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Experience Luxury at the Best Hotel in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi: Skon Boutique by Orion Hotels

When it comes to finding the best hotel in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, Skon Boutique by Orion Hotels stands out as the ideal choice for travelers seeking a combination of comfort, luxury, and convenience. Located in the heart of Lajpat Nagar, this 3-star hotel is not only a haven of peace amidst the bustling city, but it also provides easy access to Delhi’s prime attractions and transportation hubs.

Prime Location and Connectivity :- Skon Boutique enjoys a prime location, making it a convenient spot for both business and leisure travelers. Situated just 13.5 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport and 5.9 km from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the hotel is well-connected to major transport systems. The Moolchand Metro Station is a mere 500 meters away, while the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station is just 650 meters from the hotel, offering easy access to all parts of Delhi.

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Whether you're looking to explore the cultural richness of Delhi or attend business meetings, Skon Boutique places you at the center of it all. Top tourist attractions like the Lotus Temple, India Gate, Lodhi Gardens, and Qutub Minar are within a 6 km radius, allowing guests to experience Delhi's history and beauty without having to travel far.

Elegant Rooms and Modern Amenities :- Skon Boutique features 27 well-appointed rooms, offering a variety of accommodation options, including Deluxe, Premium, and Suite rooms. Each room is designed with comfort and style in mind, providing guests with a relaxing atmosphere after a long day of exploring or working. The rooms are equipped with centralized air-conditioning, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite television, a mini-bar, and an electronic safe. Additionally, guests have access to 24-hour room service, ensuring their needs are met at any hour of the day.

For added convenience, the hotel offers a range of thoughtful amenities such as laundry service, car rental, and parking facilities. The presence of a doctor on call ensures that any medical needs are quickly attended to, giving guests peace of mind throughout their stay.

Dining at Skon Boutique :- One of the highlights of Skon Boutique is its in-house multi-cuisine restaurant, where guests can indulge in a wide variety of palatable dishes. Whether you're craving authentic Indian cuisine or international flavors, the restaurant has something for everyone. The chic ambiance and expertly crafted menu make it the perfect spot for both casual dining and special occasions.

For those looking to unwind after a long day, the hotel also features a bar that serves an array of exotic drinks. Whether you want to enjoy a cocktail with friends or sip on a quiet drink, the bar at Skon Boutique ensures a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

Personalized Service and Unmatched Hospitality :- What truly elevates Skon Boutique as the best hotel in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, is its personalized service. The hotel’s attentive staff goes above and beyond to make sure every guest has a comfortable and memorable stay. From the moment you check in to the time you leave, expect nothing less than top-tier hospitality. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk service to cater to all your needs, whether it's arranging tours, booking taxis, or simply ensuring you have a pleasant stay.

Proximity to Popular Attractions :- Skon Boutique’s strategic location ensures that guests are never too far from Delhi’s most iconic attractions. The famous Lotus Temple is located just 3.5 km from the hotel, while India Gate, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort are all within easy reach. For shopping enthusiasts, Lajpat Nagar’s popular Central Market is just a short walk away, offering everything from local fashion to handicrafts.

Why Choose Skon Boutique? :- For travelers seeking the best hotel in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, Skon Boutique offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and affordability. Whether you're traveling for business, leisure, or a mix of both, this hotel promises an unmatched experience with its elegant accommodations, excellent dining, and personalized service.

With its proximity to major transportation hubs, popular tourist attractions, and vibrant markets, Skon Boutique is the perfect base from which to explore the diverse and vibrant city of Delhi.

Contact Us: +91 742–8555–990 Instagram: @theoriongroupofhotels Website: www.theorionhotels.com

Come and discover why Skon Boutique by Orion Hotels is celebrated as one of the best hotels in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. Book your stay today and indulge in an experience of luxury, comfort, and unmatched hospitality!

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Axel, one of Crazy Taxi’s iconic cabbie drivers, makes his way to Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble as part of the SEGA Pass DLC.Axel joins AiAi and friends, causing chaos along the way!

Axel will be playable across both Adventure Mode and Battle Mode, with unique stats to help him on the courses. Plus, for Axel only, all in-game bananas will switch to coins in homage to the franchise so you can rack up some insane money.

The SEGA Pass is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition of Banana Rumble and will also be available as a separate bundle to purchase. Individual characters will also be available a la carte. All content is scheduled to be released over the coming months.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems June 25, 2024. Pre-order your copy here!

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Taxi Driver -  모범택시

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Dubai attractions

With year-round sun and a dramatic combination of both the desert and beach, Dubai is the perfect setting to be swept away by high-adrenaline activities. Rocket across the Arabian Gulf in a speedboat or roar along the circuit in a race car, skydive over Palm Jumeirah, ski around The World, paddleboard along the coast or swim with dolphins and sharks. You can even leave the city and dune bash in the desert or soar above the sand in a hot air balloon. Fasten your seatbelt, harness or helmet — it’s going to be an exciting ride.

Buggy Safaris

Head off-road with Dune Buggy Dubai to discover the thrills of the desert. You can find activities to suit whatever level of adventure you crave. The Morning Dune Buggy Safari features an early bird hour-long ride in your own open buggy. If you're looking for more, try the Evening Desert Safari. Here, you'll go dune bashing in a brand new Land Rover. After the drive, you'll sit down for live entertainment consisting of a traditional dance show. Food, beverages and henna painting enhance the experience with sand boarding and camel riding available to keep the excitement going until late at night.

Jet-Ski

Have fun on the water and at the same time take in some of Dubai’s famous landmarks with a jet-ski session. Nemo Watersports and Dubai Jetski oer tours that takes in the Burj Al Arab hotel and other sights from the water. Each tour is accompanied by a qualied instructor and you can go as fast or slow as you like, for anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. The 30-minute tour features Burj Al Arab while an hour-long session takes you onwards to Jumeirah Beach Residences. The deluxe two-hour version includes this, while also circumnavigating the famous Palm Jumeirah and stopping o at Atlantis, The Palm.

Skydive Dubai 

Soar like a bird over one of the most spectacular drop zones in the world with Skydive Dubai. Step out of a plane at an altitude of almost 4,000m and enjoy the rush. To make sure you remember the experience forever, a cameraman documents the fun. The freefall lasts around a minute before your instructor pops the chute and you begin a leisurely ve-minute descent with incredible views of Palm Jumeirah and other iconic landmarks. For an alternative view, try the desert drop zone.

Quad Biking

Direct your taxi driver to Dubai's most famous sand dune, Big Red, where you can hop on a quad bike and navigate the sandy landscape yourself. Available to hire by the half hour, the quad bikes are speedy and a helmet must be worn while riding. Follow the natural trail of the dunes, kicking sand in the face of your fellow riders as you hurtle and bounce over Dubai’s most iconic patch of sand. Big Red, or Al Hamar as it's locally known, is easy to spot along the Dubai-Hatta (E44) highway. Ask your driver to wait, or hire one for the day.

Sandboarding 

This is one for true adrenaline-seekers. Strap this snowboard-like contraption to your feet and glide down the dunes just like you would at the slopes of Ski Dubai. While it's possible to rent a sandboard at Big Red, there are a number of companies – such as Dream Explorer Dubai – that offer the full experience. The ve-hour morning safari and sandboarding package starts off with a desert safari in a Hummer and ends with a sandboarding session, where you'll learn all the tips for making it down the dunes smoothly.

Hot Air Balloon

Step away from the city and about 1,200 meters above the desert dunes with a hot air balloon tour. The adventure usually starts at sunrise, followed by an hour-long ight that's worth the early wake-up. Following whichever way the desert breeze blows, you'll get breathtaking views of the rolling red sands, rising sun, grazing gazelles, and the majestic Hajar Mountains. With a variety of packages to choose from, you can make it a romantic rendezvous, a corporate celebration, or an unforgettable family fun day.

Sky Hub Paramotors

Experience the thrill of a private fight in Dubai - seeing Dubai Marina or the Dubai desert like never before. Located at the Sky Dive Marina and Sky Dive Desert Campus, Sky Hub offers training courses as well as tandem rides atop a specialized power parachute. Witness the city from a new perspective and get your heart racing with a unique one on one flying experience. The paramotor ride - typically lasting 20 to 30 minutes is completely customizable so you can choose to either sail through the sky for a scenic tour or finish or the flight with some adrenaline pumping spirals and aerobatics.

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Deluxe Class Modern Resort. (exterior) A true landmark as it rises above the Atlantic Ocean, a marvelous glass and steel tower. (lobby) Large, bright lobby area with numerous seating areas, Gift Shop and Bar/Lounge. (general) A grand re-imagining of a legendary Florida resort, The Diplomat Beach Resort brings iconic hospitality back, wrapped in a spirited escape-tosunny- shores feeling. Rising above the Atlantic waves and beyond the expected, this magnetic social hub extends its stylish flair from coast to Intracoastal ? a Florida playground perfected. - The Ocean Amabassador?s Kids? Club and two beachfront pools with Kids? DIP + SLIDE - Jetski, ocean kayak, paddle board rentals and volleyball - Poolside cabanas and beachside rentals - Full-service spa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean - Private marina, water taxi and city trolleys for local exploration The use of lounge chairs and towels at the Infinity and Lagoon Pools are complimentary for our in-house guests; however, Beach equipment has an additional Prices per day and exclusive of 6% tax. Rates are subject to change. The Diplomat Beach Resort is a Tourist hotel. Located in HOLLYWOOD - FLORIDA area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel. (at Pool at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoTT4fO5bR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Blog Post for May 27th by Malcolm Dickinson

Monday, May 27

This morning was a sad occasion. After one final deluxe breakfast buffet (including unlimited fresh fruit, custom cooked omelets, and real coffee) we bid goodbye to the Marriott Tverskaya Hotel. Belongings were stuffed into suitcases, garment bags were zipped and carried downstairs, and we turned in our electronic room keys. A bus took us to the Bogorodokoy neighborhood on the northeast edge of Moscow, where we found our new lodgings, a motel called Otel Formula ”Za Rulyem”, on a street of tall 1950s era apartment blocks.

It turns out the hotel takes its name from a car-racing magazine, “Formula Za Rulyem.¨ It translates as “formula one racing ‘by the book.’” The hotel is clean and safe. In every other aspect, it is the exact opposite of the Marriott. Each room is equipped with two narrower-than-twin beds; the strip of floor down the middle is just big enough for one small nightstand. Showers and toilets are located off a common hallway. Add in breakfast in the windowless basement cafe (2 eggs, a hot dog, toast… and instant coffee if you want to mix some) and the taciturn receptionist, and you have a much more authentic Russian experience than we could ever have gotten at the Marriott! And it is only one block from the subway - our stop, Bulvar Rokossovskovo, is the last stop on the red #1 line.

After dropping off luggage at the new lodgings, the bus took the chorus (less three bleary-eyed baritones who had overslept and were en route from the Marriott via taxi) to the music school for a brief rehearsal followed by a master class with Galina Koltseva, the conductor of the Blagoslovest choir. Also present at the master class was composer Anton Viskov, who had written a piece for us titled “Gospodi, Pomiluj” (translation: Kyrie Eleison). Viskov was very enthusiastic and seemed delighted with our sight-reading of his piece.

After the master class, we left the music school on foot and headed toward Red Square. Splitting up into groups of 6 or 7, we stopped for lunch at various cafes along the way. Everyone met up at St. Basil´s Cathedral, the iconic multi-domed cathedral on Red Square, and many of us bought a ticket to go inside and see the chapels with their incredible icons.

We met up at 6:00 at the Place of the Skulls (Golgotha) next to St. Basil´s. After singing a few songs for the tourists milling about, we all took the subway to a Georgian restaurant called Hachapuri, and had a wonderful meal. We were seated at one great long table and feasted on various Georgian delicacies. Georgian wine was ordered to accompany our meal, which began with a toast to Denis Mickiewicz, the founder of the YRC, “without whom none of us would be here right now!”

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147 ofertas Google Play: apps, packs de iconos y juegos gratis y con grandes descuentos por tiempo limitado

147 ofertas Google Play: apps, packs de iconos y juegos gratis y con grandes descuentos por tiempo limitado

Es bien sabido que nunca se tienen suficientes apps y juegos en Android, y una buena forma de hacerse con material de calidad es aprovechar las ofertas de Google Play: aplicaciones y juegos de pago que puedes conseguir gratis o a un precio mucho menor del normal. Hoy te tremos 91 apps y juegos de pago gratis y otros 56 en oferta, siempre por tiempo limitado.

