The Leisure Magazine June 2011

Stunning featured venues for May

Featured hotel group: Barracuda Pubs

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Magazine June 2011 Issue

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Leisure Magazine Contents

Martin Thorley Editor

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As we approach summer, the deals are hotting up! Check out the June Leisure Magazine for some of the best deals available.

The magazine focuses on London and takes a closer look at what the capital has to offer visitors over the next couple of months, ensuring you are able to ‘do London’ in the best possible way.

This month we feature the Barracuda Pub Group, which is a group of great hotels/pubs that offer accommodation for any occasion and always provide a warm welcome.

We also take time to catch up with the boss as she continues her adventure across land on her way to New York.

Contents June 2011 8.

London Special Feature

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London Hotel Offers

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New London Hotel

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London Events & Hotels

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New to Infotel

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Featured Hotels

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Featured Apartment

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Hotel Offers

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Featured Hotel Group

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Ann’s Travel Blog

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New Findmeaconference Website

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Hotel Membership Benefits

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Meet The Team

Next month’s issue: Special feature on Edinburgh, events, featured hotels special offers and much more.

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Hotel Ibis London Euston St Pancras

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The Ibis London Euston hotel is located a few steps from Euston railway and underground stations, close to the shopping district of Oxford and Bond Streets and the central business district.

Hotel Ibis London Earls Court The Ibis London Earls Court has 504 rooms, a restaurant, a typical English pub serving snacks 24 hours and undercover pay parking.

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This 348 room hotel is in an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers, in the heart of the financial district of London. Aldgate East station is right at the doorstep. Liverpool Street and the most popular attractions in London, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, are just a few minutes walk away.

Novotel London Greenwich Novotel London Greenwich is a 4 star hotel in the heart of Greenwich, Southeast London. Just 12 min from Canary Wharf and also conveniently located for concerts at the O2.

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The World’s Greatest Classical Music Festival 15th July - 10th September, Royal Albert Hall, London Holiday Inn Express London Wandsworth Your contemporary guest room, with wireless internet access and flat-screen LCD TV, is your home from home. 148 air conditioned bedrooms and a family friendly policy make it an ideal location for business and leisure travellers looking for a great value budget hotel in London.

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I stayed in a one bedroom apartment at this property for two weeks in April 2011.

The one bedroom apartment was on the 6th floor which meant that there was very little traffic noise that could be heard from the room. The room set up itself was great, there was a double bed in the bedroom which also had a inbuilt cupboard for provision for hanging and drawers for clothes.

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(+44)1775 843413 Combining cutting-edge design and style, with great technology has created apartments that are comfortable and homely. Perfect for any length of visit, the apartments provide a feeling of being home rather than just a guest. And like all Think Apartments, the apartments at Think Earl's Court come complete with a fully fitted kitchen, including all washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher plus all the utensils you will need. The hotel boasts the best spacious rooms London has to offer, magnificent beds, separate bath and shower, flat screen TV’s and tea/ coffee facilities in all the rooms.

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Hampton Court Palace, Surrey 5th July to 10th July 2011 Mandolay Hotel Guildford, Surrey

Our room was clean, nicely decorated & comfortable.

The evening meal & breakfast were both tasty & freshly cooked and the service friendly and very efficient. We only stayed for one night but would have loved to have stayed longer.

Mandolay is an independently owned hotel with an unrivalled location in Guildford town centre. It’s a Victorian style hotel that has been fully modernised and refurbished to a very high standard. A stylish Brasserie & Bar, serving modern British and European cuisine, is now at the centre of what is one of the most popular destinations in Surrey for both business and pleasure.

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The Novotel Birmingham Centre is an AA rated 4 star hotel right in the centre of Birmingham. First choice for a business trip or a holiday.

Fox & Coney Inn

Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire

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This coaching inn was built in 1739 and is the second oldest stone building in the village. It has been carefully and lovingly restored, yet still retains all its character and charm, having oak beams and log fires in the winter months.

A Room In The Country

Kirknewton, Westlothian

Rooms from £55

Our family run B&B has the best of both worlds, located at the foot of the Pentland Hills but only twelve miles west of Edinburgh city centre with all its history, arts and leisure facilities.

