Just one more sleep Sandra Waspe 🥳🚢
#disneycruise #disney #girlstrip
We stayed at the 5⭐️ Pullman Hotel 🏨 which was formerly The Hard Rock Hotel up until March this year. It still retains some of the musical 🎶 memorabilia from its former life.
The hotel is centrally located on the Pest side just steps away from the Opera House and within easy walking 🚶♀️ distance of the Danube River and Parliament building. There are also loads of restaurants and bars all around too.
There are 136 rooms, we stayed in a superior twin which was a decent size and was well equipped with all modern amenities such as:
Hairdryer
Slippers
Safe
Iron and board
Body wash and shampoo
Hand wash and lotion
Tea and coffee making facilities
Water which is replaced daily
Fridge
USB charging ports for phone
FREE WiFi 🛜
Air conditioning
What’s great about the room is that there is a separate shower and toilet 🚽 so we didn’t have to keep waiting for each other.
The bed and pillows were very comfortable, we all had a good nights sleep 😴.
There was an excellent choice for breakfast, cereals, meats and cheese, pastries 🥐, fresh fruit 🍇 and plenty in the hot section too.
There is a fitness centre which is open 24 hours a day.
It has a restaurant on the ground floor along with a bar and an outside seating area out the front of the hotel. There is also a lovely rooftop bar which is open Friday and Saturday only.
I would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay here again.
#pullmanhotelbudapest #budapest #hardrockhotel #accor
In the Danube River, between Buda and Pest lies Margaret Island.
Pedestrian promenades navigate around the parkland.
There is lots to see and do on the island - one of the main attractions is the musical fountain, although the fountain is working all the time the music doesn’t start until 12pm then for 15 minutes every hour thereafter is a delightful display in time to whichever musical genre is on. We caught a classical display and then later on a more modern one featuring artists such as Michael Buble and Calvin Harris. It’s very calming sitting there watching and listening, Katy and I sat around the edge of the fountain with our feet cooling in the waters - bliss!
We had lots of fun hiring one of the little electric cars onsite - they were 10,900 HUFs for an hour and are a great way to get round the island. They are not the fastest - a cyclist over took us 🤣 but we each took a turn driving and there was plenty of laughter .
There is a water tower at the foot of the Open Air Theatre, a Musical Well which plays 5 minutes on the hour, Casino, Centenary Monument with beautiful flowers 🌹 all around it (it marks the 100th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda), ruins of the Dominican Convent, Mini Zoo, Hajos Alfred Swimming Pool, Lido Palatinus which has 9 pools and is open air and the ruins of a 13th century Franciscan Monastery.
There are several places to eat and drink on the Island, we stopped in a place that served traditional Langos for lunch. Langos is a Hungarian speciality and is deep fried dough and is served warm with sour cream and cheese, I also added some sausage - it was delicious but very filling.
We caught a tram 🚃 there and back to the island as it was far too hot to walk across the Margaret Bridge. Tickets were very cheap, just £3.89 for the 4 of us.
#budapest #margaretisland #girlstrip
Our last full sightseeing day started with a tour of the Parliament building. You need to book in advance as the time slots go quite quickly particularly the English speaking tours.
The Parliament Buildings are the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary 🇭🇺. It is situated in Lajos Kossuth Square, on the bank of the Danube.
The House of Parliament is home to Hungary’s legislative body and the Holy Crown 👑 which we saw in the central hall along with the sword, the scepter, and the globus cruciger that belonged to Hungarian sovereigns. It serves as a workplace for 199 MPs and their support staff of 741.
It took 17 years to build (1885-1902) and has 30 entrances and 10 courtyards. The library 📚 has more than 500 thousand books.
The tour lasts 45 minutes, we had a gorgeous guide taking us round, his voice was something else 🤭 we didn’t want it to end!
🧐Good to Know🧐
There’s a security check before you can enter the building.
The Parliament Building is accessible for people with disabilities.
Restrooms are in the visitor centre.
There is a cafe and souvenir shop.
You need to show proof of eligibility when buying discounted tickets 🎫
It’s open every day between 8am - 6pm in the spring/summer months and 8am - 4pm in the winter months.
We paid 12,000 HUF which is approximately £26 each.
https://www.parlament.hu/web/visitors
#budapest #parliamentbuildingbudapest #magnificent
We did not waste a second of our first afternoon in Budapest 🇭🇺
Once we had checked in and changed into shorts we headed straight back out.
Our first stop was to see the shoes along the Danube. The shoes are rusted and made of iron and set in concrete on the embankment of the river. They are a memorial to the Hungarian Jews who, in the winter of 1944-45, were shot on the banks of the Danube River by the members of the arrow cross party.
