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Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

Brussels

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

…seemed pretty bad, and we seemed to shuffle along from the station to the hotel. The city itself is not very large and the main streets seemed packed. On first sight the city is not that attractive, and seems quite bland and concrete like. Though as we found out later once we strolled about and started to explore the side streets that there were some very pretty and charming parts of the city. It was quite a surprise as after arriving at the fair…

Holidays are better value than ever this year..

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Holidays are better value than ever this year..

…e Four Seasons in Las Vegas. Looking on both hotel sites and booking sites like expedia are rafts of offers and deals. The extra nights seem popular at present as again assume they then will try and sell other services and food. Strengthening pound With all the offers from hotels through their sites, we only paid deposits of one night. The discounting by hotels meant less need to book deals that meant paying up front, which is presumably how some…

RITZ CARLTON BATTERY PARK NEW YORK

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RITZ CARLTON BATTERY PARK NEW YORK

…around $450 (before taxes which add another $60 on the cost), you expect a hotel to reek of style and general sophistication and specialness. The Ritz Carlton does not have that feel, and it is hard to work out why as it should. On the positive side: · It is in a great location right down at Battery Park, near to where the boats go to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This mean that it is very quiet, and you can almost forget that you are in…

Koh Samui / Koh Samui / Thailand / Thailand

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

…unusual process, but it is quite quaint as it is all open sided buildings due to the weather on the island. If you don’t have pick-ups arranged with your resort from the airport there are many minibus and taxis at the airport. In terms of getting around the island, there is of course car rental (which is fairly cheap). The guide books rather alarmingly talk about how it can be dangerous driving and how you need to take “extreme care”. This may be…

Holiday Inn Republique Paris France: Review, Photo and Videos

France / Holiday Inn / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Paris / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips

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

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Update on Virgin Atlantic poor service after VS18 fiasco

…to collect everyone again.Although Virgin Atlantic staff were sent to the hotel, we’re aware that some didn’t arrive until after the coaches. By early morning on Friday 16, we knew that the flight wouldn’t be leaving until Saturday so staff were on hand to answer questions and handed out letters explaining this.On Saturday 17 February, your flight was re-numbered VS118 and left JFK at 10:43, 50 hours and 23 minutes late.It’s very difficult in a l…

PODCAST 15: MONTREUX SWITZERLAND

Montreux / Switzerland / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

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…

PODCAST 8: DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

Dusseldorf / Germany / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 8: DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

…de/ · City Panoramas (views of highlights): http://www.panorama-cities.net/dusseldorf/dusseldorf.html What is there to do in Dusseldorf? At the risk of offending loyal fans and residents of the city, I have to say that there is not as much to do and see as some of the other German cities. But saying that residents absolutely love the city and the quality of life – and so maybe that is the best tip this week: if you are looking for a great place to…

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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…

Caribbean / Destinations / St Lucia

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

…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 port and at least one large cruise ship docked at sea and tendering passengers in. As a result of this huge focus on…