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Holyrood Hotel Review and Helpful Things to Know 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Click below to quickly find the best price for your stay at the Holyrood Hotel 1. Holyrood Hotel Address The address of the Holyrood Hotel is; 81 Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh, EH8 8AU 2. Phone Number The telephone number of the hotel is; 0131 528 8000 3. Getting from Edinburgh Waverley Station to the Holyrood Hotel The easiest way to reach the hotel, especially if you have luggage, is to take the escalators from Waverley Station to Princes Street. On Princes Street turn right at the top of the escalators and walk past the Balmoral Hotel. At the junction by the… Read More »Holyrood Hotel Review and Helpful Things to Know 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Lerwick Hotel Review and Helpful Things to Know

Click to get the best price for your stay at the Lerwick Hotel 1. Lerwick Hotel Address The address of the Lerwick Hotel is; 15 South Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX 2. Phone Number The telephone number of the hotel is; +44 (1595) 692166 3. Getting from Sumburgh Airport to the Lerwick Hotel It is 25 miles from Sumburgh Airport to the hotel. Take the main road, A970, and head North to Lerwick. When you come into Lerwick go straight over at the first and second roundabouts you cross. At the second roundabout you will see Tesco on your right… Read More »Lerwick Hotel Review and Helpful Things to Know

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Visit Shetland – A Stunning Destination Any Time of the Year

Planning to Visit Shetland? Shetland is an amazing place to visit. It is very different from the rest of Scotland. It has its own very distinct culture, language, food, landscape, and history. There is a great deal to see and enjoy when visiting. Visit Shetland 2. Where Do You Fly From to Get To Shetland? There are direct flights to Shetland from; These flights are operated by Loganair which also operates codeshare flights with British Airways. All flights are to Sumburgh Airport which is at the Southern end of the mainland. Loganair planes are smaller aircraft. Sometimes there are two seats… Read More »Visit Shetland – A Stunning Destination Any Time of the Year

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Alicante Holiday – What You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip 🇪🇸

Thinking of an Alicante holiday? You should it’s a great destination that offers great value too. Alicante is a coastal and port town located on the South Coast of Spain. It is in the Costa Blanca area, which refers to the coastline and it’s a popular tourist destination. It has a population of around 350,000 people in the town area itself. Alicante enjoys warm temperatures with lows of 11 and 12 degrees Celsius in December and January. There is little rain. It can get very hot in June, July, and August with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. Alicante is a… Read More »Alicante Holiday – What You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip 🇪🇸

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Algarve Holiday – All You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip 🇵🇹

Are you planning an Algarve holiday? You should – it’s a wonderful destination. The Algarve is located along the Southern edge of Portugal. It has a fabulous coastline, huge sandy beaches, great places to visit and it’s very easy to travel to from UK. The Algarve is suitable for family holidays, solo trips, golfing holidays, beach, activity and spa holidays. There really are lots of options available. Here’s all you need to know to plan your trip. Algarve Holiday – Getting to the Algarve Faro Airport is the main airport that serves the Algarve. The airport is located on the… Read More »Algarve Holiday – All You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip 🇵🇹

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6 Handpicked Hotels in Riga – From Budget to Luxury 🇱🇻

Looking for Hotels In Riga? Wondering where to stay? Check out this guide and find your perfect stay from these hotels in Riga. Hotels in Riga – Airport Hotels If you need to stay close to the airport then you have two choices – the Sky High Hotel or the Hampton by Hilton. Hotels in Riga Sky High Hotel This hotel is the closest to the airport terminal building. Rooms are basic – more like a budget hotel. The reviews are mixed for this hotel – it scores 3.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor. There have been some comments about… Read More »6 Handpicked Hotels in Riga – From Budget to Luxury 🇱🇻

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5 Interesting Things to Do in Riga – Plus How to Get Around 🇱🇻

Planning on visiting Riga? Read on for some ideas of things to do in Riga, including a couple of free and a couple of paid options. There are also a couple of restaurant recommendations too. Riga public transport is really great value so keep reading to find out how to use it to get around. 5 Interesting Things to Do in Riga Things to Do in Riga 1. KGB Building The KGB Building is located in a building called The Corner House. It is around a 15 minute walk from the old town area. If you are walking from the… Read More »5 Interesting Things to Do in Riga – Plus How to Get Around 🇱🇻

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9 Memorable and Fun Things to Do in Valencia 🇪🇸