Mackinnon Hotel Isle Of Skye, Inverness-Shire

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The MacKinnon Hotel represents the very best of country house hotels on the beautiful Isle of Skye and many of the splendid rooms overlook the magnificent gardens.

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(+44)1775 843413 Hoops Country Inn & Hotel Bideford, Devon

Rooms from £60

The Cottage provides all of the little touches that make your stay more enjoyable, such as our laundry service, early morning calls, and fresh towels daily, and evening meals.

Wellington Hotel

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Rooms from £99

Built all on one level, this modern hotel is situated close to the Altens Business Estate and is therefore ideal for local business. All rooms are tastefully decorated with good facilities. Dine in style with a mouthwatering menu of both traditional and international dishes.

Ibis Hotel Swansea

Swansea, West Glamorgan

Rooms from £51

The Ibis Swansea, featuring 99 modern rooms, a restaurant and a bar, is ideally situated in the heart of the SA1 waterfront development.

Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

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Ibis Elstree Borehamwood is just minutes away from Borehamwood town centre and train station, next to the Millennium Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre. It features 122 bedrooms, a restaurant with 24 hour snacks and business corner with WIFI Internet access.

Novotel London Greenwich Greenwich, London

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Novotel London Greenwich is a 4 star hotel in the heart of Greenwich, Southeast London. 5 minutes walk from the National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory, you can explore London using the Docklands Light Railway Station opposite the hotel.

Avana Hotel Bangkok

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Bangkok, Thailand

Avana, Hotel is an ideal Bangna hotel for your next stay in Bangkok and Thailand.

Situated in easy reach of the airport, city centre and golf course. With easy access from Bangkok to Pattaya or other parts of Thailand , this hotel is the perfect choice!!

No matter what your hotel room requirements, the Avana Bangkok hotel provides  guests with a variety of rooms to choose from; ranging from the superior rooms to deluxe suite where guests enjoy the size and the comfort of accommodation at our hotel.

Relax in the Thai Traditional Massage parlour, which provides services such as Stress Release Massage and Muscle Massage by a range of trained specialists in a secluded private location.

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(+44)1775 843413 At Avana Cafe, a variety of snacks are provided, such as sandwiches, salads, pies, and cakes.

The extensive drinks menu includes a selection of juices, hot/ice coffees, beers and plenty more.

The staff at the Avana Bangkok Hotel give a warm welcome from the moment you walk through the door and greeted by the friendly AVANA reception staff.

The reception is located next to the lobby where you can unwind whilst enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The lobby also makes a great destination for business, from appointments to business meetings.

The Manna restaurant enables you to sample a variety of cuisines from around the world, including; Thai, Chinese, European, Japanese, Indian and Vegetarian Food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Â Serving a selection of wines and other beverages. Â The restaurant consists of 2 different atmospheric sections which are

1. The private and peaceful in-door section (with air-condition). Suitable for private dining and business meetings.

2. Out-Door section: which is situated next to the swimming pool, surrounded by a variety of trees, you can relax either alone within your own space or join with a group of friends.

The hotels efficient room service facility enables you to order food, beverages or snacks (from the restaurant) and have them delivered directly to your room.

AVANA Spa provides health programmes differing in treatment that offers each guest the opportunity to totally put their bodies, minds and soul in balance and peace.

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I really enjoyed my stay at the Avana. The staff were excellent and the facilities very good.

The rooms were very spacious, bedding was clean and I believe this was excellent value for money and I would recommend the hotel to other business travellers. Would also be good for families (nice pool) but requires taxis (cheap) to get to the main centres.

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Roslin Glen Hotel Roslin, Midlothian

Situated in the small village of Roslin, the Roslin Glen Hotel boasts a warm, friendly atmosphere. A place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Roslin is a picturesque and historic village located for the Rosslyn Chapel and the beautiful surrounding countryside. This comfortable hotel is Roslin is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. From here you can catch a local bus into the city or any of the neighbouring villages, or explore the chapel and countryside.

Our friendly staff at the Roslin Glen Hotel will ensure that your stay with us is comfortable and enjoyable.

The hotel boasts a warm and welcoming restaurant where the chefs prepare a selection of delicious, traditional and contemporary cuisine using fresh produce that is in season and best quality fish and meat.

