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SHERATON BARRA HOTEL RIO DE JANEIRO: Poor overall with a fab beach opposite

Brazil / rio de janeiro / Sheraton / Tips for Travellers / travel

SHERATON BARRA HOTEL RIO DE JANEIRO: Poor overall with a fab beach opposite

…a Friday evening to get there by car from the airport, although this was a holiday weekend and roadworks so probably an exception. It took about an hour going back. I was there for work, but if there as a tourist, I would be disappointed on the location as it is so far from the hot spots like Impanema/ Copacabana and the tourist attractions. But then the hotel makes it worse! The hotel clearly is very busy due to its location near a very nice and…

NH EUROBUILDING HOTEL MADRID SPAIN: Avoid it if you can!

Europe / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / madrid / Spain / travel

NH EUROBUILDING HOTEL MADRID SPAIN: Avoid it if you can!

…d even to the point of being slightly rude. The hotel is driven by package holiday and conferences and (in my experience) these are always hotels to avoid, as the staff and management know that the business comes in through deals and pricing and the person to keep happy is the conference booker or the package holiday negotiator. Overall the hotel is “just fine” which is one of the most damming things that I can say about any hotel. The rooms have…

Hotel Barcelo, Marbella, Spain (video, review, photos)

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Marbella / Spain / Tips for Travellers / travel

Hotel Barcelo, Marbella, Spain (video, review, photos)

…l, very decent fitness room and shop selling the usual emergency items and holiday bits and pieces. But overall I would never chose to stay here and even for a conference as people were there for a week they even tired of the location, food and general feel of the hotel. If you are going to Marbella for a break or holiday it is better to seek out something nearer to the beach. There is a video of the room at the hotel on YouTube (click here) or wa…

Koh Samui / Koh Samui / Thailand / Thailand

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

…attracts. It is clearly very much positioned towards to the family package holiday market and the young traveler seeking a value holiday. The main bulk of travelers seemed to be from the UK, and to a lesser degree from Europe. Once we were on the island and explored a bit more, our experiences and observations confirmed this. It seems that the island was not that developed 10 -15 years ago, and since then with the increasing popularity of Thailand…

Barbados Restaurants: Which are the best ones?

Barbados / restaurants / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel

Barbados Restaurants: Which are the best ones?

…ed the food and the experience and rate it 8 out of 10. A second trip this holiday is a definite. AQUA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE This is also another fairly recent addition to the Barbados scene. It was opened in 2006 by Michael Hinds (chef) and Dan Jelensek (general manager). Aqua is situated right on the beach in Hastings, which is on the South-west between Bridgetown and St. Lawrence Gap. The building is very striking and seems to have been purpose…

Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

Arcadia / caribbean / cruise / Hilton / London / P and O

Caribbean Cruise Part 2: Setting off, and the dreaded charter flight

…e we stayed, which ironically was also when we were flying to Barbados for holiday last year but flying then on BA. I think it is because all the hotels and bars are starting to introduce non-smoking and people are also getting ready for the ban on smoking in public places that comes into effect in England & Wales in the summer. So unlike last time we were here, the lobby area (a large atrium space) did not smell of smoke and felt less like a smok…

French Riviera

Travel to French Riviera In Winter: Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Antibes

…ys? Absolutely. In the centre of the French Riviera is Nice. The glamorous holiday resort of Nice is situated in the south of France on the Cote d’Azur, on the French Riviera. It’s situated between the ultra‑rich playground of Monaco and Cannes, which is the city synonymous with movies and movie stars. The large airport of Nice serves this very large and popular tourist area. As a result, it is actually the second busiest airport in France after C…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Diamonds, Gemstones And Trinkets. My Ultimate Guide To Duty Free – Tax Free Shopping in the Caribbean.

…Dominica. Know You Really Want It, Before You Go. Do not get caught up in holiday fever, and be led astray by the clever sales patter and techniques that have been well tested, fine tuned, honed and practised on thousands of cruisers and visitors before you. Before setting off to the Caribbean, make sure you have decided if you really need and want that new diamond, gem stone jewels and watches. Also know how much you want to, and can afford, to…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

Norwegian Epic Embarkation Day. What type of Norwegian should I choose to cruise like?

…hat I should expect and she said that Norwegian Cruises believes that your holiday should be about how you want to make it. You should be able to do what you want to do when you want to. They aim to provide everything possible to make that happen. This means Norwegian provides lots of choices in dining, entertainment, facilities and are more relaxed about the dress code you want to follow. There is a large array of different types and styles of ca…

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Palma De Mallorca, Majorca – Tips For Travellers Podcast 190

…ll-heeled and rich as well as mass tourists looking for a good value beach holiday. Located on Majorca, one of the Spanish Bealric islands in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain, it is a handy few hours flight from most of Europe and growing as a stop on cruise itineraries. While it is not rich in museums, and attractions there is a good mix of outdoor activities, good food and enough diversions to make it a perfect holiday vacation or port o…

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The five best river cruise destinations

…of the best river cruise destinations to give you some ideas for your next holiday. The Nile – Egypt A cruise down the river Nile, Egypt’s lifeline since the age of the Pharaohs, is the perfect way to get an intimate view of this iconic country. At 4,160 miles, the Nile is the world’s longest river, although most cruises operate between Luxor and Aswan, a 120-mile stretch. Stopping off at the temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna, this journey is th…