Concord International Hotel, Manama

Advantages: Warm, hot, fascinating place to visit
Disadvantages: Very humid ! 9 hour flight !

...Meridien (Now Ritz-Carlton) - Modern 5 Star Deluxe Resort & Conference Hotel conveniently situated 10 minutes drive from the international airport and 6 minutes drive from Manama city centre. It is adjacent to the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre and close to the diplomatic district of Manama. This, along with its excellent conference facilities, makes it ideal for the discerning businessman (or woman). - 232 standard deluxe and studio rooms and 32 luxury suites. Every room offers satellite TV, direct international dialling, built-in safes, Internet access and a fully stocked mini-bar (though surprisingly easy/quick to empty!!), 24 hour room service. The Royal Club Floor features an exclusive lounge offering complimentary breakfast and cocktails. - Conference Facilities - Conference centre / Auditorium... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic way to travel
Disadvantages: None

...CONCORDE – THE EPITOMY OF ELEGANCE The recent news that Concorde has been flight-tested with a view to resuming normal service, after the terrible disaster in Paris last year, was eagerly welcomed by the many aviation followers and admirers of this beautiful aircraft. My wife and I were fortunate enough in 1993 to book a flight, albeit a short one, on Concorde when it visited Humberside Airport (the old WW2 RAF station of Kirmington). Of the three choices, including a supersonic trip, we chose the visit to London with an overnight stay in a five star hotel followed by a return trip to Kirmington on Concorde. The weather was bright and sunny as we arrived at Heathrow and there was a collective sharp intake of breath as we positively drooled at the sight of this sleek, elegant mistress of the skies. Cameras were well... Read review

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Advantages: Proximity to the Champs-Elysées
Disadvantages: None

...Located between the Champs Elysees and avenue Georges V, (Paris 8th) the hotel frontenac is a great place to stay. I stayed there last month, and I remember having booked the hotel on 123 France (http://www.123france.com/123/en/hotel.php?idhot=64). The hotel is in front of Zegna and other fashion designers. The Eiffel Tower is a half hour walk and Concorde is something like 10 minutes. The breakfast at the hotel was quite good, the service was above expectations and the amenities are ok given the location. Close to the hotel, there is the Lido and it's famous cabaret. At the top of the Champs-Elysées, you will definitely have to go at the top of the Arch of Triumph : the view is priceless !... Read review

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