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When travelling from London to Paris, which is better: Eurostar Train or Flying?

Eurostar Train at London St Pancras (2), originally uploaded by garybembridge. For the last 4.5 years I was working in both London and Paris. This meant commuting a few times a month on average. So what did I find was the nest way to travel between London and Paris? This is also a question I…

April 17, 2012 in Eurostar, France, Paris, Tips for Travellers, Top Tips, train, travel.

Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo Monaco: What is is like staying at one of the iconic hotels of the world?

The first time I went to Monaco was when I was 20. I was on a camping holiday and we had stopped in Nice at a site there, and the bus had taken us to Monaco for the evening. I know I was 20 as we could not get into the casino as you had…

April 15, 2010 in Europe, France, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, monaco, monte carlo, Tips for Travellers, travel.

MONACO: one of the most surreal places you can visit in Europe.

Monaco has to be one of the most surreal and strange places in the Western World. Some have likened it to the facade of a Disney resort and others to the obscene and visible display of a Las Vegas. But for me it is neither, it is just a very strange place. And unless you…

April 12, 2010 in Attraction review, Attraction Video, Europe, France, monaco, Tips for Travellers, travel.

Pullman Paris Rive Gauche (ex Sofitel Porte de Sevres) Hotel Paris: the hotel I dread and hate staying at..

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…

February 24, 2010 in France, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Paris, Pullman, Sofitel.

Hotel Du Louvre Hotel Paris: a great location, friendly service and good place to stay

Hotel Du Louvre Paris (12), originally uploaded by garybembridge. On the plus side, the Hotel Du Louvre (part of the Concorde group) is in a great location. As the name suggests, it is near to the famous Louvre museum in a very busy area of Paris with great Metro connections and tourist sites and places…

February 22, 2010 in France, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Paris, Tips for Travellers, Top Tips, travel.

Paris Pullman Eiffel Tower Hotel Is Closest Hotel To The Eiffel Tower

This hotel used to be a Hilton and in 2009 changed to become one of the Pullman Chain. I stayed here a few times as the Hilton (see original review further below) and now as a Pullman. The hotel does not seem to have changed at all in decor and facilities, other than the branding…

January 24, 2010 in Accomodation, France, Paris.

Hilton Arc De Triomphe Hotel Paris France: Video, reviews and more

I have stayed at the Hilton Arc De Triomphe twice in the last few year, and really like the hotel. It is an art deco style and inspired building with some nice touches and overall good decor. The lobby is quite impressive and striking, and the doormen and reception are friendly and helpful so from…

October 31, 2009 in France, Hilton, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Paris, Tips for Travellers, travel.

SHERATON PARIS CDG AIRPORT HOTEL (review, video, photos)

As a bit of a travel geek, staying in a room with a big window in front of the desk that looks right onto a taxing area and runway was a plus of staying at the Sheraton Paris CDG Airport Hotel. Sad but true!The hotel is the only one within the airport terminals at Paris…

June 27, 2009 in airports, France, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Paris, Sheraton, Tips for Travellers, travel.

Le Méridien Etoile Hotel, Paris, France (Video, photos, review)

Watch the video on the blog post or on YouTube (click here) It has been many years since I last stayed at the Le Méridien Etoile hotel in Paris. And it has got better than I remember it.The last time I was here was New Year about 4 years ago when I came to Paris…

October 18, 2008 in France, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Le Meridien, Paris, Tips for Travellers, travel.

AIR FRANCE

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September 21, 2008 in Air France, Airlines, airports, CDG, France, heathrow, Paris, travel.

Eiffel Tower Paris France: lit up in blue for the French EU Pesidency

Eiffel Tower Paris France: lit up in blue for the French EU Pesidency, originally uploaded by garybembridge. The Eiffel Tower is lit up in blue at the moment at night as France is the current EU President. Looks stunning at night. This picture was taken from the balcony of my room at the Hilton Eiffel…

July 19, 2008 in Eiffel Tower, France, Paris.

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