Are you planning a visit to Valencia? It’s an amazing city that is well worth it. It is easy to explore, friendly and welcoming, with great food and drink. There are some great things to do in Valencia, everything from a crazy Spring festival to stunning architecture. Check out my top 9 things to do in Valencia. Enjoy! Things to Do in Valencia 1. See the Fallas Festival If you want to visit the Fallas Festival you need to go in Spring. Hotel prices can be quite high so you may need to book early or perhaps stay a little… Read More »9 Memorable and Fun Things to Do in Valencia 🇪🇸

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10 Reasons to Stay at the Lovely Busta House Hotel

I am lucky enough to have stayed at the lovely Busta House Hotel a number of times when taking tour groups to Shetland. It’s my favourite hotel on Shetland, and one of my favourite hotels anywhere. Here are 10 reasons you should stay at the Busta House Hotel too. 1. Busta House Hotel is Run By a Fantastic Team Given the challenges in recruiting any staff, let alone local staff in Shetland, it’s wonderful that Busta House Hotel has a number of locals working on its team. They work really hard to deliver great service. The hotel has a genuinely… Read More »10 Reasons to Stay at the Lovely Busta House Hotel

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26 Great Things to Do On Your Shetland Holiday

Considering a Shetland holiday? It’s a fantastic place to visit, with its own unique character. There is something about Shetland – whether that’s the people, the scenery, the wildlife, or the weather. It gets under your skin. Here are 26 things you might like to see on your Shetland Holiday. Shetland Holiday 1. Sumburgh Head Whatever of year you are thinking of taking your Shetland holiday there is something to see at Sumburgh lighthouse. The views from Sumburgh Head are dramatic. Set on top of steep cliffs and overlooking the point at which the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean… Read More »26 Great Things to Do On Your Shetland Holiday

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Campanile Glasgow – Helpful Things to Know Before You Stay

Looking to stay at the Campanile Glasgow? Check out this review, including a video room tour of a twin room. Pros My Review Score 😄 Cons Cost £79 twin room, no breakfast Campanile Glasgow – Find the Best Price Online Want to find the best price for the Campanile Glasgow super quickly? Just pop your travel dates in below and find the best price available online. Want to find the best price in the Glasgow area? Check out this map view below Campanile Location The Campanile is located on the Northern bank of the River Clyde. It is south of… Read More »Campanile Glasgow – Helpful Things to Know Before You Stay

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Point A Hotel Shoreditch Review – Helpful Things to Know

Looking to stay at the Point A Hotel Shoreditch? Check out this review, including a video room tour of a cosy double room. My Overall Rating for the Point A Hotel Shoreditch – 🙂 Cost of Stay – 2 Nights in January 2023 for 2 people – £198. That does not include breakfast. Point A Hotel Shoreditch – Find the Best Price Online Want to find the best price for the Point A Hotel Shoreditch super quickly? Just pop your travel dates in below and find the best price available online. Want to find the best price in the Shoreditch… Read More »Point A Hotel Shoreditch Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Monte Gordo – Helpful Things to Know Before You Go

1. Monte Gordo Trip File Facts Cost per person: £300 based on 2 sharing Number of Nights: 4 Flights With: Ryanair Flight Times: Early evening outbound, early evening inbound Flight From: Glasgow Prestwick Flight To: Faro Airport, Portugal Time of Year: November 2022 Distance from Airport to Hotel: 61km via the A22 motorway Accommodation: Prime Energise Monte Gordo Junior Suite (4 Star) Board: Half Board (daily breakfast and dinner included) Transport: Hire car included from Faro Airport Weather: Warm and windy. Temperatures 23-27 degrees Celsius Trips Out: Vila Real San Antonio, Huelva (Spain), Tavira (Barril Beach) 1. Flying from Glasgow… Read More »Monte Gordo – Helpful Things to Know Before You Go

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Newton Stewart – A Really Great Town With Lots To Do Nearby

Check out my guide to this lovely riverside town and get planning your visit. 1. Newton Stewart – What’s In the Town There are some great independent shops including a great DIY store, some interesting gift shops, cafes and takeaways. Here are the ones I checked out during my week long stay in Newton Stewart. 2. Newton Stewart – Brew Ha Ha This small coffee shop is close to the bridge in Newton Stewart. There is on street parking outside and a larger car park in the centre of the town beside the river. The cafe is small and they… Read More »Newton Stewart – A Really Great Town With Lots To Do Nearby

