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Mental health is also important to me as I used to be a mental health nurse."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/-\/TopTravelPosts?alt=json-in-script"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/search\/label\/TopTravelPosts"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"8"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"25"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-4191894229214169740"},"published":{"$t":"2019-08-09T09:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-02T15:58:30.789+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"California"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"48 Hours In Marina del Rey Los Angeles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmarinadelrey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarina del Rey\u003C\/a\u003E in Los Angeles California is known as the waterfront playground of LA. I chose to stay there recently with my husband and reached out to the Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau who invited us to stay on a media rate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l22gWgv2mvY\/XTyjyypJ9CI\/AAAAAAAAavo\/5Ul_uIU3Jc0GL-cP3BqYo5754xwTYx8kgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/marina-del-rey.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l22gWgv2mvY\/XTyjyypJ9CI\/AAAAAAAAavo\/5Ul_uIU3Jc0GL-cP3BqYo5754xwTYx8kgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/marina-del-rey.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo why did we pick this area of LA to stay in, you may wonder?\u0026nbsp; This area of LA was perfectly situated for us, at the end of our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2019\/05\/planning-route-66-usa-road-trip.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoute 66 road trip\u003C\/a\u003E driving across America. Route 66, the historic road from Chicago to LA, is over 2400 miles and cover 8 states.\u0026nbsp; Route 66 is a slice of old school Americana - from disused gas stations to huge roadside statues, cool American diners and eccentric attractions (and their eccentric owners), it certainly is an experience and one I would recommend to any lover of road trips.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DYZgnO8A0iE\/XT8lT1oI24I\/AAAAAAAAawc\/UAHlrCHV4PcEKNq90v69tpANuJWf0d5vgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/marina-del-rey-marina.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENow the unofficial end of Route 66 is on Santa Monica Pier, so we wanted somewhere close to stay, yet still away from the bustle of Santa Monica and Marina del Rey fitted the bill perfectly. It's also walking distance to the infamous Venice Beach and to the trendy shopping and bars at Abbot Kinney Boulevard. We were sold.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6jzzD2jKn9A\/XT331IOe8fI\/AAAAAAAAav8\/dNX05RB2XlQ23RfTibm-1IMvN7708uJgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Hilton-garden-inn.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EOur hotel for the stay was the Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey. The Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey hotel is situated across the riad from the marina, in a fabulous position but without the sky-high water view prices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s24gjHFOJgE\/XT4IRse9LwI\/AAAAAAAAawE\/ODKMYksovFgfQoJwTjEppB1mX7BbfcEAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/bedroom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe hotel is modern, chic and timeless in its decor. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a business centre.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SvBNvRsd8MI\/XT4MemzMhPI\/AAAAAAAAawM\/bihumHSKUCwmggMQIrb1WEtECVVy1z7sACLcBGAs\/s1600\/pool.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESafe to say we liked it. The buffet breakfast and made to order omelettes were awesome, the staff well-trained and the room well appointed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9nzLb-xCok\/XT4NhPsZyfI\/AAAAAAAAawU\/0UaxHW0eL2wlELV0sCaZMF2FbSMMyIB-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/omlette.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ERead my full review of our stay at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2019\/07\/hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-marina.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey\u003C\/a\u003E here. So after settling into our supremely comfortable room, unpacking and brewing ourselves a cup of fresh coffee from the Keurig coffee pod machine, we got ready for our meal that night at Cafe del Rey.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECafe del Rey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DUk7Lmfdbn4\/XTm-cVV3W5I\/AAAAAAAAarA\/ShnNiWOAHls_W40dmVoGzfSQ-hrNUyQSgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-Rey.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cafedelreymarina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECafe del Rey\u003C\/a\u003E is situated right on the marina and is a pleasant short walk from the Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey. It was lovely walking along the waterfront early evening and seeing the beautiful boats moored up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ECafe del Rey is a restaurant with a menu full of dishes inspired by the coast and offering locally sourced ingredients. I looked at the menu online before we went and I recommend you do too, but you may start drooling at the delicious-sounding dishes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a3dJENmIsH4\/XTm-gtnzkUI\/AAAAAAAAarw\/1yg_y0V22Cs9f-Ou3kmFJuZXcPkE9DSBQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cafe-del-rey-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe were welcomed warmly and given a table by the window. To watch the sun go down on the beautiful marina was a lovely start to our meal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uh6JQKXH5U0\/XTnB4jM63mI\/AAAAAAAAasU\/HoR06MusA2gBqqE3MY5VwUoz8zCm9RHDACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe ordered some drinks (they had a decent wine and cocktail list) and then browsed the menu. Some delicious sounding choices included freshly caught branzino (seabass), a succulent filet mignon in a mushroom demi-glace and\u0026nbsp; Maderia glazed scallops.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KdkS3QMyOIE\/XTm-fwAIlXI\/AAAAAAAAaro\/ThPBH4hgjuESQibVdnRcSGI1t7QZvaZrgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D3tcCw4CCPk\/XTm-gD2BH7I\/AAAAAAAAars\/TxdRPxMIxEILZuUYHDqemiioVfQVTBLhwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIn the end,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMr W went for the French onion soup and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI went for the daily special of grilled oysters which was recommended by the waiter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe French onion soup was thick and rich, made with well-seasoned beef stock with a hint of sweetness and topped with a layer of cheese coated crostini.\u0026nbsp; The oysters had a slight fresh taste of the sea, the shallots and garlic added extra flavour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI've never had grilled oysters before so was really looking forward to it and this dish didn't disappoint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iV07mYmPfbw\/XTm-cbtCFVI\/AAAAAAAAaq8\/AaTfRFi0l2MhcjoiN7wwOmEHRxdHZdSqQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-11.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-06KrsA32wLI\/XTnDmnEPHsI\/AAAAAAAAasc\/CIYJQLghvy4aYZsXcvwZmNV5xfvIAn0nACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-12.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the main course, Mr W has linguine with asparagus and artichokes in a light tomato sauce and I had a pork chop stuffed with a type of cured meat and with a sweet sticky glaze. The pork chop was so tender and tasty, it was fantastic served with a delicious potato cake on the side with a hint of apple adding sweetness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LKIKsaKADlI\/XTm-dhDWp2I\/AAAAAAAAarM\/qnhtHMDwVywqr3QosPbDLEdSiHcOJEvnACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cafe-del-rey-13.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor dessert, the strawberry shortcake was a super choice and really hit the spot. Crumbly shortcake, filled with ripe strawberries, fresh thick cream and a fruity strawberry sauce, made it a lovely ending to the meal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ECafe del Rey is definitely a restaurant we would go back to. It's the sort of restaurant you would visit for a special occasion or if you are a real foodie. We liked the fact that the restaurant was relaxed and not stuffy too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMarina del Rey Farmers Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5_EDfn03zQ\/XTnD7eRrqyI\/AAAAAAAAaso\/0u9k5zT41JIEMEs52dZ51rgLjzWbGSFnACLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5_EDfn03zQ\/XTnD7eRrqyI\/AAAAAAAAaso\/0u9k5zT41JIEMEs52dZ51rgLjzWbGSFnACLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EThe next morning after breakfast at the hotel (the omelettes were excellent!) we decided to take a trip to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmarinadelrey.com\/events\/farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarina del Rey farmer's market\u003C\/a\u003E. The market runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm and features lots of local produce, artisan foods, handmade gifts and live music from singer-songwriters.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hwmkDD3ASdA\/XTnD0KQpoEI\/AAAAAAAAasg\/oxYEKPe4MPIULs-gWDXC_xsXaw4FW-8dQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hwmkDD3ASdA\/XTnD0KQpoEI\/AAAAAAAAasg\/oxYEKPe4MPIULs-gWDXC_xsXaw4FW-8dQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt was interesting to browse the stalls and try the samples on offer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OqG0M5ddg_g\/XTnEC4MYQmI\/AAAAAAAAasw\/Zc2qQD6XaagtSQcCo18_kdxKnmJUoQpAwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Farmers-market-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OqG0M5ddg_g\/XTnEC4MYQmI\/AAAAAAAAasw\/Zc2qQD6XaagtSQcCo18_kdxKnmJUoQpAwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Farmers-market-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs well as healthy foods, you can still buy hotdogs, which was good to see if you are not a matcha tea person.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CkIqO9mxokM\/XTnAwbc1PSI\/AAAAAAAAasM\/6wQ-BdQttlci1Y41Qts9V1iTcbR7UEnhgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CkIqO9mxokM\/XTnAwbc1PSI\/AAAAAAAAasM\/6wQ-BdQttlci1Y41Qts9V1iTcbR7UEnhgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/farmers-market4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe spent some time talking to the stallholders. One business that stood out was a company called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/gunnar-jakes-llc.myshopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGunnar and Jake's\u003C\/a\u003E. The lady stallholder set up the business with her sons Gunnar and Jake, producing pickles that are low sodium and with no sugar after she was diagnosed with kidney failure and couldn't find a product like this on the market. This is what's great about farmers markets, the owners of the businesses are really enthusiastic about their products, and you can find some delicious locally produced items right on your doorstep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIf you are in the Marina del Rey area on a Saturday morning and you enjoy artisan and speciality foods, we definitely recommend you take some time to visit the farmer's market.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESanta Monica Pier\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nlzqoNmCT9U\/XTyhtx0_QzI\/AAAAAAAAatk\/ktEkpkRuo-A9jMu94euW7D56d44RshMJwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nlzqoNmCT9U\/XTyhtx0_QzI\/AAAAAAAAatk\/ktEkpkRuo-A9jMu94euW7D56d44RshMJwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter we visited the farmers market we took an Uber to Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica Pier is an iconic landmark in LA, known for its Ferris Wheel and rollercoaster. You may have seen it featured on TV and in films.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpN-FLJ92tU\/XTyhziBsqZI\/AAAAAAAAats\/lYeLv_fQHU8j9CvlIrOc5aVxAyeQJeWQACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivKoTzZutiI\/XTyhzvT30HI\/AAAAAAAAato\/AROIR55KJ5cpvr47FID-sg_RWHQ2WxbaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivKoTzZutiI\/XTyhzvT30HI\/AAAAAAAAato\/AROIR55KJ5cpvr47FID-sg_RWHQ2WxbaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt is a popular place for families and couples drawn to this colourful spot. As well as a few rides and games, there are places to eat as well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GclluF4o0-8\/XTyh5c89ciI\/AAAAAAAAat4\/zbI72uu8gv4_EDo24Vvi26OqR3cajz5rwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GclluF4o0-8\/XTyh5c89ciI\/AAAAAAAAat4\/zbI72uu8gv4_EDo24Vvi26OqR3cajz5rwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fxNfD877In8\/XTyh5e9PjfI\/AAAAAAAAat0\/uciKlzdy0Mwnct376_Hahx0Vr2XopRErgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fxNfD877In8\/XTyh5e9PjfI\/AAAAAAAAat0\/uciKlzdy0Mwnct376_Hahx0Vr2XopRErgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe really wanted to visit as the spiritual end of Route 66 is on Santa Monica Pier.\u0026nbsp; While we were here we caught up with Ian who helps run a little store on the pier (close to Bubba Gumps) where you can buy Route 66 merchandise as well as purchase a certificate to say you've travelled the route. The certificate costs $10 and the money goes to charity. Ian is such an enthusiastic fan of Route 66 too, it really felt that this visit helped round up our trip, talking to him and seeing his photos of his journeys on the route made our trip that more memorable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zlPhHeP77U0\/XTyh5dfpVKI\/AAAAAAAAatw\/5olEglUXJCgYLPvg-sYCT0_GCbvgGnJ0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zlPhHeP77U0\/XTyh5dfpVKI\/AAAAAAAAatw\/5olEglUXJCgYLPvg-sYCT0_GCbvgGnJ0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Santa-Monica-Pier-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Elso on Santa Monica Pier, there is this tribute to Robert Wa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Eldmire, an American artist famous for his Route 66 artwork.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESanta Monica Pier and the beach next to it is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area for a slice of California life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVenice Beach\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gdulwUdiDnM\/XTyiTwA2uRI\/AAAAAAAAauc\/9azYAULNSJkC_6HML8EYQY0UHUPkj7fugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gdulwUdiDnM\/XTyiTwA2uRI\/AAAAAAAAauc\/9azYAULNSJkC_6HML8EYQY0UHUPkj7fugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter Santa Monica Pier we decided to head towards Venice Beach. We would have loved to explore Santa Monica more, heading into the city but we've visited before and we were pushed for time this trip.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jnwO7PETeHw\/XTyiTNWxpwI\/AAAAAAAAauQ\/U5Auhg1RoDAb3j9qWIwi4Mh8aCbUYPJAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jnwO7PETeHw\/XTyiTNWxpwI\/AAAAAAAAauQ\/U5Auhg1RoDAb3j9qWIwi4Mh8aCbUYPJAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.venicebeach.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVenice Beach \u003C\/a\u003Eis one of those places that is vibrant, alive, a little Bohemian and a little rough around its edges but always entertaining. Every time we visit Santa Monica we like to wander around to see the street performers, skaters, men working out at Muscle Beach and colourful murals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sefjZ5pXhY4\/XTyiTBTDTKI\/AAAAAAAAauY\/magzBBXmTcQjBddTKwGM74snVMjfAWEQwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sefjZ5pXhY4\/XTyiTBTDTKI\/AAAAAAAAauY\/magzBBXmTcQjBddTKwGM74snVMjfAWEQwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Venice-beach-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhile we were there we saw \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2019\/mar\/13\/sky-brown-10-year-old-skateboarder-set-to-compete-for-team-gb-at-olympics\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESky Brown\u003C\/a\u003E, the world's youngest professional skateboarder. I read an article about her recently and she is really easy to spot as she's only 10. She's also part Japanese and part British and it is hopeful she will be competing for Great Britain at the Olympics in 2020! See if you can spot her in Venice Beach if you do visit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAbbot Kinney Boulevard\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qx3p0tnR5E8\/XUBZT8HTg2I\/AAAAAAAAawo\/gfu-ErvSPWAsssjbgSenRDzvdQX-QncMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qx3p0tnR5E8\/XUBZT8HTg2I\/AAAAAAAAawo\/gfu-ErvSPWAsssjbgSenRDzvdQX-QncMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EA 15-minute walk from Venice Beach is Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a mile-long street lined with trendy boutiques, organic cafes and farm to fork restaurants.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMPUMc_Hohc\/XUBZU5kAiDI\/AAAAAAAAaww\/sF_-wAuPUyIbsDJnHsRTRDxqUb-rX2qywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMPUMc_Hohc\/XUBZU5kAiDI\/AAAAAAAAaww\/sF_-wAuPUyIbsDJnHsRTRDxqUb-rX2qywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SuYl_yMGE2c\/XUBZT9jEvUI\/AAAAAAAAaws\/aAESAHNQmQMKHL5twtf67xJoynRxlTniQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SuYl_yMGE2c\/XUBZT9jEvUI\/AAAAAAAAaws\/aAESAHNQmQMKHL5twtf67xJoynRxlTniQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/abbot-kinney-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe enjoyed browsing the stores. Ibby Hartley was one store I liked that sell luxury fashion, whilst Will Leather Goods had some really useful bags suitable for travel - it was also very funky and colourful inside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZgsBWj9Kgb4\/XUBdyYAsTsI\/AAAAAAAAaxA\/kEG2XNwvpZkocdMkPaNei6oISjJJwM-NACLcBGAs\/s1600\/lemonade.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZgsBWj9Kgb4\/XUBdyYAsTsI\/AAAAAAAAaxA\/kEG2XNwvpZkocdMkPaNei6oISjJJwM-NACLcBGAs\/s1600\/lemonade.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe stopped off at the cafe Lemonade for lunch. Lemonade sells a range of seasonal salads, fresh sandwiches and Asian inspired dishes. The food was great! I highly recommend stopping here for some delicious food, and the lemonade was pretty good too.\u0026nbsp; So by this time, it was getting late so we headed back to our hotel to freshen up before our cruse that night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHornblower Cruises\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--SPc5RutfrU\/XUF-ECe0K8I\/AAAAAAAAaxQ\/RkwbAjj577EiyBFbNJRB5k-vKAfWtw8UwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-1%2Bcopy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--SPc5RutfrU\/XUF-ECe0K8I\/AAAAAAAAaxQ\/RkwbAjj577EiyBFbNJRB5k-vKAfWtw8UwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-1%2Bcopy.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThat night we headed down to the marina to go on a dinner cruise with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hornblower.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHornblower Cruises\u003C\/a\u003E. Hornblower Cruises offer dinner cruises in a number of cities around the US including Marina del Rey, New York and San Diego. A short Uber drive away from the hotel, we were at the marina docking station for the cruise in no time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-msI8aWqYV4o\/XTyi5tUkmBI\/AAAAAAAAauw\/eBDoe0JvaRw8XBZEQd2tI23LVQy0rhTLQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/captain.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"740\" data-original-width=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-msI8aWqYV4o\/XTyi5tUkmBI\/AAAAAAAAauw\/eBDoe0JvaRw8XBZEQd2tI23LVQy0rhTLQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/captain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe cruise ship looked smart from the outside and as we entered the boat we were greeted by the captain and had a good chat. He was really funny and made us laugh, check out his part in the video at the end of this post.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZuxePd2F7-I\/XTyi65LU5UI\/AAAAAAAAau8\/t1ovg0X8KlwDtk1GQ8x0wj-31ACPkk8kgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZuxePd2F7-I\/XTyi65LU5UI\/AAAAAAAAau8\/t1ovg0X8KlwDtk1GQ8x0wj-31ACPkk8kgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe were then taken to our table and given a drinks menu and a glass of champagne. When you buy a ticket for the cruise it covers your four-course meal at a private table, a glass of champagne, complimentary soda, and tea and coffee, a DJ and entertainment. There is a full bar on board and alcoholic drinks can be \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Epaid for separately.