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Misunderstood: What I Found Regent Seven Seas Get Right (And Wrong)

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Misunderstood: What I Found Regent Seven Seas Get Right (And Wrong)

…was the usual look for the cruise line sign, wait and get on a bus to the hotel, and the hotels were standard chain conference and package holiday type. In Japan it was Hilton Tokyo, in a standard room. In terms of the Unlimited Shore Excursions, some had issues here. Unlimited Shore Excursions They are released about a year before the cruise at a certain time of day, and people swoop in and pick all the best ones. For example, for my Tokyo trip,…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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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…

Letchworth Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire, England: Amazing value and great weekend break

england / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video

Letchworth Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire, England: Amazing value and great weekend break

…d found that service was good and the overall attitude and approach of the hotel was positive. The hotel seems to be focused on a business that is about weddings at weekends, conferences in week and then fills the 80+ rooms with deals. While we were there we also had Sheffield United footballers staying before their game the next day, and there was a coach party staying one night. The hotel was a large old house with a great hall, where they serve…

Accomodation / Prague

Rocco Forte Augustine Hotel. One of The Very Best Prague Hotels

…w beautiful Prague was and how I needed to explore it more. So how did the hotel rate after spending 3 nights there? Overall good, though there are some flaws that were slightly irritating for such an up-market hotel. They were though all related to housekeeping issues. Every day we were there we had to call housekeeping by late afternoon as our room had not been cleaned, and in the evening (as we had a “do not disturb” on the door) we got a card…

THE BERKELEY HOTEL, Knightsbridge, London: The most posh hotel I ever stayed at!

england / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / London / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

THE BERKELEY HOTEL, Knightsbridge, London: The most posh hotel I ever stayed at!

…ng, and horribly expensive. There is, strangely, no really good bar in the hotel and we actually went to the Oriental mandarin hotel nearby for cocktails in the evening as the bar there is much more trendy and impressive. On the 7th floor is a pool and small but well equipped fitness room. The pool is a good size, 4 foot deep with a room that can retract in good weather. The Berkeley is amazing. Very expensive. Very posh and just a wonderful exper…

Accomodation / Koh Samui

Tongsai Bay Hotel. Koh Samui. Thailand. Recommended Luxury Hotel

…e on site and explored the island. Overall the island left us less than excited about. The Tongsai Bay though as a resort is stunning. Tongsai Bay Hotel, Koh Samui, Thailand (Room 509), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Tongsai Bay Hotel Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Tongsai Bay Hotel Pool, Koh Samui, Thailand, originally uploaded by garybembridge. TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF THE HOTEL: CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIDEO…

Sao Paulo (Brazil) : Sofitel Hotel

Brazil / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Sao Paulo / Sofitel

Sao Paulo (Brazil) : Sofitel Hotel

…Paulo. View of Sao Paulo from my room in Sofitel Here is my review of the hotel: I liked this hotel. The rooms are large; the food is good and the staff all very helpful and friendly. While the hotel basically overlooks an interchange it is very near to the large public park that locals can be seen streaming into on the weekend and makes for a very pleasant place to escape to near the hotel. The whole area the hotel is in is very well lit and it…

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…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

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

…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 popular beach, and so is busy with holiday makers, wedding parties (zillions of them) and conference visitors. The hotel decor is dated and shabby, stuck in the 1980s with little of the flair and passion one expects (and gets) usually in Brazil. The staff are also disinterested, of…