91 aplicaciones Android gratis

Empezamos, como siempre, por las apps, juegos y paquetes de iconos que puedes llevarte gratis, para siempre, aunque solo podrás aprovechar la oferta por tiempo limitado. Los nombres más conocidos son el gran Deus Ex GO y Zombie Age 3 Premium: Rules of Survival. Recuerda que una vez los descargues en tu móvil ya serán tuyos para siempre.

Aplicaciones

BioPorcinoMobile - Gestione su ganado porcino 4,49 euros gratis

Caustic 3 Dance&DubStep 0,89 euros gratis

Quasi-Zenith satellite coordinates 1,79 euros gratis

Sketch Me! Pro 1,59 euros gratis

BlackCam Pro - B&W Camera 1,59 euros gratis

Resize Me! Pro - Photo & Picture resizer 1,59 euros gratis

Aprender Francés - MosaLingua 5,49 euros gratis

TypIt Pro - Watermark, Logo & Text on Photos 1,19 euros gratis

Applocker & Gallery Vault Pro 2,89 euros gratis

Text Reader PRO - Offline Text To Speech App (tts) 1,59 euros gratis

Fa Music Player Plus 1,09 euros gratis

Battery and Charge Monitor for Wear OS 1,79 euros gratis

Digital Dashboard GPS Pro 0,89 euros gratis

Learn Python Programming - Spanish (NO ADS) 3,89 euros gratis

SnoreGym : Reduzca sus ronquidos 2,99 euros gratis

Superflual English Dictionary - Diccionario Inglés 6,49 euros gratis

Partiture Live - App Completa de Músicos. 6,49 euros gratis

Superscript numeric keypad 0,50 euros gratis

RIDBC Auslan Tutor 16,93 euros gratis

Game Booster XR - ⚡For Lag Free Gameplay⚡ 3,49 euros gratis

Maxytube Pro 3,49 euros gratis

Control de Gastos: Cuánto puedo gastar? Premium 3,29 euros gratis

Meeting Notes Taker - Recorder, memo and minutes 1,99 euros gratis

Modbus Monitor Advanced 2,19 euros gratis

Pro QR y Barcode PDF417: escáner lector, detección 4,99 euros gratis

Fnetchat Messenger : With Free Video & Audio Call 2,59 euros gratis

Relajación progresiva 0,59 euros gratis

Selva - Sonidos de animales 1,09 euros gratis

Granja - Sonidos de animales 1,09 euros gratis

BioCazaMobile - Caza Deportiva y Comercial 3,99 euros gratis

En Xataka Android

Cinco aplicaciones para amplificar el volumen de un móvil Android

BioRabbits - Gestione su ganado de Conejos. 4,99 euros gratis

BioCítricos - Gestión para cultivos de cítricos 5,99 euros gratis

BioEquidos - Gestióne su ganado de Equinos. 4,99 euros gratis

Reading Raven: Learn to read phonics adventure 2,19 euros gratis

Juegos

Football Challenger 2 0,99 euros gratis

Eternity Legends Premium 0,59 euros gratis

Unidad de playa 0,59 euros gratis

Amazing Taxi Sim 2020 Pro 0,99 euros gratis

Food Cutter 3D - Cool Relaxing Cooking game 1,39 euros gratis

Peppa: Parque de Diversiones 3,49 euros gratis

Super Hero Factory Inc Pro 1,79 euros gratis

Mine World :VIP 1,19 euros gratis

Tides of Time 4,69 euros gratis

Pirate Defender Premium: Captain Shooting Offline 2,19 euros gratis

Combat Strike PRO: FPS Online Gun Shooting Games 2,69 euros gratis

Guerra 1944 VIP : Segunda Guerra Mundial 3,39 euros gratis

HEXASMASH • Wrecking Ball Physics Puzzle 1,99 euros gratis

Ball hole 3D - Best Relaxing hyper casual game 1,39 euros gratis

Survival Derby 3D - car racing & running game 0,89 euros gratis

LeagueMon VIP - 리그 몬스터 디펜스 2,09 euros gratis

That level logic 2D PRO 1,09 euros gratis

Deep Space: Primer Contacto 3,49 euros gratis

Fill Deluxe VIP 1,89 euros gratis

I Monster:Roguelike RPG Legends,Dark Dungeon 0,59 euros gratis

Devil Twins: Super VIP 2,79 euros gratis

Cooking Quest: Las aventuras del carro de comida 1,09 euros gratis

Arte Ajedrez para Niños - Motor Bagatur 1,39 euros gratis

Hero Evolution : SP 1,79 euros gratis

Zombie Age 3 Premium: Rules of Survival 0,99 euros gratis

NUEVOS Puzzles de Lógica y Matemáticas PRO 2020 0,89 euros gratis

Space Shooter: Ataque a la galaxia (Prémium) 0,59 euros gratis

NEW Math puzzles 2 0,89 euros gratis

Laser Labyrinth 0,99 euros gratis

Superhero Robot Premium: Hero Fight - Offline RPG 2,19 euros gratis

Mystery Tiles 0,89 euros gratis

College Days - Summer Break 0,99 euros gratis

Babalonia Kids - Playtime 1,09 euros gratis

Juego de memoria con Animales 1,09 euros gratis

League of Stickman 2-Sword Demon 0,59 euros gratis

League of Stickman - Best action game(Dreamsky) 0,59 euros gratis

Amethlion - open world RPG adventure! euros reuros

Kamikazee Dice Score Card 0,59 euros gratis

Trigono - geometric brain boiling adventure 1,09 euros gratis

Deus Ex GO 6,99 euros gratis

FASTAR VIP - Shooting Star Rhythm Game 1,09 euros gratis

Zombie Masters VIP - Ultimate Action Game 1,09 euros gratis

Personalización

DmonD Icon Pack 💎 1,09 euros gratis

Circlet Icon Pack 🌀 1,09 euros gratis

Six - Icon Pack 0,69 euros gratis

Aura Blue Dark EMUI 10 Theme for Huawei/Honor 0,89 euros gratis

Dark Pie Google Experience EMUI 9 + EMUI 10 Theme 0,89 euros gratis

Wallpapers Gallery - HD Wallpapers & Backgrounds 1,79 euros gratis

Tibet 3D Pro 1,19 euros gratis

Falling Flowers Red - Live Wallpaper 0,59 euros gratis

Prism Live Wallpaper 0,99 euros gratis

TranspaRED EMUI 10 Theme for Huawei and Honor 0,89 euros gratis

amor | Xperia™ Tema 0,89 euros gratis

cell pattern | Xperia™ Theme 0,99 euros gratis

Líneas de oro | Tema de Xperia™ 0,99 euros gratis

24 cities | Xperia™ Tema 0,99 euros gratis

Back to Lollipop Xperia Theme for those who boring 0,99 euros gratis

dark | Xperia™ Theme 0,99 euros gratis

Oscuro Icon Pack 0,99 euros gratis

56 aplicaciones Android con descuento

Seguimos la recopilación con las aplicaciones, juegos y paquetes de personalización en oferta. Tenemos varios juegos bastante interesantes como Crossroads: Roguelike RPG Dungeon Crawler y Cyberlords - Arcology además aplicaciones para aprender a programar y educativas.

Aplicaciones

Learn R Programming - PRO 3,89 euros 1,49 euros

Serverless Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse Premium 2,99 euros 0,99 euros

Learn Kotlin Programming - PRO 3,89 euros 1,49 euros

Plant Identifier 5,49 euros 2,89 euros

Text Reader PRO - Offline Text To Speech App (tts) 1,59 euros gratis

EoEbooks 7,99 euros 4,49 euros

Complex Number Calculator | Scientific Calculator 2,79 euros 0,89 euros

Calculadora CITIZEN [sin publicidad] 2,19 euros 1,09 euros

My Device Pro 3,79 euros 0,89 euros

Recordatorio de primera 3,79 euros 0,59 euros

Carta blanca Bolígrafo prima 3,79 euros 0,59 euros

Reloj despertador Pro 3,79 euros 0,59 euros

Learn Python Programming PRO (No Ads) 3,00 euros 1,49 euros

Learn C Programming Pro 3,00 euros 0,69 euros

on Touch English Dictionary - Premium 1,29 euros 0,69 euros

Learn Java Pro 3,00 euros 1,49 euros

Ortografía maestro 2,09 euros 0,89 euros

Edge Gestures 1,49 euros 0,89 euros

Learn C++ Programming - PRO 3,89 euros 1,49 euros

Sun Locator Pro 8,49 euros 4,99 euros

Cambridge Advanced C1 Practice 7,99 euros 4,79 euros

Descubriendo los Dinosaurios 5,99 euros 3,59 euros

Classic eReader - epub book reader 2,29 euros 0,99 euros

Smart Wi-Fi Hotspot PRO 9,99 euros 0,59 euros

FTP Server 1,49 euros 0,99 euros

Cuenta atrás Días Pro 5,99 euros 1,19 euros

Juegos

Tiny Little Kingdoms 4,09 euros 2,79 euros

Math Games PRO - 14 in 1 2,09 euros 0,89 euros

Super Space Shooter 1,99 euros 1,39 euros

Zombie Simulator Z - Premium 2,79 euros 1,69 euros

Timen Runner 2,99 euros 0,59 euros

Desert of Vice 3,59 euros 1,19 euros

Railways 4,79 euros 1,19 euros

Dead Dungeon 4,99 euros 0,59 euros

Mini-Games Pro 4,29 euros 1,79 euros

Bronze Age 2,09 euros 1,29 euros

Juegos Búsqueda de Palabras 1,89 euros 0,89 euros

En Xataka Android

15 juegos que puedes probar en tu Android sin tener que instalarlos

Pictominoes 2,29 euros 1,09 euros

Predynastic Egypt 5,49 euros 3,49 euros

Marble Age 3,99 euros 2,29 euros

Crossroads: Roguelike RPG Dungeon Crawler 3,99 euros 0,99 euros

Guns'n'Glory Heroes Premium 2,99 euros 0,59 euros

Devils & Demons Arena Wars PE 2,99 euros 0,59 euros

Cyberlords - Arcology 1,99 euros 0,59 euros

Personalización

GreenLine Icon Pack : LineX 1,79 euros 0,69 euros

LineX White Icon Pack 1,79 euros 0,69 euros

RedLine Icon Pack : LineX 1,79 euros 0,69 euros

Venus in HD Gyro 3D XLVersion 2,49 euros 0,99 euros

Mars in HD Gyro 3D - XLVersion 2,49 euros 0,99 euros

Space - Stars & Clouds 3DXL Wallpaper + Cardboard 2,49 euros 0,99 euros

Kaleidoscope Live Wallpaper 3,49 euros 1,99 euros

La Catrina : Xperia Theme 1,99 euros 0,89 euros

Mono Icon Pack 1,59 euros 1,09 euros

BeeLine Icon Pack 1,89 euros 0,59 euros

Complete One UI - Substratum System Mods 1,79 euros 0,69 euros

X Launcher Pro 1,99 euros 1,09 euros

¿Más ofertas?

Si tras todas estas aplicaciones gratuitas nuestra sección de los viernes se te queda corta, puedes estar al día de las principales ofertas de todos los sistemas operativos a través de nuestros compañeros de Applesfera y Xataka Móvil. Puedes ver también los mejores precios en móviles y accesorios en nuestro Cazando Gangas de hoy.

Os recordamos que los comentarios, como siempre, están abiertos para que podáis añadir las ofertas de Google Play que encontréis. Y si queréis más, nos vemos la semana que viene. ¡Buen fin de semana a todos!

- La noticia 147 ofertas Google Play: apps, packs de iconos y juegos gratis y con grandes descuentos por tiempo limitado fue publicada originalmente en Xataka Android por Samuel Fernández .

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The Best 10-Day Brazil Itinerary

Brazil Itinerary Days 1 to 3: Rio

Beach (Off-Site) at the Arena Ipanema Hotel/Oyster

The legendary beach town that put Brazil on the map, Rio de Janeiro is a destination like no other. Its natural beauty — towering mountains and tropical jungle hugging a sandy shoreline — is stunning and distinct, and the city is an intoxicating mix of leisurely beach culture, vibrant nightlife, and exciting shopping, dining, and sports.

