Preface For more information about specific places, such as contact information and web site addresses, please see the "Schedule View." For more ...
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Preface For more information about specific places, such as contact information and web site addresses, please see the "Schedule View." For more pictures, please view the "Trip Album." Alternatively, to view the pictures, including the captions, please view the photos on my page at Flickr.com Day 1 When we got to the airport, we pointed out to the United Airlines representative that the connection in Munich was very tight (arrival at 8 a.m. and departure at 8:55 a.m. ) and we knew would have to go through a security checkpoint. We knew that there was another flight about an hour later and we a...
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I'm glad we checked the weather in Portugal online before leaving or we wouldn't have brought the jackets. Apparently it plunges to 15 degrees C at ...
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I'm glad we checked the weather in Portugal online before leaving or we wouldn't have brought the jackets. Apparently it plunges to 15 degrees C at night, and day time max is 28 degrees. We've hired a Renault for the drive up and down Portugal, and to avoid the hassle of reading maps this time we decided to splash out and get a Garmin Nuvo GPS with the maps for Portugal loaded. After attaching it to the windscreen, you simply program in your destination and follow the spoken driving instructions. The Nuvo was quickly dubbed my "girlfriend" throughout the trip because of her calm, soothing voic...
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Arriving in Denmark —Wednesday 8/27/08 Made it to Copenhagen after a nightmarish trans-Atlantic flight (for me). Due to my penchant for high-altitude ...
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Arriving in Denmark —Wednesday 8/27/08 Made it to Copenhagen after a nightmarish trans-Atlantic flight (for me). Due to my penchant for high-altitude fainting I spent about half the flight on the floor in the rear galley. Most of the crew were very sympathetic and did their best to help. It’s probably just as well; I got no sleep and ended up in sync w/ the new time zone by Wednesday night. Finding the train ticket kiosk near the baggage claim in Kastrup Airport was as easy as Frommer's claimed; using the kiosk was not. The problem was my assumption that all automated terminals work like ATMs....
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Soak up sea breezes at the waterfront Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel, just half a mile from the city's shops and
businesses. Relax at the rooftop sauna, pool and gym complex or hire bicycles and ride along the bay.Business is ...
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Overview The spa facilities at Helsinki roof level offer a sauna, jacuzzi and open fireplace, perfect for relaxation. The hotel
is an excellent choice for individual travellers on a budget, and offers good value for money in single rooms. ...
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Crowne Plaza Helsinki is within walking distance of the Opera and Finlandia Hall and approximately 11 miles from Helsinki Vantaa
International Airport. This location is also within walking distance of the Olympic Stadium, Linnanm??ki Amusement Park, Finnair Stadium (soccer), ...
It is just way too expensive. You don't have a coffee maker in your room, and believe me you want coffee in the Helsinki winters. There's no ice ...More
Crowne Plaza Helsinki is within walking distance of the Opera and Finlandia Hall and approximately 11 miles from Helsinki-Vantaa International ... More
Soak up sea breezes at the waterfront Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel, just half a mile from the city's shops and businesses. Relax at the rooftop sauna, ... More
Great location, central to almost everything by a short walk. Clean, modern, well appointed rooms and a helpful staff help make this one tough to ...More
The very central Hotel Torni is one of Helsinki's most visible and stylish buildings. Both the hotel's exterior appearance and the rooms exude ... More
The Marski is in the best location. Across the street from Stockman's department store, and from a bus depot, close to the Marimekko store, and a ...More
This hotel is next to the Central Railway Station , it has efficient services and is not far from anywhere in the city centre. The Ateneum , the ... More
HOSTEL DOMUS ACADEMICA is located in the city center! All rooms with private facilities and with a small kitchenette with refrigerator. Morning sauna ... More
A modern high-rise, modern deluxe hotel, the Arthur Hotel is graced with a charming traditional style of its own. All rooms are well-equipped and ... More
well to start with all the information supplied about this hotel even on the hotels own website is out dated or doesn't provide enough details. This ...More
Stay at the peaceful Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa hotel, overlooking the Gulf of Finland, just 10 minutes' drive from central Helsinki. Do business ... More
Your representation of your hotel is very poor. You represent that you have microwave's and other amenities in the rooms, such as coffee makers, and ...More
This Holiday Inn hotel is next to Helsinki Exhibition Centre, and close to the Pasila railway station. The good-quality hotel is 15 minutes from the ... More
Hotel Vaakuna was built for the 1952 Summer Olympics. It is one of the most popular hotels in Finland, and its hospitality suits business travelers, ... More
The Scandic Hotel Simonkentta is located in downtown Helsinki, features modern Scandinavian architecture, and is approximately 12 miles from Helsinki ... More
The Accome Skatudden/Katajanokka is a new concept in hotel/apartment accommodation. And we loved it. No front desk. No hassles. Just show up, punch in ...More
Great service with fast response time. Room are comfortable. The best of all, it's inexpensive. Great for a quick stay and then move on to the next ...More
About the only enjoyable aspect of the Klaus K was the shower. Beyond that it was a terrible experience. If you want to sleep, this is not the place ...More
In the center of Helsinki, the Cumulus Kaisaniemi is next to the underground train station, providing easy access to the entire city. This pleasant ... More
The latest Palace Kamp Group Hotel, the Hotel GLO welcomed its first guests in March 2007. This first class lifestyle hotel is situated in the ... More
Hotel Linna is a fine example of Finnish architecture. It has been in operation since 1903, and its fortress-like appearance along with finely crafted ... More
Hotel Pasila is located outside the city centre, but is well connected to most places by public transport. Two trams pass by the hotel regularly, the ... More
Overview The spa facilities at Helsinki roof level offer a sauna, jacuzzi and open fireplace, perfect for relaxation. The hotel is an excellent choice ... More
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