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Baku Holiday – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

Read my review of a 4 night trip as a solo female traveller to Baku. It was a wonderful trip which I have very fond memories of. Let’s start with where Baku is. It’s in Azerbaijan on the Eastern coast. The map below shows Azerbaijan. 1. Baku Holiday – Weather in Baku As you can see from the annual average weather chart below it can get quite cool in the winter and quite hot in the summer. Something to consider is the wind that comes off the sea in Baku as well. Its location means that the wind can be… Read More »Baku Holiday – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

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Valencia City Break – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

Considering a Valencia city break? You absolutely should as it’s a fantastic city Check out everything you need to know to plan your trip. 1. Valencia City Break – How To Get to Valencia From the UK Valencia is easy to reach from the UK. The year planner below shows details of flight costs from London to Valencia The table below gives an idea of the daily flight schedule from London Stansted to Valencia Use this form to search flights to Valencia – just pop in your starting point and dates 2. Valencia City Break – What Is The Best… Read More »Valencia City Break – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

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Riga City Break – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

Read on for my review of a Riga city break which includes all you need to plan your visit to this lovely city. 1. Riga City Break – How to Get to Riga from the UK Riga is easy to reach from the United Kingdom. Flight time is around 2 hours and 40 minutes from London. Check out the flight options below. The year calendar gives an idea of prices from London to Riga for the year. The flight schedule gives an idea of how many flights and flight timings each day. Want to Check Flights Now? 2. Riga City… Read More »Riga City Break – Helpful Things To Know Before You Go

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Southerness Self Catering Review: Check Out This Chalet Now

Are you planning a Southerness self catering holiday? Well check out this review based on a 1 week stay in Southerness in November 2021. 1. Southerness Self Catering – Getting To Southerness Southerness is a coastal village located south of Dumfries. It is about 25 minutes from Dumfries centre. 2. Southerness Self Catering – Southerness Village – What’s There? The village of Southerness is dominated by the caravan park. It stretches around the bay and has it’s own entertainment centre, restaurant, takeaway, swimming pool and leisure facilities. There are some residences and along the shore there are a number of… Read More »Southerness Self Catering Review: Check Out This Chalet Now

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11 Southerness Things To Do – Cute Cafes & Great Wildlife

Planning on visiting Southerness? It’s a great spot for exploring the Argyll and Bute coastline. Check out this guide to Southerness things to do for some ideas of places to go and things to do. 11 Great Southerness Things to Do We loved the dog friendly cafes, seeing Red Kites up close and a museum about one of the biggest factories in the UK during World War 2. Read on for all the details and to plan your visit. Southerness Things to Do 1. Streetlights Cafe, Castle Douglas Streetlights was one of the first cafes we visited during our holiday… Read More »11 Southerness Things To Do – Cute Cafes & Great Wildlife

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The Bank House Uttoxeter Review – Helpful Things to Know

Are you looking for a hotel in Uttoxeter? Check out this review including a video tour of the Bank House Uttoxeter. It’s definitely a bit quirky! 1. The Bank House Uttoxeter: Address and Telephone Number The Bank House Uttoxeter Address; Church St, Uttoxeter ST14 8AG The Bank House Uttoxeter Telephone Number; 01889 566922 2. The Bank House Uttoxeter: Directions If you approach the hotel from the Dove roundabout take a right turn in Silver Street and you will come to a car park. Enter the car park and then to the left you will see the car park for The… Read More »The Bank House Uttoxeter Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Threave Gardens Review – Helpful Things to Know

Check out this review of Threave Gardens with all you need to know to plan your visit. 1. Threave Gardens Location The first thing to mention is that there are two locations that might be easily confused. Threave Gardens is owned by the National Trust and is located separately from Threave Castle which is owned by Historic Scotland. The address is; Threave Garden & Estate Castle Douglas DG7 1RX Telephone: 01556 502575 The location is just off the A75 West of Castle Douglas and the gardens have brown tourist signs to direct you to them. 2. Threave Gardens Arrival After driving… Read More »Threave Gardens Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Holiday Inn Luton Airport Review – Helpful Things to Know