After landing at Tom Jobim International Airport, travelers should grab a taxi, Uber (widely available and quite affordable), or pre-arranged hotel shuttle to bring them into town. Renting a car for your Brazil trip is a possibility, but not necessary, especially in big cities where there are taxis/Ubers and good public transit. And know that renting a car in Rio means dealing with horrible traffic, navigating poorly marked roads, searching for hard-to-find parking, and sharing the road with locals who tend to drive fast and disregard lights.

Beach lovers will likely want to stay in the Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon neighborhoods, where chain hotels and apartment blocks line the shore. Those who prefer quirky boutique hotels and charming guesthouses will love the shady and bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood. Regardless of where you stay, a trip to the beach is in order as soon as you’re checked in and settled. Rio’s beaches serve as the city’s nerve center — they’re where locals promenade, play volleyball, and relax with drinks and snacks. Order a coconut water or chopp (icy cold beer) and drink up the gorgeous surroundings.

Explore Rio’s many iconic attractions over the next few days. Plan everything around your visit to Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Be sure to time your visit for a clear day or you’ll risk compromised views from the top of the 2,300-foot-tall Corcovado mountain. Go as early in the day as you can; otherwise, you’ll be sharing the experience with literal busloads of fellow tourists. You’ll need to book your train ticket to the top online and in advance. Visiting Sugarloaf — a dramatic granite peak accessed by a thrilling cable car ride — will also require careful coordinating with the weather. Ideally, arrange to go up in late afternoon on a clear day for unbelievable views and sunset. Other must-do experiences include Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a lush rain forest with towering waterfalls, ample bird- and wildlife, and views of Rio below (we recommend a Jeep tour) and Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, a 340-acre sanctuary founded in the early 19th century by an exiled Portuguese king. The garden is home to more than 5,000 species of plants, flowers, and trees from around the world, as well as endemic birds (keep an eye out for elegant Cocoi herons and dusky pink ground doves), lily-topped lakes, a Japanese garden, and an orchid greenhouse.

Our Rio Hotel Pick: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

The Pool at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort/Oyster

A polished and full-service beach resort, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale hotel located directly on the beach in Rio’s Leblon neighborhood. It’s the only Rio property with direct beach access, so if that’s what you’re after, book here. Another huge perk is that every one of the hotel’s 538 rooms offers sea views and private balconies. Food and drink options range from a Michelin-rated French restaurant to a beachside steakhouse. In addition to the private beach, the hotel has a pool, spa, and 24-hour fitness center.

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Our Rio Hotel Pick: Hotel Arpoador

Beach at the Arpoador Inn/Oyster

The 49-room Hotel Arpoador boasts a fabulous location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach (known as Arpoador Beach in the area), near shopping, dining, nightlife, and Copacabana Beach. The sandy beach is right behind the hotel and is an excellent spot to watch the sunset or surf.

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Our Rio Hotel Pick: JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Beach at the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro/Oyster

For those who want to be in the heart of the Copacabana action, consider this upscale JW Marriott hotel right across Avenida Atlantica from the world-famous beach. Built in 2001, the 245-room hotel features a cool rooftop area with a pool, cabanas, food truck, and bar, all with fantastic views of the beach. If views aren’t enough, guests have access to beach chairs and umbrellas on the sand.

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Brazil Itinerary Days 4 to 5: Side Trips to Ilha Grande or Paraty

Beach at the Tagomago Beach Lodge/Oyster

Ilha Grande has long been a popular weekend getaway for cariocas (Rio residents). Accessible from Rio by bus then ferry, the car-free tropical island lures with its sheltered beaches, forested hills (home to birds, monkeys, and hiking trails), and clear blue-green waters perfect for snorkeling, diving, and boat trips.

The little town of Paraty has Brazilian charm in the bag. The one-time gold port, located between Rio and Sao Paulo, boasts colonial Portuguese architecture (Paraty goes back to the 17th century), a car-free historic center, and plenty of natural splendor in the form of beaches, mangroves, mountains, hikes, waterfalls, and wildlife.

Our Ilha Grande Hotel Pick: Pousada Recreio da Praia

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Cute guest rooms at Pousada Recreio come standard with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Low rates also include a charming pool and free breakfast. The best part is definitely fast access to a stunning beach.

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Our Paraty Hotel Pick: Casa Turquesa – Maison D’Hotes

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Happy hour? Check. Swimming pool? Check. Beach access? Check, check! The Casa Turquesa offers nine contemporary suites and apartments, and the entire place is decorated with an eye towards design-led details.

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Brazil Itinerary Days 6 to 8: Sao Paulo

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The hour-long flight from Rio to Sao Paulo takes off about every half hour. Budget at least an hour to get to the airport in a car due to traffic. Most travelers will be happy staying near Avenida Paulista. São Paulo’s “main drag” makes a good home base for exploring the city over the next few days. The two-mile stretch is lined with leafy parks and famous buildings, including Trianon Park, a lush pocket of native forest, and the Oscar Niemeyer-designed Museu de Arte de São Paulo.

Pack the next few days with all that São Paulo has to offer — good luck! Start by checking out SP’s architectural treasures, like the Theatro Municipal, a grand 1911 opera house; the neo-gothic Sao Paulo Cathedral on pretty Praca de Se; and the Martinelli Building, once the tallest skyscraper in South America. Martinelli’s rooftop is open to the public; the 42nd-floor terrace of the Edifício Itália is another great spot for sweeping city views. A must-visit in this area is the Mercado Municipal of São Paulo. The 1928 grocery hall has hundreds of vendors peddling spices, meats, cheeses, towers of fruits, and vats of nuts and olives. Try quindim, a sweet coconut custard, from one of the market’s bakeries.

For a break from city life, head to Parque Ibirapuera, a large central park with ponds and a weekend crafts market. This is where Paulistanos come to picnic, play friendly games of sports, and attend cultural events at the Oscar Niemeyer-designed auditorium. Several attractions are located within the park itself, including the Museum of Modern Art.

Shopping is serious sport in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s wealthiest and most cosmopolitan city. Stroll down posh Rua Oscar Freire (often compared to L.A.’s Rodeo Drive) and poke into its many Brazilian designer boutiques like Schutz, Animale, and the Havaianas flagship. (For even more extravagant shopping, go to the high-end Cidade Jardim mall.) On the opposite end of the spectrum is Rua 25 de Marco, a bustling street market where bargaining is expected. In the bohemian neighborhoods of Vila Madalena and Pinheiros, there are quirky boutiques for clothing and home goods (we especially like Farm, Simultanea, and Attom Design). While there, you’ll find yourself ensconced in the city’s incredible arts scene. Wander into Choque Cultural, Galleria Millan, and other galleries and detour down Beco do Batman, one of São Paulo’s best street art hot spots. Stay in this area for happy hour, dinner, and a bossa nova show at one of the many bars.

Our Sao Paulo Hotel Pick: Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel

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One block from Avenida Paulista, the 25-story Renaissance Sao Paulo is a formidable presence in the leafy Jardins neighborhood. Inside, the atmosphere is cosmopolitan and chic, like Sao Paulo itself. The hotel’s 444 rooms and suites are yet another highlight, each with spacious marble bathrooms, flat-screen LCD TVs, and city views.

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Our Sao Paulo Hotel Pick: Emiliano Hotel

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This super-sleek luxury boutique hotel in Jardins features sexy and mod rooms, a full-service spa (but no pool), and excellent food and drink options, including a Champagne and caviar bar.

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Brazil Itinerary: Days 9 to 10: Side Trip to Ilhabela or Fernando de Noronha

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Translating to “Beautiful Island,” Ilhabela is the serene antidote to manic São Paulo. The island is heaven for nature and water lovers — filled with beaches, rain forests, and waterfalls, Ilhabela offers sailing, snorkeling, hiking, surfing, and scuba diving to the many shipwrecks off its coast. Arrange a vehicle or take the bus from SP’s Tiete Bus Terminal for the three-hour trip from São Paulo to Sao Sebastian. From there, it’s a 15-minute boat ride to Ilhabela. Boats depart every half hour, or hourly at night. If visiting during the Brazilian winter, time your Ilhabela trip for a weekend, as many tourist conveniences are closed during the week.

If you can extend your trip an extra day or two, consider escaping to the north from Sao Paulo. Three-hour flights from Sao Paulo to Recife occur several times a day. Recife is the gateway to one of the magical places on earth, Fernando de Noronha. The pristine island is so because it is very protected — the Brazilian government allows no more than 500 people on Fernando de Noronha at a time, so that it is not burdened by tourism. Visitors must pay a daily environmental preservation rate, plus an ecological rate to enter the island’s national parkland. The UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site is described by visitors and Brazilians as a true paradise, and many consider it the most beautiful island in Brazil, if not the world. Discovered by Amerigo Vespucci, explored by Charles Darwin, and visited by Jacques Cousteau, Fernando de Noronha offers unspoiled wilderness and virgin beaches lapped by turquoise waters. Visitors spend their days surfing, diving, and going on boat tours to see dolphins — hundreds convene daily in one of the island’s secluded bays.

Our Ilhabela Hotel Pick: Itapemar Hotel

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Rooms at the charming Itapemar Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and air-conditioning. There’s a lovely beachfront bar, and breakfast is included in rates.

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Enjoy New Year 2020 Fireworks across Dubai Skyline With Special RTA Offers

Just 10 days to go for New Year 2020, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)  announced special offers and premium services for the special new year firework shows on Tuesday, 31st December. The shows will be held aboard marine transit modes such as Dubai Ferry, Waterbus, Water Taxi and Abra.

Organisation of the event underlines RTA’s efforts to entertain various nationalities, visitors and tourists descending on Dubai from all over the world to celebrate this annual event, said a release from Dubai Media Office.

“Watching stunning firecrackers from Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis during a charming tour of the Dubai Waterfront is bound to bring unforgettable memories to marine transit riders including residents, visitors and tourists,” said Mohammed Abu Baker Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport at RTA’s Public Transport Agency

Interested individuals can call RTA’s dial-free number 8009090 or send an e-mail at wtbook@rta.ae to learn more about the Water Bus, Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry and abra journeys.

Water Taxi and Dubai Ferry cruises will start from 09:30 pm on the New Year’s Eve and continue up to 01:30 am (on the following day). The trips will start from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Ghubaiba Station (Dubai Creek) and Aquarium Marine Station (Sharjah). The fare is AED300 for silver class and AED450 for gold class, with 50% discount for children aged 2 to 10, and free for infants under twoyears of age.

The Water Bus and abra trips will start at 10:30 pm and end at 01:30 am (on the following day). Abra journey will start from Dubai Festival City, Jaddaf Station and Ghubaiba Station at a fare of AED125 for adults, and free for infants under 2. Water Taxi will start journey off Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina) at a fare of AED450 per person, and free for children under 2. Charting the entire boat will cost AED 4500.

Dubai will be in a festive gear in places like the iconic Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building.

“The Dubai Ferry, Water Bus, Water Taxi and abras have special appeal to Dubai residents, visitors and tourists, thanks to the picturesque coastal line of the city, which boasts of an array of fabulous tourist attractions such as the World Islands, Nakheel Islands, Dubai Water Canal, heritage destinations and deluxe hotels. The launch of this premium service will add fresh momentum to the marine transit modes during the event,” concluded the Director of Marine Transport.

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125 apps, juegos y personalización de pago gratis o con descuento

Casi llegamos al fin de semana, y toca dejar antes una de las semanas más ajetreadas para el sector de la telefonía en lo que llevamos de año. El pasado miércoles conocimos por fin la nueva coexistentes de la serie Galaxy Note, formada por los Note 10 y Note 10+ de Samsung, y ese mismo día pudimos probar la sexta y última traducción beta de Android 10 Q. Por otra parte, ha sido la semana en la que Huawei nos ha presentado HarmonyOS, su sistema activo propio, adicionalmente de anunciar las novedades de EMUI 10. Así que, ¿qué mejor forma de desconectar que con una buena dosis de ofertas?.

Los desarrolladores que dan forma al catálogo de Google Play han decidido obsequiarnos con grandes ofertas y descuentos en algunas de sus mejores creaciones, hasta sumar un total de XXX apps, juegos y herramientas de personalización de pago que hoy, por tiempo pequeño, se pueden conseguir totalmente gratis o con interesantes rebajas.