The Roslin Glen Hotel offers spacious and well designed accommodation. For your comfort we have a variety of rooms that combine traditional Scottish character with modern comforts. All rooms are smoke free and offer private bathroom, hair dryer and colour tv with remote. Breakfast is included in the room price.

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I recently stayed in this hotel and it was excellent. it is recently refurbished and so was clean and neat.I have never experienced such incredible service before, the staff were very friendly and helpful,food was of really good standard and delicious. Just a minute walk away from Roslin chapel.. I strongly recommend this hotel.

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The Club Hotel & Spa

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St Helier, Jersey The Club Hotel & Spa is Jersey's most exciting luxury boutique property. This stunning Jersey boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation, a sublime spa with indoor and outdoor pools and a Michelin-starred bar and restaurant, Bohemia. Since opening, it has been awarded a "Top 200 Hotel" award from the AA as a Red Star Property.

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(+44)1775 843413 Ideally located alongside the Michelin starred and 4 AA Rosette Bohemia Restaurant in the heart of St Helier and just a stone's throw from the island's breathtaking beaches, this sophisticated townhouse hotel will be the perfect destination whilst in Jersey.

Excellent choice for special occasions. Staff efficient and friendly, comfortable rooms, well furnished. Spa relaxing, swimming pool relaxing.

Spa treatments a treat. Food in La Bohemia restaurant is excellent & innovative.

The hotel has just 46 luxury rooms including 8 suites, all fully airconditioned with the finest finishes and an abundance of natural wood and stylish bathrooms. All the bedrooms have large full height windows which open to a balustrade, and the finest feather beds dressed with Frette Egyptian cotton sheets and duck down duvets. As well as having airconditioning throughout, the rooms are equipped with safes for jewellery and laptops, flat screen tvs, DVD/CD players, Bang & Olufsen portable telephones, (and minibars.) WiFi access is available in all the rooms (and throughout the hotel) free of charge. The stylish granite bathrooms, all with power showers, have Floringo bath sheet towels, robes, slippers and Aromatherapy Associates products.

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Grange City Hotel City, London

The Grange City is a spectacular new luxury hotel.

Superbly located with spectacular panoramic views over the City and just a gemstone's throw away from the Tower of London. The Grange City Hotel represents a first for a hotel of this standard in the City. Boasting 250 beautifully appointed and comprehensively

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equipped bedrooms, studios, apartments and suites, 3 club floors, a state-of-the-art conference and events centre, a superb health and fitness club with a 25 metre swimming pool and a comprehensive and diverse range of dining and drinking alternatives the Grange City Hotel represents a wonderful opportunity for the most discerning business and leisure travellers alike.

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It was an awesome experience staying at this hotel, Grange City is outstandingly fantastic to have a leisure stay in the core of the city. Moreover, the friendly staff played a great role in this.

The hotel is situated by Tower Hill tube station, an excellent location for bars and restraunts.

We were lucky enough to be on the 11th floor and had a view of Tower Bridge. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The pool and facilities are excellent,clean and tidy. The breakfast was very good.The rooms are very comfortable with plenty of wardrobe space, safe, coffee/tea making. I will definitely be staying here again. Just like to thank the hotel for a lovely weekend away.

Rowley Manor Hotel Hull, East Yorkshire

“Perfect for a weekend away from it all�

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This is a true "country house hotel" as the title suggests. The hotel is situated near the tiny village of Little Weighton in East Yorkshire, with nowhere to go to without a car other than walks around the grounds. Escapism is the key it is away from the rest of the world. It is a small hotel, with super friendly staff who treat you like old friends, whilst giving you the space and privacy you appreciate. We went for one night and stayed in the bridal suite which really is a huge room, full of a range of antique furniture including a huge 4 poster bed. The room had a national trust-type country house feel - not modern in any way - from the radiators, to the lamps. Huge en-suite bathroom with big corner bath - lovely! The food in the restaurant - both evening meal and breakfast - was stunning. Very good indeed.

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Rowley Manor is a fine English Georgian House, set in 34 acres of lawns, rose gardens and parkland.