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HAphQ3EEJ9g\/XTyi5rCxDJI\/AAAAAAAAaus\/4liSdyX3IDsqAVd9SNjIvoOB-kF3But4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HAphQ3EEJ9g\/XTyi5rCxDJI\/AAAAAAAAaus\/4liSdyX3IDsqAVd9SNjIvoOB-kF3But4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo we ordered some drinks and before long our starter of Ceasar salad arrived, followed shortly after by our main courses. I had a duo of beef short rib and salmon and Mr W had the vegetarian option of seared polenta and grilled cauliflower steak.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zpmNqRaCY90\/XTyi6rsAI-I\/AAAAAAAAau4\/X4YHCn_XMEU4VRNQsn7tc_MG9ZKlPivpQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zpmNqRaCY90\/XTyi6rsAI-I\/AAAAAAAAau4\/X4YHCn_XMEU4VRNQsn7tc_MG9ZKlPivpQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMEBKPwPk60\/XTyi6y19bwI\/AAAAAAAAavA\/AwKTspPLlMUv_zXcX2ippb6vOCmVzVaXgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMEBKPwPk60\/XTyi6y19bwI\/AAAAAAAAavA\/AwKTspPLlMUv_zXcX2ippb6vOCmVzVaXgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d86CKcMrmKM\/XTyi7M5Mu5I\/AAAAAAAAavE\/CZbmsNvFPcELoKIAAsp7tB6T6Wd52qLlgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d86CKcMrmKM\/XTyi7M5Mu5I\/AAAAAAAAavE\/CZbmsNvFPcELoKIAAsp7tB6T6Wd52qLlgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor dessert, we were treated to cake with cream and blueberries.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENow I have to be perfectly honest here, the food wasn't the highlight of our trip. The short rib was good, flavourful and tender but the rest of the food wasn't up to our expectations.\u0026nbsp; Yet you come on a cruise like this for the experience and sailing around the bay in the twilight was lovely and romantic. The DJ and dancing on the boat were great however and the Captain of the boat was amazingly friendly and funny too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcTnpo8dRAs\/XTyi7iLjGkI\/AAAAAAAAavM\/e2kzyzqN_eYksDVsJmbrUmkLFOvoxtiSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcTnpo8dRAs\/XTyi7iLjGkI\/AAAAAAAAavM\/e2kzyzqN_eYksDVsJmbrUmkLFOvoxtiSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/hornblower7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo our time in Marina del Rey was over. We absolutely loved this area of Los Angeles and were so glad we picked it for our stay. Check out the video below Mr W made for our dedicated travel blog \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFly Drive Explore\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uw7qa4cThHs?start=362\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt was a great base to explore LA and with the added bonus of a short 15-minute drive to the airport the next day.\u0026nbsp; If you have been to Los Angeles at all you will know how bad the traffic can be so being so close to LAX is a big bonus. As well as being a beautiful part of LA, Marina del Rey is safe, interesting, and perfectly situated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-1xUi9MQ9U\/XUWj99fZLlI\/AAAAAAAAazk\/e44gOuI1oZg1-54vl8DKjDLp15_Ayl8QwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Marina%2Bdel%2BRey%2BLA.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-1xUi9MQ9U\/XUWj99fZLlI\/AAAAAAAAazk\/e44gOuI1oZg1-54vl8DKjDLp15_Ayl8QwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Marina%2Bdel%2BRey%2BLA.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;We will be back for sure!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E* Thanks to the Marina del Rey Vistors Centre for hosting us.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003Ep.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; min-height: 14.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'} \u003C\/style\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/4191894229214169740\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2019\/08\/48-hours-in-marina-del-rey-los-angeles.html#comment-form","title":"36 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/4191894229214169740"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/4191894229214169740"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2019\/08\/48-hours-in-marina-del-rey-los-angeles.html","title":"48 Hours In Marina del Rey Los Angeles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l22gWgv2mvY\/XTyjyypJ9CI\/AAAAAAAAavo\/5Ul_uIU3Jc0GL-cP3BqYo5754xwTYx8kgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/marina-del-rey.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"36"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-1229669476339679520"},"published":{"$t":"2018-08-06T07:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-28T14:22:02.165+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Florida"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"money saving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Orlando"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"saving money"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"101 Money Saving Tips For Orlando Florida"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EOrlando is our happy place and with a twenty-one-year-old son who loves the theme parks, it's a trip we take every couple of years, as we love to visit Orlando. We are always on the lookout for cheap money-saving tips (like visiting the free \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/coupletraveltheworld.com\/best-natural-springs-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esprings near Orlando\u003C\/a\u003E) and saving money in certain areas means we can spend it on luxuries such as cocktails, nice meals out or cool experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EA trip to Orlando isn't cheap from the UK, and with flights alone starting at £400 and doubling in high season, you can see it can be a costly\u0026nbsp;vacation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EHowever, over the years I have learnt some tips and tricks to save money and here I am sharing them with you. You can certainly do Orlando on a budget, that's for sure so check out my Orlando vacation saving tips below.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EIf you have any tips yourself on how you save money on your Orlando vacation please let me know and why not pin this post, or bookmark it for your next trip?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFlights\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJBmpQw6X40\/XnHw2N-2VtI\/AAAAAAAAcos\/VJrAVC-G3SIQifO8tZVWsFscbH1wX1VwwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/disney-world-978134_640%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJBmpQw6X40\/XnHw2N-2VtI\/AAAAAAAAcos\/VJrAVC-G3SIQifO8tZVWsFscbH1wX1VwwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/disney-world-978134_640%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe Magic Kingdom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E1. Use a comparison site like Skyscanner or Kayak to book your\u0026nbsp;flights.\u0026nbsp; Two airlines that seem cheaper than BA or Virgin Atlantic are Norwegian Air and Thomas Cook. Compare the differences between the in-flight entertainment and food options and see if it's worth the cheaper price. Here is our video of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m913C7V7DuY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVirgin Atlantic economy to MCO Orlando\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E2. Avoid peak times like school holidays, Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving if you can, as flights and accommodation will be more expensive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E3. Flights midweek can often be cheaper than the weekend, so if your dates are flexible then try flying out and coming back midweek.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E4. If you have been searching for flights online but then you want to book, go invisible. Saving your cookies on your browser may bump the prices up so if you go invisible\u0026nbsp;(called Incognito on Chrome, or InPrivate browsing on Internet Explorer) your flight prices may come down by clearing your cookies as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lottyearns.co.uk\/2018\/06\/15\/disney-world-cheap-cheeky-tricks-tips-book-holiday-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELotty Earns\u003C\/a\u003E says here.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E5. Sign up to airline loyalty schemes if you are a fan of a particular airline. If you are a frequent flyer the points soon add up. We've managed to get\u0026nbsp;upper-class\u0026nbsp;flights on Virgin Atlantic at half the normal price.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E6. Check out if there are any discounts on cash back sites before you book your flight. Topcashback and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quidco.com\/user\/31120\/2858494\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQuidco \u003C\/a\u003Emay give you a percentage back on the cost. Sign up with my Quidco link and you get £5 and I do too. Thanks!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EThere are often discounts for hotels, car hire and more on cash back sites.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E7. If you are staying at a Disney resort, Disney does a free transfer from MCO airport using their Magical Express service.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E8. If you need a transfer from the airport Mears run transfers at a reasonable cost. Also, Lyft and Uber are available and are cheaper than a traditional taxi.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EESTA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4SUaXdOPg8\/W2H4pF2wB7I\/AAAAAAAAWr4\/qGMwHdkT8EsSbLypiyhQzwrgI-gHVaJfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/universal_studios-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4SUaXdOPg8\/W2H4pF2wB7I\/AAAAAAAAWr4\/qGMwHdkT8EsSbLypiyhQzwrgI-gHVaJfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/universal_studios-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EUniversal Studios\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E9. The majority of people from the UK will need an\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysavingexpert.com\/travel\/esta-usa-visa\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E ESTA \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Eto travel to the US and the current price of this is $14. Be sure to go to the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/esta.cbp.dhs.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eofficial site\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to apply as other sites will charge you more and you can do it yourself. It is valid for two years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E10. Use a credit card without a foreign transaction\u0026nbsp;fee such as the Halifax Clarity credit card to pay your ESTA wherever\u0026nbsp;possible. You will be paying in dollars for the ESTA and some credit and debit cards will charge you on top for a foreign transaction fee otherwise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECurrency\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5zoAaDRUwsk\/W2HZHmJk1CI\/AAAAAAAAWq8\/TGj54VziFfkpfvyD-c6LmmHzN8GCdMz4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Tower_of_terror.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5zoAaDRUwsk\/W2HZHmJk1CI\/AAAAAAAAWq8\/TGj54VziFfkpfvyD-c6LmmHzN8GCdMz4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Tower_of_terror.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHollywood Studios\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E11. When getting your currency, always get it in advance if you can, and never at the airport. The exchange rates are awful if you get your currency at the airport.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E12. Check out the online tool from Money Saving Expert called \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETravel Money Max\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to get the best rates on your currency. We also then compare it to the exchange rate at John Lewis as we find it's often the best rate on the high street.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E13. Getting a prepaid card like FairFX can save you money if you load it when the exchange rate is good. It gives you the rate on the day, and then you can use it to budget for your holiday. Use \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfx.com\/ref\/tpd2e\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy link \u003C\/a\u003Eto get £10 on the card free if you load £500 and I get £10 too, thank you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBefore you go\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SLp_oV54uoU\/W2H26SJzwII\/AAAAAAAAWrs\/CsKkNeTC-H0k_u_nglEUL83ho0fWWTlsQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/flight-of-passage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SLp_oV54uoU\/W2H26SJzwII\/AAAAAAAAWrs\/CsKkNeTC-H0k_u_nglEUL83ho0fWWTlsQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/flight-of-passage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFlights Of Passage Animal Kingdom\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E14. If you are buying travel products and accessories such as adaptors, travel cushions, ponchos and suncream have a look in your local reputable bargain \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Eshops\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E such as BM Bargains or Poundland. They will be much cheaper than buying at the airport or in your resort hotel. Don't forget to check the UVA and UVB rating on the back of the suncream for the protection it offers, and go for a high level of SPF as the Florida sun is strong. We never use lower than an SPF 30.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E15.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EBooking a hotel and flight yourself often has considerable savings on a package holiday. If you are new to this get a holiday brochure for ideas and replicate the package you like. Book using a credit card for extra protection.\u0026nbsp; If you are nervous of a DIY holiday consider a package with ATOL protected companies such as TUI, On the Beach and Ocean Florida. Sometimes you can get amazing deals last minute too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E16. Check out in advance your mobile roaming charges for the US. I have a Three UK sim and their Feel At Home service allows you to use your phone with the same data plan as in the UK. For more about saving money on your phone calls\u0026nbsp;in the USA, check out this post on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysavingexpert.com\/phones\/us-roaming\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMoney Saving Expert\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #555555;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOff-Site Accommodation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NwWL5-CnpS0\/W2McHQ-sJ0I\/AAAAAAAAWuA\/RivexLbkvs839KeYdpuBlEhPFLrYO1CGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/sonesta_suites_ID.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"556\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NwWL5-CnpS0\/W2McHQ-sJ0I\/AAAAAAAAWuA\/RivexLbkvs839KeYdpuBlEhPFLrYO1CGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/sonesta_suites_ID.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ESonesta ES Suites International Drive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E17. If money is tight and you are doing Orlando on a budget, staying on International Drive is a good bet for cheap hotels within walking distance of restaurants, bars and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/destinations\/our-top-5-attractions-on-international-drive-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInternational Drive attractions\u003C\/a\u003E like Icon 360 and Pointe Orlando. Check out the Avanti Hotel or the Rosen Inn hotels for budget option hotels that seem to get decent reviews.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E18. If you have a big family, consider a condo apartment or a villa to save on booking two or more rooms. You can also cook your own food to save money on eating out all the time. We've stayed at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/07\/sonesta-es-suites-review-orlando.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESonesta ES Suites\u003C\/a\u003E and Vista Cay and can recommend both. Check out this post on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderingwagars.com\/kissimmee-vacation-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKissimee vacation rentals \u003C\/a\u003Eto see what you can get for your money.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E19. If you are looking to book a hotel, check out the popular budget chains such as Homewood Suites which give free breakfast and happy hours with complimentary snacks and drinks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E20. Have breakfast in your room, many hotel rooms have a fridge and small kitchen so have some cereal and save on the pricey breakfast in the parks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E21. Check out a comparison site like Trivago for the best prices on accommodation, then go to the hotel direct to see if they can match the price.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDisney and Universal Hotels\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bbkcxy7j3Ik\/W2Mav17gr_I\/AAAAAAAAWt0\/M_udbW5rm8o-rle6jkH1k-3W_HwRl6GnQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cabana_bay.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bbkcxy7j3Ik\/W2Mav17gr_I\/AAAAAAAAWt0\/M_udbW5rm8o-rle6jkH1k-3W_HwRl6GnQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cabana_bay.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECabana Bay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E2. Disney and Universal hotels have a range of activities like free movies by the pool, so make the most of these if are staying here. One cool thing is the free animation class at the Art Of Animation hotel. Every day in the lobby (usually three times a day) you can take this class for free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E23. If you are looking to stay in Disney accommodation, there are often offers at certain times of the year for a package with free Disney Dining. You have to book park tickets and accommodation at the same time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E24. You could consider renting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mousesavers.com\/other-disney-vacations\/disney-vacation-club\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDisney Vacation Points\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to get a bargain on your Disney accommodation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E25. The\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/en_GB\/recreation\/chip-n-dale-campfire-sing-a-long\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChip and Dale campfire singalong\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is free. Bring your own marshmallows and sticks or buy at the Fort Wilderness Resort. Stay for movies by the campfire later.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E26. There is live opera singing every night at Loews Portofino Bay.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E27. Did you know you can go on a tour of Jiko or Boma restaurants in Animal Kingdom Lodge for free? The culinary tour with a few tidbits is around 4 pm to 4.15pm.\u0026nbsp; You don't have to be staying there either, check with the hotel which days it is running. Thanks to the Disney Food Blog for this tip.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E28. You can pool hop if you stay at one of the Univeral hotels. With a lazy river at Cabana Bay and underwater music and a beach at the Hard Rock Hotel pool, it's worth it. If you stay at a Disney All-Star hotel you can pool hop too to another\u0026nbsp;All-Star\u0026nbsp;hotel. Guests at Port Orleans Riverside may use the pools at Port Orleans French Quarter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E29. Use the free transportation such as the water taxis and buses if you stay in a Disney or Universal resort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDisney World Tips\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJLnU5E1y60\/W2H-OeXwTGI\/AAAAAAAAWs4\/0_g0_dUAxMsZS5x5kVHnB-D0OqoOqOu8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/club-cool.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJLnU5E1y60\/W2H-OeXwTGI\/AAAAAAAAWs4\/0_g0_dUAxMsZS5x5kVHnB-D0OqoOqOu8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/club-cool.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EClub Cool Epcot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E30. A multi-day ticket is usually\u0026nbsp;very\u0026nbsp;good value, compared to the day ticket price if you are visiting more than once. There are often good deals for UK tourists if you buy your ticket in the UK. Check out sites like Attraction Tickets Direct and Florida Escapes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E31. Skip the park hopper option on the ticket to save money at Disney World.