Aplicaciones de pago para Android en proposición

Moon Writer Pro Key | 1,19 euros 1,89

Systems of linear equations | 0,79 euros 3,99

eTOM Certification Guide | 1,69 euros 4,29

JPEG Optimizer PRO con soporte para PDF | 1,09 euros 4,29

TuneUp Master Pro | 6,99 euros 14,99

Punto de estabilidad multiproducto en tu negocio | 0,59 euros 1,79

Display Calibration Pro | 3,09 euros 4,89

Screen Repair and Calibrator Pro | 3,09 euros 4,89

Net TuneUp PRO | 3,39 euros 4,89

Rapid Cleaner Pro | 3,39 euros 4,99

NoteLynX Pro Outliner Mindmap Wiki | 1,69 euros 2,59

Craft Master Pro – Guide for Minecraft and IC2 | 1,19 euros 1,89

Hermit Premium • Unlocker | 4,29 euros 6,29

https://ift.tt/1cA5LaC | 7,99 euros 15,99

Total Calculator | 1,49 euros 2,69

Analizador MetaTags | 0,99 euros 1,69

AlmostTI – TI Calc Emulator | 3,19 euros 5,49

Dr. 90 Game Booster Pro | 0,59 euros 10,99

Aplicaciones de pago para Android gratis

Juegos de pago para Android en proposición

QB – a cube’s tale | 1,19 euros 2,99

RAYFORCE | 4,49 euros 7,49

DARIUSBURST -SP- | 4,49 euros 9,49

RAYCRISIS | 7,99 euros 12,99

Space Invaders Infinity Gene | 2,29 euros 5,49

SPACE INVADERS | 2,29 euros 5,49

RAYSTORM | 6,99 euros 10,99

Skilltree Clan | 0,99 euros 2,99

Bridge Constructor Portal | 2,99 euros 5,49

The Inner World | 0,99 euros 2,99

Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic | 1,99 euros 6,99

Super Blackjack Battle 2 Turbo | 0,99 euros 2,99

In Between | 0,99 euros 2,99

Shiny The Firefly | 0,99 euros 2,49

Retro Winter Sports 1986 | 0,99 euros 1,99

race.a.bit | 0,99 euros 1,99

Daedalus | 2,99 euros 5,99

The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk | 2,99 euros 5,49

1849 | 1,09 euros 4,79

Toby: The Secret Mine | 0,99 euros 4,99

Dead Age | 0,99 euros 3,49

En búsqueda de Pie Ancho | 1,09 euros 3,19

Bridge Constructor Playground | 0,99 euros 1,99

SPS: Football Premium | 0,59 euros 2,99

Bridge Constructor Medieval | 0,99 euros 1,99

Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North | 3,19 euros 6,49

MechZ VR – Multiplayer androide mech war shooter game | 1,99 euros 3,29

Yoshiko: Androids Rebellion | 1,09 euros 2,19

Bridge Constructor Stunts | 0,99 euros 1,99

Million Onion Hotel | 2,39 euros 4,79

Galaxy Trader | 0,79 euros 1,99

ZAS – (Zombie Apocalypse Simulator) | 2,09 euros 3,19

Construction Simulator PRO | 3,39 euros 5,49

Truck Simulator PRO 2 | 3,39 euros 5,49

The Quest | 3,49 euros 6,99

The Quest – Islands of Ice and Fire | 1,99 euros 3,09

Castle Of Awa – Relaxing challenges | 1,79 euros 3,29

Runic Curse | 0,59 euros 2

Alien Shooter | 0,99 euros 5,49

Animus – Harbinger Deshacer | 3,19 euros 5,49

Templar Battleforce RPG | 5,49 euros 10,99

Twinfold | 2,19 euros 4,19

Lemegeton Master Edition | 2,09 euros 8,99

Kaori After Story | 1,09 euros 5,49

ACE Academy | 2,09 euros 9,99

YANKAI’S PEAK | 2,19 euros 4,19

Crystalline | 2,09 euros 9,99

Templar Battleforce RPG | 5,49 euros 10,99

Legacy of Elaed: RPG | 1,09 euros 2,19

Juegos de pago para Android gratis

Into the Sky | Gratis 0,59 euros

Devil Twins: Super VIP | Gratis 2,79 euros

LASERBREAK Renegades | Gratis 0,59 euros

Magnet Balls 2 | Gratis 0,59 euros

Empire Warriors TD Premium: Tower Defense Games | Gratis 0,59 euros

Galaxy Warrior Classic | Gratis 2,29 euros

Hero Evolution2 : SP | Gratis 2,69 euros

Deadly Traps Premium – Adventure of Hell | Gratis 1,29 euros

Fear in hospital: survival PRO | Gratis 1,19 euros

House of Fear: Surviving Predator PRO | Gratis 1,19 euros

Galaxy Merge – Idle & Click Tycoon PRO | Gratis 2,09 euros

I Monster:Roguelike RPG Legends,Dark Dungeon | Gratis 0,79 euros

Freelancer Simulator Inc : Game Dev Money Clicker | Gratis 0,99 euros

Castle Battle – Castle Defense Multiplayer Game | Gratis 1,19 euros

Jurassic Mouse Company | Gratis 0,99 euros

Farm and Click – Idle Farming Clicker PRO | Gratis 1,09 euros

Burger Store 2048 | Gratis 0,79 euros

King Rivals Premium | Gratis 0,89 euros

Word Rush Pro: Find Words | Gratis 1,09 euros

Angel Fish: Super VIP | Gratis 2,79 euros

Fill Deluxe VIP | Gratis 1,89 euros

Amazing Taxi Simulator V2 2019 | Gratis 0,99 euros

The House | Gratis 0,59 euros

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Abstract Gyro 3 3D Live WP | 1,69 euros 2,79

WallBank [Vector Based Wallpapers] | 0,59 euros 2,09

OneUI – Icon Pack : S10 | 0,59 euros 2,09

OneUI Dark- Icon Pack : S10 | 0,59 euros 2,09

Minimal – Icon Pack | 0,59 euros 2,09

WallHub – Pro Wallpaper [S10 hole punch Walls] | 0,59 euros 2,09

AmoledWalls Pro – Wallpaper [S10 hole punch Walls] | 0,59 euros 2,09

Vibrant – Icon Pack | 0,59 euros 2,09

Linox – Icon Pack | 0,59 euros 2,09

Fila – Icon Pack | 0,59 euros 2,09

Crystal – Icon Pack | 0,59 euros 2,09

Line Icon Pack: Simple Line style icons | 1,09 euros 1,59

Sagon Icon Pack: Dark UI | 0,59 euros 1,49

LimeLine Icon Pack : LineX |0,69 euros 1,79

MIUI 11 – ICON PACK | 0,99 euros 1,99

Toca – Icon Pack | 1,19 euros 1,99

Flatty – Icon Pack | 0,89 euros 1,59

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Super AMOLED 2 Wallpapers with Live Wallpapers 4K | Gratis 1,39euros

Aron Icon Pack | Gratis 0,59

Candoy – Icon Pack | Gratis 0,59 euros

Fargon – Icon Pack | Gratis 0,59 euros

Pyro – Icon Pack | Gratis 0,99 euros

Verom – Icon Pack | Gratis 0,59 euros

Space-X Watch Face Interactive | Gratis 1,19 euros

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Pixel pie icon pack | Gratis 0,59 euros

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Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

There are more ski resorts in the Alps than you could shake a stick at. It would probably take a lifetime to visit them all. If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps and you love to ski, then you’ll probably already have your favourite resort and perhaps you’ll return there year after year. Nothing wrong with that. After all, you’ve probably fallen in love with the place of your choice and it delivers every year, so why not stay with the tried and tested. However, you never know, you might make a change to one of the below resorts and wonder what you’ve been missing.

Zermatt

As Switzerland’s premier resort, Zermatt attracts visitors all year around, the skiing ranks amongst the very best to be found in the Alps. However skiing isn’t the only thing that Zermatt offers its visitors. The hills are alive with the sound of walkers and mountain bikers, while the colourful canopies of Paragliders swoop and glide overhead. The summer months affords the opportunity to enjoy the lush forests and Alpine pastures that rise up from the village to dizzying heights.

Zermatt lies in the Matter valley in South-Western Switzerland, part of the Pennine Alps. At 1,620m Zermatt is the highest town in the valley, and though famed for the iconic Matterhorn mountain surprisingly this is not the highest peak in the valley. Zermatt is surrounded by 38 summits over 4,000m.

Zermatt was part of a farming valley and in the area next to the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof several old buildings show the traditional building style of the original Walser residents. Some of the old barns and grain stores in the resort are up to 500 years old. Today, Zermatt is formed of several small farming hamlets which have gradually spread to become one town, housing its unique collection of classically Swiss hotels, and it’s modern, super deluxe collection of chalets.

At the northern side of Zermatt sits the exclusive ‘Petite Village’ with its collection of stunning chalets all lit by night to produce a fairytale scene. These chalets dot the mountain flank above Zermatt giving stunning views of the whole valley and village below. Petite Village is a premium location boasting premium chalets.

Central Zermatt hosts a collection of hotels and some exceptional chalets that hug the river Vispa, which bisects the town. Church Square is the hub for most town events, including the New Year’s Eve fireworks display, and there are some fabulous restaurants nearby. As a car free town, one of Zermatt’s unique sights are the electric taxis and buses which transport both skiers and pedestrians from one sector of town to another, allowing you to explore the full area wherever you choose to stay. For the romantics among us there are also horse drawn carriages and sleighs.

Verbier

Visitors flock to Verbier from all over the world for the authentic Swiss charm, beautiful traditional ski chalets and the vibrant and buzzing town. Verbier plays host to some amazing international events year round including overnight mountaineering and ski touring races, the Ski Alpinism World Cup event and an International Show Jumping Grand Prix. A truly international and glamorous ski destination.

Verbier is located in southwestern Switzerland in the canton of Valais. Lying on a south oriented terrace at around 1,500 metres and facing the Grand Combin massif; the resort benefits from the south-facing vista with some glorious sunny days on the mountain. Famous for its off-piste; with the surrounding peaks full of impressive chutes, gullies and couloirs it has some of the most challenging terrain in the Alps.

From Verbier’s high point at the top of Mont Fort (3330m) you are treated to panoramic views across the Alps including the Matterhorn, Dom, Dent Blanche, Dent d’Hérens, Grand Combin and the Mont Blanc massif. As part of the Four Valleys ski domain you can ski Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, La Tzoumaz and Thyon under the one lift pass, with over 410 km of marked pistes.

As with most Alpine ski resorts Verbier was originally a farming hamlet; when the first recorded attempt at skiing in Verbier took place in 1925 the companions would have been cows and herdsmen who must have thought it a strange site. It wasn’t until 1946 that the first lift system was installed, but it was the snow sport boom of the 1960s that began to transform this small farming village into the world leading ski resort  that it is today. Verbier has a number of fascinating museums and galleries that are well worth visiting and display the journey that Verbier has taken from farming hamlet to international ski destination.

Today accommodation in Verbier consists predominantly of traditional Swiss-styled chalets, but there are also a number of outstanding international hotels here including the stylish W Hotel, which opened its doors in 2013.

Meribel

Méribel lies in the Les Allues Valley at the centre of the world’s 
largest linked ski area, les Trois Vallées, giving access to over 600km of piste and unlimited off-piste. Owing to it’s enviable position at the centre of les Trois Vallées, Méribel is the perfect base from which to explore the extensive skiing on offer. Val Thorens, the highest skiing in the area at 2,300m, can be reached on skis in under an hour, and Courchevel is even closer. As well as the two main resorts, Méribel and Méribel- Mottaret, the valley also includes a number of villages. Together they form one of the most popular destinations for British skiers (the resort was, in fact, founded by a British Colonel, Peter Lindsay, in 1938).

The resort’s perennial popularity is due not only to its extensive skiing, but also to the attractive traditional Savoyard-style architecture. Unlike many purpose-built ski resorts Méribel has retained its alpine charm and consists entirely of chalet-style wood and stone buildings. As the largest of the villages in the valley Méribel has plenty more than its skiing on offer; the ice rink regularly hosts national and international ice hockey matches, and there is an indoor swimming pool, a bowling alley, and plenty of shopping on offer. The whole area sits on the edge of the Vanoise National Park making for truly stunning scenery for walking and snowshoeing.

