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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

The hotel overlooks Ground Zero, where the World Trade Center Towers used to be, and in your room you hear the construction noise from the work that is going on to build something new there. It starts early, even on the weekends. And can go on all or much of the night. If noise is an issue for you, then this is not the place to stay. I had forgotten how noisy it can be, and had trouble sleeping, and was glad to check out 2 days later. The hotel r…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

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Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…UK under the English Channel to Paris. To join river cruises close to the Eiffel Tower sailing down the River Seine, which I have done with CroisiEurope. Others use the Eurostar to take cruisers to Amsterdam. To sail the Rhine or even all the way down the Danube to Budapest. Northern Belle In the UK, there are many day trips that cruise lines and cruise travel agencies book guests on and even charter carriages on. For example, I recently went on…

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background)

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Las Vegas Tips For Travellers

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background) A reader called Brain contacted me asking for my tips for travellers visiting Las Vegas. He wrote: “You mentioned that you like to travel to Vegas for two weeks at a time every couple years. I would appreciate some info about about a “Solo” adventure to Vegas for two to three weeks. I like to explore a new area extensively when I get there. What do you suggest r…

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background)

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Tips for Travellers Travel Podcast 110 : Las Vegas (22 must do things to do)

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background) In this episode of the tips for travellers podcast I give more tips and advice for visitors to the capital of fun – Las Vegas. I share 22 must do things to do in the city on The Strip, Downtown and around the city – and also share my recommendations on the best places to go to for shopping. You can also read more about Las Vegas, including the history of this fa…

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My Packing Tips: 9 Things I Pack For Every Trip I Ever Do. And Why

…usually see him somewhere in the room….. George in Paris Checking out the Eiffel Tower Paris from my hotel room This is my packing routine. 1. Create a folder with my tickets, passport and currency in. 2. Decide the size of case I will take. Part of this involves making a decision if I will only take carry-on luggage or check in. Unless flying long haul, I try and do carry on when flying in Europe only, as waiting for luggage can be as long as so…

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Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (and Paris Hotel) : Travel Photo

Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains At Night (with Paris Hotel & Eiffel Tower In Background) Las Vegas is one of my most favorite destinations. I love the craziness and the energy. This is photo of Las Vegas Bellagio Fountain at Night taken from the hotel room I was staying in captures the power of the fountains, and the glitz of Las Vegas at night. The video I took of the fountains at the same time is also one of the most watched I have on YouTube with…

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

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

…gym and pool on the 22nd floor. One side it has a good view across to the Eiffel Tower (although to get there is hard unless you use a taxi). The room service at the hotel was limited but amazingly fast taking about 15 minutes from order to delivery. The breakfast options are not great as either you pay a lot and go to the 23rd floor scenic restaurant or have a small (3 pastries and coffee) in the bar. There was no middle ground which seemed a mi…