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The rooms enjoy magnificent views overlooking some parts of the 34 acres of parkland and gardens. The fully licensed bar offers an extensive selection of refreshments in the summer and a cosy environment in the winter months - with its log fires and a warm welcome. Indeed, one of the salient features of this distinctive, privately owned hotel is the helpful, willing and friendly staff whose efforts contribute greatly to a memorable stay here. Rowley Manor is ideal for business and conferences, offering business parties sole exclusivity of the hotel, its facilities and its grounds ensuring your company or conference group has complete privacy. On this basis, the hotel caters for daily or residential delegates.

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Scalford Hall

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

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(+44)1775 843413 Scalford Hall is a picturesque Edwardian Country Mansion set in the rolling countryside of Leicestershire Scalford Hall has much history and was once used as a weekend hunting lodge for Major Mann Thomson at the turn of the century. It was later purchased by Colonel Coleman (Founder of Coleman’s Mustard). The hotel also features a fire place given to the colonel by the king of England which remains in the hall way today.

and upon request we can provide irons and ironing boards.

Our Chef and kitchen brigade pride themselves in offering good wholesome food with seasonal produce.

Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure there are a host of attractions from Belvoir Castle to Rutland Water, The National Space Centre to the historic town of Leicester all making an interesting day out.

When staying away our 88 bedrooms make sure you have all the comforts of home.

Single, Twin and Double rooms are all ensuite and offer tea/coffee trays, telephones, LCD televisions, hairdryers

Read more We booked a one night stay after seeing an advertisement on another site, As we went up the drive towards the beautiful house my husband thought we were at the wrong house - especially as it was such good value. The house has character and the grounds are beautiful with different areas to explore. Staff are all friendly and the food is good. It was such a relaxing break that we stayed an extra night. We have also booked again for two nights in June.

Craibstone Suites

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(+44)1775 843413 The Craibstone Suites is a hotel that consists of 15 immaculately presented hotel suites. Our serviced apartments are located within a recently refurbished Grade B listed townhouse in the very heart of Aberdeen City Centre.

Our serviced apartments are situated at number 15 Bon Accord Square, an attractive and tree lined area offering

calm and tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of the city’s main shopping and evening venues. From the hotel our guests can relax in peace and quiet while being only a few seconds walk from a whole host of bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and the variety of shops one would expect from a cosmopolitan city such as Aberdeen. In the hotel each suite is tastefully finished with high quality fittings and offers the very best in temporary serviced accommodation.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my night at the Craibstone Suites. It's situated in a great location close to the city centre in a quiet peaceful square. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was amazing. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Aberdeen.

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Alba Executive Apartments Edinburgh, Midlothian

With close proximity to the beach, the hotel invites you to enjoy privileged moments of complete relaxation in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

The hotel rooms are all en-suite and offer a wide range of facilities and amenities to make your stay a memorable one. The Brighton provides the friendliest service and finest amenities to suit both business or private users.

Alba Executive Apartments is dedicated to providing a five star executive letting service which combines luxury accommodation with a personal service package tailored to suit individual needs. Our properties located in Edinburgh’s most prestigious residential area include a selection of spacious Victorian villas and a range of new mews cottages.

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We had a wonderful time here. The staff were always polite and friendly.

The room was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. We found it excellent value for the price.

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Gretna Hall Hotel Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway

Built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family, Gretna Hall Hotel is now an ideal setting for your leisure break thanks to its great location, charm and character.

Located just one mile over the Scottish Border, Gretna Hall is the perfect base from which to explore the Scottish Borders as well as the English Lake District, where you'll find many walks, hikes and other attractions.

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White Waters Country Hotel

Llangollen, Denbighshire

Our family owned hotel has been sympathetically restored and extended to a magnificent standard. A richly furnished and delighfully presented 19th century manor, which offers both a traditional or contemporary feel throughout. Set in its own unique location on the edge of the River Dee, you will be amazed by the hotel's fabulous surroundings. With stunning views over the Llangollen countryside and Dinas Bran Castle you can sit back, relax and unwind, whilst our friendly staff are on hand to ensure your stay with us will be one to remember.

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57% Very friendly staff. Great view if you book rooms overlooking the river.Room clean and warm. Nice friendly bar area, nothing was too much to trouble for the bar manager.

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Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Enjoy your stay at the oldest pub in Grantham complete with the world's only living sign! Warm welcome, en-suite rooms, well stocked bar.

We were welcomed with a local pint of beer. The whole room was lovely and warm and the power shower lovely. More local Brew and local venues very close Good 3 Nights.