Click to get best price for your stay at the Holiday Inn Luton Airport ? 1. Holiday Inn Luton Address The address of the Holiday Inn Luton is; London Luton Airport, Airport Way, Luton LU2 9LF 2. Holiday Inn Luton Contact Number The telephone number of the hotel is; 01582 218111 3. Getting from the Airport to Holiday Inn Luton (And Back) There is a shuttle service that runs between the Holiday Inn Luton Airport and the airport terminal building. Shuttle Bus From Luton Airport to Holiday Inn Luton Airport As you exit Luton airport head to stand J. You… Read More »Holiday Inn Luton Airport Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Sleeperz Dundee Review – Helpful Things to Know

Check out this review of Sleeperz Dundee, including a video tour of a room, to see if it’s your perfect stay. You can also find great hotel prices for the whole of the Dundee area quickly! 1. Sleeperz Dundee Address Sleeperz Dundee Address: 2 S Union St, Dundee DD1 4BF 2. Sleeperz Dundee Phone Number The phone number is 01382 725888 3. Sleeperz Dundee Location and Directions The easiest way to arrive at Sleeperz Dundee is by train as the hotel is located directly above the train station building. Check out the information about Dundee train station and find Scotrail… Read More »Sleeperz Dundee Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Jurys Inn Aberdeen Review – Helpful Things to Know

2023 Update – the Jurys Inn Aberdeen is now the Leonardo Hotel Are you looking for a great hotel in the heart of Aberdeen? Jurys Inn Aberdeen is at the heart of all the action. Check out this review, including a video tour of a room, to see if it’s your perfect stay. 1. Jurys Inn Aberdeen Address and Telephone Number The address of Jurys Inn Aberdeen is Union Square, Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 5RG 2. Jurys Inn Aberdeen Telephone Number The telephone number of Jurys Inn Aberdeen is 01224 381200 3. Jurys Inn Aberdeen Location Jurys Inn Aberdeen is… Read More »Jurys Inn Aberdeen Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Hilton Aberdeen TECA Review – Helpful Things To Know

Hilton Aberdeen TECA – A Great Option for Events & The Airport Find the best prices on the internet at the Hilton Aberdeen TECA now Looking for a real guest review of the Hilton Aberdeen Teca? Check out this review, including a video tour of a bedroom, from a 1 night stay in July 2021 Included in the review are details of the car parking, facilities, and getting to the Hilton Aberdeen Teca. 1. Hilton Aberdeen Teca: Address The Hilton Aberdeen TECA address is; The Hilton Aberdeen TECA phone number is; 01224 984111 2. Hilton Aberdeen: Location The Hilton Aberdeen… Read More »Hilton Aberdeen TECA Review – Helpful Things To Know

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Lonsdale House Bowness – A Fab Self Catering Property

Are you looking for somewhere to stay in Bowness on Windemere? If so check out this review of Lonsdale House Bowness, a great hotel located just at the top of the main street in Bowness, within easy reach of all the attractions. 2023 Update Lonsdale House is now a holiday let. They have kept all the features from the hotel. There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and they have three 4 poster beds. They have reconfigured the accommodation a little but kept it pretty much as it was when it was a hotel. Genius! See all the details on… Read More »Lonsdale House Bowness – A Fab Self Catering Property

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Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira Review – Great Hotel & Location

Are you looking for a great hotel in Albufeira? Right on the beach? With great facilities? Well fab. You are in the right place. Check out my review of a the 4 Star Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira. 1. Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira – Location The Sol E Mar is located in Albufeira. This is one of the main resorts in the Algarve. The hotel itself is located beside the sea in a great location for exploring the old town and beach areas alike. 2. Getting to the Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira For our stay, we booked a… Read More »Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira Review – Great Hotel & Location

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Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – Helpful Things To Know

Are you looking for a great resort styled hotel with everything in one place? Then check out my review of a 3 night stay at the Vidamar Resort Algarve. It’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms, plus spa facilities, beach access and a choice of restaurants. 1. Vidamar Resort Algarve – Address The address of the Vidamar Resort Algarve is: R. da Boca da Alagoa Lote 1, 8200-424 Guia, Portugal The telephone number of the Vidamar Resort Algarve is: +351 289 038 000 2. Vidamar Resort Algarve – Location The Vidamar Resort is set close to the gorgeous Algarve coast.… Read More »Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – Helpful Things To Know

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Vilamoura Holiday – Helpful Things To Know Before You Book