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E32. Take snacks and lunch into the parks to save on the pricey park food. There may be certain rules though so check out the relevant website first. Here is a guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/en_GB\/faq\/parks\/outside-food-and-drink\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etaking food into Disneyworld Florida\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E33. Don't buy bottled water, you can ask for a cup of iced water free in all the kiosks and restaurants in the parks. Or take your own water bottle in and have it refilled.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E34. Buy a refillable Disney bottle. You pay for the souvenir bottle then refills of soft drinks tea and coffee are a much lower price. Share this to save even more money.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E35. Eat all your meals at quick service restaurants if money really is tight.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E36. Try the free soft drinks at Club Cool at Epcot. Although they are only samples you can try as much as you want.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E37. The cheapest character meals are often at breakfast. So if your kids definitely want to have a character meal, shop around to see which is the best value and which characters you will see.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E38. Take your own\u0026nbsp;autograph book into the parks, you can buy them cheap from places like Poundland and Primark in the UK and outlet centres in Orlando. It will save a load of money than buying in the parks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E39. The pressed penny machines only cost a small amount and make a lovely little souvenir in the both Disney and Universal parks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E40.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EHunt around for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hidden_Mickey\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHidden Mickeys \u003C\/a\u003Ein the Disney Parks to keep the kids amused for free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E41. You could always take a trip out of the parks to have food and then return to save money. Just check if its worth the time and the savings involved.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E42. The Disney photo pass\u0026nbsp;is expensive but why not ask the photographers to take a photo with your camera as well?\u0026nbsp; Also, use the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rebelangel.co.uk\/2018\/12\/7-awesome-instagram-walls-at-walt-disney-world.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram walls in Disney \u003C\/a\u003Efor a photo that doesn't cost anything and you can use to brighten up your IG\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETransportation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vJD6UBnHzcg\/W2MePW9ka3I\/AAAAAAAAWuM\/J_XaCx0mPQYdNcqwXS11K6CKoy5CyFzbACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Hogwarts-express.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vJD6UBnHzcg\/W2MePW9ka3I\/AAAAAAAAWuM\/J_XaCx0mPQYdNcqwXS11K6CKoy5CyFzbACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Hogwarts-express.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe Hogwarts Express Universal Studios\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E43. You can self-park at Disney Springs for free, why not do this and take the free shuttles to the Disney parks to save money on parking?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E44. If you are a guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your resort stay.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E45. If you pay for parking at a Disney\u0026nbsp;theme park you pay once per day even if you go to another Disney park. So keep your parking ticket.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E46. Why not sing\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;your parking at Disney? There is anecdotal evidence on the Disney forums like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedibb.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Dibb\u003C\/a\u003E that this works.\u0026nbsp;Obviously,\u0026nbsp;a Disney song would be preferable and cute kids are optional. Tell me if it works!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E47. If your hotel has free shuttle buses to the Disney or Universal parks it can save you a fortune on parking over the course of a 2 week holiday.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E48. The IRide trolley can be a reasonable way of getting around International Drive, especially if you are travelling on your own or as a couple. Compare the cost to Uber and see if it's worth getting a weekly ticket for even more savings. Also, they have \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iridetrolley.com\/hotDeals\/index.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ediscount coupons \u003C\/a\u003Eon their site.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/\"\u003ELynx\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Ebuses are another way to get around and get to the parks. Buy a pass for a number of days to save money too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E49. Car hire -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EIt ’s worth\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;'p\u003C\/span\u003Erepaying'\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;your first tank of fuel for your rental car as the rental companies will charge about 1\/3 more than the current fuel prices. Also, try the Gas Buddy app for the cheapest gas (petrol to us Brits).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E50. If you hire a car, many don't have Sat Nav, so to avoid paying for this use your phone as a navigation device through Google Maps. Use the free Wi-Fi at your hotel, for example, to plan the route then when you are out and about it won't cost you more on roaming charges.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E51. If you haven't got a smartphone or don't want to use Google Maps, consider hiring a Sat Nav from Ebay before you go which will always be cheaper than hiring a Sat Nav with your car hire company.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3c3c3c;\"\u003E52. Check out the law for car seats in Orlando. You can save money by taking your own or buy one there but if you rent it from a car hire company it will often be more expensive. Way up the pros and cons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3c3c3c;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3c3c3c;\"\u003E53. Consider pre-paying for car hire in advance, so you are not pressurised into buying extra insurances and upgrades you don't need. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is essential to cover you for any damage to you and others and won't be included in the car hire so don't forget to include this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUniversal Parks\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yBLzFwaGuZo\/W2H1CrJVb6I\/AAAAAAAAWrY\/G-jJZP5mXGYOrbqP5LD6kmzwv4I7PF4oACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Universal_studios.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yBLzFwaGuZo\/W2H1CrJVb6I\/AAAAAAAAWrY\/G-jJZP5mXGYOrbqP5LD6kmzwv4I7PF4oACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Universal_studios.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EUniversal Studios\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E54. Buy a refillable Universal bottle. You pay for the\u0026nbsp;souvenir\u0026nbsp;bottle then refills are a much lower price as it is in Disney parks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E55. Consider a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/tickets-packages\/universal-orlando-dining-plan\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUniversal Dining plan meal deal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E55. Go to Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure after 6pm for free parking. Especially worth it if you have multi-day tickets and you want to do your favourite ride again with often a smaller queue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E56. Don't buy fast passes when it's not essential\u0026nbsp; If it's busy why not do the single rider queue? It can cut the queuing time immensely although you will miss some of the theming of the queue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E57. Another way to save money on fast passes is to get to the parks early and do the big and popular rides first. If you are staying in a Universal hotel like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/traveladvice\/a-stay-at-the-cabana-bay-resort-universal-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECabana Bay \u003C\/a\u003Eyou can get in an hour earlier, if you are not, still get there before the official opening time as they often open it earlier.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E58. At busy times it's worth staying at a Universal resort that offers free fast passes. With up to 5 people can sleep in the room and fast passes ranging from $40 to $150 you can see it can be worth it to skip the queues at busy times. Not all the Universal resort hotels do though so \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.co.uk\/Hotels\/On-site-Hotels-Comparison.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echeck out this comparison.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERestaurants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xWgBleFZ9U\/W2H54gQYBNI\/AAAAAAAAWsA\/WThy5eJzdvgtvvbeFYl5Mz2PTUlDbL1RwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hard-rock-cafe.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xWgBleFZ9U\/W2H54gQYBNI\/AAAAAAAAWsA\/WThy5eJzdvgtvvbeFYl5Mz2PTUlDbL1RwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hard-rock-cafe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHard Rock Cafe City Walk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E59. Appetizers are large in restaurants so unless it's super posh you will be fine to share. Just don't forget to tip.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E60. Kids meals can be really big, why not order one for yourself or get your kids to share one?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E61.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/orlandoonthecheap.com\/kids-eat-free-cheap-deals-orlando-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKids can eat free\u003C\/a\u003E at a number of restaurants.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E62. There is also a specific \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kidseatfreecard.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekids eat free card\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that you do pay for but\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Ecan save you a fortune, so check out the benefits online.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E63. Some restaurants have 'Happy Hours' where there are deals on food as well as alcohol. Check out Bahama Breeze, Applebees and Millers Ale House for example.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E64. Eat a table service meal at lunch instead of dinner as often lunch is cheaper (but not always).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E65. Sign up to restaurants email list up to two weeks before you go. You may get offers for your stay. Olive Garden, Maggianos and Millers Ale House are three such places that do that.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E66. The\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELandry's\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Select card is a loyalty card that can save you money. It costs you $25 to sign up which you get loaded onto the card and you can get off your first meal. You get priority seating at places like T Rex and Bubba Gumps and Rainforest Cafe and if it's your birthday month you get a $25 bonus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E67. Certain times of the year Olive Garden has a deal where you buy one meal and take one away. Perfect if you are self-catering and can pop it in a fridge to reheat the next day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOther Saving Money Tips\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ccJ-Psd7OUQ\/W2H1rzgJzRI\/AAAAAAAAWrk\/Y7r9zX-FrCIPTB2nWrdnEJNJn9GXcCX0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Volcano_Bay.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ccJ-Psd7OUQ\/W2H1rzgJzRI\/AAAAAAAAWrk\/Y7r9zX-FrCIPTB2nWrdnEJNJn9GXcCX0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Volcano_Bay.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EVolcano Bay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E68. Look out for coupon books for discounts in supermarkets like Wallmart, shopping malls and in your hotel. Often you can get free appetizers, 10% discounts on meals and money off attractions in these.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E69. Dollar tree is a really cheap supermarket, like Poundland but everything is, as it says, a dollar.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E70. Buy your Disney merchandise at outlets, not in the parks or buy in Primark before you go and give kids the gifts when you are there.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E71. If you are celebrating a birthday, get all the freebies you can get. Go to guest services in Disney to get a free badge, mention it in any restaurant and they \u003Ci\u003Emay\u003C\/i\u003E give you a free dessert, mention it in any hotel you stay in and you \u003Ci\u003Emay\u003C\/i\u003E get a free treat in your room. It's worth a mention!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E72. If you are booking any tours in advance search for discount codes online. Sites such as Viator often have discount codes at certain times of the year. Check their social media pages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E73. Give your children an allowance for the holiday for souvenirs. This helps them manage their own money and really think about buying any extras. Reinforce that once their money is gone, it's gone.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E74. Check Groupon Orlando and Travelzoo Orlando for deals, discounts and offers. If the website will only accept a US address to register, use the address of your accommodation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E75. Order snacks off Amazon Prime to arrive at your hotel to avoid spending on expensive treats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E76. In the evening, especially at the weekend, it's worth visiting Disney's Boardwalk.\u0026nbsp; There are free performing musicians and entertainers and you can get a great view of the fireworks at Epcot.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E77. Take a trip to Old Town in Kissimmee. It has an old-fashioned fun fair, shops and restaurants, and on Saturday they have a classic car show that is free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDisney Springs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zi716ZcGGwg\/W2H8uVC8JVI\/AAAAAAAAWso\/xhc2CMt6m0kqb26MAfZQM0WG-LxZHnQWgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Lego-store.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zi716ZcGGwg\/W2H8uVC8JVI\/AAAAAAAAWso\/xhc2CMt6m0kqb26MAfZQM0WG-LxZHnQWgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Lego-store.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ELego Store Disney Springs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E78. Disney Springs is great to walk around and you don't pay for parking. Just be careful not to spend too much!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E79. If you kids love Lego they can spend a good half hour or longer building lego in the shop there for free. They have car building exercises and then race the model cars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E80. There are two splash zones and kids can have fun running through the fountains. Bring towels to dry off.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E81. There are lots of free live concerts at Disney Springs, especially in the evening. Check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.disneysprings.com\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eentertainment\u003C\/a\u003E schedule.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E82. Find a bench and sit listening to the musicians outside the House Of Blues for free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E83. Have a meal with free entertainment at Raglan Road. They have Irish dancers and singers every day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E84. The T-REX restaurant has a 'Paleo Zone', where you can dig for hidden dinosaur fossils, pan for treasure and learn more about dinosaurs through interactive displays.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreater Orlando\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7jyLLrxxGQ\/XnHyZgP9C6I\/AAAAAAAAco0\/VvoITjJBnkQFzFnbFeamO8EpRAsjz4jcACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/kennedy7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7jyLLrxxGQ\/XnHyZgP9C6I\/AAAAAAAAco0\/VvoITjJBnkQFzFnbFeamO8EpRAsjz4jcACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/kennedy7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E85. Orlando is not just Disney and Universal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECheck out the attraction and money-saving offers on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitorlando.com\/EN-GL\/discounts-tickets\/visit-orlando-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVisit Orlando\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E86. Walk around Celebration. Disney created this community as their idea of small-town America. It's worth a stroll for a relaxing afternoon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E87. Leu Gardens is a cheap day out, a 50-acre botanical garden close to downtown Orlando it also has a museum and a historical home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E88. Ocala National Forest has over 600 lakes rivers and springs where visitors can swim, snorkel and dive all year around.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E89. If you are a member of the US Military you can get discounts on park tickets and hotels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E90. If you are a senior citizen you can get discounts at a range of attractions, it's always worth asking, although you may have to show proof of your age.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E91. Some attractions may give a\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.org.uk\/en\/nus-extra\/international-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E student discount\u003C\/a\u003E so take your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.org.uk\/en\/nus-extra\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENUS Extra Card \u003C\/a\u003Ewith the ISIC logo on.\u0026nbsp; If you register on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.isic.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EISIC website\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with your NUS Extra Card you can access a range of international discounts such as 15% off Universal Studio's gate price and 25% off Legoland resort tic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Ekets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E92. There are free movies under the stars in Orlando, check out the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/myoldtownusa.com\/events\/family-movie-night-old-town\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOld Town movie night\u003C\/a\u003E. Winter Park and Movieola at Lake Eola also offer these in the Summer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E93. In Winter Park about 25 minutes from downtown Orlando, Mead Botanical Garden features scheduled hikes and educational activities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E94. Winter Park also has the Crooked Can brewery company where on a Sunday you can do a tour of the brewery for 5 dollars. Book in advance on their website. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E95. The West Orange trail is a 20-mile trail and runs from Winter Garden near Walt Disney World to Apopka, approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Orlando. Hiking and biking is free and you can rent bikes if you haven't brought them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E96. Casa Feliz, a restored Spanish home and museum in Winter Park, hosts live music performances on Sunday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. The event is free to the public, and children are welcome.