Tivoli Ocean Park - Funchal, Portugal - May, 2008
Lie back and watch the Ocean (18.06.2008 15:22)
An excellent hotel, with friendly staff and great food. Direct access from pool area to promenade, to walk and enjoy the Ocean views, but it is a long walk into the town centre. [more...]

Folio Lion - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Come into the Lion's Den (21.04.2008 22:39)
Forty years ago as a student at a catering college, I went to work along with several other friends as a waitress at a ball at a prestigious hotel in Shrewsbury. For this I earned the princely sum of £1.00 and a meal! Extortion comes to mind! Things have moved on and last week I went to the same hotel, now under new management and this time I was waited on, and enjoyed the experience much better [more...]

Dolmen Resort - Qawra, Malta - February, 2008
Old Temple at New Hotel (03.03.2008 12:42)
Situated in Qawra, or at least on the outskirts! This hotel is separated from the sea by a road, but there is a tunnel underneath for easy access. The views from the hotel are lovely as it overlooks St Pauls Bay and Islands. The promenade is just across the road and is well used and with many benches is a popular place to sit and enjoy the views. Buses stop close by too, and the bus station is a [more...]