At the top of the valley, about 4 km from Méribel, is Mottaret (1700 to 1800m). This village was developed in the early 1970’s and therefore has a more modern (but still attractive) look. It is quieter than Méribel, but still has a good selection of shops and bars, and the added bonus of lots of ski-in /ski out accommodation. Méribel-Village lies at 1400m and is approximately 2 km from Méribel on the road to La Tania and Courchevel. This tiny hamlet provides peaceful accommodation; making it popular with families and beginners and has a supermarket, an excellent boulangerie, a lively bar for après and a couple of restaurants. It has its own chair lift that runs up to the Altiport area (which is good for beginners. Les Allues is a charming village at 1100m that has a more traditional feel to it.

The village is served by the Olympe gondola that whisks you up to the Chaudanne in the heart of Méribel’s ski area. Les Allues has a supermarket, ski hire shop and several restaurants. If you want to head up to Méribel, there is a public bus service – the journey time is around 15 – 20 minutes, alternatively you can take the gondola lift or you can easily hire a local taxi.

Val d’Isere

Arguably the most iconic of the French Alpine resorts, Val d’Isère has a lively and vibrant ambience, and carries itself well as one of Europe’s top ski destinations, with a fearsome reputation for its challenging black pistes and off-piste itineraries, and its buzzing après ski scene. Val d’Isère lies at the far end of the steep Isère Valley, at the farthest end of the larger Tarentaise Valley region where you will find the biggest concentration of world class ski resorts in the world. Of these Tarentaise super-resorts Val d’Isère more than holds its own. Alpine skiing began here in the 1930s, and was later linked into the neighbouring ski resort of Tignes, to form the extensive Espace Killy ski domain.

Less than 5 km from the border of Italy, and on the border of the Vanoise National Park Val d’Isère is for the most part now a traditional-looking alpine village, nestled between the famously steep sides of the Isère Valley. Historically a small farming hamlet just providing accommodation for farmers grazing their animals on the high alpine pastures, the village developed first into a summer destination, before winter sports enthusiasts encouraged the development of the ski resort we know today.

The first major lift, a cable car to the Solaise, was even built during the Second World War, and after the war ended the resort really took off, including the opening up of the Glacier for summer skiing.

In the 1960s the resort’s architecture took a turn for the worse with high-rise buildings and apartment blocks. Luckily thanks largely to the 1992 Albertville Olympics bringing the men’s downhill events to Val d’Isère improvements were made to the look of the resort, and many of the high rise buildings were slowly changed into buildings reflecting traditional design and using local materials, leaving us with the pretty resort we know today.

In addition to the ‘beautification’ of the resort carried out in the run up to the 1992 Olympics there is also now a strictly-enforced no parking policy in the town centre; roads are left snow covered and mature trees line the route where cars once parked, much improving the winter wonderland feel of the resort. The iconic church of Saint Bernard de Menthonwas built in 1664 and is undoubtedly the most charming feature of the resort, forming a central focal point around which the town has developed.

Le Fornet is a beautiful and quaint hamlet, just 5 km to the east of Val d’Isère. The architecture here is particularly appealing – traditional Savoyard stone and wood designs and not a high rise in sight. The beautiful River Isère bisects the hamlet, with an ancient stone bridge crossing, very picturesque, but also practical. In summer this area marks the start of the Col d’Iseran; snow covered and inaccessible in winter it opens up some of the Espace Killy’s best off-piste skiing. Traditionally quieter than central Val d’Isère with only a handful of (chic) chalets, the access to the skiing is often less crowded at the start of the day, meaning less queuing of course. Just above Le Fornet lies the Glacier du Pisaillas, at 3,400m it offers summer skiing, and ensures excellent conditions in winter.

At the far western side of town lies the hamlet of La Daille; constructed in the 1960s, accommodation was purpose-built to house the growing numbers of winter clients, now flooding to the resort, which had firmly established a reputation for being one of the finest ski resorts in the Alps. Although there are a number of large apartment blocks here, the area also houses a couple of the resort’s most spectacular chalets, and a rather nice restaurant, the Edelweiss.  The skiing access here as you would expect is superb, with the ‘Funival’ funicular taking skiers to the start of the infamous men’s downhill track ‘Le Face’, but also accessing the linking runs and lifts across to the neighbouring resort of Tignes.

St Anton

St Anton is a legendary Austrian ski resort in the South Tyrolean Alps, boasting both fantastic skiing and its own infamous brand of après ski. It was an early starter in terms of winter Alpinism; the first skiing in the Arlberg regions was actually recorded in 1895 when the parish priest of Lech made a first attempt at skiing – to the ridicule of his parishioners. Despite their obvious amusement the sport steadily grew, and on 3rd January 1901 a group of friends together formed the Arlberg Ski Club – which still exists today. They held their first internal races in 1903, and since have hosted many international racing competitions including several Alpine Skiing World Championships – the most recent in 2001.

The skiing in St Anton & the Arlberg region peaks at 2,811m, and the resort offers a skiable range of 1,507 m, with St Anton village itself sitting at 1,300m. The resort is fast becoming one of the most popular in Europe, and for good reason; it has an excellent snow record, sits within a two-hour drive of three major international airports, and has a train station if you prefer to travel by rail. Easily accessible, and retaining a cosy, village atmosphere, St Anton is known for being incredibly warm and welcoming.

It is also the home of modern Alpine skiing, as the birthplace of Johann ‘Hannes’ Schneider, who invented the ‘Arlberg Technique’ of downhill skiing and tuition. He was the first to pioneer the stages of instruction from snowplough to parallel turns that is still taught today. Schneider himself was self-taught, crafting his own makeshift skis as a child from a sledge maker’s scraps and a sieve nailed on to the runners as a binding. He often practised by moonlight to avoid the laughter of friends and family.

St Anton remains an innovator, with spectacular new lifts such as the pioneering Galzig gondola, which uses Ferris wheel technology to allow visitors to enter the lift at ground level. It is also a member of the USA Epic Pass scheme, which allows holders of season passes in many of the USA’s major resorts (including Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek & Heavenly) to spend 5 days skiing in St Anton, included on their lift pass. Likewise holders of an Arlberg season pass can return the favour by visiting each of the US resorts for up to 5 days. Fantastic, and sure to recommend St Anton to a whole new crowd of skiers from the USA, not forgetting Perisher in Australia, which is also a member of the scheme.

The layout of St Anton has of course changed over the years with the resort’s continued development, but it has retained the village feel and has avoided the pitfalls of over-development. The village sits in the valley with steep mountains either side, and the beautiful Rosanna River running through the middle. The centre of the village is also pedestrianised, and the main street ‘Dorfstrasse’ is often snow covered, with many of the resort’s hotels, bars and restaurants spilling off it. Many of these are still the original, timber-clad buildings and contribute to the unique ambiance of St Anton, as does the church with its ‘onion dome’ roof, dating back to the 17th century.

Accommodation in St Anton is still predominantly located in the centre of the village, however prime location is certainly to be close to the Galzig gondola if you want to catch that first lift. That said, taking a chalet a little further out will offer you more space and privacy, and with the chauffeur service included you will not miss out on that first lift – but be transported to it in total comfort and warmth, avoiding any un-necessary walking in ski boots. Taking this into consideration Nasserein opens itself up as an excellent location; previously its own little hamlet it has now ‘merged’ with St Anton, and is home to the nursery slopes so a great spot with small children just beginning to learn.

While there is a wide variety of skiing available to skiers of all levels, St Anton is perhaps best for intermediate and advanced skiers; from the nursery slopes at the bottom it is quite a step up to the blue pistes further up the mountain. The blue runs here are known to be tricky, the reds tougher still. It is however perfect for enthusiastic intermediates looking to improve their technique and relish the challenge, and experienced skiers will have lots to keep them interested with steep reds and blacks, and challenging off-piste itineraries, especially in the Valluga area.

Danny Frith is Director at SkiBoutique. SkiBoutique is a luxury ski chalet agency based in Switzerland.

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Hotel Review: Pullman Paris La Défense

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Slightly outside the centre, Hotel Pullman Paris La Défense is still a good option, especially for those who find it useful to be located in the business district.

Standing proudly like a cruise liner among the jostling flotilla of tower blocks by the Grande Arche at the heart of La Defénse, The Pullman is emphatically at home among the gleaming, glazed and geometric modernist monoliths that are the hallmark of Paris’s prestigious business district. La Defénse is, however, a good deal closer to the centre than London’s Docklands; the commuter line, the RER, will drop you here in just five minutes from the Champs Elysées.

As a rule, in central Paris you won’t find anything taller than the iconic six-storey Haussmann townhouses (the exceptions that prove the rule are, of course, les tours Montparnasse and Eiffel, and the Notre-Dame cathedral) thanks to stricter planning rules than in London.

Consequently, just as London has relocated much of its financial centre to the Docklands, the Parisian corporate world has congregated in what has become, in the past 30 years, Europe’s largest business district.

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Stepping into the lobby, a short walk from La Defénse Métro and RER station, a sense of space and calm welcomes the visitor to the newly refurbished hotel. Intelligent use of pared down colour suggests an international sophistication befitting of a world-class destination. The work of Argentinian Marcelo Joulia creates a harmonious, warm and inviting business destination space. The theme is connectivity, dynamism and modernity.

Who for

Being at the heart of the business district suggests the location is perfect for conferences, business travellers and larger groups. Yet there are excellent transport links providing fast access to the city centre, meaning the most seasoned traveller who prefers an international standard hotel with decent sized rooms and peaceful noise levels should feel at home, whether on business or pleasure.

Accommodation

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The 382 rooms (Classic, Superior and Deluxe) and suites of up to 100m², offer a good level of modern luxury and comfort, including Nespresso® machines for coffee lovers and huge LED TV screens, which cleverly rotate from bed to office area in the deluxe room and suites. Fussy sleepers will appreciate extra mattress toppers, while the rainshower is a thoughtful – and invigorating – touch. As befits a business travel hotel, there is free fibre-optic wi-fi throughout, and docking stations are available for your tunes to help turn room time to relaxation.

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Flashes of vibrant accent colour break up the gentler palettes of grey and wooden hues, which give a serenely calm and natural feel to an otherwise modernist architectural area. Clean lines are softened by clever use of fabrics, shielding the windows from the concrete exteriors.

Food and drink

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The restaurant indulges international tastes by offering a choice of cooking styles including a tandoori oven. The guest is invited to choose from up to five ways of cooking the same main ingredient. If this sounds complicated, relax – the waiting staff are well used to explaining the nuances. All dinners start with an immaculately conceived trio of tapas – on the night we visited this comprised a gazpacho with tricolour croutons, alongside sardines with fennel and mango, and a bellini-style goat’s cheese disc showered with pistachio shavings. Highly flavoursome, and aesthetically pleasing to boot, all natural shades of green, peach and cream. The international flavour theme continued with a selection of olive oils hailing from Andalucía or the Greek isles, to dip with breads of diverse flavour such as curry, tomato, caraway seed and even a green-hued mint version.

Starters and mains are a selection of innovative French classics with a modern humorous twist – such as popcorn with foie gras, and a scallop soup – the liquid arriving separately to be poured on to a bed of crispy noodles. This is food to make you smile and to create talking points. Our mains were decent but not unmanageably-sized portions of veal steak and chicken, both with thoughtful and well-dressed salad combinations. Spicy vegetable accompaniments continued the world theme with judiciously chosen herbs and oils.

Intelligently selected wines target the discerning palate, although the steep jump in prices beyond the 30 euro mark would appear to suggest a nod to the liberal expense accounts of a bygone era.

Facilities

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As one would expect of a business hotel of international standard, all the usual benefits are here, from wi-fi to a business centre. Staff are, of course, multi-lingual, and the hotel even offers a complimentary translating and interpreting service. What might surprise you, though, are the children’s services, complete with babysitting, and the fact that pets are welcome throughout. There is a fully-equipped gym with a wet room sauna.

Local activities

On the doorstep is one of Europe’s largest shopping centres, Les Quatre Temps, with 250 boutique shops, a 14-screen mulitplex showing most films in the original language with French subtitles, and a wide range of international snacking options.

There are also well-laid-out gardens stretching down towards the river along the Esplanade de la Defénse towards the Pont de Neuilly, as pretty in spring as any other part of vieux Paris. For those who like to recharge by way of a nature excursion, the huge Bois de Boulogne sprawls just south over the river, best accessed via Porte Maillot Métro.

But a few minutes by Métro and Paris proper is there to be explored, starting at the top of one of the most famous avenues in the world – so much to see and explore, history, old world charm, stunningly uniform Haussman architecture. Café culture, elegant boutiques, churches, parks, gardens… Paris unfolds its charms before you like the slowly opening petals of an exotic bloom in spring.