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E97. You can tour Orlando Brewing the original craft brewery for free starting at 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and parking is free. The brewery is next to downtown Orlando’s Amtrak train station.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E98. The Lakeridge Winery offers free tours and tastings lasting about 45 mins. The tour takes you through the vineyard and production area of the 80-acre vineyard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E99. An hour's drive from the Orlando theme parks is Cocoa Beach. Famous for surfing and being close to Kennedy Space Centre you don't have to spend anything if you come here for the day.\u0026nbsp;Cocoa Beach Westgate pier is a good vantage point to watch any rocket lunch from Kennedy Space Centre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E100. Buy your tickets in advance at Busch Gardens. If you buy 3 days in advance you get the best discount but even if you book it on the day online you still get a saving. Also, you can get a free bus but you need to book it in advance. Check out this post on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reallymissingsleep.com\/2019\/08\/visit-busch-gardens-ineverexpected.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat to do in Busch Gardens\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E101. Take your own buggy or buy a cheap lightweight one when you are there if you have young kids. With renting a stroller costing $15 a day at Universal and Disney parks, this tip can certainly save money.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6OOs2r4t3bU\/W2Mk2aq4T7I\/AAAAAAAAWuY\/RS8RZwxTv7sXWIglFG3YFMlc0tzuZu_TQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/101-money-saving-tips-Orlando-Florida.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"photos of Pandora Flights of Passage, Disneyworld Florida, Cabana Bay and Universal Studios\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"882\" data-original-width=\"588\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6OOs2r4t3bU\/W2Mk2aq4T7I\/AAAAAAAAWuY\/RS8RZwxTv7sXWIglFG3YFMlc0tzuZu_TQCLcBGAs\/s640\/101-money-saving-tips-Orlando-Florida.jpg\" title=\"101 ways to save money in Orlando Florida\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EPhew! So this is my list of 101 ways to save money in Orlando Florida.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003ETell me, do you have any tips on how to save money in Orlando\u003C\/span\u003E?\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/1229669476339679520\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/08\/101-cheap-money-saving-tips-for-orlando.html#comment-form","title":"30 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/1229669476339679520"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/1229669476339679520"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/08\/101-cheap-money-saving-tips-for-orlando.html","title":"101 Money Saving Tips For Orlando Florida"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJBmpQw6X40\/XnHw2N-2VtI\/AAAAAAAAcos\/VJrAVC-G3SIQifO8tZVWsFscbH1wX1VwwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/disney-world-978134_640%2B%25281%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"30"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-6014207992160878700"},"published":{"$t":"2018-06-25T09:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-04-04T10:38:08.680+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Aruba"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Caribbean"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top Things To Do In Aruba"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aruba.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAruba\u003C\/a\u003E is an island in the Caribbean just off Venezuela, that has a friendliness that can't be beaten, beautiful azure waters, a rich and diverse cuisine, and year-round\u0026nbsp;sunny weather.\u0026nbsp; It's the perfect destination for first-timers to the Caribbean, a gorgeous \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/honeymoonalways.com\/aruba-honeymoon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehoneymoon destination\u003C\/a\u003E and is a special place to visit.\u0026nbsp; I recently visited as the guest of Aruba tourism, staying at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/06\/the-hilton-aruba-caribbean-resort-and.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHilton Aruba\u003C\/a\u003E, and here is my post on the top things to do on this amazing Caribbean island.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEnjoy the beaches and watersports\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CzudUP7wD_s\/WyVV19kTpqI\/AAAAAAAAV9c\/1m_sjIfXcK4AQXBKJW7okuU5gpe52H2ugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CzudUP7wD_s\/WyVV19kTpqI\/AAAAAAAAV9c\/1m_sjIfXcK4AQXBKJW7okuU5gpe52H2ugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAruba has some beautiful beaches\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAruba has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. All the beaches are clean and the sand is a fine almost white, coloured powder, safe to walk barefoot. In fact, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aruba.com\/us\/explore\/eagle-beach\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEagle Beach\u003C\/a\u003E has been voted the third best beach in the world by Tripadvisor travellers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqMuWIsCHHQ\/Wwcx7DV_XcI\/AAAAAAAAVjI\/KZEPmmxGNmwx9XvZHNKmRJGQOjw6-5zrgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/beach_boat_aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqMuWIsCHHQ\/Wwcx7DV_XcI\/AAAAAAAAVjI\/KZEPmmxGNmwx9XvZHNKmRJGQOjw6-5zrgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/beach_boat_aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe winds make it perfect for sailing, surfing and windsurfing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIf you don't want to relax on the beach, you could also consider one of the watersports for which Aruba is known. The trade winds cool the heat and give the added benefit of making perfect weather conditions\u0026nbsp;for sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EDon't forget the high factor sun cream though as it's easy to get burnt, I recommend at least a factor 30.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe sea is also warm and the water crystal clear so perfect conditions for snorkelling\u0026nbsp;too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EExplore the Aritok National Park\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mv1Cm0kiL7Q\/Wwc2e9iXJ_I\/AAAAAAAAVjg\/emk7SecNMnkSQ5K-rkD1-MUI5xe9G6VcACLcBGAs\/s1600\/abc_tours_aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mv1Cm0kiL7Q\/Wwc2e9iXJ_I\/AAAAAAAAVjg\/emk7SecNMnkSQ5K-rkD1-MUI5xe9G6VcACLcBGAs\/s1600\/abc_tours_aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBushiribana Gold Mill Ruins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENearly 20% of Aruba, to the north, is a national park and it a great area to get off the beaten track and go exploring. On my recent trip, I took a jeep safari by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/abc-aruba.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC Tours.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;We explored the north of the island, a rough and ready landscape with towering green cacti, jaw-dropping limestone cliffs, the historic Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and the beauty of the 'Conchi' Natural Pool.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HH6GZuWcOSU\/WyZOD6p2sWI\/AAAAAAAAV9o\/k4_PEwnO8EEePq4OFb7_BcelQmq47jpZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/naturalpool.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HH6GZuWcOSU\/WyZOD6p2sWI\/AAAAAAAAV9o\/k4_PEwnO8EEePq4OFb7_BcelQmq47jpZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/naturalpool.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aruba.com\/uk\/explore\/natural-pool\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENatural Pool \u003C\/a\u003Ecan only be accessed by a 4 wheel drive vehicle, horseback or on foot due to the rough terrain\u0026nbsp;but it's worth the journey to get there. The locals know it as '\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #404040;\"\u003EConchi' which means bowl, and it's a beautiful swimming hole, just be careful of the slippery rocks you have to cross to get there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdmire the street art in San Nicolas\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Af3jg64VPyQ\/Wwc0Btj67sI\/AAAAAAAAVjU\/9xLTsvQ9j-s_CSAGVi4rHTmA4-LuKcFkACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Aruba_Street_Art.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESan Nicolas street art\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESint Nicolaas or San Nicolas is a town on the south-east of the island and was home to an oil refinery which closed in 2012. To attract more people to the area, street art has been encouraged and each year more murals cover old shops and buildings. I thought it was the best street art I have ever seen, some of it even looks three-dimensional and it is a great reason to visit this town.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3j_nPN2IyDw\/WyUni8XoT9I\/AAAAAAAAV84\/HFXnImgCQKke7PQUWLrGX9Ir8FdAJV3RwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/street-art_aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3j_nPN2IyDw\/WyUni8XoT9I\/AAAAAAAAV84\/HFXnImgCQKke7PQUWLrGX9Ir8FdAJV3RwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/street-art_aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESo colourful and vibran\u003C\/span\u003Et\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.arubacosecha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECosecha \u003C\/a\u003ESan Nicolas is also worth a visit if you are in the area. Here you can find artwork and crafts by local artisans such as jewellery, paintings and ceramics. If you want to support the local artists, buy something, even if it is small as the money goes to the talented craftspeople.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMake your own jewellery at Terrafuse\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KcKpHVYn0Js\/WwdAfL5JouI\/AAAAAAAAVjw\/7E2ojwGfYogYkAV11ncxlo30cJogFaB4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Terrafuse4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KcKpHVYn0Js\/WwdAfL5JouI\/AAAAAAAAVjw\/7E2ojwGfYogYkAV11ncxlo30cJogFaB4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Terrafuse4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ETerrafuse has a Trip Advisor certificate of excellence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terrafusearuba.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerrafuse Aruba\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a non-profit organisation that promotes the art of glass making, ceramics crafting and bronze sculptures in Aruba. Marian and Ciro Abath, have many years of experience as artists and they run workshops from their home for people from beginners to more experienced artists. I participated in the glass making workshop during my stay and found it fascinating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gXM4_0MH0E\/WwdATZr38II\/AAAAAAAAVjs\/d5mxx3Q11zUEC58pPIuyEdeal1858LzHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Terrafuse_bracelet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gXM4_0MH0E\/WwdATZr38II\/AAAAAAAAVjs\/d5mxx3Q11zUEC58pPIuyEdeal1858LzHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Terrafuse_bracelet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EI made these glass beads at Terrafuse!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMarian taught us how to manipulate\u0026nbsp;glass in the simplest terms, how to make glass beads by building up the layers and how to heat the beads to the correct temperature to shape them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Safety is taken seriously as t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Ehe glass melts at 1300 F\/700 C, and you need to wear goggles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003EAfter making tiny\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eseed beads\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(the most difficult step in the workshop!) you make several bigger beads with different designs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMarian was very patient with me which I think is the mark of an excellent teacher and I was amazed at the result - a beautiful leather bracelet with individual glass beads.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFind out about the uses of Aloe Vera\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wQlfrPus9fU\/Wwg1nN9pihI\/AAAAAAAAVkI\/WOESE7KxopoKEkenl4G9-c6NxXhDOoxvgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba_aloe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wQlfrPus9fU\/Wwg1nN9pihI\/AAAAAAAAVkI\/WOESE7KxopoKEkenl4G9-c6NxXhDOoxvgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba_aloe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAruba Aloe is worth visiting for the small museum and tour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhen you are in Aruba take a visit to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arubaaloe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAruba Aloe\u003C\/a\u003E. Aruba Aloe make products from Aloe Vera, a succulent (like a cactus), known for its caring and healing properties, and it is especially good for sunburn, skin care and stomach problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAt the small factory, you can take a short 15-minute tour, find out about the properties of this fantastic plant, read about Aloe Vera in the museum and then buy products in the gift shop too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fQuQl7-LD1A\/Wwg45O6dTuI\/AAAAAAAAVkU\/z5-BegoDDjIjvTKPSc3P-st6XYMWl8hWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/aloe_vera.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fQuQl7-LD1A\/Wwg45O6dTuI\/AAAAAAAAVkU\/z5-BegoDDjIjvTKPSc3P-st6XYMWl8hWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/aloe_vera.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAloe Vera has many health properties\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt was interesting to find out that the juice of the unprocessed plant smells like onions and that unless it is treated, it has a laxative effect! All products here are, of course, treated and made of the finest quality. I can particularly recommend the sun cream which has a lovely subtle coconut smell and feels very nourishing on the skin.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdmire the architecture\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tk_MF3HUZcg\/WyUsDT3ZyPI\/AAAAAAAAV9Q\/gYt_t8vxEiU3-M_JPi9OyqvxyrzuQJP5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/alto-vista-chapel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tk_MF3HUZcg\/WyUsDT3ZyPI\/AAAAAAAAV9Q\/gYt_t8vxEiU3-M_JPi9OyqvxyrzuQJP5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/alto-vista-chapel.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAlto Vista Chapel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAruba has some interesting architecture, from buildings with a colourful Caribbean vibe to architecture that reminds you of Aruba's Dutch influence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EOne building worth visiting if you are in the north of the island is t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Ehe Alto Vista Chapel. The island's first Roman Catholic church was built in 1750 and reconstructed in 1953. A small, winding road dotted with cacti leads to the chapel – the white crosses on the road mark the way. Inside it's simply decorated, the altar and small lighted candles being of significance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"background-color: white; clear: both; color: #26282a; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RTiKSUA-R5Y\/WyZT97j7zJI\/AAAAAAAAV90\/LS4teif6s0A49ptqWnuIrDKDzIHKsPnmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/lighthouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RTiKSUA-R5Y\/WyZT97j7zJI\/AAAAAAAAV90\/LS4teif6s0A49ptqWnuIrDKDzIHKsPnmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/lighthouse.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe California Lighthouse is also worth a stop if you are doing a tour of the north of the island.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E The lighthouse was named after the S.S. California - which sunk previous to its construction in 1910. For a small charge, you can walk to the top and see the amazing views. Also, there are refreshments stands and a cafe in front of the lighthouse. I had some amazing fresh coconut milk here, the vendor just cut off the top of a coconut, gave me a straw and let me drink the sweet and refreshing milk. The perfect drink on a hot day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEat the local food\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"background-color: white; clear: both; color: #26282a; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8BMIFkmE9d8\/WyUlpgaiO2I\/AAAAAAAAV8o\/jjv3hK-ci70pfbvXrS1-z2ViHxBUwsCCQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/westdeck.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8BMIFkmE9d8\/WyUlpgaiO2I\/AAAAAAAAV8o\/jjv3hK-ci70pfbvXrS1-z2ViHxBUwsCCQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/westdeck.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EFresh fish at Westdeck\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAh Aruba, I fell in love with your delicious fresh seafood and fish! The most common fish found includes mahi-mahi, red snapper and grouper, and the shrimps are outstanding in Aruba, so large and juicy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAlso try the local hot papaya sauce, which tastes amazing with fresh fish.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--zrLl2DH6gU\/WyUmrrgp9WI\/AAAAAAAAV8w\/AjR8DJVsef0Emsk_afau6upm7kt-SzdMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Balashi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--zrLl2DH6gU\/WyUmrrgp9WI\/AAAAAAAAV8w\/AjR8DJVsef0Emsk_afau6upm7kt-SzdMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Balashi.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBalashi the local beer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIf you want to try a traditional Aruba cocktail, I recommend the Aruba Ariba, a mix of vodka, rum and fruit juices. The local beer which is called Balashi is very light and refreshing and in my opinion, tastes a little like Kronenburg lager.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AKf6Q1tQ1A4\/WwwitlcZ7UI\/AAAAAAAAVk4\/0ZznCNFZ1JE3mQ7VTVajkaiA7LzPWkluQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/keshi_yana.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AKf6Q1tQ1A4\/WwwitlcZ7UI\/AAAAAAAAVk4\/0ZznCNFZ1JE3mQ7VTVajkaiA7LzPWkluQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/keshi_yana.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EKeshi Yana at Papiamento\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor a taste of traditional Arubian cuisine, try the Keshi Yana a spicy mix of chicken, peppers, capers, olives and tomatoes, baked with a shell or topping of Gouda cheese. Why Gouda you may ask? Well Aruba is part of the Kingdom Of The Netherlands and its citizens are Dutch nationals, so it's only right that the traditional Dutch cheese Gouda, be incorporated into one of its dishes. I tried Keshi Yana at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/papiamentoaruba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPapiamento\u003C\/a\u003E and it's an incredibly tasty dish but very filling, so have it only if you are hungry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Osc3oaHut3E\/WyUiYq42rXI\/AAAAAAAAV8g\/5bXb-JQUcEcVrgGaQqO7JIWQq4uvdcM3QCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Elements_aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Osc3oaHut3E\/WyUiYq42rXI\/AAAAAAAAV8g\/5bXb-JQUcEcVrgGaQqO7JIWQq4uvdcM3QCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Elements_aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EElements restaurant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #26282a;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EOther restaurants to recommend include \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elementsaruba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElements\u003C\/a\u003E for the best beachside location, Caribbean music played on kettle drums and high end beautifully presented food and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pelican-aruba.com\/en\/index.php?page=dining\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPelican Nest\u003C\/a\u003E, a laid-back beach shack place, think fish tacos, conch fritter, chicken sandwiches and pan-fried\u0026nbsp;mahi-mahi. As you can see \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/travelwithkat.com\/best-things-to-eat-and-drink-in-aruba\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAruba food\u003C\/a\u003E is delicious so be sure to try the local cuisine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETake in the famous Caribbean sunset\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFJjYoyPqLQ\/Wwg6TqT0I8I\/AAAAAAAAVkg\/Pb6DfWk6KdM_z_tLvtqTZZfprWDtbQyYQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/sunset_aruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFJjYoyPqLQ\/Wwg6TqT0I8I\/AAAAAAAAVkg\/Pb6DfWk6KdM_z_tLvtqTZZfprWDtbQyYQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/sunset_aruba.