Hotel Charlotte, Cartagena

Advantages: Natural Beauty, no crowds.
Disadvantages: Aranged trips, not a lot of freedom to move.

...To arrive to Colombia's "Islas del Rosario" is really very easy as there are a wide selection of tours that depart from Cartagena, these day trips are complete, you are collected from your hotel in the morning by chiva (typical open sided bus). These busses then take you to the port where depending on the chosen tour you board small to medium size boats that take you in around 1 hour to the islands, Safety on these boats is taken very seriously and everyone is supplied with a life vest. During this trip over water the guides explain the history of the bay of Cartagena which is very interesting. On arriving to the islands one is able to relax on the white sands of these fantastic beaches, where it is possible to see fragments of washed up corral, one has the opportunity to chose between a selection of activities that include... Read review

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Advantages: cheap cheerful and gorgeous beaches
Disadvantages: drug cartels, kidnapping - the usual

...People immediately think the worst of Columbia and I guess a for good reason. Mu mum went grey whilst I was awayjust from worry but I was absolutely fine. I did the typical uni thing and went travelling with my then boyfriend to meet up with his sister who was travelling all of South America and Columbia and Venezuela were the last two. We first travelled to Venezuela and then made our way over to Columbia, my first impression was it is so cold. Bogata is on a mountain, needless to say we were all sun people and moved on up the country. The aim was a national park near Cartegena, Cartagena is lovely. A old town and new combined, a mix of tourism and locals - but it works well. Travellers are well looked after, with the hostels and little cheap hotels. The national park was beautiful, sandy beaches, people sleeping in hammocks... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant, comfortable, central
Disadvantages: No hotel parking

...I visited Edinburgh on business and the Roxburghe Hotel was chosen for me in January because it is sited on Charlotte Square where I was conducting some consultancy work. A really warm welcome with prompt reception service and excellent decor. My room was well furnished, very comfortable and well maintained, noise from other rooms is well muted. Meals are well cooked and nicely presented, no trouble attracting a waiter or waitress as they are very attentive. A varied menu with something for everyone, (I am basically a carnivore). The lounge service is very good with the waiting staff making reqular tours enquiring after your needs or, if you are obviously busy, leaving you alone. The bar is small and aimed at spirits rather than beers. I stayed for 4 nights during the week and found the hotel relaxing and refreshing. The hotel... Read review

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