Hotel Catedral, Morelia

Advantages: Architectural beauty; fantastic weather; great food; beautiful people...
Disadvantages: Very few

...Sevilla... the word is almost as beautiful as the city itself. I have been fortunate enough to experience quite a few places across the globe, and I could count on the fingers of one hand (and I could probably afford to be missing a few fingers) the number of places that have left more of an impression on me than Sevilla. I visited in the summer before I came to university, on an itinerary that took in the usual tourist hotspots in Andalucia; Granada, Cordoba, Cadiz, and so on. The whole atmosphere was one that I found particularly intoxicating; you are constantly immersed in grand architecture, of which the Real Alcazar and the Catedral (the pillars of which remind me of that scene in Moria in the Lord of the Rings where the hordes of goblins start swarming down from the ceiling) are paradigmatic examples. The weather... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful ancient ruins to explore
Disadvantages: food was often fairly poor

...A few years ago I went on a cultural tour of Mexico, visiting Mexico City, Merida, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Oaxaca, Palenque and Monte Alban. Getting There The journey to Mexico from London Heathrow was easy and uneventful (apart from being upgraded to first class then being forced to use the Concorde Lounge. The First Class Lounge was being renovated) A direct BA flight taking just over 11 hours. Mexico City We had nothing booked on arrival apart from the first night's accommodation at the Best Western Majestic Hotel. This was a lucky choice as it must be one of the best in Mexico City, on the west side of Zocalo, the main square, with a 7th floor roof-terrace and restaurant overlooking the enormous plaza de la Constrictucion, Catedral Metroplitana and Palacio National. An absolutely fantastic location, and the roof terrace makes... Read review

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Advantages: Kyiv is very nice city.
Disadvantages: No disadvantages

...Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest cities of Europe. It is situated on the river Dnieper. Nowadays it is a large political, scientific and cultural centre of Ukraine. Over four million peope live there. Ukrainian Suprime Rada, President and government are in Kyiv. Kyiv is famous gor its history. Its monuments of the past attract a lot of visitors. They are impressed by Kyiv -Pechersky Monastery which stands on the green hills above the Dnieper and its sparkling gold cupolas can be seen from outside the capital. Another ancient monument is St. Sophia's Catedral. It was founded in 1037 during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. Vydubetsky monastery, Golden Gate, Askold's grave, church of St. Andrew, Shevchenko Memorial are really world's sightseeng too.... Read review

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