Advantages: Comfortable, central and I loved the little kitchenette
Disadvantages: At times it was a bit noisy and the heating was tricky

Check your dates I’ve just been introduced to our company’s online hotel booking system and my first experience of using it was looking for a hotel for two nights in Strasbourg. It’s not a patch on what I’d call a ‘proper’ hotel booking site, but it ... Read review

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Brilliant idea to have a self-catering hotel; it must work out far cheaper than eating in any attached restaurant. by KateHurst

nice :) by spiritwood

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Advantages: Great value for money
Disadvantages: none

We booked flights, accommodation and car hire all through Globe hunters, it took me almost two weeks of research before finding someone who could give me a full package at an affordable price, bearing in mind that there was 4 of us travelling (me, my wife ... Read review

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What areas of the world do they cover? Everywhere or just specialised areas? by Bollinger28

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What a Deal
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Attentive staff
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Advantages: lots of choice, value for money, good service, location, nice food
Disadvantages: attracts stag parties even during the day, very much like Wetherspoons

Whilst discussing our plans for Blackpool with my Dad, I asked him for any recommendations on places to eat. My Mum and Dad visit Blackpool a few times a year and normally opt for Wetherspoons type pubs for lunch. My Dad recommended Yate's on the promenad ... Read review

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Blimey, that sounds really good for the money! x by chrisandmark_is_here

The breakfast looks tasty by martinthemartian

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Advantages: Lots to see and do, location, transport
Disadvantages: Prices, ugly modern buildings, mosquitos by the lake

As the world's least intrepid, non-flying traveller I was predictably daunted by the prospect of a three-train journey to Switzerland including a crossing of Paris, even if it was to reach a comfortingly safe destination. In the event, my week-long stay i ... Read review

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Fabulous photos by catsholiday

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Lausanne - The Olympic Capital
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Advantages: location, facilities, independence,
Disadvantages: Need more cities, like Barcelona

I recently had to go to Madrid on a business trip and I found this website of apartments for rent. They are great luxury apartments in the city centre, at a very good price and perfect for these occasions. however they also look very good for vacation tri ... Read review

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More info please by allanharry

What sort of charges do they levy for 1/2/3 bedroom apartments? How much of a deposit do they require? Can you book online? What payment methods do they accept? by Bollinger28

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Advantages: Lots of history, free to look at
Disadvantages: Internal viewing by arrangement only

The Black Gate is the name given to the former Gatehouse of the Castle in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a strikingly attractive structure, which is currently home to the Society of Antiquaries who lease the building off the Council. From the outside the st ... Read review

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Sounds really interesting, will have a look if i'm in the area, thank you. by allanharry

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Advantages: A very atmospheric place with great views - well worth a visit
Disadvantages: Don't be surprised if it's all a bit baffling

Never Take India for Granted One of the strange things about India is that it’s often very difficult to tell how old something is. Sometimes you’ll visit a place that looks like it was built ten years ago and it’s a thousand years old, and at other t ... Read review

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No embarrassment from me... but then I treat our own churches much the same way. Lx by hiker

I like a good Hindu temple, but as you say they can be a mixed bunch. by Essexgirl2006

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Advantages: Very tasty freshly made food
Disadvantages: Could have had a more extensive veggie breakfast menu

...flat we were renting was Bobby's Sandwich Bar, wh ... Read review

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Sounds worth investigating if in the area by mumsymary

Sorry for low rate but I dont know very much about this place still or the fillings available x by xxfoxyredxx

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Advantages: Wonderful food in a delightful setting
Disadvantages: Long wait for desserts

For some strange reason, the village of Wickham near Fareham, Hampshire, is blessed with two Indian restaurants that are superior to any we have been to in Portsmouth. Having enjoyed Kuti’s a few weeks earlier, my son, his partner and I decided that we wo ... Read review

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A bit of a trek for me, but I've been inspired to try and copy that Goan chicken. by Silverback

Back with that e :-) by ryanando

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Advantages: something for all the family, location, clean and well maintained, lots to do
Disadvantages: can become expensive, not everything is always open, moody workers

...in a hotel up the South Shore during our holiday in Blackpool so were very close to the South Pier. During our stay, we visited the pier on a few occasions and at different times. This discusses our experience as a family. Blackpool South P ... Read review

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Excellent review x x by helen190390

Excellently reviewed by AnneLorraine1

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In Your Face Family Fun at Blackpool's South Pier
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Advantages: Excellent location right in Westfield Stratford City
Disadvantages: I don't live here

I stayed here for a one night mini-break for leisure. I believe the hotel is almost brand new and the entire place was immaculate. I enjoyed the reception on the 12th floor and the lobby area up there as well. The balcony was another nice touch with vie ... Read review

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Welcome to ciao :) Good review. by newprideexperiadj2

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Advantages: Good value at the right price; friendly staff; all the basics for a short stay
Disadvantages: Traffic noise; couldn't programme alarm

With an early morning flight out of Gatwick we needed hotel accommodation and we wanted to keep the price as low as possible. We would be arriving mid evening and leaving around 4 the next morning so we weren't looking for luxury or lots of facilities. Th ... Read review

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This is a bargain, and thank you for reviewing it as I often fly from Gatwick and this is a possibility for those really early starts! E from me.x by Violet1278

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Advantages: Good breakfsat
Disadvantages: Shower/bath very strange

Hotel Reine Isabel Amazonica Quito We had a few nights in the hotel in Quito so that we had a chance to explore a little before flying to the Galapagos islands. We arrived totally shattered from our Iberia flight as we had left our Heathrow hotel at 3pm ... Read review

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Excellent detail by denella

Wow! Fab photos as well x by Nar2

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Reina Isabel, superb value as a base from which to explore.
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Hotel Reina Isabel
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Advantages: Incredible views, plenty to explore, unique, well known
Disadvantages: Causes the rest of Portland to be overlooked

...narrow promontory (or bill) of Portland stone, which forms the most southerly part of Isle of Portland, and therefore also the county of Dorset, England. One of Portland's most popular destinations, the po ... Read review

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Excellent review by ashleighmills8

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Advantages: location, price
Disadvantages: no free wifi

...I checked myself into the Ibis at the Queen's Quarter. The hotel looks to be very new, the reception area was clean and mod ... Read review