Holiday Inn Select Dallas North (Galleria Area), Dallas

Advantages: Very exciting, rich and entertaining city
Disadvantages: Can get expensive

...shape. North Dallas is the more upmarket side of town, while south Dallas is covered by a ‘dry area’ law which tells you enough about the area. No alcoholic drinks can be sold there. This is an area best avoided really. I played golf down there once, and will never forget walking into a McDonalds. It was just like walking into a Wild West bar, everyone went silent. I just ordered and got the hell out of there as quickly as possible fearing a cowboy boot in my arse!!! In terms of scenery there isn’t much. It’s very flat, and basically semi-desert. I was surprised at how much greenery there was though, but that’s due to there being sprinklers on 24/7. WEATHER Texas is well known for its heat. I love the heat, but this is on a different scale from your European holiday destinations. Temperatures stay well over... Read review

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Advantages: Many Stores Under One Roof
Disadvantages: It being situated in Hatfield

...The Galleria Shopping Centre Hatfield Herts The Galleria shopping centre based within the heart of Hatfield is regarded as the best shopping experience within the area. Originally the Galleria featured a considerable amount of widely branded high street stores, but due to lack of interest and consumer activity the Galleria evolved into an outlet shopping centre. Currently the Galleria features approximately 75 stores selling a variety of products. These range from sporting goods enabling you to purchase your favourite football shirt in Allsports, to golf wear in the Crazy Golf Store. To enhance your shopping experience refreshments stands and cafés are posted in various areas around the mall. There is also an entertainment area situated at the north end of the complex and this has a UCI cinema (showing around 8 releases at a time... Read review

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Advantages: Loads of attractions, 5th Floor Museum, cafes, restaurants, sporting venues, shopping, skyscrapers
Disadvantages: None at all!

...I visited Dallas in November 1997, as my uncle and auntie live there. It's a brilliant city, a traditional, American city with an amazing downtown with millions of incredibly tall skyscrapers, which look incredible both in the heat of the day and at night. One of the best attractions in Dallas is the 5th Floor Museum. This is the exact site from where the US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated. It is fascinating finding out all about his history and how it happened. There are loads of great places to eat in Dallas, and so many great attractions such as the Gallaria shopping mall, which has an ice rink in the centre which is lit up to stunning affect!... Read review

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