Epinions Recent Reviews for Dutch1Boy

The Landmark Hotel, London - Do you really get what you pay for?

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 20:12:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - As the owner of a cruise specialist agency (http://www.yourcruiseholidays
.com)
I travel a lot, and of course, so do my clients. We pride ourselves on making sure we stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest in terms of hotels, destinations,...

Great for domestic travel

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:33:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Tumi has the reputation to offer quality goods that are durable and well designed. This carry-on/rollaboard/
wheelie
bag or whatever you call it is no exception. As the owner of a cruise travel specialist agency I travel a...

Norwegian Pearl sparkles!

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:56:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - I just returned from a one week cruise onboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl.As a cruise travel specialist at Cruise Holidays of Chicago (http://www.yourcruiseholidays
.com),
I am fortunate to travel on a lot of ships. And...

Nordic Empress - a royal let down

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 01:51:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - *** Update: Nordic Empress was renamed Empress of the Seas by Royal Caribbean and then left the Royal Caribbean fleet in March 2008. The ship now sails for Royal Caribbean subsidiary Pullmantur as the Empress. ***Instead of...

How I became a cruise addict: Celebrity Infinity - 7 day Southern Caribbean Cruise

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 02:52:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - I know, I know - I am supposed to write about the Celebrity Millennium in this section, but at 'press time' no separate category for the Infinity exists. But because the two ships are so similar, I thought much of the information would be valuable to...

The Lowdnes, a Hyatt Hotel: The Lowdown on the Lowndes

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 02:25:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - UPDATE MAY 2002: THE LOWNDES AND THE CARLTON TOWER HOTELS ARE NO LONGER MANAGED BY HYATT. Since the management agreement between Hyatt and the owning company of the two hotels expired late 2001, Jumeirah International, a Dubai based company and owner of...

Bring something to read! Dinner at Clark Street Bistro, Chicago

Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:20:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - We all have some restaurants that are our absolute favorites. Clark Street Bistro appears on the 'fave' list for a few of my friends. Unfortunately, my first dining experience there fell short of my expectations.

I went for dinner with two...

Museum? Botanical garden? No - Grand Wailea Resort

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 17:49:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Decisions, decisions... Of course, the Grand Wailea Resort is a hotel. But even if you're not staying there, this resort is worth a visit - thus my classification of 'Sights & Attractions'. This review will not discuss the hotel facilities or the...

Bathe in 40,000 year old water - Thermae 2000 in Valkenburg

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 21:54:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - So you decided to stray off the beaten path and you left Amsterdam behind? Make your way to South Limburg: the very southern tip of the Netherlands! In this very un-Dutch area of the country, you will find glowing hills, people who speak a dialect that...

At home with Rembrandt

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 21:03:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - How many of you have been in a 17th century home lately? On a recent trip to Amsterdam, I took the time to visit the lovingly restored Rembrandt House.

Life in the 17th century

You probably know that Rembrandt is a famous,...

The best view in London - the "London Eye"

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 01:48:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Want to be eye-to-eye with London's history, yet have a good view of the modern city? The London Eye should be a part of your to-do-list while in the British capital. The London Eye is an enormous Ferris wheel that was built on the river Thames,...

Absolutely Fabulous: shopping at Harvey Nichols

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 21:11:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Patsy and Edina were right: Selfridges is a bit dowdy, Harrods a bit touristy, but Harvey Nichols is just Absolutely Fabulous.

Located in a prime location on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge, Harvey Nicks, as it is affectionately known,...

A new STAR - British Midland

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 01:01:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - As one of the most recent additions to the Star Alliance, the alliance of airlines that includes United, Lufthansa, SAS, Thai, Singapore, Air New Zealand, Ansett Australia, Varig, Austrian and some others, British Midland was my airline of choice when I...

Take The Train To Tokyo - Narita Express

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 00:11:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Most international travellers who arrive in Tokyo fly into the Narita International airport. And some of them will make their first mistake before leaving the terminal building: by taking a taxi to get downtown. Sure, if you're on an expense report,...

Intern, or why I don't want to be a supermodel...

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 01:54:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Apart from the obvious, all my aspirations to ever become a supermodel, or photographer, or make-up artist are officially out the window after seeing this movie!

Set in New York City, "Intern" is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek, comedy...

Red Alert for Red Planet

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 01:16:14 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - One of the questions Epinions asks you when reviewing a movie: 'Why did you see this movie?' By mistake, really... My friend and I were planning to see 'The Yard' at the local cinema, but found out when we got there that it was inadvertently posted...

The Oriental Bangkok Spa: An Oasis - The Oriental Bangkok Spa

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 02:18:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Bliss. That's really the best word to describe the Oriental Bangkok spa experience.

Located across the river from the famous Oriental hotel, the Spa is part of a complex that also contains the hotel's Thai restaurant, cooking school and...

Park Hyatt Hamburg: Praise for Park Hyatt Hamburg

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 01:15:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Hamburg is arguably the poshest city of Germany. Lots of old money, beautiful historical buildings, charming streets and magnificent waterfronts. And the Park Hyatt matches all of that.

Located on the Moenckebergstrasse, one of the main...

LC Sheraton Hotel Pulitzer: Perfectly placed: the Pulitzer Hotel Amsterdam

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 23:47:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Let's get one thing straight. The service levels at some five star hotels in Amsterdam are less than stellar. But some of the city's finest hotels make up for that in character. The Pulitzer is a prime example: the hotel consists of 25 old (17/18...

A bit confusing - the Hyatt on Hilton Head

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 00:54:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Review Topic: AccommodationsI had to read my confirmation slip a few times to make sure I booked the right hotel, but yes, it was the Hyatt Regency Hilton Head Resort, not the Hilton.

Although Hilton Head is a wonderful destination, a...

Heavenly stays at the Westin Savannah

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 00:25:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy -
Review Topic: Accommodations

During my recent trip to Savannah, I needed to find a hotel for one night. Using Priceline.com, I ended up at the Westin Savannah for $75 per night. A steal for this very comfortable hotel and let...

Just Jack's - an American Restaurant

Sun, 3 Sep 2000 00:38:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - One of my new favourite restaurants in Chicago is Jack's American Restaurant. Located in a low rise building on the corner of Belmont and Halsted, this restaurant offers a contemporary interior and some of the best food you will have in the Lakeview...

Dip in the Dead Sea at the Movenpick Spa Resort, Jordan

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 03:18:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Many travelers visit the Dead Sea in Israel. But this large body of really salty water also straddles the Jordanian coast and a number of new spa resorts, including a Marriott, are being built about a 45 minute drive from Amman, Jordan. This is close...

The best new hotel in Chicago

Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:31:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Sure, some people prefer the look and feel of old hotels, such as the Drake, the Palmer House or the Hilton. But if you are looking for a contemporary designed hotel with an oldfashioned penchant for service, you should try the new Park Hyatt hotel in...

Priceline Flight Reservations: How to get the lowest air fares on Priceline

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 01:25:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dutch1Boy - Some times, cheap is good. And with a bit of determination, you can obtain some low airfares on Priceline.com, the website that tries to find an airline that is willing to accept the price you are willing to pay for a ticket.

But low...