Insider’s tip: For a panoramic view of le tout Paris, head for the roof of the surprisingly square-shaped Grande Arche. The view is better, and you’ll avoid the crush of the crowds of l’Arc de Triomphe dwarfed by this, its more imposing modern rival.

Room rates

Classic rooms from €151 per night.

Value for money

Excellent; you pay little more than you might for a budget option in London for an upmarket and well-thought-out hotel.

Disabled access

Yes

Family friendly

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes – and it’s both fast and free.

Getting there

La Défense is well-sited as a business district, being a lot closer to the centre of town than, say, London’s Docklands; a short Métro ride of around five minutes will drop you at the Arc de Triomphe and the 1st and 8th arrondiessements that are the heart of chic Paris, with their upmarket boutiques and restaurants. The overland RER line from La Défense also ensures good – and quick – transport links to central Paris. The centre is also easily reached in ten or 15 minutes by taxi, plentiful from the Pullman and booked as usual by the concierge desk.

5.3 miles from Gare du Nord, Eurostar Station 16.5 miles from Orly Airport 21.4 miles from Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Hire a New York Airport Car Service for a Great Trip

Hire a New York Airport Car Service for a Great Trip

New York is one of those magnificent cities that entice and intrigues travelers of all ages. From globetrotters who are bitten by travel bug to those who need to travel for their business purpose, all are always excited when they plan to visit the NYC. In case you too have planned a vacay or business tour to this glam-loaded American city, we would advise you to give your journey a perfect start- by connecting with a New York airport car service provider company.

Why Book New York Airport Transportation?

We all love convenience, no matter we are in our native or visiting some place abroad. By reserving an airport taxi, you are ensuring maximum comfort. All those folks who book an airport taxi can feel relieved- they won’t struggle to find a taxi after a long journey from their place. Instead, they will just locate their pre-booked first-class vehicle and hop into it to reach their destination on time and in-style. These luxurious vehicles are driven by well-trained and licensed chauffeurs who are aware about each nook and corner of the NYC. They will help you reach your hotel or some iconic point of interest in no time. You won’t need to rely on Google Maps or ask any passerby anything. Isn’t this awesome?!

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Darjeeling in June will be a nature lovers delight. Birds chirping, wind blowing gently, green mountains smiling down and the clouds floating inside the rooms, that’s what holidays at Cedar Inn Darjeeling is all about. Located in Jalapahar road in Darjeeling, this picture perfect resort is like a fairytale palace.

It is designed at multiple levels with family rooms, deluxe rooms, suites and regular rooms.

Children play areas and small landscaped gardens at every level of the property make exploring fun. There are well laid out trails, which will help you take your dose of daily walks, without going out of the property. They have some of the best views in Darjeeling. Clouds, however, will be a big part of your trip.But that’s what makes Darjeeling magical.

Family trip to Darjeeling: What you must not miss 

If you are traveling with children, you must visit the Darjeeling zoo

Do visit the mall and go for a horse ride, half trip, full trip or more. The horse trips are fun for both kids and adults.

Go for a toy train ride and visit the Batasia loop war memorial (10 min stop). The Darjeeling Himalayan railways, Batasia war memorial and Ghoom Museum are #World Heritage sites . The railways made traveling from the plains to the hills a matter of days while in the time before the rails, it took roughly a month!

All the pictures were taken in mid-June this year at around 12 noon. But the  fog makes it look mysterious and middle of winter!

Darjeeling Himalayan Railways

Inside the Darjeeling Toy train

The railway loops at Darjeeling :Ghoom Museum

Ghoom Museum:Must visit

On the way to Ghoom Museum

View at Batasia :#WorldHeritagesite

Darjeeling Toy train ride #WorldHeritagesitre

The Ghoom museum (20 min stop)  is full of history about the toy train and the iconic Himalayan railways.

Both are stations on the train journey from Darjeeling to Ghoom and back. The toy train tickets can be booked online through the irctc website. It’s recommended you book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Visit the Glenary’s bakery and restaurant. It’s iconic. The first-floor restaurant is gorgeous. They have both indoor and balcony seating. The menu includes continental, Chinese and Indian dishes . Food is simple and tastes good.

The goodies at Glenary:Darjeeling

The first floor dining area at Glenarys

Darjeeling tea!Tea time at Glenarys

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DARJEELING GLENARYS

This spacious all-day snacking destination has a selection of yummy baked desserts and other  savory options.

My lazy day at the mall went something like this.

Walk up to the mall. Visit the tea shop at Golden tips. Roam around the shops while daughter goes for the pony ride with my hubby. Lunch at Glenarys.Back to the mall, looking at people, shopping and strolling down the road next to the Mahakaal temple(Shiv Mandir )near the mall.It’s strangely quiet, dreamy and green. There was a tree on the hillside with a land for sale written on it. I so wanted to call up the number. But was not encouraged to do so by my dear husband.

Darjeeling

Then back to Glenarys for cups of fragrant Darjeeling chai and my favorite blueberry cheesecake. Get one more packed and head for the car pick up stand. At the hotel some more chai and then dinner.

Amenities at Cedar Inn include:

Multi-cuisine restaurant

Children’s play area

Well stocked library

Garden areas

Indoor and outdoor play areas.

Cedar Inn is exemplary as a holiday property. Smiling service is the first reason.This one should be a no-brainer right? But the hospitality of each member of the staff makes the stay pleasant.

The views at Cedar Inn Darjeeling

Darjeeling views can be erratic in monsoons.The clouds play hide and seek all the time. More so during premonsoon and monsoons. The trick is to enjoy the clouds as much as await a glimpse of the gorgeous Kanchenjungha.

I visit Darjeeling Cedar inn for the green views tranquility and total distance from the crowds.Hustle and bustle and cacophony of the urban jungle is absent at the Cedar Inn.

But Darjeeling itself is overcrowded in tourist season you need to book your rooms in advance during holiday seasons. The good news.Plenty of hotels bed and breakfast guest houses to suit all budgets.

Sitting on the windowsill at Cedar Inn (Do not try without supervision)

Traveling from the hotel to tourist spots:

The Cedar inn has free drop and picks up services from the hotel to the mall area. You can also book local tours.The private taxis are in plenty. It’s expensive. If walking is not a problem you can skip . But sometimes you will need them if you have children or elderly in your group.

DARJEELING CEDAR INN

How to  reach Darjeeling?

 By train to NJP station or by plane to Bagdogra. Most of the hotel will arrange for pickup car for an additional charge. You will need to definitely mention while booking.It takes around 3 hours to reach the Cedar Inn hotel from NJP(New Jalpaiguri Railway station).Book those trains and planes which reach NJP or Bagdogra early in the morning. Traveling to the hills is best done in daylight.

Is it a  Budget Hotel?

Cedar Inn is a tad expensive but well worth it. It is not a budget hotel.

Darjeeling weather and the best time to visit:

March to May(spring, summer), October to November ( autumn). The days are pleasant and gets cold as the sun sets. The skies are clear with good views of the majestic mountains.

June to September: Monsoons.E nd of June there was light to heavy rains with foggy days at most times.A very cool vacation to spend with your family.

December to February its very cold in winter but not withput its own beauty.

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What to buy in Darjeeling.

A vlog of all things Darjeeling.

What should you carry for a June holiday in Darjeeling?

Your raincoats and umbrellas are a must pack,

Light woolens.

Sensible walking shoes.

Bright scarves.

A spirit of adventure.

Point to note:

Rains in the hills can be treacherous and always check with the hotel before planning your journey.

How to book your stay at Cedar Inn?

I booked directly through the hotel website.

Email at cedarinn@gmail.com

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Darjeeling in June:Why nature lovers must visit Darjeeling in June will be a nature lovers delight. Birds chirping, wind blowing gently, green mountains smiling down and the clouds floating inside the rooms, that's what holidays at Cedar Inn Darjeeling is all about.

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How to Choose the Best Pearl Harbor Tour

Introduction

Few experiences compare to visiting historic Pearl Harbor, Oahu, the location of the December 7, 1941 attack by the Japanese that ultimately drove the United States into WWII. This compelling destination—home to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites that include the USS Arizona Memorial and other poignant memorials—is the most popular place to visit on Oahu. With so many tour companies competing for your business, it’s key to choose the tour operator that best meets your needs and those of your fellow travelers.

Consider the following as you do your research. How much time do you want to spend at Pearl Harbor? Do you want to make a day of it or just visit the places that most interest you? While it's possible to visit all four of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites in a span of roughly nine hours, the best way to experience Pearl Harbor is to choose the sites you want to visit. Are you traveling with children or teens? What’s your budget? Are you staying on Oahu or will be you flying in from Maui, Kauai or Hawaii Big Island for a one-day tour? When considering companies, look at their tour itineraries, their tour guides’ training, and the type of vehicles they provide. Do you want to be on a tour bus, a small van, or an SUV?

Here are a few things to keep in mind while planning your trip.

Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

Pearl Harbor is a majestic destination long recognized for both its beauty and strategic value. Long before it was a naval base, Native Hawaiians called the harbor Wai Momi or Waters of Pearl for its wealth of pearl-producing oysters. Today, Pearl Harbor is a National Historic Landmark, a Heritage Site of Hawaii, and the home base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Pearl Harbor Historic Sites encompasses four distinct attractions:

1. WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument

USS Arizona - USS Oklahoma  - USS Utah Memorials

USS Arizona: For many visitors, the USS Arizona Memorial is the first stop at Pearl Harbor Tours. On December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona was bombed and sank within minutes, taking with her 1,177 crewmen, a staggering loss representing over half the Americans killed during the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. The experience starts with a poignant 23-minute documentary film dedicated to the attack. A 150-passenger U.S. Navy operated boat then takes visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial, the iconic, white structure suspended over the remains of the ship. The Shrine Room features the names of the seamen who perished that day. This room also includes the names of survivors who lived out their lives, were cremated after death, and whose remains were placed in the ship’s hull in private ceremonies. Look down into the water and you may see drops of oil—often referred to as “Black Tears”—still oozing from the sunken ship. Plan for a two- to three-hour visit.

USS Oklahoma Memorial The Memorial honors the 429 men who lost their lives aboard the USS Oklahoma on December 7th, 1941. The monument consists of 429 white marble columns symbolizing a serviceman in pristine white dress uniform inspired by the naval tradition of “manning the rails” when the crew stands at attention along the rails or in the ship’s rigging to show respect and honor. The memorial’s black granite walls suggest the once formidable hull of the USS Oklahoma. Plan for a 15-minute visit.

USS Utah Memorial This Memorial honors the 64 men who lost their lives aboard Utah on December 7th, 1941. It only can be visited if you have a valid US military ID.

2. Battleship Missouri Memorial

The Battleship Missouri Memorial, just a ship’s length from the USS Arizona Memorial, completes a visitor experience that begins with the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and the ending of WWII aboard Missouri. On September 2, 1945, WWII came to a close when Japan signed its official and unconditional surrender on the decks of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. USS Missouri—the “Mighty Mo”—had an astounding career spanning five decades and three wars, from WWII to the Korean War to Operation Desert Storm. Plan for a two-hour visit.

3. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

The USS Bowfin, nicknamed the “Pearl Harbor Avenger,” was launched on December 7, 1942, exactly one year after the attack on pearl harbor tour.This fleet attack submarine completed nine successful patrols before arriving at her final, peacetime berth. The Bowfin is a National Historic Landmark and museum ship that showcases what it was like to live and work aboard a WWII era submarine. The Bowfin Submarine Museum features over 4,000 submarine-related artifacts and the Park’s Waterfront Memorial pays tribute to the 52 American submarines lost during WWII.

Plan for a one-hour visit.

4. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Pacific Aviation Museum is housed in two historic seaplane hangars and the control tower on Ford Island that survived the December 7, 1941 attack. The museum showcases the vital role aviation played in America’s victory during WWII and its continuing importance. Hangar 37 features a 12-minute film about the attack along with authentic aircraft from the day of infamy and fascinating exhibits. At each end of Hangar 79, the doors’ blue glass windows are still riddled with bullet holes left by the attack. This hangar holds many modern jets and historic helicopters. Plan for a two-hour visit.

