My suspicion is that there are many discriminating, borderline OCD travelers like myself who double and triple check hotel and destination information across a... »
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Every Journey, Like Every Person, Needs a Theme Song
Some movie I saw years ago, the name of which escapes me (no shock there), mentioned the importance of having a theme song. That everyone needs a theme song to get them through the day. I wish I could remember what movie it was, but nevermind, the idea resonated with me. Lately I have... »
Mamma Mia! ABBA Fans Have a New Place to Worship!
To all the Fernandos and Chiquititas out there… Opening just two weeks ago, ABBAWORLD is a museum-cum-theme park in London with enough music, mementoes and memory-lane appeal to satisfy even the most fervent ABBA fan (and you KNOW who you are). “It started with, ‘How do we give the visitor a big hug in... »
Park Plaza Nottingham – Average Property but Great Gym
April, 2008 Overnighted at the Park Plaza last weekend – Saturday night. Starting from the top, location makes it very tricky to park while dumping bags & spouses to check in – very busy street and no real porter. You have to pull over, throw on the hazards, throw out the bags (and spouse)... »

An Indian Summer
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