Tara Hotel

Killybegs, Co Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Rooms from €45

The Tara Hotel Killybegs is an exciting new 3-star hotel ideally situated in the very centre of Killybegs overlooking the fishing port & magnificent Killybegs Harbour. It is one of the finest Donegal Hotels.

We stayed in the Tara Hotel for one night and it ticked all the boxes. All the staff were pleasant. The room was a good size, clean and with a lovely view of the harbour.

Morrison Hotel Dublin, Co Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Rooms from €355

The Morrison is probably the coolest and most luxurious city centre hotel in Dublin. The world famous designer John Rocha is responsible for the original design of the Morrison, which opened in 1999.

Really well situated over the river, away from Temple Bar, but just five minutes walk away. Also handy for the shops. Hotel staff are very friendly and amazingly efficient. They managed to process about 10 check-outs in 5 minutes at the peak hour of 12 noon.

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(+44)1775 843413 Royal Marine Hotel Golf & Leisure Brora, Sutherland

Rooms from £90

Perfect for all the family - with a fine links course and wonderful sandy beach just a minutes walk from the hotel, the Royal Marine is both a golf haven and children's paradise - with the added attractions of excellent leisure facilities, fishing, mountain biking, walking and sightseeing - all surrounded by fabulous scenic and historic countryside.

Stayed this week at the Marine Hotel for 2 nights with the missus for a mid week break and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Certainly will stay here again and will recommend to friends and family.

New County Hotel Perth, Perthshire

Rooms from £45

The New County Hotel in Perth offers all the advantages of a modern boutique hotel, ideally located in Perth city centre, beside AK Bell library and within walking distance of Perth Theatre, Perth Concert Hall, Perth Museum & Art Gallery and Perth Leisure Pool.

Stayed here twice in last year. Rooms are simple and both times my bed was very comfortable. Location is excellent and there's a car park immediately beside the hotel.

There's a traditional pub serving home made type food.

Arora Hotel Gatwick Crawley Crawley, West Sussex

Rooms from £165

This award-winning four-star deluxe hotel features stylish accommodation with 432 Superior, Premier and Family bedrooms, excellent meeting, conference, training and banqueting facilities, a restaurant and two bars, Internet café and Atrium with free WIFI access, a luxurious Health and Fitness Club.

We have stayed at this hotel twice and we have found the service, staff and accommodation first class. We always park our car & stay at this hotel if ever we travel from Gatwick.

George Hotel Chepstow, Gwent

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£39

I stayed here for one night on the way to Cornwall and I loved it. It is old and dated but the rooms (Huge) are clean and the bed was comfy. Decor is in keeping with the age of the building. The best thing about this hotel is the staff, they are amazing, helpful, caring and kind.

Blue Bell Lodge Middlesbrough, Cleveland Ideally situated just off the A19 near to Middlesbrough and the railway station. The Blue Bell Pub is well known for its friendly relaxed environment, providing a wide range of great food.

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We have recently spent 3 nights at this lovely hotel, staff were friendly, breakfast was great what more can i say.

Goddard Arms Hotel Swindon, Wiltshire The Goddard Arms Hotel, Swindon which was once a thriving 18th century coaching inn now boasts 65 fully equipped en suite bedrooms including executive suites.

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The hotel is in a good location for restaurants and bars and their own food is very nice and reasonably priced and the recent refurb is very nice too.

Queensbury Hotel Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway

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Stayed at the Queensbury for 2 nights and was really impressed with the room, exceptional customer service and the location couldn't have been more central. An added bonus was the quality and value for money of the food served in the main bar and the staff were all so very friendly and efficient.

Ye Olde Griffin March, Cambridgeshire The Olde Griffin Hotel is a fine example of a 16th century Coaching inn, steeped in history and tradition.

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The location couldn't be more central with free car parking and the room and ensuite were clean and comfortable.

Psalter Hotel Sheffield, South Yorkshire The Psalter is situated in a quiet residential area of Sheffield within easy access of the City Centre and transport links.

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If you need good clean accommodation with friendly service and a good solid breakfast. Do not hesitate to book here you will not be disappointed.