Read on for a review of Vilamoura including everything you need to plan your visit. 1. Vilamoura Holiday – Getting There From the UK The main airport in the Algarve is Faro Airport. It’s set a little outside the town of Faro, which is worth a visit if you get the time. Jet2 has lots of holidays flying into Faro. Given the popularity of Algarve holidays, it’s no surprise to see plenty of flight availability. Skyscanner currently has direct flights listed to Faro from the UK flying from the following airports; Cheapest flights for the upcoming year currently range from… Read More »Vilamoura Holiday – Helpful Things To Know Before You Book

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Village Hotel Solihull Review – Helpful Things to Know

Looking to stay at the Village Hotel Solihull? It’s in a great location for Birmingham airport and has a restaurant, coffee shop, gym and spa as well. Check out this review of a 3 night stay. I chose to stay at the Village Hotel Solihull for 3 nights because I was on a leisure trip and I wanted to stay somewhere where I could easily get to and from Birmingham Airport. My flights to the Scottish Highlands were to and from Birmingham Airport with Flybe (these flights are now operated by Loganair). 1. Village Hotel Solihull – Address The Green… Read More »Village Hotel Solihull Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Ibis Birmingham New Street Review – Helpful Things to Know

Ibis Birmingham New Street – A Great City Centre Hotel Are you looking for a hotel within easy access of Birmingham New Street station? Check out my review of a one night stay in March 2019. Find the best prices available on the internet easily. 1. Getting to the Ibis Birmingham New Street Station It’s around a 10 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station to the Ibis Birmingham New Street hotel. The map shows the route I took which seemed fairly simple. The address of the Ibis Birmingham New Street is; Arcadian Centre, 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham B5 4ST… Read More »Ibis Birmingham New Street Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Ibis Birmingham Airport Review – Helpful Things To Know

Are you looking for a good budget priced hotel at Birmingham Airport? This Ibis Birmingham Airport is located just across from the terminal. It’s just a short walk away and has great prices available. Check out my review of a one night stay and find a great price online. What is the Ibis Birmingham Airport Like? Getting to the Ibis Birmingham Airport It was very easy to the Ibis Birmingham Airport as it is just a short walk across the car park from Birmingham International Airport. You have to navigate a bit through the parking areas but you can clearly… Read More »Ibis Birmingham Airport Review – Helpful Things To Know

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Sofitel Gatwick Review – Helpful Things to Know

Are you looking for a handily located Gatwick hotel? The Sofitel Gatwick is linked by a walkway to the North Terminal. It’s super convenient and great for an overnight stay. It’s also great for layovers or even to relax in the lounge area. Sofitel Gatwick I have stayed at the Sofitel Gatwick number of times. It is one of my favourite Gatwick hotels. I have stayed overnight and also used it for day use in between flights. Things I Liked About the Sofitel Gatwick Things I Liked Less About the Sofitel Gatwick FAQ’s about Sofitel Gatwick Want to Stay at… Read More »Sofitel Gatwick Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Suitel Bosphorus Taksim Review – Helpful Things to Know

Looking to stay in Istanbul? Check out my review of the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim. I booked a stay at the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim for 4 nights in late October 2019/early November 2019. It was my first visit to Istanbul, a city I had wanted to visit for a long time. The pictures on the internet looked nice and the location looked handy for the things I wanted to visit, as well as for public transport connections from Taksim Square. Arriving Suitel Bosphorus Taksim I arrived later in the evening due to my flight time and getting from the airport in… Read More »Suitel Bosphorus Taksim Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Review – Helpful Things to Know

Are you looking to stay beside Sabiha Gokcen airport? Check out my review of the ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport hotel – it’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms and just a short shuttle (free) ride to the airport. The Sabiha Gokcen Airport hotel is actually an onsite hotel called the  ISG Airport Hotel. I stayed for one night in early November 2019 as I was flying out the next day from Sabiha Gokcen to Baku. Getting to the Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel I arrived on one of the transfer buses from Taksim Square which drops passengers at the upper level… Read More »Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Review – Helpful Things to Know

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Check Out This Wonderful Newton Stewart Holiday Cottage

Are you looking for a great Newton Stewart holiday cottage? Well check out this little gem, Minnow Cottage. It’s a great choice because; . Read on to check out my review of Minnow Cottage Week Long Stay in Newton Stewart Holiday Cottage with 2 Dogs In November 2020 I spent a lovely week in a Newton Stewart holiday cottage called Minnow Cottage, a one bedroom cottage bungalow set right beside the River Cree, so close it was almost in the River Cree actually! Newton Stewart is a lovely part of Dumfries and Galloway with Wigtown on the doorstep plus the… Read More »Check Out This Wonderful Newton Stewart Holiday Cottage