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESunset dining at Elements\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELastly, take in the famous Caribbean sunset on this beautiful island. You can't miss it, just look out of your hotel window, or take a stroll on the beach. I saw the best sunset at Elements restaurant. Eating delicious seafood outside with the warm orange glow of the sun makes an unforgettable experience. My only disappointment is that I didn't have my husband with me to share.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pNqIy1P6Trw\/WyUqBk7w-jI\/AAAAAAAAV9E\/gK23eqlNZGYWz1i7Js1KXEdEaSmWiujQgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba_sunset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pNqIy1P6Trw\/WyUqBk7w-jI\/AAAAAAAAV9E\/gK23eqlNZGYWz1i7Js1KXEdEaSmWiujQgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/aruba_sunset.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EHilton Aruba view from my room\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAruba is such a vibrant and amazing destination for a holiday. I hope you get the chance to visit one day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AUY0W_RcQM\/WyUewHhAzWI\/AAAAAAAAV8Q\/M-bCUVpFiqI5xngqC541Li2YRT-V7ZmmQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hilton_aruba_13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AUY0W_RcQM\/WyUewHhAzWI\/AAAAAAAAV8Q\/M-bCUVpFiqI5xngqC541Li2YRT-V7ZmmQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hilton_aruba_13.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EHilton Aruba room\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI stayed at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/06\/the-hilton-aruba-caribbean-resort-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino\u003C\/a\u003E, a luxury hotel, right on Palm Beach. With a spa, casino, kids club, beautiful pools and plenty of places to eat and drink, it's a great place to stay and highly recommended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sngAlx4kxNQ\/WyZcqh_Sx1I\/AAAAAAAAV-A\/y5RWfIFaUZ8U4zfvnbowtsY2bcpQ8QHaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top%2BThings%2BTo%2BDo%2BIn%2BAruba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"882\" data-original-width=\"588\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sngAlx4kxNQ\/WyZcqh_Sx1I\/AAAAAAAAV-A\/y5RWfIFaUZ8U4zfvnbowtsY2bcpQ8QHaQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Top%2BThings%2BTo%2BDo%2BIn%2BAruba.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EHere is a video I created for the travel blog and YouTube channel I have with my husband, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFly Drive Explore\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pmUCMUYLODQ\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #313131;\"\u003EFor more information to plan your holiday in Aruba, visit the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aruba.com\/uk\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #2a91ba; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAruba Tourism Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #313131;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or follow them on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArubaFans\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #2a91ba; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #313131;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Aruba\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #2a91ba; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #313131;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or follow the hashtag #OneHappyIsland on social media.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EHave you been to Aruba? What activities would appeal to you?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*I was a guest of the Aruba tourist board. Natural pool courtesy of Anna from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dontcrampmystyle.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDon't Cramp My Style\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/suitcasesandsandcastles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Suitcases and Sandcastles\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Suitcases and Sandcastles\" src=\"https:\/\/suitcasesandsandcastles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FARAWAY-FILES-FIVE-BADGE-with-map-1-e1515413853306.jpg\" style=\"border: none;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/6014207992160878700\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/06\/top-things-to-do-in-aruba.html#comment-form","title":"52 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/6014207992160878700"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/6014207992160878700"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2018\/06\/top-things-to-do-in-aruba.html","title":"Top Things To Do In Aruba"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CzudUP7wD_s\/WyVV19kTpqI\/AAAAAAAAV9c\/1m_sjIfXcK4AQXBKJW7okuU5gpe52H2ugCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/aruba.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"52"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-171941756486892475"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-28T09:00:00.006+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-08-19T13:35:15.101+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"castellon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Spain"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Discovering Morella in the Castellón Province Of Spain"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ERecently I was invited to the Castellón province of Spain by the\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.turismodecastellon.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ECastellón\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.turismodecastellon.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etourist board\u003C\/a\u003E with a group of lovely travel bloggers from the Bristol Bloggers group. Our first day was spent in the seaside resort of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/discovering-peniscola-in-castellon.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeñíscola\u003C\/a\u003E, a place steeped in history and a Game Of Thrones location. We then moved to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/discovering-morella-in-castellon.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMorella\u003C\/a\u003E, an ancient city perched on top of a mountain road.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BeGB9b9slY0\/WWjtFgq8c8I\/AAAAAAAARac\/_ZKdvz5yRjYYCMVPlrerlC49BOop8NqGgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_8_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BeGB9b9slY0\/WWjtFgq8c8I\/AAAAAAAARac\/_ZKdvz5yRjYYCMVPlrerlC49BOop8NqGgCLcBGAs\/w768-h576\/morella_8_small.jpg\" width=\"768\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.morella.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMorella \u003C\/a\u003Eis named by Conde Nast Traveller as one of Valencia's top towns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe trip to Morella is through windy mountain roads, but the journey is worth it when you arrive. You have gorgeous views for miles around the surrounding area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EWe checked into the Hotel Rey en Jaume Morella. This three-star hotel had a rustic charm, with rooms simply decorated and featuring locally crafted blankets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HJSqaDtij4Y\/WWjvMFar-uI\/AAAAAAAARag\/BnssIrvdGSA0COhv1FvaJEIi9s2JyLFfgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Hotel-Rey-don-Jaime-portada_02_1920x1080.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HJSqaDtij4Y\/WWjvMFar-uI\/AAAAAAAARag\/BnssIrvdGSA0COhv1FvaJEIi9s2JyLFfgCLcBGAs\/w1600-h1068\/Hotel-Rey-don-Jaime-portada_02_1920x1080.jpg\" width=\"1600\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe hotel either has mountain views or street views and I was lucky enough to get a room with this fabulous view below.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tP3Lk9-JlRk\/WWjwCFblZYI\/AAAAAAAARak\/x4D7bJUVpZE2zko3C9tXG9zKPzzrQKulwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_small_12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"614\" data-original-width=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tP3Lk9-JlRk\/WWjwCFblZYI\/AAAAAAAARak\/x4D7bJUVpZE2zko3C9tXG9zKPzzrQKulwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_small_12.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter dropping off our bags quickly we went out to explore the town.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_6f0DqR77uc\/WWjwmX8bFJI\/AAAAAAAARao\/AI1B3S0KCGobvswi9K1ZSZxRAV7mtOytgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_6f0DqR77uc\/WWjwmX8bFJI\/AAAAAAAARao\/AI1B3S0KCGobvswi9K1ZSZxRAV7mtOytgCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/morella_6.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EHow lucky were we to see a rainbow!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zIyDMzT8SUc\/WWn6_AzLdfI\/AAAAAAAARaw\/qTTwgCwgJkMPW_bogz5vlCACcvOgHR2JgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/rainbow_morella_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"614\" data-original-width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zIyDMzT8SUc\/WWn6_AzLdfI\/AAAAAAAARaw\/qTTwgCwgJkMPW_bogz5vlCACcvOgHR2JgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/rainbow_morella_small.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWsY3GhGAPA\/WWsXtMucNkI\/AAAAAAAARdU\/jEmcuEtm1Z4MTtPyEv4ZQLR7AVusbN82gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWsY3GhGAPA\/WWsXtMucNkI\/AAAAAAAARdU\/jEmcuEtm1Z4MTtPyEv4ZQLR7AVusbN82gCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/morella_3.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe town has a selection of artisan shops and gourmet delis. We stopped in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/guimeramorella.com\/en\/content\/6-the-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECasa Guimera\u003C\/a\u003E selling local honey, gourmet sausages, chocolate and cheese. This must have been the perfect shop, I mean, what more do you want in your life than cheese and chocolate?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TW12XaHohBc\/WWn-ZO0Cd5I\/AAAAAAAARa4\/qFep96CYrOc0VMqa26N-bE69aH2yA1ZJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/deli_morella_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TW12XaHohBc\/WWn-ZO0Cd5I\/AAAAAAAARa4\/qFep96CYrOc0VMqa26N-bE69aH2yA1ZJACLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/deli_morella_small.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ECasa Guimera\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cttbxr0QoDE\/WWoBSXB0WPI\/AAAAAAAARbA\/VtNdCzG4jxE5tabB7JMwqqQUcX0SS6SGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/deli_morella_2_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cttbxr0QoDE\/WWoBSXB0WPI\/AAAAAAAARbA\/VtNdCzG4jxE5tabB7JMwqqQUcX0SS6SGACLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/deli_morella_2_small.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EWe also stumbled across an amazing soap and candle shop too, selling natural organic and handmade soaps.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-flkkoPc8yoY\/WWoE4cJRxgI\/AAAAAAAARbI\/0f0xMZeDAd4Hf17hLAzVOKj7x05Ixe4zwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/truffles.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"357\" data-original-width=\"744\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-flkkoPc8yoY\/WWoE4cJRxgI\/AAAAAAAARbI\/0f0xMZeDAd4Hf17hLAzVOKj7x05Ixe4zwCLcBGAs\/w800-h383\/truffles.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ETruffles image \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/en.morellaturistica.com\/\"\u003EMorella Tourism\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EMorella is known worldwide as a place to find amazing truffles - not chocolate ones but the truffles of the fungi variety also known as 'black gold'. The truffle season runs from November to February with the truffle market held every Friday night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EIt's a lucrative business and not widely publicised, after all a lot of money and truffle changes hands. During the season the smell of truffle permeates the town and local restaurant menus make use of this luxury ingredient in their gourmet meals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NdpX_dmK3lY\/WWoJ6Ab-OII\/AAAAAAAARbU\/uMXzukblHrQETjyb1MBzXxVCTB2V7W3SwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_1_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"512\" data-original-width=\"683\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NdpX_dmK3lY\/WWoJ6Ab-OII\/AAAAAAAARbU\/uMXzukblHrQETjyb1MBzXxVCTB2V7W3SwCLcBGAs\/w854-h640\/morella_1_small.jpg\" width=\"854\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EIn this small town, there are a number of local cafes and superb restaurants where the quality of the food is excellent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EOf particular note are Restaurante Daluan and Hotel Restaurant Cardenal Ram.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0YGQOTRoLaQ\/WWopH9Z0IZI\/AAAAAAAARco\/IIcdV5imzuYIpfuW2aHiNGmN7_AozqTJwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hotel_ram.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"563\" data-original-width=\"750\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0YGQOTRoLaQ\/WWopH9Z0IZI\/AAAAAAAARco\/IIcdV5imzuYIpfuW2aHiNGmN7_AozqTJwCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/hotel_ram.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ps1X5ZqKfwA\/WWoaOwutXAI\/AAAAAAAARb8\/4ixshBX2LNQiMia0vIUL-qoN3cq2snMjwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hotel_cardenal_ram.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"401\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ps1X5ZqKfwA\/WWoaOwutXAI\/AAAAAAAARb8\/4ixshBX2LNQiMia0vIUL-qoN3cq2snMjwCLcBGAs\/w800-h534\/hotel_cardenal_ram.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EHotel Restaurant Cardenal Ram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EWe had a cheeky aperitif\u0026nbsp;in Restaurant Casa Pere, then we were\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;lucky to eat at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/hotelcardenalram.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHotel Restaurant Cardenal Ram\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Serving typically Morellan cuisine, with tender lamb, cured meats and local desserts, the food was tasty, well prepared and simply delicious.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YxOvh8baBc0\/WWoc7BamZOI\/AAAAAAAARcQ\/JJXpSesHtAs0cpUGXuDw_2y1nHNDs1XNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/menu_cardinal_ram.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YxOvh8baBc0\/WWoc7BamZOI\/AAAAAAAARcQ\/JJXpSesHtAs0cpUGXuDw_2y1nHNDs1XNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/menu_cardinal_ram.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wmmv5BVCqD4\/WWobUzYrQRI\/AAAAAAAARcI\/_FS8NOlX-UI8-6nhCe_JD035qhBaOkJMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/food_morella_5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wmmv5BVCqD4\/WWobUzYrQRI\/AAAAAAAARcI\/_FS8NOlX-UI8-6nhCe_JD035qhBaOkJMwCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/food_morella_5.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Ecarpaccio olive oil and bread\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XI3xgZdSzyA\/WWogMtbcFnI\/AAAAAAAARcc\/7fT8MgpuEWYXjAmJKBNo84IdB1sKc72aACLcBGAs\/s1600\/food_morella_meal.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XI3xgZdSzyA\/WWogMtbcFnI\/AAAAAAAARcc\/7fT8MgpuEWYXjAmJKBNo84IdB1sKc72aACLcBGAs\/w1024-h1024\/food_morella_meal.jpg\" width=\"1024\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Emushroom crepes and milk-fed lamb with truffle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-prpm81PGZ48\/WWoZC0jhQ0I\/AAAAAAAARb0\/gwDfFq2FmQQo3XqtgQLy4PkPzd0uDhstQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/food_morella_12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"512\" data-original-width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-prpm81PGZ48\/WWoZC0jhQ0I\/AAAAAAAARb0\/gwDfFq2FmQQo3XqtgQLy4PkPzd0uDhstQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/food_morella_12.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003Ehomemade desserts including creme Catalana\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter a few laughs, lots of amazing food and a little wine, we retired to our hotel, excited to see what tomorrow would bring.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZUN-gM0ESDc\/WWo20Oau8BI\/AAAAAAAARdE\/gjm21QFnUKM48q5w32TzaU7CcvrDKCVvwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_breakfast.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZUN-gM0ESDc\/WWo20Oau8BI\/AAAAAAAARdE\/gjm21QFnUKM48q5w32TzaU7CcvrDKCVvwCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/morella_breakfast.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BImoxaFtiz4\/WWo2vunTy_I\/AAAAAAAARdA\/AgQJOwt0SNkWfrEsWr3G1TXUUGgqMRVmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/breakfast_morella_2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BImoxaFtiz4\/WWo2vunTy_I\/AAAAAAAARdA\/AgQJOwt0SNkWfrEsWr3G1TXUUGgqMRVmACLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/breakfast_morella_2.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EHotel Rey en Jaume\u0026nbsp;Morella\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe next day I was up early after a comfortable night's sleep to explore a little before our departure to our next town. First stop though was breakfast a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003Et\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EHotel Rey en Jaume\u0026nbsp;Morella. A continental breakfast with a great selection of pastries, meats, cheeses, fruit, cereal and yoghurts\u0026nbsp;greeted us and was delicious. Of particular note were the scrumptious selection of pastries and the Spanish tortilla, a potato and onion omelette.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter breakfast I had a quick explore before check out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-twGadmocraQ\/WXr9AAT7MrI\/AAAAAAAARsQ\/QHorzSXXj643upXnqaUMVVQnQ966aQ34ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_castle.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"410\" data-original-width=\"547\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-twGadmocraQ\/WXr9AAT7MrI\/AAAAAAAARsQ\/QHorzSXXj643upXnqaUMVVQnQ966aQ34ACLcBGAs\/w800-h599\/morella_castle.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EI strolled up to the castle on the mountain as I spotted it yesterday. The castle is well worth a visit for sure. As a crossroads that links Valencia, Aragon and Catalonia, the Mediterranean and the Ebro Valley, it is of important historical significance. In 1084 El Cid rebuilt the castle, and in the Battle of Morella, defeated Sancho Ramírez of Aragon. It was conquered by the Christians in 1231. In 1938 Franco's forces captured Morella too. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ypYM9FJa5tU\/WXr8lUEGSxI\/AAAAAAAARsM\/UikifLYCfk0DP6zSL1sGeKzPf-6I39H0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/morella_2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"461\" data-original-width=\"614\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ypYM9FJa5tU\/WXr8lUEGSxI\/AAAAAAAARsM\/UikifLYCfk0DP6zSL1sGeKzPf-6I39H0wCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/morella_2.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EI could write about the history of Morella all day, so it's well worth reading up about it if you are going to this area as I have only briefly touched upon points of note.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9FcHBX2H9k4\/WWo0Zyw9p_I\/AAAAAAAARc0\/ana6_BkIVncvjzJXSvFAwwAyY6hZWjaBQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/church_saint_mary.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"384\" data-original-width=\"512\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9FcHBX2H9k4\/WWo0Zyw9p_I\/AAAAAAAARc0\/ana6_BkIVncvjzJXSvFAwwAyY6hZWjaBQCLcBGAs\/w800-h600\/church_saint_mary.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESaint Mary's Church\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAlso worth visiting is Santa María Morella (Saint Mary’s Church), Convento de San Francesc Morella (St. Francis’ Convent) and the Morella Museo Temps de Dinosaures (Time of Dinosaurs Museum Morella).  I never knew that Morella was known worldwide for dinosaur remains, and only last month in June 2017 more dinosaur remains were unearthed, a creature over 20 metres in length. