Reviews of some of the hotels British Expat’s writers have stayed at over the years
“Much of the disappointment was created by the great build-up they gave themselves. We thought we were in for a treat. Not so.” Kay and Dave stayed overnight in North Devon in August 2005 – here’s their verdict on the Fortescue Arms in Woolacombe…
“We had a ‘superior’ room which was rather cramped so I would be wary of taking a standard sized one. The room contained one of the smallest double beds I have ever seen. Even so. the sheets were too small for the bed.” Kay and Dave get less than they bargained for from the Hotel 1926 in Penang.
“In the old days, the tourist hub of Kathmandu was Jochne, aka ‘Freak Street’. But the hippies are long gone and Thamel is now the place for travellers to relax in lively bars and international restaurants.” Kay and Dave pay a visit to Nepal’s capital city.
“If you want to get from A to B quickly, don’t go on the world’s oldest working steam locomotive, the Fairy Queen. Part of the charm of such a trip is its unpredictability. And the “old lady”, as she’s affectionately known by some, certainly is charming.” Kay McMahon tells of her weekend trip on Indian Rail’s Fairy Queen, pulled by the world’s oldest main-line steam locomotive.
Hotel Kervansaray, Diyarbakir Ever-new theme hotels in Las Vegas lead you to believe that you no longer need to embark on a long-haul flight to explore…
“Here are my top choices for hotels and restaurants in Istanbul. Unlike the usually rather cheap accommodation and dining options in Istanbul, these choices are all at the upper end of the price scale and thus to be recommended to business travellers with a considerable budget allowance, or to holiday makers who seek something very special and are prepared to pay for it.” A tour of some of the upscale places to stay and dine in Istanbul.