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Airlines / Virgin America

Virgin America Reviews. First Class Review With Photos.

…ess empire that includes Virgin America and Virgin Blue in Australia. This review is of the Virgin America seats and service. Virgin America First Class Seats The launch of Virgin America was heralded as the start of something big and new in USA domestic air travel when it happened. The domestic flight scene in the US is known for being about tired and shoddy and off hand experiences, with old fleets and bad service. Bogged down by the effects of…

Eurostar comments on my review of the new lounge

Eurostar / London / Top Tips / travel

Eurostar comments on my review of the new lounge

…by garybembridge. In their usual efficient way, within hours of posting a review of the new upstairs lounge at Eurostar St Pancras I got a note from Gareth Headon in the Corporate Communications Office commenting on the review. He says: “Dear Gary, I hope you’re well. I was interested to read your latest post on your experiences of the Eurostar business lounge. I’m glad you like the new upper level. We have one more element of the lounge to open…

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

Below is a review I posted on TripAdvisor and video of the leading hotel in Harare that I stayed at in 2005 that I posted at the time on YouTube. It is one of the most watched videos I have ever posted Close to 12000 as of posting this). It gets a wide range of comments from the hostile to the complimentary. The hostile are mostly from people from Zimbabwe who feel that there are more important things to discuss about the country and its issues t…

Hudson Hotel New York: review, Video & Photos. SO small So Funky So horrible!

New York / USA

Hudson Hotel New York: review, Video & Photos. SO small So Funky So horrible!

…a hotel like no other, as there is no name to identify the place. You then travel up some very long and striking yellow light escalators and emerge into a gloomy lobby. Music is pumping away and you really cannot see very much as it is very dark. You can make out a huge long check-in desk with a massive trendy chandelier hanging above it. As you check in you will usually hear people complaining about the size of their rooms and the staff explainin…

Accomodation / New York / USA

Hilton JFK Airport Hotel New York Video Tour and Review

…he Hilton JFK Airport hotel in New York. Watch my video tour, thoughts and review: To get to the hotel from the airport can take longer than getting into New York! You have to take the Sky Train from your Terminal to the meeting point (well described in the terminal and at the Sky Train station). Then you have to wait for the Hilton shuttle bus. The bus goes every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. Though if you just miss one bus it can take a while. It…

Celebrity / Cruise Ship / transportation

Celebrity Silhouette Review, Advice and Tips for Travellers

…s review for the site   This is a guest post with his Celebrity Silhouette Review by a fellow cruise fan and friend of mine: Daniel Abrahams Disclaimer: At the age of 26, I am not your ordinary cruiser. I am also honest & have no intention of writing this to get a free Celebrity cruise. Most aspects of Celebrity Silhouette I loved. A couple things I couldn’t bare. I’m here to document all. No Spin! Thank you to Gary, one of the most renowned & res…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship Balcony Cabin Video Tour and Review. Compact, cosy , bright and practical.

…and Review. Compact, cosy , bright and practical. Watch my video tour and review of a typical balcony cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic. This is cabin10229. The balcony cabins on Norwegian Epic are compact and cleverly designed. They have curved walls which means that they take up less space on the ship and yet are still able to provide a bed area and seating area with sofa (which is also a sofa bed). To use space more efficiently i…

Cruise Ship / Holland America / transportation

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Verandah Suite & Inside Cabin – Video tour and review

…merica on the Nieuw Amsterdam. I was in 8021 and this is my video tour and review of the suite. It was a good size, very comfortable and a great location towards the front of the ship. The stairs close by meant it was just one flight up to the spa, gym, indoor pool and The Lido. A few flights up to The Crow’s Nest bar (which I loved for the great views over the bow of the ship and the great Expectations Coffee shop). Watch a video of an Inside Cab…

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship from Room 1609 Four Seasons Sydney

Australia

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Video and Review : Iconic View. Exceptional Service

…streets. Staying at the Four Seasons always feels special. This stay was made even better thanks to the location and the view. Looking forward to coming back! Watch my video tour of Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (Full Harbour View – 1609): Further reading about Four Seasons Hotels: My review of the Four Seasons Hampshire My Review of Four Seasons Las Vegas Big Trip Australia: I stayed at the Four Seasons Sydney at the start of a month long trip aroun…

Seabourn

Seabourn Food Review : Desserts

…s of the most gorgeous sweets. It was the highlight of the event, and maybe the cruise itself. The best review is to simply show them: For more of my thoughts and coverage of Seabourn: Visit my Seabourn Tips for Travellers Page Watch my Seabourn Sojourn Video Tour Read my Seabourn Overview Read my Seabourn Food Review: Desserts Read my Tips, Tricks and Advice For Getting The Most From Cruising With Seabourn…