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9nmw1QgSgw\/WWoS4zhSXNI\/AAAAAAAARbg\/xhvhh1SBWtMb57AZKrEK6CC-OsQc81nlwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BMorella_spain.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"661\" data-original-width=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9nmw1QgSgw\/WWoS4zhSXNI\/AAAAAAAARbg\/xhvhh1SBWtMb57AZKrEK6CC-OsQc81nlwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BMorella_spain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E If you would like to explore the Castellón region of Spain including the towns of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/#\"\u003EPeñíscola\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/#\"\u003EMorella\u003C\/a\u003E and Benicassim, Ryanair has a new route from Bristol to Castellón (Valencia) flying twice a week. With flights from £40 return, it's a cheap way to explore this underrated area of Spain. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EWatch out for my next blog post on my Castellón trip very soon where I discov\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003Eer\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBenicàssim\u003C\/span\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EAlso, check out my trip to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/discovering-peniscola-in-castellon.html\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeñíscola\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on day one. If you like this post be sure to follow the #InCastellon hashtag on Twitter, FB and IG to see what we got up to on our trip to the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ECastellón\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;region of Spain.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ERead more about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/practicallyperfectmums.co.uk\/what-to-do-in-morella-valencia-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhy you should visit Morella\u003C\/a\u003E here. For what to do in the area check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heatheronhertravels.com\/10-things-to-do-in-castellon-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E10 fabulous things to do in the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heatheronhertravels.com\/10-things-to-do-in-castellon-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ECastellón\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;area of Spain.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EThanks to the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003ECastellón\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;tourist board for hosting me on this fabulous trip.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/171941756486892475\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/discovering-morella-in-castellon.html#comment-form","title":"59 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/171941756486892475"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/171941756486892475"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/discovering-morella-in-castellon.html","title":"Discovering Morella in the Castellón Province Of Spain"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BeGB9b9slY0\/WWjtFgq8c8I\/AAAAAAAARac\/_ZKdvz5yRjYYCMVPlrerlC49BOop8NqGgCLcBGAs\/s72-w768-h576-c\/morella_8_small.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"59"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-6286737621756508114"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-07T09:00:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-21T15:44:34.927+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Iceland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"saving money"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Money Savings Tips For A Trip To Iceland"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EIceland is a beautiful country but wow it is expensive. With \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=Iceland\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ethe cost of living \u003C\/a\u003Ebeing 68% higher than the UK, this po\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Est is about how to save money on a trip to Iceland.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_G6PsHz8UVY\/WM2RH1uNlsI\/AAAAAAAAQEk\/wLE98vNG8qIt-vcQne0P-ezZZqIJEPW7QCLcB\/s1600\/Gullfoss_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_G6PsHz8UVY\/WM2RH1uNlsI\/AAAAAAAAQEk\/wLE98vNG8qIt-vcQne0P-ezZZqIJEPW7QCLcB\/s640\/Gullfoss_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EGullfoss waterfalls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EWe are not normally people to scrimp and save on eating or drinking in restaurants and bars whilst on holiday but we really did think twice about our options in Iceland.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EBefore we start let's just look at some of the average prices in Iceland below.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-waWe4R0zV0g\/WM2J-FxME4I\/AAAAAAAAQDk\/0ynV-HuHneYicm6udfcYt2g_oaeuUg7pwCLcB\/s1600\/selijandfoss_small.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZtjDb8VzII\/WM1abhqrfJI\/AAAAAAAAQDQ\/cov6NyTqAewKbEoaQ74Jo28wPd5zIMP4QCLcB\/s1600\/cost%2Bof%2Bliving_iceland_march2017.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZtjDb8VzII\/WM1abhqrfJI\/AAAAAAAAQDQ\/cov6NyTqAewKbEoaQ74Jo28wPd5zIMP4QCLcB\/s1600\/cost%2Bof%2Bliving_iceland_march2017.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Ecredit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=Iceland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENumbeo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EEye-watering aren't they?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EHowever, there are ways in which you can save money and make your pennies go further. Some are straightforward and some are more cunning so have a look and I hope they will help you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1. Choose Your Credit Card Wisely\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bixC39pfz-I\/WM6zdEVzxWI\/AAAAAAAAQFc\/OBQ9HdS_QUMi35D3AZHtMlVWhFSJKLP-QCLcB\/s1600\/credit_card.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bixC39pfz-I\/WM6zdEVzxWI\/AAAAAAAAQFc\/OBQ9HdS_QUMi35D3AZHtMlVWhFSJKLP-QCLcB\/s1600\/credit_card.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EEverywhere takes credit cards so choose wisely\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EYou can, of course, change money before you go but there is no need to as everywhere takes credit cards, even in the public toilets. We didn't change any money at all for our trip or when we were there. So my top tip would be to save the hassle of changing money and possibly having to change it back get a credit card that has no transaction fee and no currency exchange fee like the Halifax Clarity credit card.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EAnother benefit of using the card if that it has the Mastercard exchange rate which is better than the rate you get when changing currency anyway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Buy Alcohol At Duty-Free\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p15VPPYpQjo\/WM2h1PmTytI\/AAAAAAAAQE0\/VjdGHkxk7Q4is98uB3TWFnfgiGCPksLXgCLcB\/s1600\/smirnoff.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p15VPPYpQjo\/WM2h1PmTytI\/AAAAAAAAQE0\/VjdGHkxk7Q4is98uB3TWFnfgiGCPksLXgCLcB\/s1600\/smirnoff.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EOn special offer at Bristol airport\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EFirstly a top tip is to buy alcohol at duty-free. You can buy this as you come into Iceland at Keflavik airport, alternatively check out the deals at your departure airport after security. A note here is that you cannot buy alcohol at supermarkets in Iceland only government-owned Vinbudin stores, which are few and far between and much more expensive than duty-free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EAnother tip is to check out the 'appy\u0026nbsp;hour' app to get the best deals on happy hours in Reykjavik. When you think a cocktail can cost £17 then it's worth checking out the happy hours at bars for half-priced and reduced beer, wine and cocktails.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Drink Tap Water\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-waWe4R0zV0g\/WM2J-FxME4I\/AAAAAAAAQDk\/0ynV-HuHneYicm6udfcYt2g_oaeuUg7pwCLcB\/s1600\/selijandfoss_small.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESeljalandsfoss waterfall\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe tap water in Iceland is excellent quality so don't buy bottled water. Ask for tap water in restaurants and if you are going out for the day fill up a bottle with water to take with you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Eat Your Largest Meal At Lunchtime\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--JMlBK3t7dg\/WM2LZYmT9QI\/AAAAAAAAQDw\/XzqT3N8pSYsrujtGUgYxwlF7lMlNSrxVgCLcB\/s1600\/marcuseattinghotdog.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--JMlBK3t7dg\/WM2LZYmT9QI\/AAAAAAAAQDw\/XzqT3N8pSYsrujtGUgYxwlF7lMlNSrxVgCLcB\/s640\/marcuseattinghotdog.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EMr W with an Icelandic hot dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EAn old tip but a good tip is to eat your largest meal of the day at lunchtime. This will often be much cheaper especially if you take into account set lunch offers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EOne thing that you don't have to do in Iceland\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E is\u0026nbsp;tip\u0026nbsp;in rest\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003Eaurants as the wages are decent and the tip is built-in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFor more of a snack lunch,\u0026nbsp;try the famous Icelandic hotdogs, so good even Bill Clinton was pictured at one stall in Reykjavik and at about £3.50 one of the cheaper items to eat in Iceland.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E5. Go Self-Catering\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iLs527DYmmQ\/WM2OLMEjrOI\/AAAAAAAAQEI\/q5xIMPaVceUPmQvNPf4M9-DlVTqE_8v6QCLcB\/s1600\/breakfast_hotel_Vik_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iLs527DYmmQ\/WM2OLMEjrOI\/AAAAAAAAQEI\/q5xIMPaVceUPmQvNPf4M9-DlVTqE_8v6QCLcB\/s640\/breakfast_hotel_Vik_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EHaving an included breakfast in a hotel rate can really save you money\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDepending on the time of year and the weather consider booking an apartment, go camping, or use a camper van over booking a hotel. These self-catering options will allow you to cook for yourselves. If you are on the tightest budget a hostel could be another option.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EIf you go self-catering buying food to make your own breakfast and lunch will save you a lot over the course of a trip.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EIf you do however book a hotel, get a deal with breakfast in with the room rate if you can. Hotels are no more expensive than anywhere else in Europe which is nice as the food and drink most certainly is. \u0026nbsp;One caveat to that is if you are travelling in the Summer months, the accommodation in more rural areas are expensive, due to lack of availability. My last option is to book a camper van so you are saving on car hire and accommodation in one. Hiring a camper from a site such\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/indiecampers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIndie Campers \u003C\/a\u003Ewhich has a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003Edepot in Reykjavik is a good idea to save money.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E6. Use Discount Supermarkets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FHOYIkRxjVo\/WM2MwrDMb3I\/AAAAAAAAQD8\/ZEH2oR7L_jMZ-U7Gvm_StWgviyUSCP7pgCLcB\/s1600\/bonus_supermarket.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FHOYIkRxjVo\/WM2MwrDMb3I\/AAAAAAAAQD8\/ZEH2oR7L_jMZ-U7Gvm_StWgviyUSCP7pgCLcB\/s640\/bonus_supermarket.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBonus supermarket bread - large loaf 269 IKR = £2.00\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBonus is a great discount supermarket, make use of it for basics like bread, milk and fruit, cooked meat, breakfast cereal and soft drinks if you are on a tight budget. A can of coke worked out to 69p, when you consider the price in a cafe is about £2.20 then you can see big savings can be made. \u0026nbsp;A large loaf of white bread was £2.00 which is still more expensive than the UK but perfect as a base for lunch or breakfast for a few days.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E7. Take A Flask\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HgfUNllHc30\/WM6vcw00e2I\/AAAAAAAAQFE\/2SYVtwr65v8xGeEr-pNhufN6LdSyyEOYgCLcB\/s1600\/flask.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HgfUNllHc30\/WM6vcw00e2I\/AAAAAAAAQFE\/2SYVtwr65v8xGeEr-pNhufN6LdSyyEOYgCLcB\/s1600\/flask.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ETake a flask\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EOn our days out when we toured the Golden Circle, the west of Iceland and the south we took a flask with us. This saved us on the cost of hot drinks in the cold weather and also saved us time as we didn't have to queue in a cafe for drinks. When a coffee can be nearly £4 then it was worth it for us. I also took a pack of chocolate bars from Poundland in the UK, as I knew Mr W has a chocolate obsession and this saved us again on snacks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E8. Use Free Wi-Fi\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HroATuFke2A\/WM61-bI5ENI\/AAAAAAAAQFo\/Pk2862-8xZYcvmN1VRg47pAf6pEuNa0kwCLcB\/s1600\/glacier_marcus.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HroATuFke2A\/WM61-bI5ENI\/AAAAAAAAQFo\/Pk2862-8xZYcvmN1VRg47pAf6pEuNa0kwCLcB\/s640\/glacier_marcus.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ENot far from this glacier in the background was a cafe made of containers with fast Wi-Fi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAlmost everywhere in Reykjavik will have free public Wi-Fi, so if you are visiting\u0026nbsp;a museum, restaurant or cafe make use of it. We were amazed at how fast the Internet was in Iceland and how well connected everywhere is too. We went to a glacier in the south of the island and a little cafe had brilliant Wi-Fi!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E9. Go To Alternative Spas\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SgqOfOuagAc\/WM6wtS3q8nI\/AAAAAAAAQFQ\/0dMUc4YzBgYPeW9inC_YVBv8xTXMOjvrgCLcB\/s1600\/Blue_Lagoon_Mel_Marcus_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SgqOfOuagAc\/WM6wtS3q8nI\/AAAAAAAAQFQ\/0dMUc4YzBgYPeW9inC_YVBv8xTXMOjvrgCLcB\/s640\/Blue_Lagoon_Mel_Marcus_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Blue Lagoon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EWe enjoyed \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/04\/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour visit to the Blue Lagoon\u003C\/a\u003E, Iceland's famous geothermal spa but you can save money by\u0026nbsp;going to a less pricey, less touristy geothermal spa. Try\u0026nbsp;Myvatn\u0026nbsp;Nature Baths\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;The Secret Lagoon\u0026nbsp;instead. Packing a towel in your luggage will save on towel rental.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E10. Visit The Natural Attractions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRQjQxViX54\/WM2Qd-2z1wI\/AAAAAAAAQEc\/sQO_9WIZCik717P81uxSe4sO_enfdZ1_wCLcB\/s1600\/Vik_black_sand_beach.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRQjQxViX54\/WM2Qd-2z1wI\/AAAAAAAAQEc\/sQO_9WIZCik717P81uxSe4sO_enfdZ1_wCLcB\/s640\/Vik_black_sand_beach.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe black sand beach at Vik\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EIceland is full of beautiful waterfalls, geysers, black sand beaches, glaciers and stunning natural beauty so visit nature's free attractions. \u0026nbsp;These can be visited by car or bus. If you are happy to drive then hire a car as it will save you money on individually booked tours and give you more flexibility too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003EDo not hire a Sat Nav, instead download the Google Map to your phone for free and use that to navigate around the country. Worked a treat for us.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EIf you are lucky and visit in Winter you may even see the Northern Lights, which are of course free!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QcJbdZDnfdY\/WM6_fbmDZqI\/AAAAAAAAQF4\/4cQel28uA4oLGwehXaXIfZfoKdJw5yhsQCLcB\/s1600\/10%2BMoney%2Bsaving%2BTips%2BFor%2BA%2BTrip%2BTo%2BIceland.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QcJbdZDnfdY\/WM6_fbmDZqI\/AAAAAAAAQF4\/4cQel28uA4oLGwehXaXIfZfoKdJw5yhsQCLcB\/s1600\/10%2BMoney%2Bsaving%2BTips%2BFor%2BA%2BTrip%2BTo%2BIceland.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESo here are my top 10 money-saving tips for a trip to Iceland, an amazing but expensive country. \u0026nbsp;I hope you get the chance to visit one day and if you do I hope my tips will save you money.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EYou can read more about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/01\/planning-tips-for-holiday-to-iceland.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplanning tips for a visit to Iceland\u003C\/a\u003E and why I think \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/03\/why-you-will-love-iceland.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyou will love Iceland\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on my blog. You can also check out our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/destinations\/our-7-day-iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E7-day road trip to Iceland\u003C\/a\u003E on the travel blog I write with my husband Fly Drive Explore.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBon Voyage!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/6286737621756508114\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/10-money-savings-tips-for-trip-to.html#comment-form","title":"32 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/6286737621756508114"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/6286737621756508114"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2017\/07\/10-money-savings-tips-for-trip-to.html","title":"10 Money Savings Tips For A Trip To Iceland"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_G6PsHz8UVY\/WM2RH1uNlsI\/AAAAAAAAQEk\/wLE98vNG8qIt-vcQne0P-ezZZqIJEPW7QCLcB\/s72-c\/Gullfoss_small.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"32"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-7891804308794504480"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-06T07:13:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-02T10:21:31.753+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Budapest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hotel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Corinthia Hotel Review Budapest"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EA few years ago I was lucky enough to have afternoon tea at the Corinthia Hotel in London. This stunning five-star hotel right in the centre of London has a beautiful foyer, impeccable service and left a lasting impression on me. So when my husband and I decided to take a short break to Budapest and Vienna recently for his birthday, there was only one hotel to stay in, the five-star Corinthia Hotel, Budapest.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.corinthia.com\/en\/hotels\/budapest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECorinthia Hotel Budapest\u003C\/a\u003E is an iconic Budapest hotel, originally opened in 1896 and being THE place to stay for famous people including movie stars and dignitaries. You may have heard about it as it was the inspiration for the Wes Anderson film The Grand Budapest Hotel. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MHzbdlTF3Z8\/WCoo9RapVUI\/AAAAAAAAOcE\/4tR8DWCStewbaXpYQOeQ4pMsDrJZiCSzACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_10_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MHzbdlTF3Z8\/WCoo9RapVUI\/AAAAAAAAOcE\/4tR8DWCStewbaXpYQOeQ4pMsDrJZiCSzACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_10_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe check in area\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rMMyGHssUzc\/WAvD3A7QrVI\/AAAAAAAAOMo\/j1OgrTNNEAEzY8uc8OxsxMWzRxYnH_C7wCLcB\/s1600\/The_Grand_Budapest_Hotel.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rMMyGHssUzc\/WAvD3A7QrVI\/AAAAAAAAOMo\/j1OgrTNNEAEzY8uc8OxsxMWzRxYnH_C7wCLcB\/s640\/The_Grand_Budapest_Hotel.