Our evening activity was a night river sightseeing cruise 🚢. We picked the boat up at 9.30pm from Pier 7 for our 1 hour cruise. Included in the cruise was an audio guide and a welcome beverage of either wine🍷 , beer🍺 , champagne🍾 or a soft drink.
A night-time cruise is the best way to see one of the most spectacular buildings in Budapest, the Parliament Buildjng - it is absolutely stunning at night. The Buda side of the river was also equally lovely with Matthias Church and the Palace lit up.
A night-time river cruise should definitely be on your to-do list!
We had a nice little surprise waiting for us in our rooms when we returned.
#shoesonthedanube #budapestrivercruise #nighttimerivercruise
Whilst in the planning stages of this trip I googled rock star ⭐️ transfers (as you do) as we should have been staying at The Hard Rock Hotel and I thought it would be great to arrive in style.
I came across this company http://www.budapest-airportlimousine.com/. I spoke with the girls and we all agreed we would do it as a surprise for Claire.
Once we were outside the terminal building the story was we were looking for public transport to take us to the city centre. So down to the bus terminal we go and waiting for us was a beautiful gold sparkly Chrysler limo. Claire’s face was a picture. Dobos Gabor, our chauffeur, was waiting ready with the champagne 🍾.
It was a 35 minute journey to our hotel 🏨, it went far too quick as we spent the journey drinking, laughing and singing 🎶. It was definitely worth it.
#limoservice #rockstarlifestyle #50thbirthday #airportlimo
Budapest here we come 🇭🇺🥂🍾🎈🥳
#girlsweekendaway #lifelongfriends #50thbirthday #budapest
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Napa Valley Wine Train
Our hotel is right near the Napa Valley Wine Train - Shaz and I looked into going on this but it is very expensive.
So tomorrow we are going on the Wine Trolley Bus - should be fun
Rough at sea
Not a day for a boat trip 🚤🤮🤣
The sail away music
#royalclipper #conquestofparadise
Another AMAZING evening at #thebildestoncrown
celebrating Burns Night. The food as usual was utterly delicious and the staff were all so lovely and attentive - an absolute brilliant team. Love these special evenings
#thebildestoncrown #burnsnight #robbieburns #suffolk #fabulousfood #amazingstaff
☀️Beach villa and water villa split stay at the OBLU Xperience Ailafushi🌅
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
Maldives(5 Nights)
5 Nights - 2 Adults
From £3615pp
The price is based on 2 adults staying 5 nights in a Beach Villa and then a further 5 nights in a Water Villa on a Fushi Plan (All-inclusive) at the OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi in the Maldives. Flights are with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) and depart London Gatwick on 6 June 2024 for 10 nights (plus 1 night on the flight in each direction). The price includes return speedboat transfers and a 25% discount off the hotel price.
👍Includes a 25% discount off the hotel price
👍Split Beach Villa and Water Villa stay!!
👍All-Inclusive
👍Includes return speedboat transfer
👍ELE | NA The Spa
👍Complimentary use of selected non-motorized water sports equipment (kayak and SUP) for a limited duration daily
👍Daily live music performances with DJ and recreational activities at the X360 Bar
👍Regional departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Manchester from £3719pp and Birmingham from £3745pp on Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul), Glasgow and Newcastle from £3959pp on Emirates Airlines (via Dubai).
Offer code: 1175472
£75pp Deposit
#OBLUXperienceailafushi #Maldives #Summer
Travel: 06JUN24-18JUN24
Book by: 31JAN24
🌊 Private Island Paradise 🏝️
Palm Island Resort St Vincent
Barbados, Barbados
10 Nights - 2 Adults
From £4999pp
Based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Beachfront Room on an All Inclusive basis at Palm Island Resort & Spa. Flights are with British Airways and depart London Heathrow on 12th November 2024 for 10 nights (+1 night on the plane on return).
Flights from Barbados to Union Island and a ten-minute boat ride to Palm Island Resort & Spa are included.
💙Palm Island is located near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a chain of 32 islands and cays known for natural beauty and clear, tranquil waters.
💙Stylish beachfront room
💙A delicious sea and farm-to-table culinary experience is expertly crafted by award-winning Executive Chef Baka
Offer code: 1180660
Deposit: £75pp
20kg maximum luggage allowance on the flights between Barbados and Palm Island.
DRESS CODE:
During the day, the restaurant dress code permits covered and dry bathing suits. After 6:30 p.m. men are requested to wear long trousers or tailored (Bermuda) shorts, a collared shirt and dress shoes. Ladies are requested to wear long trousers including premium denim, dresses, skirts, dress shorts and dress sandals. Flip flops, tennis shoes, t-shirts and tank top/sleeveless shirts are not permitted in the evening.
