I really liked this hotel. Having seen the pictures of the outside online, I had expected the hotel to be somewhat ordinary, functional and fairly sterile. It turned out to be none of these. The hotel recently went through an 😯 million dollar renovation which has turned it into a trendy, funky but stylish place – although the outside (other than the grand glass entrance) still looks plain and uninspiring. When you walk into the lobby you are warm…
Due to the location of this hotel, in one of London’s premium areas, it is a very expensive hotel to stay in usually. I am not sure that it is good value for money, even if cost is not a big issue for you as it is not particularly attractive and lacks many features (such as a health club, variety of bars and restaurants etc). It is, though, in a fabulous location close to Sloane Street, Knightsbridge and the Kings Road. So fabulous if you like sh…
The Hong Kong based airline Cathay Pacific was established in 1946, making 2006 its 60th birthday. From two military surplus DC planes that they converted into passenger carriers, the airline now has 100 planes covering 90 destinations in 33 countries. Cathy Pacific 747 Hong Kong Airport The airline has a formidable reputation, winning the accolade of “airline of the year” for 2006 from a major industry magazine. Cathay Pacific is part of the ext…
An old tart with lipstick is still an old tart. This pretty much summarizes my view of the Hotel Berlin in Berlin. It is an old and dated building that they have tried to tart up and make look trendy, funky and modern. But the problem is that the body beneath the new clothes and lipstick is not up to scratch. It is failing. On a superficial level, they have done a decent job of this tried and uninspiring block of concrete. The lobby is bright, wh…
Grand Canyon: Mark, Me and our Mums Watch the video tour that I made of the amazing helicopter trip we did with Maverick Helicopters from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. The tour takes half the day and we first flew to an airstrip at the top of the canyon after flying over Hoover Dam. Some of the passengers got off and we then flew right down into the basin of the Grand Canyon where we had time to take pictures and explore. We then flew back up to…
The Ghan is one of the iconic train journeys in the world. This epic trip travels over 2,900 kilometres through the outback of Australia between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. Following the steps ancient Afghan cameleers took transporting goods through this vast country, the train provides a memorable experience spanning three days and two nights. The most luxurious option is travelling in Platinum Class. The sp…
…docked in Melk Austria Day three of my Uniworld “Enchanting Danube” river cruise saw us visiting two charming towns along the Danube. Both were fascinating. First we visited the town of Melk. This town is best known for a large and sprawling Benedictine Monk Monastery that dates back to the 11th Century. The current buildings are more recent as most were replaced in the baroque style after the 17th Century when a fire destroyed parts of the origi…
…iworld Enchanting Danube river cruise Uniworld’s “Enchanting Danube” river cruise sails 7-night cruises between Passau in Germany and Budapest in Hungary. Passau is a medivaeal town located where three rivers converge. The Danube, Ilz and Inn. Local guides take small groups of passengers on a leisurely walking tour that includes a peaceful stroll along the fast flowing rivers, exploring the quaint central square and a visit to the baroque St Steph…
…fore You Sail booklet. This provides advice and tips on preparing for your cruise, getting to the ship and life on board. Unique Lifestyle Portraits promotional leaflet about how to arrange personal photographic session on board. The large folder is big enough to store additional documents and information. It is an attractive and appealing addition to the cruise process. Crystal Cruises Ticket Folder Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Crystal…
…rom the main dining room on board Crystal Serenity: Starters Crystal Cruises “Caviar” from Israeli Couscous Main Courses Crystal Cruises Grilled Tuna Crystal Cruises Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib Desserts Crystal Cruises Carrot Cake Crystal Cruises Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake Crystal Cruises Flourless Chocolate Brownie For more articles about the food on Crystal Cruises visit tipsfortravellers.com/crystal …
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