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Grand Budapest Hotel is based on The Corinthia Hotel Budapest\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs we arrived at the hotel the door staff warmly welcomed us, took our bags and showed us where to check in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RVbPsmVdOn8\/WAvF2pJQ8NI\/AAAAAAAAOM0\/dnXpCJaPPFQ_ke5yFHsKQtpTS92Jt4CVwCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_1_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RVbPsmVdOn8\/WAvF2pJQ8NI\/AAAAAAAAOM0\/dnXpCJaPPFQ_ke5yFHsKQtpTS92Jt4CVwCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_1_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe beautiful foyer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKCR8enP5Bw\/WAvGbnjqB8I\/AAAAAAAAOM4\/CgIrkyTSdVU39CQ1AMoPVwxA1WeOJXq0QCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_2_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKCR8enP5Bw\/WAvGbnjqB8I\/AAAAAAAAOM4\/CgIrkyTSdVU39CQ1AMoPVwxA1WeOJXq0QCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_2_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe sweeping staircase\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OPmW1-cSP7w\/WAvHIpp9kSI\/AAAAAAAAONA\/dbqlVfPQssw3TExm-o_0NVmLhPrnTrByACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_3_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OPmW1-cSP7w\/WAvHIpp9kSI\/AAAAAAAAONA\/dbqlVfPQssw3TExm-o_0NVmLhPrnTrByACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_3_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe stunning floor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs you can see the foyer of the hotel is genuinely beautiful with marble everywhere, a grand staircase, and elegant design. My husband and I both thought the hotel had that WOW factor as we walked in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe were checked in quickly and shown to our room by efficient and pleasant staff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3At3l2qeXV8\/WAvIy_LgNJI\/AAAAAAAAONM\/-fZaS9SUCZ0ymsrbAjHBV4EQnsploucTACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_5_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3At3l2qeXV8\/WAvIy_LgNJI\/AAAAAAAAONM\/-fZaS9SUCZ0ymsrbAjHBV4EQnsploucTACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_5_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe comfy bed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5WCioMZ1Dwc\/WAvI2Asg5ZI\/AAAAAAAAONQ\/DSXG-D3OUecM4oqyRg3HJSDOpJtxJP0iwCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_6_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5WCioMZ1Dwc\/WAvI2Asg5ZI\/AAAAAAAAONQ\/DSXG-D3OUecM4oqyRg3HJSDOpJtxJP0iwCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_6_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBathroom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8eGVVHd-6wg\/WAvIvFhs--I\/AAAAAAAAONI\/kVd914hzcT4ZOWGlQo-CUSkRxFnD91kgACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_4_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8eGVVHd-6wg\/WAvIvFhs--I\/AAAAAAAAONI\/kVd914hzcT4ZOWGlQo-CUSkRxFnD91kgACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_4_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBathroom with shower and bath\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe room was the standard room but did feel quite small. The bathroom had a marble sink and was nicely appointed with both shower and bath. The decor was muted beiges and browns and the room had a mini bar, phone, and complimentary water. Whilst it was fine for our needs I guess it didn't live up to our the expectations, especially after seeing the beauty of the rest of the hotel, but I'm probably being very picky here.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe decided to have a wander of the hotel then and explore more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b6cM7DjmeHM\/WAvgkP43cEI\/AAAAAAAAON0\/kzGz0hmQoZgVAOOdXvozqvDljbsuDebigCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_11_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b6cM7DjmeHM\/WAvgkP43cEI\/AAAAAAAAON0\/kzGz0hmQoZgVAOOdXvozqvDljbsuDebigCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_11_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Brasserie and Atrium restaurant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe public areas of the hotel are large and are divided by two glass atriums\u0026nbsp;which give the building lots of light, and the height also adds to the grandeur of the hotel. The attention to detail was amazing, the tables for dinner were set up with precision with white tablecloths, high-quality tableware and napkins that were folded 'just so'.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LzPVYR3A6O8\/WA-DiXF9wxI\/AAAAAAAAOO4\/_rvWAB5M3VEHC1JR7FQNyYhZxuMDN9MqACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_15_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LzPVYR3A6O8\/WA-DiXF9wxI\/AAAAAAAAOO4\/_rvWAB5M3VEHC1JR7FQNyYhZxuMDN9MqACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_15_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImmaculately set up tables\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThere are a number of restaurants in the hotel including the Brassiere and Atrium, The Rickshaw restaurant and Bock Bistro.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Brasserie\u0026nbsp;and Atrium\u0026nbsp;serves an extensive buffet breakfast, as well as dinner and Sunday lunch, I heard the breakfast was excellent but didn't have the chance to try it out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Bock Bistro serves tapas style food, a mix of Hungarian and Spanish dishes. This restaurant was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin guide for affordable well-priced food that is carefully cooked and prepared. \u0026nbsp;We tried to get a table last minute for the Bock Bistro but they didn't have a reservation available, our fault for not planning well enough in advance!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9ufuTOR5aI\/WAviEcVOmXI\/AAAAAAAAOOA\/rUvi4kzk650OIyi_ANSiQ7Oale0gSRsMACLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_15_small.jpg\" style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9ufuTOR5aI\/WAviEcVOmXI\/AAAAAAAAOOA\/rUvi4kzk650OIyi_ANSiQ7Oale0gSRsMACLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_15_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Rickshaw restaurant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Rickshaw restaurant serves Far Eastern cuisine and we were lucky to be offered the chance to review a meal there. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUPFm8hXlTE\/WA-BYCTH7cI\/AAAAAAAAOOw\/rSnPj-HfuWIV0_l6xc-F3fqU7EeenpfwgCLcB\/s1600\/Rickshaw_2_small.jpg\" style=\"font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUPFm8hXlTE\/WA-BYCTH7cI\/AAAAAAAAOOw\/rSnPj-HfuWIV0_l6xc-F3fqU7EeenpfwgCLcB\/s640\/Rickshaw_2_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EInside The Rickshaw Restaurant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EYou can read about it on my blog soon! The service by Brigitte was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for her. The food was cooked well and presentation of the starters and desserts were exceptional.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwgZG8RXtYw\/WAuDwA6k37I\/AAAAAAAAOMA\/WpsHGXX6aQQcds2nMFxWSqfjK8i5PRFDQCPcB\/s1600\/rickshaw_14_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwgZG8RXtYw\/WAuDwA6k37I\/AAAAAAAAOMA\/WpsHGXX6aQQcds2nMFxWSqfjK8i5PRFDQCPcB\/s640\/rickshaw_14_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAmazing scallops at The Rickshaw Restaurant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NeTn-d1xtro\/WAvSENyYbOI\/AAAAAAAAONg\/10qBcbwqVfsvSNiXYWj1wwD_AmKX4mYnwCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_9_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NeTn-d1xtro\/WAvSENyYbOI\/AAAAAAAAONg\/10qBcbwqVfsvSNiXYWj1wwD_AmKX4mYnwCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_9_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003ELe Bar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELe Bar is the main hotel bar which is stylishly decorated. We had drinks here a couple of times during our stay and the staff was professional, service was quick but drinks were expensive especially for Budapest. The cocktail we had was 3200 HUF, which is around £10. You are in a 5-star hotel, though, just budget for drinks if you like a nice glass of wine or cocktail or two.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThey have live music in the bar in the evening. I was serenaded by a\u0026nbsp;violinist one night, which was a lovely touch, and they also had a pianist there another night. It makes for a\u0026nbsp;nice ambiance when you are having a drink and they play a combination of classical, jazz and modern songs like Abba and the Beatles, so something for\u0026nbsp;everyone really.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KidwDLEqCeA\/WAvhQcZEc4I\/AAAAAAAAON8\/yB7bCPvuByUmRWSL7bNoPN36x6G3VvhGgCLcB\/s1600\/Corinthia_Budapest_14_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KidwDLEqCeA\/WAvhQcZEc4I\/AAAAAAAAON8\/yB7bCPvuByUmRWSL7bNoPN36x6G3VvhGgCLcB\/s640\/Corinthia_Budapest_14_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Brasserie where breakfast is served\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f2ZNlI3xdBA\/WA-FCnaxnQI\/AAAAAAAAOO8\/OBO2mZ_nsrw2b095B5zNzZuBqbdxS3qKgCLcB\/s1600\/corinthia_hotel_pool_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f2ZNlI3xdBA\/WA-FCnaxnQI\/AAAAAAAAOO8\/OBO2mZ_nsrw2b095B5zNzZuBqbdxS3qKgCLcB\/s640\/corinthia_hotel_pool_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe pool\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI kept one the best parts of the hotel until last, the spa and pool area. This area which is over 1000m2 boasts a dedicated fitness room, saunas, steam bath and\u0026nbsp;jacuzzi. Again the beauty of the pool and spa area makes it a joy to use the facilities. My photo doesn't really do it justice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThis trip was part of our Budapest and Vienna vacation that we booked with British Airways. Flights, 3 nights accommodation in The Corinthia Hotel Budapest and 3 nights accommodation at The Guest House Vienna came to £600 per person for two.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JMh8nttgRX8\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ECheck out the video my husband made on the travel blog we write together, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFly Drive Explore\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EStandard rates at The Corinthia Hotel Budapest start at 99 Euros a night. When you think that you could easily pay four times that for a stay at The Corinthia Hotel London, you can see, for a five-star hotel, that it is a complete bargain if you get the right price.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe public areas are stunningly beautiful, and we felt, we were so lucky to be able to stay in such a historic hotel. Twice a week they do a free tour of the hotel where they talk about the history of this grand hotel. The facilities are excellent, with the spa area being\u0026nbsp;particularly great. If we went back again\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ewe would upgrade to a better room, as the standard room did not have that\u0026nbsp;WOW factor and was small in\u0026nbsp;size. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIn summary, we would\u0026nbsp;definitely return and feel that for a five-star hotel you get tremendous value for money. Just bring extra cash for the drinks! Highly recommended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThe Corinthia Hotel Budapest\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EERZSÉBET KÖRÚT 43-49 \u003Cbr \/\u003EBudapest H-1073 \u003Cbr \/\u003EHungary\u003Cbr \/\u003ETEL: +36 1 479 4000\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.corinthia.com\/en\/hotels\/budapest\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.corinthia.com\/en\/hotels\/budapest\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/7891804308794504480\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/11\/the-corinthia-hotel-review-budapest.html#comment-form","title":"54 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/7891804308794504480"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/7891804308794504480"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/11\/the-corinthia-hotel-review-budapest.html","title":"The Corinthia Hotel Review Budapest"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MHzbdlTF3Z8\/WCoo9RapVUI\/AAAAAAAAOcE\/4tR8DWCStewbaXpYQOeQ4pMsDrJZiCSzACLcB\/s72-c\/Corinthia_Budapest_10_small.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"54"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-5571564737655459710"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-05T09:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-11T13:15:54.889+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Barcelona"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tour"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Castlexperience Montserrat Tapas and Wine Tour Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EOn our recent trip to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/09\/48-hours-in-barcelona.html\"\u003EBarcelona\u003C\/a\u003E, we took a half day tour to Montserrat to visit the national park, monastery, and Oller Del Mas winery. The tour was with the company \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.castlexperience.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECastlexperience\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;who run daily wine tours from the Barcelona area. They pride themselves on passionate staff who are really enthusiastic about the Spanish and Catalan culture and who know their food and of course their wine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qWoITBzN2dA\/V-QcKBSX--I\/AAAAAAAAN6o\/JQ0eZ5ze2iQ7e8szA4-GpVNRhkBUc65NwCLcB\/s640\/Monastry_spain.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe day started at Plaza Cataluña, the main square in the centre of Barcelona. Here you are greeted by staff with a pink umbrella, easy to spot for sure! From here they whisk you off on coaches to Montserrat. Our tour guide was Simon and he was a very likeable and personable character. As we drove out of Barcelona in our comfortable air-conditioned coach (so important in the Spanish heat) Simon told us some history of the city.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs we weaved our way into the hills the scenery was impressive,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMontserrat literally means saw, which describes the jagged edges of the rock formations in the mountain, and you are surrounded by amazing mountains and awe-inspiring views.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uvsMBpn4hbI\/V-QV8jWHVFI\/AAAAAAAAN6U\/op73MXwlypgfDt3BfnOFbyHvp0rTIp4KQCLcB\/s1600\/mountain_range_monsterrat.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uvsMBpn4hbI\/V-QV8jWHVFI\/AAAAAAAAN6U\/op73MXwlypgfDt3BfnOFbyHvp0rTIp4KQCLcB\/s640\/mountain_range_monsterrat.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIn little over an hour, we arrived at Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery which it is famous for and home of the Black Virgin, one of Spain's more revered icons. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The scenery as we stopped was breathtaking.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhen we stopped as well as the beautiful scenery I was amazed how, rather than being a simple affair, the monastery was much grander than I thought.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WmKiSjl10CI\/V-QW_FhHUBI\/AAAAAAAAN6Y\/Sfq5IRhrskYmHY2rxQ-LJaocHO8sVfvJwCLcB\/s1600\/Monserrat.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WmKiSjl10CI\/V-QW_FhHUBI\/AAAAAAAAN6Y\/Sfq5IRhrskYmHY2rxQ-LJaocHO8sVfvJwCLcB\/s640\/Monserrat.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe community is made up of 80 or so monks that all follow the 'Rule of Saint Benedict', devoting their lives to prayer, welcoming pilgrims and working.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-igo_5pRssyQ\/V-QcV5TKtpI\/AAAAAAAAN6s\/W0FuQMhFPyYd1jvZXnVAGJCbP0RLEdQWgCLcB\/s640\/inside_monastry_spain.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI am not a religious person but the monastery was interesting to see. While we were there we also saw a procession to celebrate a birthday of one of the saints.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QzStcNnzvHE\/V-QYOeszmhI\/AAAAAAAAN6c\/G8aJpoP2vkQiF7eZAYk31GNxHAJ4KYPtQCLcB\/s1600\/monsterrat_procession.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QzStcNnzvHE\/V-QYOeszmhI\/AAAAAAAAN6c\/G8aJpoP2vkQiF7eZAYk31GNxHAJ4KYPtQCLcB\/s640\/monsterrat_procession.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs I said many people go to visit the black Madonna, which is of religious significance and you can find more about this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.montserrat-tourist-guide.com\/en\/attractions\/black-madonna-montserrat-spain.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. People queue to see the statue and the tradition is for you to kiss or touch the Virgin's hand whilst opening your other hand out to Jesus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter a short visit to Montserrat, it was time to get on our coach again and head to the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ollerdelmas.com\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOller Del Mas \u003C\/a\u003Ewinery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p58rPj7JVrQ\/V-TsZKQ67tI\/AAAAAAAAN7M\/QuHKCj02hOESGG-VhG5L7oYZG57o7q3aACLcB\/s1600\/the_catle_oller_del_mas.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p58rPj7JVrQ\/V-TsZKQ67tI\/AAAAAAAAN7M\/QuHKCj02hOESGG-VhG5L7oYZG57o7q3aACLcB\/s640\/the_catle_oller_del_mas.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Oller Del Mas winery is based in a medieval castle that dates back to the 10th century and was completely restored from 1981 to 2008. The winery uses organic methods to produce their wine with much of it picked by hand. This way the fruit is cared for and not squashed or damaged by the harvesting process. By picking the fruit this way, they can carefully select the best grapes for the wine. \u0026nbsp;With the Montserrat mountains sheltering the vines from the extremes of cold and heat, the area has a microclimate perfect for growing the best grapes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mz4hZvIstvA\/V-TsLbPXREI\/AAAAAAAAN7I\/AkyieIH1iFMbwf_I4teiLdGtmfHY0iDzQCLcB\/s1600\/Oller_del_mas_winery.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mz4hZvIstvA\/V-TsLbPXREI\/AAAAAAAAN7I\/AkyieIH1iFMbwf_I4teiLdGtmfHY0iDzQCLcB\/s640\/Oller_del_mas_winery.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003EWe were shown the grapes on the vines which were small and sweet. The sweeter the grapes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"yiv5759345148Apple-converted-space\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003Ethe more alcoholic the wine apparently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003EAll the wine that is made here is made \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003Efrom grapes grown by organic methods and none of the grapes was bought in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EWe were then shown the machinery where they sort the grapes (although some are sorted by hand), and then to the cellar where the wine is stored in vats.\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003EIt was interesting to hear about why the wine is aged in vats. As well as the benefits of flavour from the vat, Simon said that one year in a vat is equivalent to 18 years in a bottle, so it helps with the ageing process.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003EThen it was the fun part, tasting the wine. For the wine tasting, we were given a selection of three different wines and a tasty plate of tapas too. They did ask prior if anyone had any dietary needs and vegetarians were easily catered for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"\u003EThe three wines chosen were all red, were all sold at the vineyard and were of different price points. All very tasty wine, that is for sure. At this point, I admit I forgot to make a note of the wines as I was enjoying the company and food too much! We learnt about wine as well. Did you know that you can make white wine out of red grapes but you can't make red wine out of white grapes? This is because the colour of the wine is due to the skin being left in contact with the grape juice. I must admit I knew this due to my Marks and Spencer's wine book I had on my shelf at home!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"yiv5759345148p1\" style=\"-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; color: #454545; font-stretch: normal; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"yiv5759345148p2\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1474556544422_8723\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545; font-stretch: normal; min-height: 25.1px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kTHjG520JOE\/V-Ttn9AMlvI\/AAAAAAAAN7Y\/0tstvwTd_cU8djFincdhUgP2xGMcYLYHgCLcB\/s1600\/tapas_oller_del_mas.