Casa de Paradise Hotel, Montego Bay

Advantages: Beautiful setting
Disadvantages: Buffet dinner could be better

..., the date I can't remember but it was only a few years old, and everything still was in good condition. The hotel is decribed as a superior 4 star hotel in a magnificent location at D'Alto Bay, near Vila Franco do Campo. *The Entrance Hall* A marble covered entrance with bench seats, which I discovered was a popular place to sit out of the sun, lead into the huge hall area. The Reception desk, complete with a large glass bowl of sweets was close to the door, and usually there were two members of staff available to help. On the far side of the hall there was a small table and chairs near the selection of Tour Operators books, but these were nearly all Scandinavian, so not much use to us! Also, there was a computer and Internet access - which was charged. The large lounge area with settees and armchairs had huge windows overlooking... Read review

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Advantages: A unique and quaint hotel...
Disadvantages: Lacking a few mod-cons...

...We stayed in this hotel for a few days while on a little tour of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, including visits to Cancun (don't bother), Playa del Carmen & Cozumel (much better) and the amazing ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmal, Chitzen Itza and Tulum. (I'll try and get round to reviewing all these later...) We arrived by taxi from Merida airport (a short journey), having flown in from Cancun, where we had arrived in Mexico the day before, and were delighed with what we found, a massive improvement of the brash touristy-ness of Cancun ! The Casa del Balam Hotel was formerly the family home of Fernando Barbachano Peon, pioneer of Mexican tourism. A blend of Mexican tiles, terracotta and wrought iron, it has a small pool in a walled courtyand, complete with a stone carved fountain and tropical plants, a restaurant and bar, along... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Good fun, Good skiing area, Good drinking, Friendly locals
Disadvantages: 3 1/2 hour coach transfer to toulouse airport

...We have just spent the Xmas break in Pas de la Casa and it was our first visit to Andorra. Yes - we would go again. Although it was early in the season there was enough snow to make the holiday a good one. Skiing is quite extensive and the lift system is good with few queues. The lifts in the main are chair lifts which can be a bit unnerving for first timers but you soon get the hang of them. The nursery slopes are very crowded and its good that you only spend a day or so there before moving on to the blue runs where the greater space allows easier instuction. Ski instruction is very good with most if not all of the instructors speaking good english. This was our second ski holiday and probably our best to date. The town itself is lively and caters for a younger age group, but that doesnt mean if you are over 21 then you are past... Read review

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