Hotel Royal Palace, Jodhpur

Advantages: Close feel of Royal Rajasthani Culture
Disadvantages: May not suit fit in some people's Budget.

...The Name of Ajit Bhawan Palace is very famous in indian Hotel & tourism industry. India's first Heritage Palace Resort, "The Ajit Bhawan", is a home to the members of the Jodhpur Royal family. Set in the serene desert of Rajasthan, Ajit Bhawan stands as an oasis of hospitality and warm Rajput charm. Built exclusively for Maharaja Sir Ajit Singhji Rathore, the younger brother of Maharaj Umaid Sinhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state of India. The Ajit Bhawan offers you Old World Elegance with the modern comforts of a classic heritage resort and the essence of being a guest of the Maharaja's (The King) family. It have a beautiful swimming pool with excellent services in the Hotel. You feel warm of being in such a luxury Heritage hotel while your visit to North West Great Desert of India. You will get return value on your money spent... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic food, excellent location, great pool, gem of a hotel
Disadvantages: Not recommended for young travellers wanting nightlife

...We visited Riu Palace Tres Islas in Fuerteventura last August for a weeks break. The previous year we also went to Fuerteventura but stayed at a hotel called Bahia Real Atlatis Palace further into Corralejo's town. The resort is located 3 km from Corralejo, 35 km from airport and is situated in the middle of 10 sq m of sand dunes, with the beach on your doorstep. On our previous holiday in Fuerteventura, each day we walked to the Blue Flag beach which is where Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas sits on and we decided that year that the following year we would stay at that hotel. We booked flights and the hotel ourselves and got a taxi from the airport to the hotel. The cost will be between 30 - 40 Euros for the journey each way. We could have got a bus as the bus stop was nearby. The taxi ride to the hotel can best be described... Read review

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Advantages: Fascinating history, Clear and interesting interpretation
Disadvantages: Expensive, Gardens closed in winter, Poor signposting

...Some of you may well have noticed the message I put up on my profile page last week, explaining that I was going to be away for a few days in Edinburgh for research purposes. If you did, you will probably be wondering what I am doing writing about one of the city’s top visitor attractions. Well, the thing is, I had some time left over at the end of the week after I had finished my research, and it seemed a bit of a shame to just go back to my hotel room. After all, its not every day that I have free time – let alone free time in such a beautiful city – so I stretched my budget a little and decided to take the opportunity to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse*. Anyone who knows me knows that I love visiting historic properties; there is something deeply and endlessly appealing in being able to nose around other people... Read review

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