Port El Kantaoui

Advantages: Beautiful Beaches
Disadvantages: Mainly For Couples, Hassle From Local Shopkeekers

...Port El Kantaoui is a purpose built Holiday Resort on the Northern Coast of Tunisia in North Africa. It is situated just a few kilometres North of Sousse, Tunisia's second largest City after the Capital Tunis. It was built in 1979 with a modern 300 Yacht capacity Marina as its focal point. In recent years this Marina has become a popular mooring location for the rich and famous undertaking their Mediterranean Cruises and the Marina here is said to rival those long established Marinas of Nice and Marbella on the Southern Coast of Europe. It is now also Tunisia's most popular Holiday Resort. I stayed in Port El Kantaoui between the 2nd and 9th July 2006 and found the experience to be a rather interesting one. Since it was my first visit to Tunisia I was a little unsure of what to expect and as my Holiday approached I began to hear...

micksheff 22.07.2006 · Read review
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Don't pass on El Paso

Advantages: Fantastic hotel.
Disadvantages: They made me go home !!

...This review is about my holiday at the El Paso Hotel, Port Aventura, Spain in October 2008. My holiday was booked through First Choice Holidays and for my husband, myself and our 12 year old son for a weeks half board stay with unlimited access to the park, the cost, including flights and transfers was £1200. We all had a wonderful time, I won't go into the park details as I have already written a review on that aspect of Port Aventura - this review is purely about our stay in the hotel. We flew into Reus airport and it only took 10 - 15 minutes to get to our hotel. Before I go any further, let me explain about Halloween at Port Aventura. Every October and November Port Aventura goes into Halloween mode, and boy - they don't do it by half. If you have ever been to Disneyland at Halloween - Port Aventura do it...

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X & Y = Amazing!

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None

...X & Y is Coldplays third supposedly difficult album. Not difficult to listen to but difficult for an altogether different reason. 2000 was Coldplays year. Starting rockily with Shiver only charting at 35 in the UK charts, follow up single 'Yellow' changed all that. Peaking at 4 it became an anthem and stayed in the charts for months falling and rising again! Debut album 'Parachutes' reached number one before third single 'Trouble' (though only charting at 10) became yet another anthem. Two years on came their biggest hit 'In My Place' reaching number 2. 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' followed Parachutes to the number on spot in the album charts. The band had also broken America. Singles 'The Scientist' and (my fav) 'Clocks' also made the top ten, even though the album was selling by the bucket load. This is why 'X & Y' was...

simoon69 06.06.2005 · Read review
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X And Y

Advantages: Excellent lengthy album, good guitar/drum work
Disadvantages: A few of the tracks sound very similar

...About five years ago, I watched a man walking on a beach singing a tune that reminded me of early 90's shoe-gazing. Fortunately, I heard the song again, and again, and soon, I bought "Parachutes", Coldplay's debut album. As an intimate success of acoustics and piano, I loved it then and it still stands up as one of the best records of the last 20 years in my opinion. Unfortunately, the "A Rush of Blood to the Head" was a disappointing follow up I feel, that while having some very good songs, fell under a forced politcal undertone and some dopey sounding guitars ("In My Place" is the worst Coldplay song ever). So, after years in the studio and supposed "band almost breaking up rumours", Coldplay has returned with "X+Y", a phenomenal, guitar driven record that hints at Pink Floyd and is more reminiscent of the playful sexuality...

dirtypop 22.07.2005 · Read review
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Y Y Y Y Y

Advantages: Y is a good letter.
Disadvantages: Y is a question that can't be met.

...Y, Y, Y, Y, Y? Y is the 25th letter in the alphabet, Y is the answer that can't be met. Y is also a question that I often forget. Y is a crooked letter that needs a walking stick, Y is for me and for you, A letter that's not old, But neither new. Y is for yellow, The colour of the moon, Y is for Yesterday, The famous tune. Y is for youth, When your young, carefree and single, Dancing the night away, Amongst the crowds you mingle. Y is for yo yo a cool little toy, I used to love playing with this, It's brought me much joy. Y is for yes, The answer we all like to hear, Y yes that is certain, Y yes that is clear. Y is for "Hear ye, hear ye" As the town cryer sings, A pleasant noise, To the Town he brings. York begins with the letter Y, I love to visit York, There are many things to see and buy...

Mickie26 03.09.2003 · Read review
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  Charm-El-Sheik!

