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Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo Hotel Spain: it is just ok….

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Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo Hotel Spain: it is just ok….

…Spain – Room 101 I was at this hotel for a work meeting. It seems to be a popular combination of business / conference accommodation and tourist hotel as it is a 4 Star but quite cost effective and reasonable priced. The hotel does not look great, or very much, from the outside, but they have revamped the bedrooms and the public rooms- and so it is much better than the external look. The bedrooms are small, but do have a bit of a “wow” factor. Th…

Madrid Spain: my top travel tips for a weekend break in this stylish city

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Madrid Spain: my top travel tips for a weekend break in this stylish city

…n also visit the Royal Armoury and also the Royal Pharmacy. This is a very popular attraction and to avoid standing in long lines, either get here early or consider buying a Madrid Sightseeing Pass that gives you entry to a few attractions, and for the Palace has a special entrance for holders of this pass (link at the end of this blog posting). You cannot take photos inside the palace, but you can take them of the outside and of the great views f…

Cape Town: Bloubergstrand has the most stunning views of Table Mountain and the City Bowl

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Cape Town: Bloubergstrand has the most stunning views of Table Mountain and the City Bowl

…area where there are people kite-gliding. This seems to be a place that is popular as a relatively inexpensive place to take families and seems focused around this and then water sports. We spent an hour or so checking out the view and soaking it it. The sea is, of course, really cold and so you don’t see much time in the sea! Watch the video and the stunning views: Do you have any thoughts, tips of comments? Leave a comment on the blog. Where you…

THE QM2 STORY BY CHRIS FRAME AND RACHELLE CROSS: MY REVIEW AND THOUGHTS

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THE QM2 STORY BY CHRIS FRAME AND RACHELLE CROSS: MY REVIEW AND THOUGHTS

…r ships, and Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross are just this. Chris has run a popular website about Cunard and their ships for many years, and this is in fact how I first came across him. I was researching my first trip on a Cunard ship (Queen Elizabeth 2) in 2004 and found his insight, information and passion one of the best and clearest I could find. The link to his site is at the end of this posting. He has written a few books with Rachelle, and t…

GET YOUR FREE TIPSFORTRAVELLERS.COM eBOOK RIGHT NOW!

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GET YOUR FREE TIPSFORTRAVELLERS.COM eBOOK RIGHT NOW!

…lume, which is 70 pages long, you get tips and advice about 11 of the most popular destinations covered in the podcast and blog. The destinations covered include: Cape Town, Las Vegas, Prague, Koh Samui, San Francisco, Singapore, Monaco, Brussels, Carribean and Cunard Queen Victoria. Use the link below, and chose to post a tweet or Facebook “like” and get the download. Enjoy! ———————————————————– Don’t miss any new postings. Subscribe Find and fol…

CAPE TOWN: FRANSCHHOEK: THE GOURMET CAPITAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

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CAPE TOWN: FRANSCHHOEK: THE GOURMET CAPITAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

…this last trip we made a trip out to the town. And understand why it is so popular. The town of Franschhoek is billed as, and encourages the reputation of being, the “gourmet capital” of South Africa. It is well known for having many outstanding restaurants, and despite being a small town of only about 15000 residents, will have a number of the best rated places to eat in the country in any year in the town. Franschoek is one of the oldest towns i…

CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

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CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

…d offering the most stunning views across Hout Bay. In Winter it is also a popular spot for Whale spotting as they come into the bay on their migration. The road was closed for 3 years from 2000 to 2003 following rock falls, and was finally re-opened as a toll road and is managed by a company that uses the funds to keep the road as safe as it can be from rock falls. All along the route you can see massive nets and other devices up the mountains an…

CAPE TOWN: DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM (INTERESTING REMINDER OF A KEY EVENT IN APARTHEID HISTORY)

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CAPE TOWN: DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM (INTERESTING REMINDER OF A KEY EVENT IN APARTHEID HISTORY)

…the right to reclaim lost land by evicted residents. The museum is a very popular place for tourists as well as visiting dignatories. The museum consists of various documents, personal records, posters and other memorabilia from past residents. It is unexpected and colourful inside, and more of an experience and symbol than a traditional museum. Personally, I would have liked it if they had explained the history and background a bit more as the m…

THE 10 MOST WATCHED VIDEOS I HAVE POSTED ON YOUTUBE

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THE 10 MOST WATCHED VIDEOS I HAVE POSTED ON YOUTUBE

…had (as of posting) 15.8 MILLION views of the videos. Here are the 10 most popular to date in order: Las Vegas Stratosphere X-Scream Las Vegas Stratosphere Insanity Las Vegas Stratosphere Big Shot Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Room Victoria Falls Bridge Bungee Jump Universal Studios: Backdraft Rovos Rail Train: South Africa Universal Studios: Jaws Crowne Plaza New York: Hotel Room Don’t miss any new postings. Subscribe Find…

P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

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P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

…its or otherwise of the ARCADIA. That is probably a reflection of just how popular the other ships are! As when we pushed and asked exactly what do you not like, we almost always got the response “um, well, um, we can’t quite put our finger on it, but it just isn’t the same”. Although surely if you want the same you go on the same ship? The 4 specific things people we spoke to did not like were things that (in my view) a bit of simple research bef…

HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

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HATFIELD HOUSE: stunning stately house in Hertfordshire England

…nd restaurant with great cakes and very tasty food. Hatfield House is very popular for weddings and the day we were there, there were two going on. The house is about an hour drive from London and also can be reached by train. The station is opposite the entrance to the grounds. A great day out, it is also worth checking out on their site as they have many events (mostly from April – September, at around Christmas). The house is open from April to…