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kTHjG520JOE\/V-Ttn9AMlvI\/AAAAAAAAN7Y\/0tstvwTd_cU8djFincdhUgP2xGMcYLYHgCLcB\/s640\/tapas_oller_del_mas.jpg\" width=\"570\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EBefore long it was back to the coach and the sh\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Eort trip back to Barcelona.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMr W and I\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;both really enjoyed the Castlexperience tapas and wine tour. It was informative, it was fun, we got to see the beautiful Montserrat\u0026nbsp;mountains, the monastery and a lovely vineyard. The best part for me was tasting the wine and enjoying the tapas. Often the success of a tour relies on the tour guide and Simon was very good, and always happy to answer any questions during the tour. He really knew his wine and obviously enj\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Eoyed talking about the vineyard to us. There was also no hard sell to buy the wine at the end of the tour. If you do however want to\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/belaroundtheworld.com\/montserrat-spain-day-trip-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E explore Montserrat\u003C\/a\u003E on your own there are other options too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EHere is a video we made of the tour for our travel blog \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flydriveexplore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFly Drive Explore\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kxQrePak4GM\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo if you want something different to do, outside of the hustle and bustle of Barcelona, try the Castlexperience wine tours. They do a small range of tours and pride themselves on knowledgeable interesting guides. Tours range from 50 Euros to just under 100 Euros for an all day tour inclusive of food and wine tasting. The half day Montserrat tapas and wine tour was 64.99 Euros which we both thought was decent value for what you get. We were given two complimentary tickets for the purpose of this review. Highly recommended.\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/5571564737655459710\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/10\/castlexperience-montserrat-tapas-and.html#comment-form","title":"45 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/5571564737655459710"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/5571564737655459710"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/10\/castlexperience-montserrat-tapas-and.html","title":"Castlexperience Montserrat Tapas and Wine Tour Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qWoITBzN2dA\/V-QcKBSX--I\/AAAAAAAAN6o\/JQ0eZ5ze2iQ7e8szA4-GpVNRhkBUc65NwCLcB\/s72-c\/Monastry_spain.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"45"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370070932206896473.post-1944001844278976244"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-24T10:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-08-19T16:27:38.353+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"history"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"New Orleans"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TopTravelPosts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"USA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"48 Hours In New Orleans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe recently returned from a road trip to the American 'Deep South' and New Orleans was one of the stops on our journey. Known for it's partying atmosphere on Bourbon Street, New Orleans has much more going for it than that, including amazing architecture, intriguing history and being the birthplace of jazz. Here is my guide to what to see and do in New Orleans in 48 hours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qfqr5yzdwr0\/VvgIPHiNpkI\/AAAAAAAAMFU\/BGPjff1d7rEdOUzTn79t5orQiP8LpgZJQ\/s1600\/Jackson_Square_small.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qfqr5yzdwr0\/VvgIPHiNpkI\/AAAAAAAAMFU\/BGPjff1d7rEdOUzTn79t5orQiP8LpgZJQ\/s640\/Jackson_Square_small.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EJackson Square\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 1\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMorning\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E The French Quarter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-81UNuS8qMeY\/VvgIwVLlK9I\/AAAAAAAAMFY\/zuau2jICMgcEwbmIJziLKbYcb6FElBtcQ\/s1600\/new_orleans_9_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-81UNuS8qMeY\/VvgIwVLlK9I\/AAAAAAAAMFY\/zuau2jICMgcEwbmIJziLKbYcb6FElBtcQ\/s640\/new_orleans_9_small.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EAlthough \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrazytourist.com\/25-best-things-new-orleans\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew Orleans \u003C\/a\u003Eis much more than the French Quarter, this is where many of the tourists stay and if you are short on time it's the best base, to be in the centre of the action.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EStart by orientating yourself to this lovely area. The French Quarter is popular for its collection of great restaurants, cool hotels, and happening bars. This area is also easy to walk around and is well known for its beautiful architecture. It's the oldest neighbourhood in New Orleans and the buildings are a mix of Spanish, French, American and Creole styles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJackson Square\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-81UNuS8qMeY\/VvgIwVLlK9I\/AAAAAAAAMFY\/zuau2jICMgcEwbmIJziLKbYcb6FElBtcQ\/s1600\/new_orleans_9_small.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-urgPW5YgSUY\/VxVEMXl_wYI\/AAAAAAAAMUA\/6K-k2TipU38PyOIyFCsxdsH_SZ6djtMswCLcB\/s1600\/Jackson_square%2BsmALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-urgPW5YgSUY\/VxVEMXl_wYI\/AAAAAAAAMUA\/6K-k2TipU38PyOIyFCsxdsH_SZ6djtMswCLcB\/s1600\/Jackson_square%2BsmALL.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJackson Square is a historic park in the centre of the French Quarter.\u0026nbsp;It's an area where local artists paint, play music and hang out. It's also home to one of the best restaurants in New Orleans - Muriel's. Check out the menu for tomorrow night and book in advance for the weekend.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhile you are exploring this area be sure to head to its centrepiece; the stunning St. Louis Cathedral that holds religious services, cultural events, and even free concerts throughout the year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Presbytere\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Presbytere is a great little museum in Jackson Square that houses the thought provoking Hurricane Katrina exhibition on one floor and the cheerful Mardi Gras exhibition on the other.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EEntrance is a very reasonable 6 dollars with discounts for concessions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Hurricane Katrina exhibition really touched me. The Coast Guard rescued over 34,000 people in New Orleans alone and nearly\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E2000 people died, many of dehydration and heat exhaustion waiting in their attics to be rescued.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt really made you think about why in modern America, people were left for days with little food and water in the summer heat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kB3qp68trjc\/VxVCWiAhWPI\/AAAAAAAAMT0\/qfdyMoYKdacQv9_bqSaL0N4keMVUVbvJgCLcB\/s1600\/Beignet_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kB3qp68trjc\/VxVCWiAhWPI\/AAAAAAAAMT0\/qfdyMoYKdacQv9_bqSaL0N4keMVUVbvJgCLcB\/s640\/Beignet_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhen you have finished in the Prebytere, stop for lunch in one of the many cafes and restaurants in this vibrant area. If you are still full after the hotel breakfast have a beignet - a donut covered in powdered sugar at Cafe Du Monde or Cafe Beignet. For something more substantial try a bowl of gumbo - a thick rich bowl of seafood or meat stew.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAfternoon\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERoyal Street\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERoyal Street is a lovely street in New Orleans known for it's antique shops, art galleries, and upmarket hotels like the Montelone Hotel. Every afternoon part of Royal Street is closed to traffic and various street performers and jazz musicians play. \u0026nbsp;Spend time exploring, listing to the music in the street, browsing the stores and having a drink in one of the cafes or bars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EBack to the hotel for a relax by the pool and freshen up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvening\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DWK49rvEvDc\/Vxj9xr4sDII\/AAAAAAAAMVw\/VReeEcvhQs8aUgi-_umSnEv5ZbeImzSPACLcB\/s1600\/Sazerac_small.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DWK49rvEvDc\/Vxj9xr4sDII\/AAAAAAAAMVw\/VReeEcvhQs8aUgi-_umSnEv5ZbeImzSPACLcB\/s640\/Sazerac_small.jpg\" width=\"430\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBourbon Street\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EDirectly in the French Quarter is Bourbon Street - New Orleans partying area. It's noisy, it's brash, it's colourful, it's a bit smelly, but it has to be done. We felt safe but if you are on your own or with kids beware of the odd drunk, strip clubs and dodgy characters. There are lots of clubs playing music, have a hurricane cocktail at Pat O'Briens for the true tourist experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERoyal Street\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhen you've had enough of Bourbon Street, walk around the corner to Royal Street and stop off at Hotel Montelone for a Sazerac cocktail at the cool Carousel bar that rotates, then Mr B's Bistro, for quality Creole food in a smart but laid back atmosphere.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 2\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EMorning\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-07RmfrOr81w\/VxVBRwPyd4I\/AAAAAAAAMTs\/GxMjGG3ueFQxVh4sT5R1uFHFp3RNczSZwCLcB\/s1600\/Voodoo_small.jpg\" style=\"font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-07RmfrOr81w\/VxVBRwPyd4I\/AAAAAAAAMTs\/GxMjGG3ueFQxVh4sT5R1uFHFp3RNczSZwCLcB\/s640\/Voodoo_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETake A Tour\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThere are many tour companies in New Orleans and we highly recommend Free Tours By Foot. This great little company has very informative and interesting tours. We took both the French Quarter tour and the Voodoo tour. You pay at the end with a tip and the tours are technically free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Voodoo tour was fascinating. The religion Voodoo and the magic hoodoo was brought over with African people that were shipped over as slaves. They had little to hold onto besides their religion and traditions. Voodoo, as it is portrayed in Hollywood films, is different to the religion that is practised then and still is today. It's a very spiritual religion and used for good mostly - the most popular potions used are love potions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MqCSul15NUc\/VvgdxtBJGnI\/AAAAAAAAMFs\/ndAqXeDSoz4bwDj1itdUQ7CZJPHyMvZjQ\/s1600\/new_orleans_8.jpg\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MqCSul15NUc\/VvgdxtBJGnI\/AAAAAAAAMFs\/ndAqXeDSoz4bwDj1itdUQ7CZJPHyMvZjQ\/s640\/new_orleans_8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe managed to see where Marie Laveau, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.neworleanscvb.com\/visit\/about\/voodoo\/\"\u003EVoodoo\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;queen lived. You may have heard her name from the American Horror Story TV series - Coven. In reality, she was a very intelligent woman, a hairdresser to the rich of New Orleans, and she gained her power from listening to women gossip. She had a gift for showmanship and was also a Catholic. She was granted permission to complete her voodoo rituals behind St Louis cathedral, and would remove curses, read minds and be a spiritual guide.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EStop for lunch in the French Quarter. For authentic food local to the area try a Po Boy, a French bread sandwich or a muffaletta\u0026nbsp;- a round sandwich with focaccia style bread filled with meats and olive salad. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETo find out more, and for some tasty photographs read my blog post on\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/03\/new-orleans-iconic-food-and-drink.html\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;New Orleans iconic food and drink\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAfternoon\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Garden District\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z8xd0T_1LV8\/Vxf21qL1FhI\/AAAAAAAAMVg\/UsYK2FoUZ7E6ShRKhgjM3q0HT1x3_yQvgCLcB\/s1600\/New_Orleans_horse.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z8xd0T_1LV8\/Vxf21qL1FhI\/AAAAAAAAMVg\/UsYK2FoUZ7E6ShRKhgjM3q0HT1x3_yQvgCLcB\/s640\/New_Orleans_horse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETake a tram, horse and cart or short taxi ride to The Garden District. A very historical residential neighbourhood, you’ll find yourself surrounded by grand trees, ivy, and of course plenty of gardens. Famous people who have homes here include Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage and Anne Rice who wrote 'Interview With A Vampire'. It's a pretty area to walk around and also houses the stunning Commander's Palace restaurant - with 25c martinis at lunchtime!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe National WWII Museum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rsEuplC1jks\/VxVCBUVjSkI\/AAAAAAAAMTw\/7Z5FPn2SQpMk2nwTRgrXcpnEg7hUFYF-QCLcB\/s1600\/WW2_museum_small.jpg\" style=\"font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rsEuplC1jks\/VxVCBUVjSkI\/AAAAAAAAMTw\/7Z5FPn2SQpMk2nwTRgrXcpnEg7hUFYF-QCLcB\/s640\/WW2_museum_small.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIf you want to take in a fantastic museum,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Ethe National Word War II museum is a further 15 minute walk from The Garden District, and well worth a visit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EFilled with original artifacts it covers the history of World War II from the start of the war, the world leaders, and the everyday men fighting for their country and the women supporting them. The Beyond All Boundaries 4D show narrated by Tom Hanks is highly recommended and moving and you can follow a real soldier through the war by his dog tag and find out what happened to him at the end. A place to make you think and an outstanding museum.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvening\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBourbon Street\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ceg0Nv8-56A\/VvgeYbbj_5I\/AAAAAAAAMFw\/2tgv8zxZpXArZvajNhTU1z9sJvtRIadvA\/s1600\/New_orleans_12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ceg0Nv8-56A\/VvgeYbbj_5I\/AAAAAAAAMFw\/2tgv8zxZpXArZvajNhTU1z9sJvtRIadvA\/s640\/New_orleans_12.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETake a stroll through Bourbon Street to see all human life. Cafe Beignet has a courtyard area where you can listen to jazz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENew Orleans is widely regarded as the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.neworleansonline.com\/neworleans\/music\/musichistory\/jazzbirthplace.html\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003Ebirthplace of Jazz,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;from the African American communities in the 19th century.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFrenchmen\u0026nbsp;Street\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor true authentic jazz, walk to Frenchmen Street for jazz clubs, live music venues, and cool restaurants. This is the place where all the locals hang out. Stop at one of the jazz clubs for a drink. Places like The Spotted Cat, or Snug Harbour are highly recommended to gain a true feel of the city’s culture.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GCfEK8SJ6C4\/VxkA9DPkDLI\/AAAAAAAAMV8\/wkAzBEEW_OQ8R30MHRI7bpkdtGKsEhXgQCLcB\/s1600\/neworleans_jazz.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GCfEK8SJ6C4\/VxkA9DPkDLI\/AAAAAAAAMV8\/wkAzBEEW_OQ8R30MHRI7bpkdtGKsEhXgQCLcB\/s640\/neworleans_jazz.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJackson Square\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETake a walk back to Jackson Square and have \u003C\/span\u003Edinner\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/muriels.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMuriel's\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E. This historic restaurant in a \u003C\/span\u003E19th century building\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E has amazing food and \u003C\/span\u003Ecocktails\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E and is \u003C\/span\u003Eperfect\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E for your \u003C\/span\u003Elast\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E night in The \u003C\/span\u003EBig Easy\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E. A \u003C\/span\u003Especial meal\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E, in a \u003C\/span\u003Especial\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E place, but \u003C\/span\u003Ewatch\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E out for the \u003C\/span\u003Eghosts\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E as it is \u003C\/span\u003Ereputably haunted\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kN2L_GS7Ccs\/VxkDA20dHBI\/AAAAAAAAMWI\/dz6rvIL_thAQ4NzmZ2Wsie2TkamgVL0hQCLcB\/s1600\/NewOrleans_sign.jpg\" style=\"font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kN2L_GS7Ccs\/VxkDA20dHBI\/AAAAAAAAMWI\/dz6rvIL_thAQ4NzmZ2Wsie2TkamgVL0hQCLcB\/s640\/NewOrleans_sign.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo this is my 48 hours in New Orleans. Once experienced never forgotten New Orleans is a place full of culture, heart,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;amazing music and fantastic food. Unmissable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-59oaibY5UWw\/WZhYzwkp4sI\/AAAAAAAAR_g\/b9bQzfxKfmAPkVEqbRjKapYFQ7yAI1HAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/48_hours_in_New_Orleans.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-59oaibY5UWw\/WZhYzwkp4sI\/AAAAAAAAR_g\/b9bQzfxKfmAPkVEqbRjKapYFQ7yAI1HAACLcBGAs\/s640\/48_hours_in_New_Orleans.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003Epin for later\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWe stayed at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/03\/hotel-le-marais-review-new-orleans.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHotel Le Marais\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWe ate at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrbsbistro.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMr B's Bistro\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/muriels.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMuriels\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E* We were given a pass to museums and attractions courtesy of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.neworleanscvb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"MummyTravels\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MummyTravels\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/city-tripping-linky-badge.png\" style=\"border: none;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/chezmaximka.blogspot.co.uk\/2016\/05\/out-and-about-april-round-up.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-psj1fTXtuW4\/VyXxFFt2sfI\/AAAAAAAAMfI\/zZIa3KL1Rg8Oec5OW7YG5Lx-oVZKO3KcQCLcB\/s1600\/outampaboutbadge_zpsd0ea0648%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/feeds\/1944001844278976244\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/04\/48-hours-in-new-orleans.html#comment-form","title":"42 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/1944001844278976244"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/370070932206896473\/posts\/default\/1944001844278976244"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk\/2016\/04\/48-hours-in-new-orleans.html","title":"48 Hours In New Orleans"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mellissa Williams"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14774290943178155079"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I-EbZL2XWjM\/XJu1gy4uorI\/AAAAAAAAZfs\/BmiiOS-SCtQeumnCHVFJg6jInMKmTQNmwCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/mel.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qfqr5yzdwr0\/VvgIPHiNpkI\/AAAAAAAAMFU\/BGPjff1d7rEdOUzTn79t5orQiP8LpgZJQ\/s72-c\/Jackson_Square_small.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"42"}}]}});