Advantages: Snorkelling, the red sea, food, price, heat.
Disadvantages: The runs!

...Me and my partner stayed in a hotel called the Conrad Sharm El Sheik in Egypt for a week from Monday 12th of June to the 19th of June. We had the most amazing holiday and I hope you enjoy reading my review of what I consider one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited in my life. I will start by reviewing the actual travel agents, etc then go on to the beautiful Sharm! Who did you book with? We booked with a well known travel Agent called First Choice. How much did it cost and what did it include? The total cost of the holiday for both of us came to 1058. This was for a week's stay in a four stay hotel, all inclusive basis, including travel insurance, flights and flight meals as well. We paid a 240 sterling pound deposit and we paid the rest off in installments. We booked the holiday in December 2005 and the money...

grapesoda 26.08.2006 (27.08.2006) · Read review
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X & Y - Coldplay

Advantages: Fix You
Disadvantages: Could be Be Here Now Mark 2.

...After a stormer of a début in the form of Parachutes which gave us the classic 'Yellow', Coldplay returned in 2002 with A Rush Of Blood To The Head - that gave us Clocks, The Scientist and possibly the greatest album of the decade so far. On rolls 2005, the year that has brought us the long awaited Oasis album, the pathetic Crazy Frog and now Coldplay's X & Y. Fans and critics alike noticed that the hype being built up around it surely meant that it was going to fall flat on it's face and die on it's backside. Well this is what Chris Martin and company have offered us... Square One - A predictable album starter, the song fades in as if you have woken up in heaven. Martin loudly whispers that you are in control, is there anything you wanna know? What I want to know is how they can nod to what has to be Kraftwerk and still produce...

Scouse_Dave 24.10.2005 · Read review
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El Macho, Bravo

Advantages: Good location. Lively atmosphere Authentic
Disadvantages: Gets busy

...The El Macho Mexican Restuarant is located in Hope Street,the appropriately named street that separates the two Cathedrals in Liverpool. It is a very convenient location -not far from the city centre or the University.I have been to El Macho's twice and must say I liked the simple rustic decor,the friendly,exuberant service, the food and the drinks. For the quality of the food on offer,it is also reasonably priced.It is a lively spot and gets very busy so it is probably wise to book a table.I have been told that Sir Paul McCartney, when he is in town ,likes to visit this little corner of Mexico but he wasnt there when I was. They have a good range of Mexican starters with the likes of nachos, chillis, beans and dips while among the entrees are seafood dishes and their famous Mexican Skillet which comprises charcoal grilled...

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Perfect for Espresso- the Dualit EL60

Advantages: Grinds to a super fine powder for the perfect espresso
Disadvantages: Sometimes can't grind enough coffee in one go for a coffee maker.

...I bought the Dualit EL60 from "Whittards of Chelsea" in September 2008 to grind coffee beans for my "Gaggia Baby Classic" espresso machine and paid £28 in the end of summer sale. When making espresso by hand using a machine with a handle, you need to ensure that the coffee grinds are in a fine powder as this lets you can maximise the crème layer on your espresso. Being aware of this I quizzed the assistants in both Whittards and my local speciality coffee shop who both recommended this grinder to achieve the finest grade of powder for the perfect espresso. Though I have only used this for espresso I should note that with multiple grind grades the grinder can be used to grind coffee for all sorts of purposes including cafetieres. When purchased the grinder came in a small box that essentially fitted it like a glove so it seemed...

bobbacon985 11.02.2009 · Read review
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  Sharm el Shiekh - Dive in

Advantages: Weather, diving, friendliness, hotel stds and price
Disadvantages: Adjusting to Arab culture and being pestered

...I have recently returned from Naama Bay in Sharm el Shiekh which could possibly be the best value dive resort in the world. This review is actually of Naama Bay the area itself and what it has to offer. I must quantify this by stating that the diving/snorkelling is my own personal experience. Personally I could never just go and lie on a beach for more than an hour or two (and 2 hours would need a very very good book!). The 'bucket and spade brigade' info is feedback from friends I have recommended this resort to. I have been there 13 times and plan to continue going back. I know, there are many people (including myself before I went there) who cannot imagine going back to the same resort but Naama Bay really is different.............................. Honest (and I don't mean cause it's been bombed! but more on the terrorist...

kathryn.rosling 18.05.2006 · Read review
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