Travel: 12NOV24-23NOV24
Book by: 31JAN24
😍LAST MINUTE! Escape to picture-perfect Aruba🌅
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Aruba, Aruba
7 Nights - 2 Adults
From £1695pp
Based on 2 adults sharing a Nature View room with breakfast. Flights are direct with British Airways and depart London Gatwick on 21st February 2024 for 7 nights (+1 night on the plane on return). Shared airport transfers are included in the offer price.
👍Walking distance to Eage and Palm Beach
👍Superb hotel reviews
👍Last minute discount
Offer code 1177469
Full payment at the time of booking.
Travel: 21FEB24-28FEB24
Book by: 31JAN24
🐾Luxury Cape Town, Botswana Safari and Victoria Falls multi-centre! 🐘🐆
The Twelve Apostles, Xigera Safari Lodge and Victoria Falls Safari Club
Cape Town(4 Nights), Maun(3 Nights) and Victoria Falls(3 Nights)
10 Nights - 2 Adults
From £10159pp
The price is based on 2 adults sharing a luxury room on bed and breakfast at The Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town for 4 nights,
3 nights in a suite on a Full Board basis at the Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana's Moremi Game
3 nights in a Club Suite on Full Board at the Victoria Falls Safari Club in Zimbabwe.
Flights are with British Airways and depart London Heathrow on 7 November 2024 for 10 nights (plus one night on the plane in each direction).
Price includes return airport transfers in Cape Town and Victoria Falls and light aircraft transfers in Botswana.
Also includes one free night in Cape Town and Botswana, one 3 course dinner in Cape Town, and all activities including game drives, boating, fishing, walking, and yoga classes in Botswana and a guided tour of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi sunset cruise in Zimbabwe.
👍Luxurious Southern Africa multi-centre
👍Meet and greet at Cape Town airport
👍One free night in Cape Town and Botswana
👍One free 3-course set dinner in Cape Town
👍Includes internal flights and transfers to and from the hotel/lodge.
👍Includes games drives, boating, fishing, walking, and yoga classes in Botswana.
👍Includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls
👍Includes a Sunset Zambezi River cruise in Zimbabwe.
👍Includes all internal flights
Offer code: 1174553
Deposit from £150pp
Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow - best to connect to London
Travel: 07NOV24-19NOV24
Book by: 31JAN24
Well it looks as if the Hen ladies had a marvellous time @disneylandparis
#henweekend #disneylandparis #disneyprincess #paris #independenttravelagent
Have had a lovely day meeting with one of my besties @t7clr , can’t believe that Christmas is nearly upon us again!! I’m so unprepared 😬🎄
#london #dayoutinlondon #bestfriends #catchupwithfriends
🏖️ Stylish Adult Only African Itinerary - Cape Town, Safari and Beach - from regional airports!🦓
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, Rhino Sands Safari Camp and Sala Beach House
Cape Town(4 Nights), Durban(3 Nights) and Durban(3 Nights)
10 Nights - 2 Adults
From £4419pp
Price is based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Mountain Facing Room at The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Cape Town on a bed and breakfast basis for 4 nights
3-night safari at the Rhino Sands Safari Camp in a Luxury Tented Suite in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve on a full board basis
3 nights at the Sala Beach House on the Durban Coast in an Ocean View Room on a bed and breakfast basis.
Flights are from London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, or Newcastle
Depart on 16 May 2024 for 10 nights (plus one night on the flight in each direction)
Included:
🚖Private car transfers throughout
✈️Internal flight from Cape Town to Durban,
🚁12-minute helicopter ride around the Cape Town peninsula.
The safari includes 2 game drives daily plus a selection of local wines, spirits, soft drinks, and conservation fees. Sala Beach includes one bottle of wine per room per stay, daily sunset canapés, and a daily cocktail of the day.
👍Adults-only collection of boutique hotels
👍Includes a 12 min helicopter ride around the Cape Town Peninsula
👍City hotel, safari, and beach in one continent!
👍Meet and greet at the airport in Cape Town
👍Private car transfers throughout
👍2 daily game drives on the safari plus a selection of drinks included
👍Departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and Belfast
👍The stylish safari option!
Belfast fights are available at a supplement of +£396pp.
Offer code: 1145068
Deposit £300pp
Other dates are available and the helicopter ride can be removed if preferred.
#Themarly #rhinosands #salabeach #adultsonlysafari
Travel: 16MAY24-28MAY24
Book by: 30SEP23