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Azores Holidays – 9 Reasons To Visit This Amazing Place

I’ve been lucky to have visited the Azores 5 or 6 times taking coach holidays on tour there. The Azores are an amazing destination to visit. Before we jump into the list let me just explain where and what they are! Azores Holidays – What Are the Azores? The Azores is an archipelego of 9 islands set off the coast of Portugal (about 1.5 hours flying time) The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal. They have their own President and some of their own laws. Each of the 9 islands is completely different with different dialects, cultures, food and… Read More »Azores Holidays – 9 Reasons To Visit This Amazing Place

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Gatwick Airport Facilities – Helpful Things to Know

Do you want to know about Gatwick Airport facilities? Are you staying over? Well, it’s a lovely airport with great facilities so check out my guide to help you plan your trip. Gatwick Airport Facilities 1 – Onsite Hotels Nothing makes catching a flight that requires an overnight stay easier than staying at the airport itself. I always prefer to stay as close to the airport as possible when a flight needs an overnight stay. Gatwick Airport has 3 hotels on site; Gatwick Airport Facilities 2 – On Campus Hotels There are also hotels on the Gatwick Airport site within… Read More »Gatwick Airport Facilities – Helpful Things to Know

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Birmingham City Break – Check Out This Surprising City

Birmingham City Break Check out this review of a weekend trip to Birmingham with details of things to do and places to visit. 1. Birmingham City Break – Getting to Birmingham I flew from Inverness to Birmingham. There used to be a regular service operated by Flybe. There is a service between Inverness and Birmingham which is now operated by Loganair. Search below to find flights to Birmingham 2. Birmingham City Break – Travelling from Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport is a nice sized airport. I took the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street Station and then walked to the hotel I was… Read More »Birmingham City Break – Check Out This Surprising City

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Village Hotel Aberdeen – 8 Helpful Things to Know

Pop your travel dates in below and find the best price for the Village Hotel Aberdeen; Looking for hotels in Aberdeen? Find the best prices quickly with this Aberdeen map view. Check out this one night review. (Please note that our stay was in the very early days of Covid19 restrictions being lifted, just enough to allow domestic travel. As such most of the hotel services were reduced.) Village Hotel Aberdeen – Pre Arrival After having a booking cancelled by another Aberdeen hotel on the day of arrival I was able to find a reasonable rate at the Village Hotel… Read More »Village Hotel Aberdeen – 8 Helpful Things to Know

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Grasmere Lake District – Helpful Things to Know

Check out this guide to Grasmere Lake District and get planning your visit. 1. Grasmere Lake District – What To See and Do Grasmere Lake District is somewhere I am lucky enough to have visited several times, with groups and on a training course. It’s very pretty and lovely to spend a day or so exploring. If you prefer somewhere a little quieter than perhaps Bowness on Windemere then Grasmere could be a good option for you. 2. Grasmere Lake District – The Village When staying with groups we have been lucky enough to stay at the Swan at Grasmere.… Read More »Grasmere Lake District – Helpful Things to Know

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Istanbul Holiday – 16 Helpful Things to Know

Thinking of taking an Istanbul holiday? Check out my guide based on a stay near Taksim Square and using public transport. Istanbul Holiday – Getting To Istanbul From Inverness Thanks to British Airways having a flight from Inverness to London Heathrow I was able to check my luggage in at Inverness and retrieve it again in Istanbul. The flight time from London to Istanbul is around 3 hours 50 minutes. The table below shows the prices for flights from London to Istanbul. Click on the month to find more details on the flight options. The schedule below shows the weekly… Read More »Istanbul Holiday – 16 Helpful Things to Know

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6 London Gatwick Hotels – Easily Find Your Perfect Airport Hotel

Looking for London Gatwick hotels? Below you will find details of 5 London Gatwick hotels, 4 on site and 1 off site all of which I have stayed in. 1. London Gatwick Hotels – The Super Sofitel I have stayed at the Sofitel Gatwick Airport a number of times. It’s my favourite hotel on this list of cheap hotels near Gatwick. I’ve used it for overnight stays before overseas trips and day use. Sofitel London Gatwick – Things I Like Sofitel London Gatwick – Things I Like Less Sofitel London Gatwick FAQs Want to Stay at the Sofitel London Gatwick? Read the… Read More »6 London Gatwick Hotels – Easily Find Your Perfect Airport Hotel

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