North America

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in north America, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Hotels Orlando

12/07/2013This entry was posted in Florida, Hotel Reviews, North America, USA and tagged , on by .
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“Which knife would you like sir?” A simple question perhaps, but faced with a box full when I was least expecting it, I was rather lost for words. It’s late morning in the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear restaurant and I’m experiencing their legendary Steak and Eggs breakfast.

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Golf in North West Florida

12/07/2013This entry was posted in Florida, North America and tagged on by .
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Taking everything into consideration, I suppose I was a little fortunate. There was for example, a rather huge swamp in front of me. Actually,  it was also to the left and the right of me too, perhaps hiding an alligator or three, and then of course, there is the rather large expanse of  water that is the Gulf of Mexico just behind the green.

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48 hours in Chicago

09/07/2013This entry was posted in Chicago, Illinois, North America, USA and tagged , , , on by .
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Depending on your perspective, Chicago is either at the beginning or the end of the iconic Route 66 and although the road was decommissioned in 1985 it is still one of the most travelled routes in the world. Chicago is however still very much alive and kicking and here is a sample of what you can get up to in 48 hours.

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A holiday in Death Valley? Believe me you’ll kill for it.

28/06/2013This entry was posted in California, North America, USA and tagged , on by .
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Just a short drive from Las Vegas, Death Valley as an alternate a resort destination as you could possibly imagine.

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The Montreal Highlights Festival

16/06/2013This entry was posted in Canada, Montreal, North America, Quebec and tagged , , , on by .
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Alain Simard is something of a legend in Montreal. After all, anyone who can bully the government into putting on free outdoor festivals must be a little bit special.  But sitting next to me nursing a hangover and sipping a cup of take away soup, he seemed very unlegendary like.

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Montreal. Canada’s second city comes of age.

16/06/2013This entry was posted in Canada, Montreal, North America, Quebec and tagged , , , on by .
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Marie was gazing at me intently. She had been for a few minutes now and her rock steady stare was more than a little disconcerting I can tell you. I’d like to say she was hopelessly intoxicated by my rugged good looks and international reputation, sadly though, it was a result of my feeble attempts at following her directions for rolling paper thin pasta.

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Le Petit Hotel Montreal

16/06/2013This entry was posted in Canada, Hotel Reviews, Montreal, North America, Quebec and tagged , , on by .
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Petit may mean small, and if we are being honest here, it is a boutique hotel. It’s just that my room was actually very big. Maybe the hotel should be renamed Le Petit Hotel Avec Grand Chambre?

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Philadelphia Historic Districts. Uncover hidden gems

14/06/2013This entry was posted in Philadelphia, North America, Pennsylvania, USA and tagged on by .
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Philadelphia Historic Districts are a joy to wander and the Old City/Historic District is America’s most historic square mile, no question.

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Philadelphia and Rocky. Discover Iconic movie location.

14/06/2013This entry was posted in North America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA and tagged , , , on by .
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Five out of the six Rocky movies were shot in Philly and the Rocky statue at the foot of the steps of the Museum of Art is Philly’s biggest tourist attraction. Philadelphia and Rocky really do go hand in hand.

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Tax free shopping in Philly is real retail therapy.

14/06/2013This entry was posted in North America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA and tagged , , , on by .
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There’s little to choose between New York and Philadelphia on many levels from food to football, but when it comes to tax free shopping in Philly this city has a definite edge.

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