Tag Archive for: City Break

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3 days on a luxury stay in Lisbon

3 days in Lisbon as a first-timer: Back from my (third) short trip to Lisbon, Portugal's hilly, coastal capital, here are my tips what to do and where to stay & eat there. As a discerning traveler and foodie I am always on the lookout for…
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Review of Hotel Lunetta, Rome

Conveniently located, well-appointed refurbished rooms, friendly staff: Our family (two adults and a teenage son) had a three night’s stay at this lovely boutique hotel amidst Rome’s old town. It’s just off Campo dei Fiori, a bustling…
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Review of Hotel Alma, Barcelona

Modern, minimalist hotel in a favorable location with good service: Our family chose the Alma for our 3-night stay in Barcelona and was very satisfied with the offered. My husband and I had a Grand Deluxe Room going to the courtyard garden…
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Review of Hotel Park Hyatt, Paris

Elegant hotel, contemporary luxury and incredible staff: My husband and I chose this favorably located hotel for a weekend in Paris. As seasoned Paris travelers we always had wanted to stay near to one of our most favored squares of Paris,…
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Review of Hotel le Petit Paris, Paris

Newly renovated stylish boutique hotel with friendly staff in an adequate location: As we traveled with our son and our goddaughter we needed three rooms and therefore decided to choose a somewhat less expensive hotel than we usually do (last…
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My Google Map of Paris 2010

Where to stay, where to dine & where to go for a small bite in style: Here you may view my Google Map of Paris 2010 with my recommendations for 3 great hotels, 8 gourmet restaurants and 5 other great food outlets for demanding traveler…
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Review of Hotel Crosby Street Hotel, New York

Gorgeous design hotel in quiet SoHo location: When I was looking for a hotel in the Soho area I came across to the Firmdale Hotels having a familiar ring from my recent research of hotels in London (we almost chose their “The Soho Hotel”…
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Review of Hotel Dominion 1912, Quebec, Canada

Modern hotel in old town with good personnel: Dominion 1912 is a fine boutique hotel in the old town of Quebec. It is centrally located, modernly furnished and has kind, competent employees. We had a Superior Deluxe Room for our family (with…
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Review of Hotel Nelligan, Montreal

Pleasant and trendy hotel in old Montreal: Hotel Nelligan is situated right in the middle of old Montreal meaning some noise from partying people but of course the hotel is equipped with a good air-condition so it doesn’t really matter. …