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SCANDIC CROWN HOTEL GOTHENBURG SWEDEN: dull, bland and pretty bad all round

gothenburg / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / scandic / sweden / travel

SCANDIC CROWN HOTEL GOTHENBURG SWEDEN: dull, bland and pretty bad all round

Tweet Scandic Crown Gothenburg Room 429 Scandic Crown Gothenburg Room 429 Functional. Practical. Middle of the road. To be avoided! That is what the Scandic Crown hotel is. Nothing more or less.For what it costs, it is not great value. I did not like the hotel much, though as a straightforward, no nonsense place to stay it is fine. Though not as central as some of the other Scandic hotels in the city. The room I had faced into the atrium, and it…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…stern border is along the North Sea, and most of the east is bordered with Sweden, with Finland at the top. The Fjords were created by massive Glaciers of ice that carved them out of the hard rock, gouging deep channels which are now filled with water. They go as far as 120 miles inland from the sea, and can be 1300 metres deep. They are wide enough for huge cruise ships to sail right into them for many miles. Today there still are glaciers inland…

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,…

Destinations / Russia / St Petersburg

St Petersburg Must See Attractions . My Tips for Travellers

…all around the world but also would be a strong naval state. At that time, Sweden was dominant in the region and he wanted to make sure that Russia had a very strong navy and would wrestle domination of the sea from them. Over 10,000 people died building his vision. St. Petersburg is the linked to the Tsars, stunning architecture and culture. Although Moscow is the political capital, St. Petersburg is where culture thrives. It’s also where the Com…

Find Out How To Get Professional Help Applying For Your United States ESTA: Reduce The Stress

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Find Out How To Get Professional Help Applying For Your United States ESTA: Reduce The Stress

…c of Malta, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. Will using a third-party slow down the application process? Using Application-esta.co.uk will not cause any delays in getting the ESTA issued as one the form is correct it is still submitted online and approval can be within minutes. Using them also removes the risk of rejection due to getting the process wrong. While there is a fee for using…

Finland

Helsinki Tips For Travellers : Must-Do and Must-See Sights and Attractions

…isit. It was originally a maritime fortress to help defend Finland against Sweden when it was an aggressive maritime nation. It was also strategically important during the Soviet days and the Cold War. Today it is a unesco World Heritage Site. It’s beautiful and provides insights into the history of Finland and Helsinki. Only 850 people live there, but it’s full of museums, cafés and restaurants. Kids love to play around the fortresses. You get th…

Silver Explorer / Silversea

Silversea Arctic Tips – 9 Questions you should ask before exploring the Arctic on Silver Explorer

…he Arctic in parts of Alaska, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Russia, Sweden and Norway. Silversea’s Silver Explorer Arctic season operates around the islands of Svalbard. This has been under Norwegian rule and protection since the 1920s. It is well within the Arctic Circle, being at around 80 Degrees north, and is about a day and half sailing from the northern Norwegian mainland city of Tromso. Silversea run 10-night cruises that sail altern…