by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe, Hotels, London
Transportation Finding the best way to get into and around London is your first decision. Whatever, you do, do NOT rent a car and drive to London from the airport. After a 9+ hour flight, trying to drive on the left into a congested city with little parking is not the...
by David Brown | Jan 30, 2017 | Hotels, News, Travel Notes
Hilton has just introduced some great deals, including a $50 daily credit for every night of your stay, at thousands of hotels worldwide, across a variety of Hilton brands. Use your on-property credit for dining, shopping, relaxing, and more!
by David Brown | Aug 22, 2016 | Hotels, Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes
We would have never believed that we would be seeking an air-conditioned hotel in Ireland – ever! But with temperatures climbing to 27ºC/81ºF, we were wishing for one. There weren’t any, of course, or at least if they were, we were not in one, but the...
by David Brown | Jan 27, 2015 | Travel Notes
Just another reason to be sure you take care, regardless of where you are! You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. Typically when checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to your room) and they don’t retain the...
by David Brown | Sep 14, 2014 | Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes
The Blarney Stone Guesthouse is a beautifully decorated townhouse just on the outskirts of the main part of Cork City. The place was so nice that our spirits were not even dampened by the two flights of stairs to our room. The bathroom has been recently updated, and...