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New York in 48 Hours. The ultimate guide for time pressed travellers.

Destinations / New York / USA

New York in 48 Hours. The ultimate guide for time pressed travellers.

…It is best to be prompt and head down to the Empire State Building, in mid-town. Again, you should book your tickets online at http://www.esbnyc.com. It can be long queue to buy tickets and it is a slow process. But get there prompt for opening times so you do not waste time in a long line for the elevators to get up this famous Art Deco skyscraper. The Empire State Building is still the most iconic building in New York. On the 86th floor is where…

Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

Destinations / Isle of Wight / United Kingdom

Isle of Wight UK: Popular for weekend and short breaks, but also a great day out

…f Wight The Needles Chair Lift Isle of Wight BEMBRIDGE I am biased as this town and my surname are the same, but driving from Osborne House to Bembridge takes you through the more built up part of the island it seems. At Bembridge, as well as some charming shops like bakery and deli, you can also visit the famous Bembridge Windmill (oldest surviving) and hear about the sea rescue. From Bembridge you should then drive either around the coast or thr…

POSH Guest House Palm Springs California: review, pictures and video

California / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Palm Springs / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

POSH Guest House Palm Springs California: review, pictures and video

…wn a quiet suburb street. It is also very accessible to the main centre of town and also to attractions like the Aerial Tramway that takes you up to the Jacinto State Park. You do need a car though as not really walkable, especially when in the heat of summer. The overall attitude and approach is relaxed from the owners, and they are available if you need them – but largely make things informal. When we arrived they were out, but left envelopes on…

60 Thompson Hotel Soho New York: is this trendy hotel worth staying at?

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / Tips for Travellers / travel

60 Thompson Hotel Soho New York: is this trendy hotel worth staying at?

…s they make much of their style, attitude and locations in trendy parts of town. I had also read mixed reviews, including those talking about the place being a bit shabby. Overall, I was impressed with the hotel. I found the location was great (right within easy access of all that Soho has to offer) but in a quiet spot. I found the decor stylish, without being overly done. The staff almost without exception were friendly, genuine and chatty. The h…

VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

Attraction review / Attraction Video / victoria falls / zambia / Zimbabwe

VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

…people come in and out, it means that almost no-one goes into Livingstone town to support local business and visit some of the history such as at the museum. Staying longer to do this is well worth while. WHAT TO DO This depends of course how active you are but here are the key things that most people do – Visit the Falls (a few times!). Allow time to do this. There are many paths and explore all of them. Not only do you get to see the Falls (and…

Accomodation / Prague

Rocco Forte Augustine Hotel. One of The Very Best Prague Hotels

…as is very easy walking distance to Charles Bridge, the Palace and Lesser Town square where many trams pass through. The gym in the basement is well equipped and a decent size. The spa seemed expensive. A lovely hotel. Very classy and you feel special staying there. Here is my initial review based on that first visit: The Rocco Forte chain owns the beautiful hotel called The Augustine in Prague. I had been booked in there for just one night for a…

Accomodation / France / Paris

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

…a standard and price of hotel. Prices at the hotel vary dramatically based on the day and week. I have observed this as I book hotels for me very regular trips to Paris for work. While it is located so well for the Eiffel Tower, it is still a metro ride or cab to the other tourist areas and into town. I would stay here again, but only when the price for the time I am staying is reasonable as it does become not great value for money a lot of the t…

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

Brussels

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

…tomium (7), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Grand Place This is the “town square” of the city and a huge open space surrounded by stunningly beautiful old buildings. It really is quite breathtaking, especially at night when lit up. As I mentioned earlier, at Christmas time there is a stunning light and music show every hour. In the streets around this area are many restuarants, mostly more tourist trap style though we did have a great dinner…

CHEDDAR GORGE AND CAVES (GOUGH’S CAVE) WELLS UK

Attraction / England

CHEDDAR GORGE AND CAVES (GOUGH’S CAVE) WELLS UK

…huge. There is a long, steep and winding road that curves through a quaint town area right up to the top. Dotted along the road at the base of the gorge are small shops that sell all sorts of tourist bits and pieces, and then some more specialist shops with some very interesting gifts, real ale and the such. The area is packed and hectic in the summer, and visiting it out of the season is a really good as things are quiet, you can get parking and…

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

Attraction review / victoria falls / zambia

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

…people come in and out, it means that almost no-one goes into Livingstone town to support local business and visit some of the history such as at the museum. Staying longer to do this is well worth while. WHAT TO DO This depends of course how active you are but here are the key things that most people do – Visit the Falls (a few times!). Allow time to do this. There are many paths and explore all of them. Not only do you get to see the Falls (and…

Big Hole Kimberley South Africa (review)

Attraction review / South Africa

Big Hole Kimberley South Africa (review)

…her innovations), it is now a small and somewhat poor looking and run down town. Due to its location it is miles from any of the tourist routes and so gets few visitors as it is off the usual tracks and not a lot to see when there. De Beers still has its official head office here though, and holds its AGM here as well as having a massive diamond sorting operation here, but Kimberley is very much past its glory days. The visitor centre and tour is…