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Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella, Spain (review, videos, pictures)

Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella, Spain (review, videos, pictures)

…nd 125 euros). The whole hotel, despite recent investments, has an overall air and look of being a bit old-fashioned and dated. The look and furnishings feel like a cast back to the late 70s or early 80s. They are all in good condition and it is not that the place is run down – it just feels so dated. On this trip I had a room which faced to the back of the hotel looking towards the mountains (or if you were being unkind, over the entrance and dri…

New York Newark Airport: Marriot Hotel (Video and review)

New York Newark Airport: Marriot Hotel (Video and review)

…le. 2.Silence. It is amazingly quiet considering the location. You hear no air traffic at all. Pity the air conditioning is not as quiet! The actual hotel is a bit jaded and must be heading towards needing refurbishment. But it is perfectly fine for one night as the rooms are a good size, with a decent sized desk and very fast internet access (Costs about $10), and clean bathroom. The carpets are a bit worn and the furniture dated but fine and cle…

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona, Spain (review and video)

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona, Spain (review and video)

…y quiet as at the back of the hotel and not overlooking the main road. The air-conditioning is very quiet which is a boon as I hate air-conditioning noise and in most hotels have to switch it off at night no matter how hot or cold it gets! The rooms feel dated and uninspired decor wise, although they are not shabby at all. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and this combined with the quiet made for a great night sleep. There are some strang…

Sao Paulo Things To Do When Visiting (Part 2)

…and subject to disputes and delays. There are restrictions about how many aircraft can be in Brazilian air space at any one time and this can generate delays. Getting in and out of Sao Paulo through the main international airport (Guarulhos) can be very long winded and unpleasant. The airport is old fashioned, dated and cannot really cope with the some 33 million passengers that pass through it each year. It usually takes a good while to get thro…

Tips for Travellers: Palm Springs – California: Strange and fabulous

…and save: click here Try and be there on a Thursday and visit the evening fair There a street fair that seems to be something of a long standing tradition when the main shopping area road gets closed off and up to 170 independent stall holders sell all sorts of food, art, jewellery and trinkets until 10pm. The fair gets packed and is popular with locals and visitors.Personally I am not sure that there was that much great stuff, but it was really g…

PODCAST 14: MAURITIUS – the magical island in the Indian Ocean

PODCAST 14: MAURITIUS – the magical island in the Indian Ocean

…ir Mauritius who have many alliances and attractive promotions and offers. Air Mauritius : http://www.airmauritius.com/ and Where they fly from http://www.airmauritius.com/routemap/maphome.html TripAdvisor recommendation on sights to see: Top Mauritius Attractions: 1. Pamplemouuse Botanical Garden, Port Louis 2. Domaine Les Pailles, Port Louis 3. Central Market, Port Louis 4. Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis 5. Natural History Museum, Port Louis 6. C…

Podcast: 24 HOURS IN NEW YORK

Podcast: 24 HOURS IN NEW YORK

…d103887-Reviews-Statue_of_Liberty-New_York_City_New_York.html Intrepid Sea,Air & Space Museum http://www.intrepidmuseum.org http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d143358-Reviews-Intrepid_Sea_Air_Space_Museum-New_York_City_New_York.html Times Square http://www.timessquare.com/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d110145-Reviews-Times_Square-New_York_City_New_York.html Tickets Popcorn Shop http://www.daleandthomas.com/…

Cruising With a Norovirus Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak On-Board Queen Mary 2.

…in if you need the toilet. Doors are opened most of the day to allow fresh air into the ship. I am guessing that this also reduces the risk of spreading through air conditioning. People who have been affected are required to stay in their rooms until cleared by the medical centre. You can tell which rooms are affected as their bedclothes and towels are put into red bags when their rooms are cleaned. It has also been reported that some people that…

Qualia Reviews and Video Tour – Luxury Hamilton Island Resort

…view you take in the rich wooden floors, quirky but comfortable sofa and chairs, king-size bed, balcony with loungers and chairs and then massive bathroom with twin basins, deep bath and shower with enough space to hold a small party. There are many quality touches to the room including speakers in the ceiling to play music (their choice or your own from your iPod), free soft drinks and tea and coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is included in yo…

Travel Tips Podcast 155: Dubai UAE

…etty much all year round Best time Sept to May Getting there Possibly best airline hub in the world ! Cruise lines increasingly calling here and the port is close to town Where to stay Jumeirah Beach areas – where most resort hotels with beaches are More business hotels are on Sheikh Zayed road Getting around Drivers generally are poor! Metro – modern, cheap, air conditioned , easy to work out – smart card tickets – get day pass – ticket machines…

Qatar Airways A380 Business Class Review

…ographs of Qatar Airways A380 Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Information Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 17 years of operation, to the point where today it is flying a modern fleet of 137 aircraft to 144 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America. If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagra…