acquired old Pullman coaches mostly from the 1940s…

White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

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White House Inn & Spa, Napa, California (review and pictures of this great new hotel)

…was ok but not great, there was very limited storage (small cupboard and 2 drawers). But as you can see these are really minor issues. The hotel pool area is much better than the photos on the site. It is a decent size with loungers. The pool is not used much as people seem to be in Napa for short trips and so out all day. So we had it more or less to ourselves most days. There is an excellent breakfast with a hot choice of the day, and nibbles an…

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,…

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?

…cross the long Golden Gate Bridge to the viewing area. Some may venture to Napa. But staying or visiting Sausalito on the other side of the bridge is a must. You get stunning views across the bay to the city, great views of the Golden gate – and also a quirky laid back town. It is really easy to go on the ferry for example. I have a whole posting on Sausalito: click here (8) Things to do: – visit Alcatraz – cycle or walk over the Golden Gate Bridg…

Holidays are better value than ever this year..

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Holidays are better value than ever this year..

…true for the Cavallo Point at Sausalito (San Francisco), White House Inn (Napa) and the Four Seasons in Las Vegas. Looking on both hotel sites and booking sites like expedia are rafts of offers and deals. The extra nights seem popular at present as again assume they then will try and sell other services and food. Strengthening pound With all the offers from hotels through their sites, we only paid deposits of one night. The discounting by hotels…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge And My Travels & Blog

…an 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 my passion for travel! Travel is amazing. It is a privilege and I am eternally g…