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Why Girona Costa Brava Is Worth Travelling From Barcelona To Visit

If I had not gone to the Travel Blogger Conference TBEX, sponsored by the Costa Brava Tourist Board, I would never have thought of traveling to and visiting Girona nor the Costa Brava region. I have been to the fabulous city of Barcelona, which is about 99km away, many times. The only place I had…

October 9, 2012 in Destinations, Spain.

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 hotel as it is a 4 Star but quite cost effective and reasonable priced. The hotel does not look great, or very much, from…

June 2, 2011 in Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, madrid, Spain.

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 hotel with fabulous lobby area with sweeping staircase. The entrance does have a wow factor. The lobby leads through to a bar/ seating area…

May 20, 2011 in Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, madrid, Spain, Tips for Travellers, travel.

Madrid Spain: my top travel tips for a weekend break in this stylish city

Palacio Real de Madrid (The Royal Palace of Madrid Madrid is a city that over the last 15 or more years I have been in and out of more times than I can remember for work. And I realised that I had seen almost nothing of it and knew very little about it. This is…

May 15, 2011 in madrid, Spain, Tips for Travellers, travel.

NH EUROBUILDING HOTEL MADRID SPAIN: Avoid it if you can!

I really did not like this hotel. My personal advice if you are in Madrid is to find another hotel, unless you have such an amazing deal you feel you need to do it.The service is very lack lustre and off-hand, and reception is the area that this is most prevalant. They are disinterested and…

June 17, 2010 in Europe, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, madrid, Spain, travel.

Hotel Barcelo, Marbella, Spain (video, review, photos)

The thought that comes to mind about the Hotel Barcelo is: why? I cannot imagine why one would chose to stay here. I was here to attend a work conference, but not sure why the hotel would be high on anyone’s choice (with a possible exception of anyone desperate to play and be near to…

May 24, 2008 in Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Marbella, Spain, Tips for Travellers, travel.

Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella, Spain (review, videos, pictures)

Gran Melia Don Pepe Marbella Spain, originally uploaded by garybembridge. The Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella, Spain is a five star hotel. Though I am not really sure why. It is a decent hotel with decent rooms and okay service. But it does not have the style, flair or sense of specialness that a…

January 24, 2008 in Gran Melia Do Pepe, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Marbella, Spain.

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona, Spain (review and video)

This was actually the 2nd time I have stayed at the Hotel Majestic in Barcelona. The first was about 3 or 4 years ago on a long weekend break. This time I was here for work. I cannot work out if I like it or not, and probably overall am indifferent and think there are…

November 21, 2007 in Barcelona, Hotel Review, Hotel Room Video, Spain, Tips for Travellers, Top Tips, travel.

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