Amazing tales from Infotel Solutions CEO The Retired & Crazy Epic Adventure Overland from London to New York

round the world trip

Ann Cordner Infotel Solutions CEO

On 27th March 2011 Ann Cordner began mounting the steps of a coach which is set to travel through Europe into Moscow. This is only the start of a three month adventure taking her through some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the world.

Described as her ‘epic adventure over land from London to New York’, the 87 day trip began on Sunday March 27th at Cleopatras Needle where she took her seat on the Oz Bus, a company dedicated to providing wonderful adventurous travel to destinations such as Australia, Beijing, Bangkok, Africa, South America and in Ann’s case - New York USA. But how and why would someone decide to do such a thing?

Ann explains; “The madness started when my friend mentioned that she knew a guy who was on an "Ozbus" trip and writing a blog. I read the blog, thought, ‘I could do that’ and then made the most stupid mistake of my life. I started telling people that I was going. Before I knew what was happening I had paid my deposit, met Nick (the blog writer), ordered a rucksack, arranged my vaccinations and committed myself to three months of craziness”.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 Moscow, Russia

Trans Siberian Express This is the morning that we go to the next phase of our journey - day 17 of our 87 day trip. The TransSiberian Express! Dadada!! To recap – we board the train at lunch time and spend the next 4 nights in a four person sleeper compartment. There are no showers and one toilet at either end of the carriage which can't be used when the train is standing in the station or when we are at a border crossing. There will a certain amount of pre-planning involved in getting this right! Each carriage has a babushka in attendance and it is probably sensible to befriend her because I guess that the power sockets to recharge our batteries are within her "gift".

Our four bunk cabin on the train is very minute, probably about 6’ across. There is luggage storage in boxes underneath the bottom bunk which lifts up to gain access and there is also a storage cubby hole on the top bunks. It keeps the cabin tidy but it’s a nightmare when you want to get to anything.

Whenever you want anything everyone has to stand outside in the corridor.

The first reaction on boarding the train was elation.

This is the next phase of the journey and very different to the previous leg. No more having to lug our luggage around from place to place. Although, having said that, we were sad to say goodbye to our bus because this had been our own space for several hours between hostels. We now had four days of staying put in one place.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011 - Mongolia

LET THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN We boarded this train last night at 2150. It has Mongolian staff who are much friendlier that the Russian babushkas. Mind you, that wouldn't be difficult.

This train has no restaurant or trolley service and there weren’t even any stops where we could get food off of the platform. Luckily most of us had nibbles to get us through.

1330 we arrived at the Russian/Mongolia border. At 1400 there was a distinct panic for the loos which had been locked, as usual, 20 minutes before arriving at the station. We were told that we could leave the train and return at 1600 for a customs check.

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Ulan Batar

Thursday, April 21, 2011 -

Mongolia We were woken up at 0430 after a totally unexpected freezing night on the train. The first train we were on from Moscow to Irkutsk was so hot that everyone slept with just a sheet over them so last night caught us all unawares. To get to my blanket I would have had to wake up Jonny in the top bunk because it was in the top cubby hole and I wasn't about to do that. I did consider getting dressed but it would have meant waking everyone up and that wasn’t on either. So I just lay awake cursing the Russians instead. Luckily enough the night was short because we were knocked up (as it were) at 0430 for our 0610 arrival at Ulan Batar.

We were met at the station by the most hospitable folk from the Golden Gobi Hostel. They bussed us there in there modern minibus, introduced us to the family who all work there, cooked us breakfast and then took us on a tour. The first place we visited was the Gandan Monastery. The first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia.

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Sunday 24th April, 2011 - Mongolia

Trans-Mongolian Express Well, here we are again, literally on a slow train to China. Express is obviously a misnomer because this train ain't going no-where fast! We set off at 7.20 am and 12 hours later arrived at the Mongolian/Chinese border where our wheels were changed! The two customs processes and the complicated procedure to uncouple our carriages, shunt them into a workshop, lift them up on hydraulic lifts, uncouple the wheels and replace took 5 hours. More to the point, 5 hours with no toilet facilities. Apart, that is, on the 15 minute journey in no mans’ land between Mongolia and China when our kindly Chinese attendant opened the loos and allowed us 1 minute each to go about our business. It was hectic but very helpful. He was contravening the regulation which states that the loos should be locked for 20 minutes before until 20 minutes after each station because it flushes straight onto the track.

