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The Oceanographic Museum, Monaco

We came across this museum and aquarium by accident whilst wandering around Monte Carlo - it is definately worth a visit. The building itself is impressive and exhibits include a whale skeleton and a variety of live fish including a shark tank.

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Great hotel for Non-drivers in San Diego

When we stayed in San Diego we decided not not hire a car - instead we stayed at the Handlery Hotel. It has a complimentary shuttle bus to and from many of the local attractions including Seaworld, Old Town, Bilbao Park and San Diego Zoo.

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Tibidabo, Barcelona, featured in 'Shadow of the Wind'

If you want to do something different in Barcelona take a vist to Tibadabo - this is an interesting part of the city with lots of old mansion houses lining the streets.

Travel to Avenida Tibidabo on the metro (Line 7) then get the...

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Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

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Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

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Montparnasse Tower, Paris

Why follow the crowds? - Avoid the hour+ long queues at the Eiffel Tower and go to the Monparnasse Tower instead - it has no queues and you get an even better view of the city and you even save yourself a few Euros.

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Hacienda Ensenada - La Ensenada National Wildlife Refuge

It is in a beautiful, very remote location on a bay near Abangaritos, Puntarenas on the Nicoya Peninsula.

We saw a great deal of wildlife including howler monkeys, iguanas and bats as well as many bird species.

The...

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Iberostar Grand Hotel, Trinidad, Cuba

I would highly recommend staying here - it is a stunning, luxurious hotel but with affordable rates – we were welcomed with a complimentary cocktail and taken to our room which had classical music playing, a lovely scent in the air and towels sculpted...

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Car Hire Havana

Car Hire , Cruise Terminal Rex Office, Havana
Even if you have pre-booked a car you need visit the office a day or two ahead of collection to confirm the booking and arrange a pick-up time.
You will also need to allow at least two hours...

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car hire times & car size

If you have pre-booked a car with Alamo/National for off-peak pick-up (eg after 10.00am), don't check-in and do the paperwork even a few minutes earlier or you will be charged the peak time rate - luckily we heard the person in front of us dicover...

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San Jose Airport Hotel

Hotel El Rodeo Country Inn is an excellent airport hotel - we stayed there at the beginning and end of our trip. It is in the suburb of San Antonio de Belén about 30 minutes drive from the airport. The staff are friendly, the rooms huge and well...

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Telegrafo Hotel, Havana


Definately worth a stay for it's central location and large, pleasantly decorated rooms but be warned - The breakfast room smelt like a greasy spoon café and the smell clung to our clothes all day. There were also flies all over the food at...

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