Tag Archive for: City Break

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Review of Grand Hotel du Palais Royale, Paris

Unbeatable location, beautifully renovated, fairly priced: For our family’s short trip to Paris, our choice for a hotel fell on this perfectly located, beautifully renovated hotel in a splendid 18th century building. Location The…
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Paris: my favorite city

Paris – always worth a visit, be it for hiking (Yes!) & its stylish hotels: Paris is my favorite city by far. When I was a bit over 20 years old, I stayed there for 5 months in order to improve my French skills and since then…
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Review of Hotel Caro, Valencia, Spain

Masterfully renovated old palace in top location: This hotel is by far the best choice for demanding travelers in the old town of Valencia. My husband and I chose Caro for our 4 days’ stay in this beautiful and not overly touristy city in…
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My Google Map of New York City 2016

Where to stay & where to dine in style in south of Midtown: Here you may view my Google Map of New York City 2016 with my recommendations for 1 top hotel and 8 gourmet restaurants in south of Midtown for luxury travelers: New York…
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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 and dine here. 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 nights' stay at this lovely boutique Hotel Lunetta in Rome’s old town. It is centrally located, just off Campo dei…
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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 three-night stay in Barcelona, and we were very satisfied with the offered. My husband and I had a Grand Deluxe Room going to the courtyard…
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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

UPDATE: only localized upkeeping since the comprehensive 2009 overhaul when it was reopened as Hotel le Petit Paris Newly renovated stylish boutique hotel with friendly staff in an adequate location: As we traveled with our son and our goddaughter,…