The Battleship Missouri Memorial, the Pacific Aviation Museum, and the USS Oklahoma Memorial are located on Ford Island and are accessible to the general public via an official shuttle bus departing from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center every 15 minutes. The USS Utah Memorial is not accessible to the general public. Visitors with a valid military ID may access Ford Island directly with their car. 

There is no charge to visit the USS Arizona Memorial; the other historical sites charge admission.

Pearl Harbor Tour and Transportation Options

There are a variety of tour companies, tour guides, and transportation options when it comes to visiting Pearl Harbor.

Tour Buses

While many companies offer tour services and bus transportation to Pearl Harbor, not all operators offer the same caliber of service. Many companies that provide transportation are not necessarily providing professional tour guides with knowledge of WWII or the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Many companies may just provide a driver and no guide. The issue here is that you may be paying a premium price for a tour product that is not at all premium.

Personalized Tour Services 

There are a few personalized small group tour operators specializing in Pearl Harbor. They provide friendly, personable, and knowledgeable tour guides who are experts on Pearl Harbor and WWII and a selection of well-appointed deluxe minibusses, private sedans, or SUVs to transport you in comfort and safety. You’ll enjoy a memorable and comfortable tour experience with a company that is licensed and insured to operate at Pearl Harbor. There is no better way to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and the other Pearl Harbor Historical Sites. 

Taxis, Uber, Lift, and Limousine Service 

There is also the option of hiring a taxi, Uber, Lift, or a limo as transportation to Pearl Harbor. While you may achieve your goal of reaching Pearl Harbor, you certainly won’t learn anything about Pearl Harbor or the history of this amazing destination. Hiring a limousine is generally the most expensive of these options.

Shuttle Services 

Most companies providing shuttle buses are just providing transportation between Waikiki hotels, the airport, and Pearl Harbor. Their staff is not usually qualified to provide professional tour guide services.

Freelance Tour Guides   

Freelance Pearl Harbor tour guides are becoming more and more popular because of many charges very little for their services. You can find them in the streets of Waikiki selling their Pearl Harbor tours. These freelance tours guides are not trained or licensed to operate at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. Furthermore, they use their personal cars to transport you. This poses a risk to you because these freelancers do not carry the proper insurance or licenses. Furthermore, the quality of the tour will be very poor. 

Pearl Harbor Tour Prices and Values

Your vacation is an investment in both time and money. If you choose a licensed, insured tour operator offering Pearl Harbor tours, you stand a higher chance of enjoying excellent customer service, an exceptional tour and vacation experience, and a great value for your vacation investment. Start your tour experience off right by purchasing your tour directly from a licensed, insured, locally owned Pearl Harbor tour operator and not a third party tour reseller or tour promoter. Here are the advantages of buying a tour directly with a Pearl Harbor tour operator.

Savings & Value

Purchasing your tour directly from the local Pearl Harbor tour operator will save you at least 30 percent. Many of the Pearl Harbor tour websites are third-party tour resellers and tour promoters who are not tour operators. Rather, they are selling Pearl Harbor tours for a profit and a commission. The legitimate Pearl Harbor tour operators are locally owned and operated companies authorized by the State of Hawaii to operate tours and will give you the best prices if you call them directly or purchase a tour directly on their websites.

Professionalism, Personalized Service, and Exceptional Choices

Licensed, insured Pearl Harbor tour operators will provide you and your family with memorable tour experiences. The online or phone agents are local experts will help you select the right Pearl Harbor tour for you. They can even help you select additional tours and activities that meet your interests such as such as the Road to Hana Tour on Maui, eco tours, volcano tours, cultural activities, luaus, and much more. Many of these activities can be combined with your Pearl Harbor experience. Well-trained, courteous, and knowledgeable guides will make your tour experiences unforgettable. And you’ll be transported in comfort and safety in well-maintained tour vehicles. Your satisfaction, happiness, safety, and well-being are of paramount importance to these companies.

Conclusion

Oahu is one of the most popular places to visit in the United States and Pearl Harbor is one of the most popular destinations on the island. You deserve a tour company that has your best interests at heart and will ensure that your visit to Oahu is all it can be. Choose a company that will take care of you and your group. Select a tour company that specializes in small group tours with expert guides who will bring the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor to life with passion and expertise. Discover Hawaii Tours are one such company. Locally owned and operated, Discover Hawaii Tours offers a multitude of Pearl Harbor tour experiences along with a range of other tours and all-inclusive vacations across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Big Island. 

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Pada saat sedang traveling, faktor apa sajakah yang membuat kita menjatuhkan pilihan pada sebuah hotel? harga murah? lokasi yang strategis? dekat dengan akses transportasi publik sehingga gampang kemana-mana? kebersihan dan kenyamanan hotel? pelayanan yang memuaskan? fasilitas mevvah yang ditawarkan? ataukah dari dinding kamar yang kedap suara “Aaahh uuuh… ikeeh ikeeh kimochi?”. Tentu saja semua orang memiliki preferensi yang berbeda, tergantung dari situasi dan kondisi rencana perjalanan kita pada saat itu. Di era Milenial seperti sekarang, kita diberikan kemudahan untuk menyeleksi sebuah hotel. Aplikasi seperti Booking.com, Agoda, AirBnB dan Traveloka memaparkan dengan detail tentang segala hal yang kita perlukan sehingga kita bisa menilai dan memilih sendiri hotel apa yang pas dengan keiinginan kita.

Tidak semua hal yang kita inginkan pasti akan terkabul. Sama halnya dengan booking hotel. Kadang sebuah penginapan memiliki letak yang strategis, dekat dengan berbagai tempat wisata dan akses transportasi publik semacam MRT, tapi harganya selangit, ga sesuai dengan budget. Ada juga hostel yang harga nya murah tapi lokasi nya dipelosok pegunungan himalaya alias jauh dari pusat kota. Pas dapet yang murah en strategis, eh kamarnya sumpek, bau kaos kaki, ranjangnya keras, dan AC nya mati. Itulah mengapa saya sarankan sebelum booking kamu benar-benar memperhatikan testimonial/review konsumen di aplikasi seperti booking.com sebelum memencet tombol reserve. Adakalanya gambar online yang ditampilkan sungguh berbeda dengan kenyataan di lapangan. Ibaratnya foto kita di Facebook Profile vs foto kita waktu di tag sama temen. Semakin tinggi point review dengan jumlah orang yang nge-review semakin banyak, biasanya hotel itu memang OK dan layak ditinggali. Jika kamu sabar survei dengan seksama, keberuntungan mu akan semakin besar untuk mendapatkan hostel yang berada di lokasi strategis, harga murah dan toast breakfast yang lumayan enak. So far, hostel guest house favorite saya adalah Rucksack inn di Lavender Street, Singapore – Bounce Sydney di Surry Hills, Sydney dan Pencil Guesthouse Hongdae di Seoul.

Saat traveling ke luar negeri, saya tipe orang yang suka menginap di Guest House atau Hostel. Ga papa deh tidurnya bareng-bareng orang lain, asal hemat. Guest House merupakan tempat penginapan dimana kamarnya berisi bunk bed – tempat tidur susun 2 tingkat yang biasanya satu kamar berisi 4-8 kasur. Disini kita berbagi satu ruangan dengan orang lain, ada yang tipe mixed dormitory room dimana cowok dan cewek campur, ada juga tipe female dormitory khusus cewek. Ada keasyikan tersendiri saat kita menginap di Backpacker Hostel semacam ini, kita bisa bersosialisasi dan berkenalan dengan banyak teman baru dari berbagai negara. Dan tentunya harga yang murah sekitar 200 ribuan Rupian semalam menjadi alasan utama saya untuk memilih stay disini. Saya berpikir hotel hanya sebuah tempat untuk numpang bobo dan byur byur aja kok, sementara pagi sampe malam saya berkelana diluar sana.

The first thing i see when i arrive at the hotel room. Straight from my Deluxe Marina’s big window: Panorama of Marina Bay Sand, Helix Bridge, and ArtScience Museum

Dan tentunya selalu ada hotel berbintang dengan lokasi idaman dan berbagai fasilitas  yang bisa memanjakanmu asalkan kamu siap membayar dengan harga tinggi. Pertanyaannya adalah worth it kah membayar duit segitu hanya untuk dihabiskan dalam satu malam atau “numpang bobo?” Bukan berarti saya terlalu pokil untuk selalu stay di hostel murah terus. Sesekali saya ingin memberikan hadiah kepada diri sendiri dengan merasakan pengalaman bermalam di hotel mevvah. Toh saya juga sudah menghemat dengan tinggal di hostel murah sebelumnya. Jadi saya layak dapat bintang!  Nah untuk hotel mewah semacam ini, biasanya saya selipkan di tengah-tengah perjalanan.

Habis buneg bertoleransi dengan teman sekamar saat stay di guest house, ngerasain bebas telanjang berlarian dan lompat-lompat dikamar hotel bintang 5 seorang diri menjadi kelegaan tersendiri

Biasanya sebelum booking saya survei dulu tentang the best 5 stars hotels yang ada sebuah kota. Bagi saya, Hotel mewah ini harus ada nilai tambah yang special. Dikarenakan harganya yang juga special, saya menuntut untuk bisa merasakan hotel berkelas yang memberikan sebuah pengalaman berbeda, worth the price dan tidak terlupakan. Misal, saya menginap di Marina Bay Sands karena pingin ngerasain infinity pool nya yang bertengger di pusat pencakar langit Singapore. Kolam renangnya bisa memberikanmu experience berenang di atas langit, nyantai macho melihat skyline kota Singapore dari atas sembari berfoto kekinian yang kemudian diupload di Instagram untuk mengundang sejuta likes dari teman-teman sendiri. Begitupula saat saya menginap di Langham, saya ingin merasakan berendam air panas blub blub blub atau hot onsen with a view gedung-gedung pencakar langit kota Melbourne. Serasa masuk surga sejenak. Tentunya tidak mengesampingkan kebahagian nyobain fasilitas dan pelayanan kelas satu yang membuat kita merasa jadi raja sehari. Untuk itulah saya akhirnya memilih untuk merasakan Ritz-Carlton Millenia di Singapore.

Deluxe Marina room came with a comfortable King Size Bed, Pillowy Sofa, 46-inch LED TV and DVD player, Full mini bar with a lot of liquor selections, Work desk to play with your MacBook complete with built-in power adaptor and iPod docking station, a walk-in closet, Separate bathtub and shower stall with rainshower feature and marble double sinks, Complimentary wired Internet and Wi-Fi,  surrounded by dual mood lighting system, cozy and warm decoration. The view and  the spacious rooms with luxurious furnishings, that’s what truly makes The Ritz-Carlton Millenia out of this world!

Tanyalah pada Apple, Adidas, Hermes, Louis Vitton, Jo Malone, apa arti dari sebuah BRAND. Apa arti dari Bear Brand? Susu Beruang? bukan! pikiran kita sudah terbentuk bahwa bear brand adalah susu dengan gizi tinggi yang menyehatkan tubuh. Brand merupakan sebuah nilai tambah yang masuk ke alam bawah sadar kita dan membentuk fanatisme tersendiri. Fanatisme yang bisa membuat seseorang percaya sepenuhnya pada sebuah produk dari merek tertentu, sehingga dia rela dengan bahagia membeli berapapun price tag-nya. Brand membuat sebuah produk bisa keluar dari perang harga dengan menciptakan persepsi bahwa produk dari brand tertentu pasti bernilai, berkualitas, dan berkelas bagi dirinya sendiri maupun di hadapan orang lain. Itulah mengapa terjadi perang antara Android freak dan Apple Sheep. Brand menyentuh bagian hati kita paling dalam layaknya nafsu pada pandangan pertama.

A product can be quickly outdated, but a successful brand is timeless

-Stephen King

Begitu pula dengan Ritz-Carlton. Siapa yang tidak kenal dengan brand kelas dunia ini? The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company adalah perusahaan dari Amerika yang mengoperasikan 91 jaringan hotel dan resort mewah bintang lima di 30 negara. Ketika mendengar nama Ritz-Carlton orang akan langsung berpikir “Waah, mehong!” Ritz identik dengan kemewahan dan pelayanan kelas atas. Kesan ini pula yang saya tangkap saat menginap di hotel yang dianugrahkan Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017 sebagai Top Hotel di Singapore. Ritz-Carlton Millenia seperti papa kaya yang memiliki segalanya. Lokasi strategis di jalur F1 dan jantung kota Singapura, arsitektur berkelas dengan koleksi seni modern yang bertebaran di tiap sudut ruangan, serta kamar elegan dan restoran berkualitas. Tempat wisata yang berdekatan dengan hotel ini adalah Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, Art Science Museum, dan juga pusat kuliner Makansutra Gluttons Bay. Stasiun MRT terdekat menuju ke hotel adalah Promenade Station. Kalo mau shopping, pusat perbelanjaan The Shoppes Marina Bay dan Suntec City Mall hanya berjarak lima menit berjalan kaki di trotoar Singapura yang luas dan nyaman. Ritz got everything to make you feel alive in Singapore!

