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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Attractions

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

Attractions

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy – A picture post card town full of Trulli homes

Food

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

Costa Rica

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

Belmar

Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica – Like a Swiss chalet in the Cloud Forests

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…

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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…
Desk ArtfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

ForeverSpin 2.0 – Beautifully made and timeless

The ForeverSpin 2.0 is genius. It is a simple concept based on a timeless toy. The creator of this spinning top…
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…
MediterraneanfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Isis Hotel and Restaurant, Swinton – “Great food, fabulous pianist on a Thursday night”

The food was great, tons of flavour and really a delightful Italian menu. Something for everyone including my mother in law!…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Walled Garden Bistro, Preston – “Just love this place”

If you’re looking for a lovely meal and bistro style night out, then you’ll not be disappointed. This is a great…
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…
IndianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Spice Essence, Kirby Lonsdale – “So good, the head chef of the hotel we stayed at recommended it!”

Got to say that this hidden away gem down the rear of an alley in the town centre of Kirby Lonsdale…
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…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Frozen Mop, Mobberley – “Thought if try this place again…”

The last time I visited here it was disastrous, but today I found the food, the service and general ambience to…

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Recent Posts
  • 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
  • The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton
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