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Sunday 24th April, 2011 - China

Beijing, China We were met off of the train in the early afternoon by a very personable guide who will stay with us during our visit to China. He is Chinese and introduced himself as Gary! On the bus to the hotel (which, incidentally, is brand new) he apologised that we would not be staying at best hotel, but that it was in the best location, just off of Tian-animen Square. His opinion was that we weren’t in China to stay in the best hotels, but to see the best things! My heart sank. This sounded like the pre-amble to us staying in another crumbling, sub-standard, dirty hostel! On the way to the hotel we passed Tian-animen Square. Gary asked us what we knew of the “incident” there. He said unfortunately a “few” people had died but the student standing in front of the tank had not been one of them. No-one knew what had happened to him. He assumed that he now lived in another country under another name! Imagine our delight when we pulled into the parking area of a very modern looking hotel. But we have been fooled like this before. The one we stayed in in Novgorod had a beautiful reception area, great location, but was basically a hovel. However, this hotel was great. Good en-suite rooms, wonderful customer service, first class restaurant facilities and, above all, it was clean. Read more

To read Ann’s posts in more detail vist her online travel blog If you would like to help raise funds for Marie Curie then please sponsor ANN

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Tuesday 3rd May, 2011 - China

The Great Wall of China Another long day in prospect. After eating a real hotel breakfast instead of the usual gruel and dry bread we set off at 8 am for the Great Wall of China. On the way I was again struck by the countryside. We have now travelled several hundred miles by train and coach through out the length and breadth of NE China and every square meter of ground has been neatly cultivated no matter how remote the region.

The Great Wall is what you would expect – great. I walked the Great Wall of China (albeit a small part) – wow, wow, wow. We then went to visit the Ming Tombs – wow, wow, wow. One bucket list sight after another. This part of the trip has been absolutely amazing.

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Saturday 7th May, 2011 - China

The Diamond Princess We are travelling steerage in inside 4 person cabins on this 5* cruise liner. It is simply a means of transport go get us from Asia to North America, but the luxury is appreciated. I had intended to use this time to upload photographs but the cost of going online is horrendous and the satellite connection is not good. So I will upload photographs when I get more time and a better (free) connection. In the meantime I am emailing text to my good friend Luke back at the office to do the business for me. Thanks Luke. You’re a star.

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To read Ann’s posts in more detail vist her online travel blog If you would like to help raise funds for Marie Curie then please sponsor ANN

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Friday, May 13, 2011 - Russia

DIAMOND PRINCESS Day 8 Yesterday we pulled into Vladivostok for the day but I decided to stay on board. Nothing appealing about Russia and when everyone came back on board they said much the same. Nothing to buy, nothing to see but at least, unusually for Russia, the people were nice. They don’t often see cruise liners in Vlaivostok and we only stopped off because our two stops in Japan had been cancelled due to the nuclear power plant problems caused by the tsunami. Imagine how bad I felt when Russian singers and dancers came on board to wish us goodbye and people said that as we set sail the dockside was lined with well wishers waving us goodbye. Jo, one of our group said that a Russian man standing next to her said “they have so little and we have so much”. I felt really bad about that.

I should have gone ashore and spent some money.

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Monday, May 16, 2011 - Russia

DIAMOND PRINCESS DAY - 9 Three days since we were last ashore with six more to go before we reach Seward in Alaska on Friday, 2146 nautical miles away. It makes me wonder why the first explorers to sail these seas ever bothered.

What were they thinking of? It's such a vast area, bigger than any other ocean, even bigger than all the land in all the world and we are in a massive ocean going liner with stabilisers and, they were on little ships. navigating by the stars, waiting to fall off the edge of the word which they thought at that time was flat! It must have been very scary.

Today we sighted dolphins and whales. Very exciting.

We are currently sailing at a speed of 18.4 nautical miles just south of the Bering Sea and the Allusion Islands. The temperature is 40F and the sea is moderate with waves of between 4’ to 7.5’. When we boarded in Beijing the temperature was up in the 70’s! No more "movies under the stars" for me, it’s far too cold, although they are some mad people still torturing themselves with the freezing cold conditions outside. I prefer to view my movies in the theatre, much more comfortable and warm!

Today I saw a great film called Fair Game the true story about the lies the American Government told their people about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

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