Travel | Fifty Four and Counting

Whitman House, Cambridge, MA – “Surprising homely high standard”

AmericafiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

We just stayed two nights after arriving from the UK. Our host David met us on arrival at Whitman house. What an interesting character who has a lot to say about everything. The best advice he gave us was see everything here that you can’t see anywhere else. The room was very high quality but…

AmericafiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection – “Wonderful hotel.. but not as we expected!”

Look, you go to all this trouble to find the best deal, the best location a great hotel and good reviews…

AmericafiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Holiday Inn Hyannis – “Great Hotel… Great Location and Great Room”

I’m fussy I admit it and so was not really expecting much more than a bog standard run of the mill…

Holiday homesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Villa Citrus, Lanzarote – “Tranquil, clean, spacious and just what I needed”

We had a really great holiday when we stayed with friends at Villa Citrus. Spotlessly clean. Good amenities. Local shops and…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Crown Inn, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire – “Pleasant but pitched way above its station”

My wife and I planned a special weekend break so that we could visit York and the surrounding areas. We chose…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

I’m sure I visit the Jorvik centre many many years ago. It has changed for the better. The “ride” back through…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Holiday Inn Express London – Golders Green North – “Fab location at a great price”

I stayed here last year and found both the staff and quality of hotel to be great. It was clean and…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale – “Great Hotel let down by the heating”

This is a really nice hotel, with lovely staff at reception. Our room was pleasant, smart and clean… but we ended…

St PetersburgfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Alla Tours, St Petersburg – “Well organised, flexible and thoughtful”

I can understand anyones fear of booking a tour other than the ships tours when confronted with mixed and conflicting advise…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Whoop Hall, Kirby Lonsdale – “For what we paid … It was adequate.”

With some money spent on the hotel this could be a super place. This was a groupon deal and for what…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

This is a delightful hotel… one of those rare major city hotels that feels welcoming, spacious and clean. There is nothing…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Mercure London Watford – “It’s ok .. Certainly not the best place”

Don’t get me wrong but the hotel is dated in some parts. Our corridor is obviously updated and more modern. To…

PolandfiftyfourandcountingOctober 8, 2016

In Poland ..

Arrived in Berlin and picked up by Kasia and Wojtek.. the drive to Gorzow in Poland was around 3 hours and…

Guest HousesfiftyfourandcountingMay 31, 2015

Waterford House, Yorkshire – A hidden gem of the North

My wife and I stayed here last week for 1 night … Frankly a mistake! Should have been 2 or…

Baltic CruisefiftyfourandcountingJuly 27, 2013

Day 14 – Harwich, England

We’re back on UK mainland and heading to London to see our daughters.

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Category: Travel

Whitman House, Cambridge, MA – “Surprising homely high standard”

The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection – “Wonderful hotel.. but not as we expected!”

Holiday Inn Hyannis – “Great Hotel… Great Location and Great Room”

Villa Citrus, Lanzarote – “Tranquil, clean, spacious and just what I needed”

Crown Inn, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire – “Pleasant but pitched way above its station”

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

Holiday Inn Express London – Golders Green North – “Fab location at a great price”

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale – “Great Hotel let down by the heating”

Alla Tours, St Petersburg – “Well organised, flexible and thoughtful”

The Whoop Hall, Kirby Lonsdale – “For what we paid … It was adequate.”

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

Mercure London Watford – “It’s ok .. Certainly not the best place”

In Poland ..

Waterford House, Yorkshire – A hidden gem of the North

Day 14 – Harwich, England

Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break

Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food

The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit