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

  Tongsai Bay Hotel Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand, originally uploaded by garybembridge. The island of Koh Samui is just one-hour flight from Bangkok, around 700 miles away. The island clearly is a massively popular resort as planes by Bangkok Air shuttle back and forwards to and from the island every hour. And it seems that the planes are always chock full. I think one of the reasons that these shuttle flights are so full is because the airport at…

Holiday Inn Republique Paris France: Review, Photo and Videos

Holiday Inn Republique Paris France: Review, Photo and Videos

…itself is a mish mash of equipment and not that well thought out. So many hotels do this. They throw a random selection of equipment into a room. I wish they would at least get someone who works out to select what goes in. The public areas and hallways are very tatty and these need attention as you do feel like you are staying in a bit of a dive! Watch 2 videos of 2 different rooms that I have stayed in so far: Room 153: http://www.youtube.com/wa…

Update on Virgin Atlantic poor service after VS18 fiasco

Update on Virgin Atlantic poor service after VS18 fiasco

…r airlines, but there were only a handful of spaces available. We arranged hotel rooms in New Jersey as there weren’t enough in the New York area, and five coaches to take everyone there. A combination of bad weather and confusion over the correct route meant that this was a verylong journey too. We accept that this wasn’t handled very well and we took this up with the bus company before they returned on Saturday 17 February to collect everyone ag…

PODCAST 15: MONTREUX SWITZERLAND

PODCAST 15: MONTREUX SWITZERLAND

…rie: http://www.laprairie.ch/eng/ Casino Montreux Swiss Chocolate Train: http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/chocolate_train.htm Lakeside Promenade Fleuri Montreux Old town Where I stayed: Royal Plaza Hotel website: http://www.royalplaza.ch/intro.html Tripadvisor views and reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g188108-d236149-r4316394-Royal_Plaza_Hotel-Montreux_Vaud.html…

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

…music. I cannot cope with endless CNN and turn my music on when I get to a hotel room, and only turn off when put my ear plugs in! 7. My 4 first aid supplies. Imodium for dodgy tummy, Paracetemol for headaches, Plasters for cuts and gel for mouth ulcers (don’t get them often but a real drag if you get them while travelling). I always take these in hand luggage after I had terrible stomach upset on a very long haul flight and the only way I could g…

St. Lucia. My Guide to Luxurious Must See Excursions and Beaches When You Have Limited Time

…Lucia is a popular cruise destination, it has a very developed resort and hotel based tourism base. There are many direct flights from Europe and the United States and so while the cruise industry is important, it is probably less reliant on this trade than some of the other Caribbean islands. During the main cruising season, which is the winter in the region, it is fairly common to have a two or three ships filling the docks in pretty Castries p…

ITB Berlin: The World’s Largest Travel Show, Walking Expedition & Travel Love Fest

…0 tips on attending ITB Berlin: Book well in advance. The city is full and hotels get busy and expensive. Stay in a partner hotel as they then have free shuttle buses, which can save a lot in taxis and working out the public transport options. Set a clear objective (or maybe 2) of what you want to achieve and focus on that. There are so many people and so much to do, you need to focus. Pace yourself. It is big, busy and hectic. Do not over commit…

3 Cruise Wishes Are Being Solved By The MSC Preziosa

…n Style” cruise line work. I will be interviewing the CEO, The Captain and Hotel Manager as well as the Head Butler. You can follow all the reports on the blog (including my dedicated MSC Preziosa/ Tips for Travellers Page , which I will post through the journey as well as on my social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Get involved: Let me know what you want me to explore, discover, review and also ask the Captain, Hotel Manager, H…

MSC Preziosa Yacht Club Video Tour & Review. Unique ship within a ship experience.

…ns when visiting. Similar to MSC Cruises Yacht Club, the Four Seasons is a hotel hidden on the top floors of Manadalay Bay Hotel with dedicated reception, quiet pool and spaces. Step through a discrete door and you can access the hectic Mandalay Bay casino, wave pools and party bars. Watch my video tour of the MSC Yacht Club I made on the MSC Preziosa which will take you through the entrance, deluxe suite, concierge, lounge, pool deck, restaurant…