Barbados. How to make the most of your time there.
Bathsheba Barbados I adore the exotic and beautiful Barbados, in the Caribbean. An island I have been to 3 times to date. One of the most easterly of all the Caribbean...
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Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?
I wrote a posting a few months back entitled: Kent Seaside towns: Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Potential still to come?. It was based on observations I had during a visit during winter....
SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..
There is one main issue with Cavallo Point Hotel at Sausilito San Francisco, and that is the lack of attention to detail and the enthusiastic but not very slick service across...
Castro Street San Francisco: observations based on a recent visit. It feels more vibrant than ever..
castro street san francisco (1), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Castro. This is the gay centre of San Francisco, and possibly was the gay centre for the world before the AIDs epidemic...
Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to
Alcatraz Prison San Francisco (8), originally uploaded by garybembridge. I had been to San Francisco a few times and never got organised to go to the famous Alcatraz island in the...
San Francisco California. Why is this city so loved by so many?
It had been a lot of years, about 7, since I had last been in San Francisco. And other than a week or so holiday here about 10 years ago, all...
Craigsland Hotel, Ilkley, Yorkshire. Good value hotel ideal for wedding and events
Craigsland Hotel, Ilkley, Yorkshire The deal we got was very good and included 2 nights, afternoon tea and full breakfast. We stayed on a Saturday and Sunday night, and did pay...
Eurostar Business Premier Lounge Paris Gard du Nord Station: what is it like?
Eurostar Business Premier Lounge: Paris Gard du Nord I have written a few postings and reviews about Eurostar and the St Pancras terminal and business lounge at St Pancras International, and...
The Eurostar St Pancras International Station: stunning and impressive
St Pancras International Eurostar (4), originally uploaded by garybembridge. It is amazing just how fast time goes by. Looking back at blog postings, I realised that it was November 2007...
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...
New York: Skyscraper Museum New York: is it a towering success?
Skyscraper Museum New York (3), originally uploaded by garybembridge. As a bit of a geek about things like tall buildings, big constructions and the like, I was excited to see that...
Lady Di Wallpaper at Kensington Palace. Unique and for limited time.
When I wrote about the revamped Kensington Palace earlier in the week, I had in the Tips For Travellers Facebook Page posted a number of photos I had taken of the...
Travel Infographics: the future to deliver travel and destination information to travellers?
Have you heard of “info graphics”? They seem to be very in and very trend at the moment. And the world of travel is proving to be no exception in adopting...
Telegraph Cruise Show: Ideal for both first time cruisers and experienced ones
Telegraph Cruise Show London Olympia London 2012 The Telegraph Newspaper in the UK is the headline sponsor of the Cruise Show that takes place in a few centres each each. The...
Shanghai China. Tips on visiting this chameleon city!
Shanghai Skyline from http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithmarshall/474369474/ Visiting Shanghai in China is a bit like visiting a chameleon! It’s constantly changing, constantly different. I’ve been to Shanghai quite a few times over the last...
Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Game Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa: An incredible safari experience
Ulusaba Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve South Africa The Richard Branson owned Ulusaba Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park in South Africa is quite something. It is...
Royal Yacht Britannia: Recommended for a visit this Diamond Jubilee Year
Without a doubt, one of the most interesting and enjoyable trips I done in the UK was to to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia. This stunning, and historically important, ship is...
Kent Seaside towns: Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Potential still to come?
Visiting English seaside towns in winter is probably not going to give one the best impression and view. But this is exactly what we did when this past December/ January when...
