Hotel Verta & Heliport Battersea London: thoughts and review
Hotel Verta and Heliport When we stayed in the Hotel Verta it was still in receivership after the collapse of the Essen Hotel Chain. So we had some trepidation and nerves...
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SIDMOUTH IN DEVON UK: Sorry fans (of which there are many) but for me it is a strange old place!
The bay at Jacobs Ladder, Sidmouth, Devon I am sure I about to offend lovers of the town of Sidmouth and this pretty part of Devon, but Sidmouth leaves me really...
BEER IN DEVON UK: pretty and charming seaside resort worth a visit
The Beach at Beer Devon This small village on the coast of Devon is in many ways a better example of what an English seaside venue should be.Unlike its bigger neighbours...
WESTIN PRINCETON (New Jersey, USA) : Review and video
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...
Nifty personal travel pods operational at London Heathrow T5
Travel pods at London Heathrow T5 These nifty and clever innovations are fully operating at London Heathrow Terminal 5 (the main BA terminal at the airport). They are small travel pods...
RYANAIR: After one trip, what can I say? It’s the passengers not the crew and airline…
So what can I tell you about Ryanair that you have not heard before?The worst part are the passengers, not the airline!?Surprisingly to me was that it was – in my view...
Las Vegas Stratosphere: Scary, crazy rides…not for the faint-hearted
Add caption The Stratosphere Tower and hotel in Las Vegas is a must visit attraction if you are a bit of an adrenalin junkie, or love heights! If not you will...
European Podcast Award. Please vote for my travel podcast that is nominated!
I am pleased to say that my Travel Podcast has been nominated for a European Podcast Award again this year.Please can you vote. Click the VOTE link and then rate, you...
POSH Guest House Palm Springs California: review, pictures and video
Before this guest house became Posh, it was a hotel for “bears” (large and hairy gay men). It was not very successful, and was rundown and went into receivership in 2009....
New British Airways BA First Class Prime Cabin: review and comments
British Airways New First Class Cabin The new British Airways First Class seats and cabin is being rolled out across the entire fleet, although it is not on every plane and...
60 Thompson Hotel Soho New York: is this trendy hotel worth staying at?
Sometimes hotels that try and be trendy end up being too focused on being funky and trendy, and forget that at the end of the day people are looking for quiet,...
Your help need! Vote for my Tips for Travellers podcast in Euro Podcast Awards!
European Podcast Award I need your help! Please can you take a few moments to vote for my Tips For Travellers Podcast that has been nominated in one of the categories...
London Pride 2011. A fun, packed and friendly march
When I first moved to London back in 1987, the Pride events were quite small and the march used to have quite a campaigning and political aspect to them as gay...
Hyatt Regency Princeton: So very biege in every way
I have stayed in this hotel now at least 20 or more times over the last few years. I don’t like it particularly, but (sadly) it is one of the best...
Concorde Lafayette Paris Hotel. Stunning Paris Views From 33rd Floor.
View from Concorde Lafayette Paris Room 2823, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Concorde Lafayette Hotel Paris France is massive. This hotel stands tall on the Paris skyline as, at 33 or so...
Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo Hotel Spain: it is just ok….
Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo Spain – Room 101 I was at this hotel for a work meeting. It seems to be a popular combination of business / conference accommodation and tourist...
Orient Express: Blogger outreach and my observations
Orient Express Blogger Outreach sign for the event The other evening, I was invited to a blogger event held by the Orient Express group at their check-in lounge at London Victoria...
Gran Melia Fenix Hotel Madrid Spain: Stunning, plush and great service
We stayed at the Gran Melia Fenix Hotel in Madrid for a weekend break, and loved this hotel. Gran Melia Fenix Madrid Entrance It is a very stylish, smart and striking...
