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What really annoys me when checking in to a hotel I stay at a lot…

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What really annoys me when checking in to a hotel I stay at a lot…

…y strange in this day of computers, networks and databases. So my pet hate hotel service is the Pullman Rive Gauche (formally Sofitel). I have stayed here so many times I even know more or less which rooms in this 600 bedroom hotel I like and do not like. Plus I am a member of the loyalty scheme and every booking has that on…. And yet EVERY time I go, they ask me to complete address and other details. It drives me nuts. Yet, when checking into a S…

Rainbow Towers (formerly Sheraton), Harare Zimbabwe: review and video

Harare / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Sheraton / Tips for Travellers / travel / Zimbabwe

Rainbow Towers (formerly Sheraton), Harare Zimbabwe: review and video

…n a podcast that I do not mention), to saying that I have no taste and the hotel is top notch. I thought I would post the review and video here on my blog… This hotel has recently been renamed the RAINBOW TOWERS, and is no longer a Sheraton run property as they have pulled out of the country. I am not sure if this was their call or they were pushed out or just left as they made no money. If you are mad enough to visit Zimbabwe, which is spiraling…

Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore: Review, Video & Photos

Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Ritz Carlton / Singapore

Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore: Review, Video & Photos

…y stayed at better hotels in Singapore. But there is no doubting that this hotel is a good hotel and is a good place to stay. It is, of course, not a cheap place to stay. The rooms, food etc is all fairly costly. The rooms themselves are enormous and very comfortable. The room (which you can see in the video I have posted here) is massive. The bed is very large and very comfy, although other chains do have even softer pillows, there is no doubting…

Berlin / Germany

Hotel Berlin, Berlin Review. Old Creaking Body Dressed Up To Look New

…oms plastic and the central heating/ cooling just does not work. Luckily for me it was winter when I stayed and I could open the windows to get the room a decent temperature to stay in. The staff in the restaurant were great and the food was good. But expensive for what it was. The hotel was just not worth it. I would not stay here again. Berlin is a dynamic and changing city. There are just much better places to stay at that in some old thing dre…

Accomodation

Vhip Hotels, COMO Hotels and the Met Bar London

…partnership with the COMO Hotel group, and especially the launch of their hotel in Miami, to be followed series of other hotels around the world in rapid succession. What did I learn at the event? VHip is a Virgin Holidays venture with the Hip Hotels group. These are a selection of the more up-market and trendy hotels all around the world. Vhip have elected a range of hotels from the portfolio covering the main regions that Virgin (and their part…

Cruise Tips

Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection Review: What I Really Found Onboard

…s. But the staff were outstanding, and the Concierge was very helpful with reservations and queries. It felt premium. 3. Sanctuary Restaurant (All Sanctuary Collection Cabins) Located on Deck 8 at the stern, this is a private main dining room alternative. What I liked: Open for embarkation day lunch (huge win) Anytime Dining Same serving team assigned for your cruise (personal service) Breakfast, lunch (sea days only), and dinner daily Where it fa…

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5 Things Smart Cruisers Always Do – And One They Argue About

…ine check-in opens: Terminal arrival times Specialty dining or main-dining reservations Shore excursions (popular ones sell out fast—think Falklands penguin tours) Spa treatments Drinks or Wi-Fi packages (often discounted in advance) Leave it to embarkation day and you’ll be stuck with leftovers. 5. Reduce Risk Arrive a day early to avoid missed-ship nightmares. Buy comprehensive travel insurance—for medical issues, cancellation and emergency evac…

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I Paid A Fortune to Cruise On “New” Crystal Cruises. Was It Worth It?

…of $50 per person. I could have gone to Beefbar more often but had to make reservations, so was subject to demand. It is a pity they charge as on other ultra-luxury lines they usually let me go to speciality more often if there was availability without charge. Let me talk about the more casual dining next. There was nothing really stand out here versus the competition, but it was all solid. Marketplace Marketplace was the buffet restaurant and was…

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7 Reasons Smart Cruisers Stay On Board During Port Days

…at-Sea”. The advantage of staying on board in port is not only can you get reservations for things like the dining easier for daytimes, but also you can make the most of these packages. For example, if you’ve got a drinks package and you are out in port most days, you’re not getting your value and money’s worth. Not that I’m advocating that you should be drinking loads, but even I get more from my soft drinks package because I don’t drink alcohol…

I Test Seabourn Expedition Cruising To See Why Cruisers Are So Unhappy

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I Test Seabourn Expedition Cruising To See Why Cruisers Are So Unhappy

…out faster than in the main restaurant. None of the dining venues required reservations. Patio and Pool Outside the Colonnade is the Patio, with a bar and an infinity pool. This was a very popular space during my Seabourn expedition in the Kimberley because being warm outdoors made it a great place to hang out day and night. Guest Laundry Also on Deck 5 is another Seabourn standard, the Guest Laundry. They only had one, and it was always busy! The…

Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

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Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

…ot luxury line. But it is less busy and rushed. Capacity is limited and so reservations are required unlike in Yacht Club or The Haven. The lounge and bar are comfortable spaces, though can be hard to get seats at times. As drinks are not included in the fare, except at highest grades, they have a nightly happy hour from 5pm to 8pm where they have snacks and complimentary drinks. The concierges are in the lounge and unlike Yacht Club and The Haven…