Valley Stars Inn, Petra

Advantages: Close to town and all amenities
Disadvantages: none

...I have never stayed in the Premier Inn before, but I felt I had to share my experience of the past weekend. The staff in both reception and the restaurant were fantastic, they were really helpful and made you feel right at home. The room and bathroom were both spotless, warm and the freeview television meant that my daughter didn't miss her soaps while she was away. The bed was both big and comfortable and we didn't have any trouble getting to sleep. We opted for the breakfast deal and we were not disappointed, the food was well cooked and warm there was also plenty of choice. Access to the hotel was excellent for both able bodied and non-able bodied people, we didn't have a wheelchair but we did have a six month old baby and a pram, and even though it is situated next to Charing Cross rail station we didn't hear a thing from... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting, very interesting!
Disadvantages: The most famous tomb is now closed.

...Day 1 in Egypt, site number 2 (and it is only 09:30), so let's do away with the babble and launch right in.... ~What's this place all about then?~ The Valley of the Queens is the burial site for the Queens & children of the Pharaohs of the 18th, 19th & 20th dynasties (1550 - 1070BC). It is said that there are about 70 (some claim as many as 85) different burial sites in the area. Probably the most famous tomb here is that of Queen Nefertari*, which is the largest and most spectacular in the valley. Unfortunately, this tomb is now no longer open, we were told by our guide that a couple of years ago there was some rain in the valley, which caused some damage to Nefertari's tomb. The Egyptian Government went about restoring the damage, and spent roughly a cool million on it. To recuperate the funds they opened the tomb, but... Read review

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Advantages: Chateaux and gardens, old towns and local cuisine
Disadvantages: Unexciting landscapes, well-trodden tourist trail

...often dull terrain. InnTravel do a short walking tour that takes you past some of the main chateaux with your luggage transported between stopovers, but having walked some of their route myself I have to say it's rather uninspiring. If you want to hike, seek hillier country further south or east. On the other hand, the Loire Valley is probably well-suited to a cycling tour, if you like that sort of thing. The area's not very well equipped for family holidays, unless you have the sort of precocious youngsters who revel in stately homes, mediaeval churches and ancient towns. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * So were they right, those Valois kings, to choose the Loire? One can certainly see their point of view, and the natural attractions of the region have been enormously enhanced... Read review

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