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New York Palace Hotel (Dorchester Collection): review, photos, video

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

New York Palace Hotel (Dorchester Collection): review, photos, video

…Palace Hotel Room 1607 (2), originally uploaded by garybembridge. New York Palace Hotel Room 1607 (3), originally uploaded by garybembridge. I was expecting a lot when I heard I was going to be staying at the New York Palace hotel and found out it was part of the Dorchester Collection, which includes the famous hotel on Park Lane in London. So I guess I was always going to be disappointed. The best I can say is that the hotel overall is fine. Noth…

Destinations / Seoul / South Korea

Things To Do In Seoul (South Korea). Hotels, Tours, Museums & More

…There is also the National Folk Museum of Korea located to the rear of the palace complex. From the palace you get a view of Cheongwadae, the presidential residence. From the palace, it is a short walk over to Insadong, which is the largest market of traditional Korean art and cultural items. There are various alleyways with antique stores, stationary shops, frame stores, and handicraft and pottery shops. From here down to the Cheonggyecheon river…

Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

Attraction / England / Stately House

Highclere Castle (known as “Downton Abbey” on TV). Worth taking time out to visit, or just see it on TV?

…posted on Flickr Highclere Castle Set, and watch the video I made of the house and grounds: Watch a video where Lady Canarvon takes you on a tour inside the house by Telegraph TV: Links: Official Highclere Castle website Other Stately homes reviewed on Tips For Travellers: Eltham Palace, Greenwich, London Harewood House, Leeds, England Hatfield House, near London Kensington Palace, London, England Killerton House, Devon, England Osbourne House, I…

Destinations / Russia / St Petersburg

St Petersburg Must See Attractions . My Tips for Travellers

…e you along all the canals and into the Neva River. You get to see all the palaces and the beauty of the city. Winter Palace Hermitage Museum St Petersburg Russia The Hermitage: This is an absolute must tour. It’s really important to go around with a guide as there’s so much to see. You could spend days and days there. A guide will make sure that you see the key buildings and art. The Hermitage Museum consists of five buildings, with the Winter Pa…

Oia Santorini Greece

Greece

Titan Travel Italian Lakes and Azamara Greek Islands Cruise Review

…and we only set sail at 10pm. This was the night of the White Party. CRETE Palace of Knossos Crete Greece A busier and more urbanised stop was next: Heraklion in Crete. This is where the renowned Palace of Knossos which dates back to the Bronze Age is. I took a cruise line excursion there, although it was a relatively short and inexpensive taxi ride or hop-on hop-off bus ride from the port. However, I wanted to hear the stories and history and so…

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Las Vegas Travel Tips. Including Hotels. Shows. Weather. Attractions.

…by Bellagio, Paris, New York, Venetian and even the demolishing of Cesar’s Palace to replace it with a mega-version. This boom is still fuelling the growth, as it seems that every time another 2000 plus hotel gets added more people come. It is till hard to get a room in Las Vegas at busy times! Boom and Bust of 2000s There was a massive boom during the easy money days before the financial crash. Old hotels were demolished and massive new ones star…

travel podcast

Kyoto Japan – Tips For Travellers Podcast #229

…ity and opened up to the public as a historic site. Visit the old Imperial Palace area. The Kyoto Imperial Palace used to be the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The palace grounds can be entered only on guided tours (in English or Japanese) and the podcast explains how to get on one of these.For more: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html Dress up in a kimono….

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tips: Must-See And Must-Do Sights And Attractions

…castle. Royal Mile. This is the road that runs from the castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is always busy with lots going on. There are various tourist shops and pubs. Palace of Holyroodhouse. You can visit the official residence in Scotland of The Queen and explore the history of royal family and connections. You are able to tour the Royal Apartments and Throne Room, Mary Queen of Scot’s Chambers. A more recent attraction is The Queen…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

medical / Tips for Travellers / travel

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

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

Hilton / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / usa

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

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

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…