Room Prices

Jadi berapa harga menginap di hotel ini semalam? harga relatif tergantung dari waktu pemesanan dan tipe kamar yang kamu pilih. Rata-rata berkisar antara 5 juta Rupiah semalam untuk kamar Deluxe dengan view Kallang River, sampai yang paling sadissss Club Premier Suite 12 juta Rupiah semalam. Untuk kamar Deluxe Marina View seperti saya kala itu, saya menghabiskan 600 SGD sudah include dengan breakfast di Colony Restaurant.

Tips

Lakukanlah pemesanan hotel melalui Booking.com Alasan utama kenapa saya booking kamar di Ritz-Carlton dengan menggunakan aplikasi ini adalah karena tagihan pembayaran baru akan terpotong dari Kartu Kredit pada saat check out dari hotel. Pembayaran tidak dilakukan dimuka sehingga kamu bisa membatalkan pemesanan hotel bila mendadak tidak jadi berangkat atau ada keperluan lain, bebas biaya alias gratis tis tis dalam jangka waktu 24 jam dari tanggal pemesanan. Jadi tanpa resiko bukan? dibandingkan bila kamu memesan melalui website resmi Ritz, yang harganya tidak terlampau jauh tapi harus dibayar pada saat itu juga dan tak bisa dibatalkan. Selain karena tampilan apps-nya yang intuitive dan gampang digunakan, booking.com juga men-support Apple Wallet, aplikasi dimana kamu bisa menyimpan data pemesanan dengan rapi dan cool berbentuk kartu yang bisa di slide. Booking.com juga kadang memberikan promo genius , deal-deal hotel dengan harga diskon untuk kita yang sering menggunakan aplikasi ini. Sempurna untuk para backpacker, traveler, ataupun swagger yang suka mager!

My Personal Review 9/10

Ritz-Carlton Millenia Google Maps Location

Address: 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799

Telephone: +6563378888

Check in time 15.00 Check-out 12.00

Website: Ritz Carlton Millenia – Reserve Now

How to get here: berjalan 400m melalui Millenia Walk dari Promenade subway/metro station. Jarak dari hotel ke bandara sekitar 25 menit jika menggunakan taxi

Bathtub situation, courtesy of Ritz Carlton Website

The main attraction is a gorgeous bathtub. It had an iconic octagonal windows with a views of the famous MBS and Singapore Skyline. I was enjoying the white mineral water aka fake champagne in the morning while thinking about my loneliness lol. Real men drink a mineral water

Kesan luas, lapang dan terang bergitu terasa saat saya pertama kali memasuki kamar hotel. Namanya juga Hotel mahal, kamarnya gede lengkap dengan sofa dan meja kerja buat nyantai browsing ataupun nge-cek harga saham (kalo kamu pebisnis kelas kakap). Kalo kelas teri kaya saya lumayan buat ngecek Instagram dan Facebook. Jendelanya yang besar membuat saya terkesima menikmati pemandangan Marina Bay Sands dan cakrawala dari langit Singapura yang keren abis. Setelah itu sayapun berniat untuk tidak kemana-mana pada hari itu, fokus untuk menikmati seni dari mager di hotel ini. Saat sedang berada di hotel mevvah seperti ini, lebih baik kamu mengosongkan hari untuk ga kemana-mana, just enjoy the facility inside the hotel. Drink, Relax, Wine, Repeat!Paling kalo mau pergi pergi, cari makan or shopping aja yang deket deket situ.

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia terkenal dengan kamar mandi nya yang super glamour and sexy! Didukung dengan busa dari Asprey Water purple, membuat pengalaman saya berendam disini semakin berbusa-busa dan berbuih keenakan. Layaknya Cleopatra versi pria. Berendam dengan air anget sambil ngeliat view dari luar jendela khas segi delapan nya Ritz, pemandangan indah dari MBS, Singapore Flyer, Kallang River, Singapore Financial district tergantung dari kamar yang kamu pilih, dalam hal ini view saya adalah Marina Bay Sands dan pusat kota Singapore. Berfoto di bathtub ini seakan menjadi trademark dari pengunjung Ritz-Carlton. Sudah wajib hukumnya untuk diabadikan dan di upload di Social Media sebagai tanda kekinian bahwa kamu sudah pernah menyetubuhi hotel mevvah ini. Dengan berfoto disini, kamu akan menjadi semakin Instagram-genic. Ditambah dengan mimik cucu, beer or champagne pasti chemistry nya dapet banget. Bila kamu khawatir orang lain bisa liat kamu berendam telanjang dari luar jendela, tenang aja karena jendela di hotel ini udah dilapisi kaya kaca film anti tembus pandang. Cermin di kamar mandi ini pun anti kabut, sehingga kamu ga bisa lagi corat-coret menggambar bebas smiley emoji di kaca sehabis mandi air panas. Adapun area shower terpisah dengan area toilet buang hajat. Detail yang manis! privacy bener-bener diperhatikan disini.

Big sized bathtub and separate shower stall with rainshower feature. The full marble bathroom is the real main feature in here. Taking a bath with the amazing view is a magical experience

Luxurious Asprey amenities were making me fresh and smell like heaven

The Ritz-Carlton has one of the hottest bathrooms ever. What really sets them apart is their bathtub view. Taking a hot bubble bath with the fantastic view is an amazing experience. It feels like having your own private bubble onsen. Poured some wine while relaxing in the bathtub is all you need. Relax, Eat, Wine, Mineral Water, Repeat #ritzcarltonmillenia #ritzcarlton #hotel #singapore #bathtub #travel #luxury #life #amazing #young #live #beautiful #heaven #window #buble #hot #ahjussi #kpop #bengbeng #seungri #shotoniphonex #iphonex

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Deluxe Marina Room situation at night, courtesy of Ritz Carlton Website

Pemandangan kamar yang luas dan perabotan mewah, hal inilah membuat Ritz-Carlton begitu luar biasa

Mini Bar options – Liquor all the way!

Come quickly, i’m tasting the stars – Dom Perignon. Yeah, i’m tasting the stars in the heaven

The view from my Deluxe Marina Room window at night. Shot with long exposure Sony A7ii Zeiss 55m 

The view from the other side of my window, Singapore skyline at night

Restaurants Options inside the Hotel

Colony Buffet Restaurant – All you can eat

Summer Pavilion – Cantonese Fine Dining

Chihuly Lounge – Afternoon Cocktails and Tea

Shiraishi – Japanese Cuisine (Sushi)

Colony restaurant is an architectural dream

Breakfast at Colony Buffet Restaurant

Sesuai dengan paket kamar yang saya booking, pagi itu saya breakfast di Colony Restaurant. Colony adalah restoran yang berada di dalam hotel ritz yang bertipe prasmanan (buffet) atau All you can eat until you get pregnant. Jadi kamu bebas ngambil makanan apa aja yang kamu mau. Saya mengawali pagi itu dengan memesan 1 cangkir espresso dan cafe latte. Life begins after coffee isn’t it? Restorannya memiliki dekorasi bertema kolonial modern, dikelilingi oleh banyak bingkai foto masa lalu dan kartu pos vintage dengan suasana classy elegant. Dekorasi ruangan yang membuat saya seperti berada di restoran ala film film Eropa kuno. Lighting yang cozy dan pelayanan dari pramusaji yang mengantarkan saya ke tempat duduk, membuat saya merasa nyaman. Salah satu pengalaman breakfast termegah yang pernah saya alami.

Beragam jenis kuliner dari cita rasa lokal Singapura, Western food, Chinese food, Indian food, Japanese food, Indonesian food, sampe hidangan Kanton yang bener-bener otentik ala chef Hongkong. Variasi makanan yang semept bikin saya bingung milih yang mana, saking enak-enaknya semua pingin dicicipin. Mulai dari yang standard seperti telur, bacon, salad, dan susu cereal. Sampai roti-rotian Bakery favorit saya seperti Croissant, Muffin, Waffle, dengan pilihan selai, margarin, keju lokal dan internasional. Ronde pertama selesai, ronde ke-2 menanti sushi kenyal super fresh, sosis sapi, pork bacon, dim sum, nasi lemak, nasi briyani, roti canai, dan mie pangsit. Ga cuma tampilan luar nya yang cantik tapi semua rasanya super lezat! ga kaya buffet di acara kawinan yang kadang karena disajikan begitu banyak, cita rasanya kurang diperhatikan. Minumannya juga komplit abis, mulai dari wine, beer, cocktail, coffee, tea, dan beraneka juice buah segar pilihan yang kamu bisa request blend sesuka hati. Ronde ke-3 adalah makanan pencuci mulut, semua teriak “Telatoooooo!” (Minions Voice) ice cream, eggtart dan tiramisu. Pilihannya ga abis abis dan enaknya kebangetan. Mungkin inilah yang dinamakan dengan kepuasan yang hakiki. Harga memang ga pernah bohong! Tips, kalo makan disini comotnya dikit dikit, biar ga kekenyangan untuk bisa mencicipi semua jenis makanan yang ada. Aji mumpung itu indah teman!

Ritz has the best breakfast among the hotels I’ve stay in so far *period. Western, Chinese, Indian, Japanese food, they got everything. Crunchy croissant with Local and International cheese, chewy sushi, big sausage and bacon, dim sum. They’re all super delicious! Quality always comes with a price

One of the grandest breakfast experiences ever

Ritz Carlton Millenia has the best service I have ever experienced among the hotels I’ve stayed in.

The set of food at the Colony was fantastic. And walk-in guests are welcome too. The same quality of food for lunch and dinner buffets. One of the BEST! 

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24-hour Fitness Center – Gym is located on the same floor as the swimming pool and is extremely well equipped.

Facility

24-hour Fitness Center

The first La Mer hotel partner spa in Asia Pacific and the only spa to provide the highly coveted La Mer Miracle Broth facial

Flexible event space for conventions, meetings weddings and celebrations, equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual and lighting equipment

An elevated Club Lounge experience located on the top floor featuring stunning sunset views of Singapore

The outdoor swimming pool is an exclusive 25 metres lap pool

Setelah breakfast saya seperti biasa mendekem nyantai di hotel, nyobain fitness centre nya yang buka 24 jam. Gym ini juga menyediakan lemon infuse water dan buah-buahan. Asik bukan? Selain luas, peralatan fitness nya juga super lengkap. Disertai customer service yang sigap, yang tiba-tiba muncul memberikanmu handuk saat melihatmu basah keringetan.

One of the most impressive hotel gym with complete equipment and cozy lighting

Posing like a Wakanda king in the outdoor Swimming pool. The swimming pool is flanked by sun loungers and private cabanas for guests to relax

4,200-pieces of contemporary art collection scatter everywhere around the hotel, including works by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly

I could feel the love of Christmas everywhere throughout the hotel, from a huge Christmas tree, festive ball decoration, glittering and shiny light, adorable teddy bears. Mr. Bean must be happy to see this

Beautiful and luxurious lobby to check in and out

Selection of wine and Champagne that you can buy in here

Heartwarming Christmas is here

Sudah jelas bahwa Ritz-Carlton Millenia merupakan salah satu hotel bintang lima terbaik di Singapore. Kaya akan sejarah, seni, dan customer service yang luar biasa. Tidak perlu diragukan lagi kalo kamu stay disini bakal merasa layaknya raja minyak dari Qatar. Hotel ini menawarkan kenyamanan, kemewahan, dan gaya elegan kelas satu kepada setiap tamu. Thank you, ritz for the wonderful experience!

“Unless you have 100% customer satisfaction. You must improve. – Horst Chulz, former President Ritz-Carlton Hotels

Ritz-Carlton Millenia. Hotel bintang lima dengan Bathtub ter-mevvah di Singapore Pada saat sedang traveling, faktor apa sajakah yang membuat kita menjatuhkan pilihan pada sebuah hotel? harga murah?