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Singapore

Singapore: My guide and top 10 tips on things to do

…ime of the year is fine to visit Singapore, because it doesn’t really have seasons. The temperature is between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius all year round. It has a tropical climate, as it’s close to the equator. There’s little fluctuation in temperature and the length of the day is pretty much the same all across the year. It can be humid and sticky. June and July are the warmest months of the year. November and December is the monsoon period, so th…

Holidays are better value than ever this year..

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Holidays are better value than ever this year..

…lo Point at Sausalito (San Francisco), White House Inn (Napa) and the Four Seasons in Las Vegas. Looking on both hotel sites and booking sites like expedia are rafts of offers and deals. The extra nights seem popular at present as again assume they then will try and sell other services and food. Strengthening pound With all the offers from hotels through their sites, we only paid deposits of one night. The discounting by hotels meant less need to…

Koh Samui / Koh Samui / Thailand / Thailand

Koh Samui Thailand. Travel Tips And Top Things To See and Do

…lers visiting Koh Samui (1) Best time to visit Thailand has three distinct seasons: hot, rainy, really hot. We were on the island in March and it was indeed hot. But what times of the year are best and what to be avoided? The Rainy Season when rain is heaviest is October through to mid December. But as Koh Samui is a tropical island there can be some rain at any time, but nothing too much of an issue. Dry Season runs from mid December through Marc…

Sydney (Australia) Hotels: Tips from a local!

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Sydney (Australia) Hotels: Tips from a local!

…b guests only, and is fully catered, for no additional charge. 4. The Four Seasons in Sydney is a spectacular, luxurious hotel, with views slightly better than that of the Shangri-La, and is located only meters away. It has great mood lighting, reliable staff, and very modern rooms. 5. The Park Hyatt is Sydney’s most spectacular hotel. It is so unbelievably classy, and has a long list of celebrities who have stayed there, including Robbie Williams…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Is Cunard Retaining It’s Distinctiveness Within Carnival Cruise Lines?

…a year when they repositioning the ship for the Caribbean or Mediterranean seasons, or as part of a world cruise leg. 3. RADA on-board. They have a company from the famous London based Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts on the ship performing classic plays. In addition to the more usual singers and dancers company that most cruise lines have that perform “West End/ Las Vegas” style production shows. 4. Enrichment Program. Although now many cruise line…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

TransAtlantic Crossing Observations on Cunard Queen Mary 2. The Power And Fury of the Atlantic Ocean

…other than because they have to reposition the ship for the Summer/ Winter seasons. On this crossing, a bit like the one I also did on the QE2 in December 2004, we have had many days of bouncing on the strong 30 − 40 foot swells caused by ferocious Force 8 and even Force 11 gales. On the first few days many naive people found themselves feeling queasy and seasick. The medical centre did a roaring trade in the $100 anti-seasickness jabs. There were…

Accomodation / Las Vegas

Las Vegas Luxury Hotels – Mandarin Oriental Hotel

…egas luxury hotels scene. It joins other luxury hotel brands like the Four Seasons on the Las Vegas that offers a different type of experience to the massive theme hotels and resorts. The nature of visitors to Las Vegas is changing and they are getting younger, have money and are not necessarily coming for the gambling as their main priority. Below is my video tour of a strip view room that I stayed in. The room was 903 on the 9th floor. The recep…

European River Pros and Cons

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The Pros And Cons Of European River Cruises

…pancy of the cabin. A lot of cruise lines do, particularly in the shoulder seasons, will release some solo traveller deals, but you won’t find lots of single cabins on board. Also, if you are a person of limited mobility, river cruising in Europe is a challenge, not only because the ships don’t always have all the facilities, but the places you call on are not always easily accessible. Some ships will have an elevator between the floors, or access…

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TravelPony.com – Three Top Tips on Getting the Best Hotel Prices

…ception they tell me are hotels in vacation resorts during the key holiday seasons. So watch out for this. You never know when something may force you to change your trip and booking a deal that can be cancelled means you may be able to get a better deal – but also saves you the hassle of trying to claim back for cancellation through your travel insurance (if you have any). I hope these tips and insights help. Let me know about your experiences us…

Cruise Ship / Crystal

My Crystal Serenity Review : A Sophisticated Adult Experience

…h speaking guests. Luxury hotel decor My favourite hotel chain is the Four Seasons. I love the way that they manage to create soothing and stylish decor that is rich on detail, plush, comfortable and successfully combines tradition and contemporary elements. If they decided to create a cruise line they would be frustrated to discover Crystal had out “Four Seasoned” them. I loved the decor of the ship. It unashamedly aims to be a luxurious hotel an…

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Los Angeles Tips For Travellers : Must-Do and Must-See Things

…nd reeks of wealth and opulence. At the end of Rodeo Drive is a large Four Seasons Hotel where people park their expensive cars to be admired and ogled at by tourists. Beaches The three recommendations I have for beaches are: Santa Monica. This town is to the north of Los Angeles and has wide and long beaches. It’s where “Baywatch” was filmed. There are upmarket hotels, stunning shopping arcades, malls and a popular pedestrian area. Manhattan Beac…