Different strokes

Just returned from a multi city tour to India.My Singapore India flight was on JetAirways .Stayed at the Accord Metropolitan in Chennai,a wonderful hotel in the heart of the city.Managed by a Singaporean-Mr Foo,it was comfortable and worth the money spent.Mr Foo and his wife made us very comfortable and he is bringing further improvements like wifi.Any complaints?Maybe the Breakfast spread -it can be more sumptuous or the display can be better ,did not know they offer Dosas until asked (It was available as part of the regular breakfast-just not displayed),another grouse if minor was the lack of hot water in the evenings.Though our stay was comfortable and enjoyable overall.

Went for a day trip to Tirupati by a coach through APTDC left at 5.30am and returned at 20.30 hours with a good darshan.Except for the food,the trip was comfortable and well organised darshan.

Flew Paramount Airways to Hyderabad,while the flight was comfortable,it was nowhere near Business Class-good old economy class in a full service airline!The Hyderabad airport is clean and good.

Stayed at NKM's Grand Central-it was nowhere near as good as the reviews,but still value for money.Service left a lot to be desired.We asked them for an internet card,and it never arrived even after 24 hours.The morning breakfast started at 8 am,and we could not enjoy it as we had an early morning meeting.pricewise the hotel was ok.

Took the jetairways flight to Bhopal from Hyderabad,it was on time and full load.Wonder why they can't have a direct flight to Bhopal?While the jetairways flight from Bhopal to Mumbai was a budget one with buy your own meal.

Took the jetairways flight from mumbai to Singapore-The Mumbai terminal has improved leaps and bounds.Good to see change creeping in.The lounges can be better.

Hotel in Tanzania

I recommend the Hotel New Africa in Dar,it was comfortable.They organised a Airport Pick up (US$10) each way.
Internet access is paid,they have pre paid card system for internet access for duration specified.There are a lot of eating joints nearby.
In hotel eating option is also good.The breakfast is sumptuous with choices for Continental,Indian,Chinese and others.
I do not recommend making international calls from the rooms-as they may tell you one rate and charge you another!
Other amenities include a decently priced massage,free gymn use,Casino.
They booked me a room via email,and gave me a clean room at check in around 10:am,also allowed late check out till 16:00 hours.

All Things Travel

I love traveling and while living in Asia,have traveled to Australia,Africa,America and Europe.I use the best hotels and best airlines while trying budget hotels and budget airlines.
The world has given me a varied and sobering experiences.This blog is an attempt to share my experiences and hopefully someone-somewhere can benefit.
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