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

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

…runs 24 hours and it took me about 7 minutes to get the Terminal where my Virgin Atlantic flight was leaving from. It was, though, quite hard to get to the hotel when I was dropped off by my car. We seemed to drive around it a lot before getting to the actual entrance. The location is the hotel’s main benefit. Other than that it has 2 other strong points in my view: 1.The Marriot beds and pillows which I think are fantastic and really comfortable…

Iberia Economy versus BA Economy

Airlines / British Airways / Iberia / Tips for Travellers / travel

Iberia Economy versus BA Economy

…past posting on my reviews of BA long haul and also on why I prefer BA to Virgin will already know that. My experience today has helped to confirm my preference. With a recent change in my role at work, I am now doing much more travel within Europe than Long Haul. Being based in London and living fairly near to Heathrow, you can get pretty much anywhere direct on BA. I have been wondering if there is a better option to my default of booking onto…

Airlines / Korean Air / transportation

Korean Air Club Business Class Seats (Photos, Review and Video)

…seat in your face like on airlines like Singapore Business. Service was good and friendly. I also have a video of the take off that shows some of the cabin and that is posted below the photos. I also have on this blog pictures of British Airways old and new Club Seats and Virgin (search the blog to find these). Korean Air Club Class (4), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Korean Air Club Class, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Korean Air C…

Sao Paulo (Brazil) : Sofitel Hotel

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

Sao Paulo (Brazil) : Sofitel Hotel

…British Airways (which was a nice change after the terrible time I had on Virgin – and still no apology or news on what they plan to do). Below is a video of the very nice room at the Sofitel Hotel on Rua Sena Madureira here in Sao 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 overlook…

Ramada Hotel, Newark Airport, New Jersey USA; Room video

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Ramada Hotel, Newark Airport, New Jersey USA; Room video

…not really to do with the hotel which I was pretty pleased with as usually Ramada’s I have stayed at have been not that great. The rooms were a good size, clean and comfortable. The reason for being unhappy was it was after a long and bad day due to Virgin Atlantic (who I usually praise) who treated us all so badly after a problem with one of their planes – we took off from Newark and 40 minutes later after dumping our fuel was forced to land at…

Cathay Pacific Review: 1st Class London – Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific Review: 1st Class London – Hong Kong

…e “One World” alliance alongside carriers like British Airways, Qantas and American Airlines. This not only ensures that it has the “One World” alliance feeding passengers onto it extensive Asian route network out of Hong Kong, but also for members of the alliance it means they earn both frequent flyer miles for their preferred airline in the alliance but also “tier points” that are so important in terms of determining the status level and associa…

Taiwan Part 1: on my way

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Taiwan Part 1: on my way

…entertainment choices are not as good as airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic – they are pretty helpful and caring on board. They also seem to have a very good time keeping record (so maybe I will get that connection!) I will post a comment/ review about the flight and the service – and if I am feeling a bit cheeky take some pics of the seat/ bed and cabin. I am writing this posting in the First Class lounge at Heathrow and will try a…

PODCAST 20: Sabi Sands Game Reserve (SOUTH AFRICA)

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PODCAST 20: Sabi Sands Game Reserve (SOUTH AFRICA)

…the reserve: click here Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Lodge http://www.ulusaba.virgin.com/ Review of Ulusaba on the VTravelled blog Ulusaba, meaning ‘place of little fear’, can be found amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in South Africa. At Ulusaba Safari Lodge in South Africa you will discover the soul of Africa, where the forces of nature bring together a wilderness of beauty. General Info – Getting Here Ulusab…

Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Crew Answer Your Questions About A Transatlantic Crossing

…ommend. It will be the first time that I have been to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and to Dominica. The day in port at St. Thomas will be a crazy one, as there are going to be 5 other cruise ships in port as well as the massive Queen Mary 2 (Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas, Celebrity Silhouette, Grand Princess, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Pearl)! Sounds like madness, and so we will be heading out on an all day trip cruising around the i…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge And My Travels & Blog

…ess Class or First Class. From the 1st time I travelled in Business Class (Virgin Upper Class) for work, I swore I would never fly economy long haul again! Thanks to the zillions of frequent flyer and hotel miles I generate it has meant I have been able to keep to that even for vacation (so far anyway!). Celebrating my global marketing job with a cup cake raffle win in my office at J&J 5. Been obsessed with iconic forms of travel since a boy, and…