Crocodylus Park, Darwin

Advantages: Breath Taking Wildlife, Fab Rock art, Great Guides
Disadvantages: Frogs in the Shower, Making own dinner

...of friendships. Kakadu is, (without meaning to sound too corny, but hell, I'll risk it ) what it's like to feel truly alive. I booked my trip out to Kakadu from a Youth Hostel I was staying at in Darwin, capital of The Northern Territory. I went with a company called Kakadu Dreams but there are four or five companies who offer similar trips catering for different budgets, age/fitness levels and durations of stay. I chose the two-day one-night option as I was only in the Northern Territory for five days in total. I'm glad I chose that length as I don't think my twice weekly swim really prepared me for the vigour of this experience, and I am rather keen on my home comforts. The tour cost $290 AUD or just under £100 at that time, so good value for money and on top of that, you have to pay the park entry fee of a further $16 AUD. This includes your... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: A wonderful place with so much to see and do
Disadvantages: You need to spend at least a day to see it all

...No visit to New York would be complete without a stroll in Central Park. This 843 acre park stretches from 59th St at it's southern most point to 110 St in the north - some 51 blocks! The park like any big city park provides an oasis of peace and quiet sometimes needed in a hectic city. It is only once you are in the park it's self you realize how big it is and peaceful. Only when you look at the tree line do you realize as you see the Skyscrapers peering throw that you are indeed still in a major city. But it definitely offers that much needed tranquility as well as some wonderful sights to see. If you compare it with say Hyde Park in London then it shines out as a park that has something for everyone and you'll understand why New Yorkers are so proud of their oasis in the madness that is New York. It was way back in 1856... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Excellent location, Trendy hotel, Easy to get to, Lovely rooms & Great facilities
Disadvantages: Car Parking is a little tricky & Food & drink prices can be quite high

...Having booked my New Year break in November 2004 I decided I would need to book an airport hotel to make sure I got my flight on time. I live in the Midlands and would find it really difficult to get down to Heathrow for 6am especially at holiday time. I haven't stayed in any airport hotels in London before so I really wasn't sure what to book and what to look for. As I work for a holiday company I do get a 50% discount on airport hotels so it really depended on what they could offer me. My family initially wanted to book the Holiday Inn which was fine with me but my company couldn't book this one so I had about 4 others to choose from and the Park Inn sounded the most appealing as it seemed the closest to the airport and probably the most easiest to get to. PRICES and HOW TO BOOK I booked directly with my company and got a twin room... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful