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Thanksgiving At The Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel Lobby

Oh, I love to feel grand and what better place to have that feeling than at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, located in downtown San Diego, near Seaport Village.  Guess where an incredible Thanksgiving took place?  You might have guessed…..at this grand hotel!  Yes, we had our Thanksgiving meal there in 2015.   So thankful for this beautiful hotel, because not only was the food good, but the entire experience – like spending the afternoon there just lounging around in the bar area, and walking through the lobby, and generally just feeling grand!  I’ve also stayed at this hotel several times, and it has beautiful views of Seaport Village and the bay.  This hotel is beautiful!  Here’s some pictures:

A few more pictures for you, again this is a beautiful hotel, and the artwork incredible!  I could sit here for ages and stare at the paintings or stare at their decor – masterpiece!

Can’t believe it’s 2016 already!  By the way, Happy New Year!

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.