Archive | January 2015

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya, Turkey

The Delphin Imperial is too nice to put off any longer.  I can only show you a few pictures of this resort in this post though. Of course, I have many more to share and will probably do quite a few posts on my trip to Antalya, Turkey which is where the Delphin Imperial is located.  If you want an all-inclusive resort, and want to try something in this part of Europe, do give this resort a try.

Here’s a few pictures until next time, and all I can say is:

Ooh, the building!

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The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

Ooh, the outside, and the pools!

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Ooh, the lobby!

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Ooh, the Turkish Delight!

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Ooh, the rooms!

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Ooh, the desserts in the cafe!

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

Ooh, the landscape!

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

The Delphin Imperial, Antalya

Did I tell you that this is a first class resort, that can cost you up to $4,600 for a family of four if you go in July or August, and sometimes even more.  Of course, if you go during off-peak times, it might be less expensive.  Well, until next time!

A Trip To The Savoy Hotel, London

Ahoy there, I went to the Savoy!

Well, what you may ask is so special about that?  It is that I got through the doors of this establishment and was able to take pictures without having to pay hundreds, if not thousands of pounds a night for a room.  I spent forty-five minutes or so, went in and took pictures and got out – and had quite a pleasant experience.  This is after all, the hotel that is supposed to be London’s most famous hotel, and one where many celebrities have stayed.  It is located on the Strand in the City of Westminster.  Here are some pictures:

Savoy Hotel, London

Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy, London

The Savoy, London

This is the lobby area as shown in the two pictures below, then if you walk down a few stairs, you will see a beautiful gazebo, and a restaurant/bar/lounge area

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

Savoy Hotel, London

Savoy Hotel, London

You might just want to get a little something sweet in their delightful little treat shop

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

Also, I have to mention, the bathrooms in the Savoy are quite an experience too.  Best bathrooms in the world!  There was even a cloakroom attendant outside the bathroom, and I should have had my camera with me just to take pictures of the entry area of the women’s bathroom.  Oh, my gosh, there were framed pictures – it was like an art gallery.  I think there was music too.  Perhaps, it was good that I didn’t have my camera, and had left it upstairs with my family!  I think people would have thought I was a little odd taking pictures there.

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London

So, what do you prefer – the Savoy or the Ritz?  It depends on your level of glitz.  I have shown some pictures of the Ritz in an earlier post.  As for me, I was quite happy with the London Trafalgar Hotel – it suited me just fine.

Sunsets At The Hotel Del

The sunsets at the Hotel Del, well…..they’re just swell!  What more can I say.  It’s just swell at the Hotel Del!

By the way, the Hotel Del in Coronado is just about a ten minute drive from downtown San Diego.  Did you know that Coronado is an island that is accessible by crossing the beautiful Coronado Bay Bridge?  Now you know that, you just have to make your way there.

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

So, I told you it’s swell at the Hotel Del………and that’s just the sunsets!

It’s Swell At The Hotel Del!

Have I told you it’s swell at the Hotel Del?

Well, it’s so swell it makes me want to yell.

I have to go there again and again

You won’t know what it’s like until you’ve been.

Oh, the Hotel Del……it’s so swell.

My attempt at a little poem again.  I hope you liked it.  Well, what do you think I like about the Hotel Del?  I like everything!  What is there not to like?  It’s kind of like my passion for London, I have to go back again and again.  Well, I think I have the same dilemma with the Hotel Del.  I am addicted.  It’s just what the doctor would order, and when I go there I feel completely revived, reenergized and rejuvenated, not to mention relaxed.

Try it and you’ll surely like it.  Well, first you need some pictures.

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

Hotel Del, Coronado

Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

This weekend, there was the added bonus of a fantastic sandcastle – just look at it!  What a piece of art – so many people were taking pictures of it.

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Del has everything.  Do you know it overlooks the ocean, and also has beautiful swimming pools too?

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

The Hotel Del, Coronado

Hotel Del, Coronado

Hotel Del, Coronado

There are so many restaurants and shops at The Del, and so many places to sit outside and people watch just as in the picture above.  Did you know movies have been made here, and Presidents have stayed here as well as other celebrities.  Why would they not?  It’s swell at the Hotel Del.