Review of the Hilton Times Square

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Adam Bruk

This is a guest post contributed to Get A Hotel Room by Adam who is a writer for www.travelproducts.com where he shares his travel experiences and helps travelers find the products they need for their trip. He also helps international travelers find adapters and converters like these so they can use their appliances when traveling abroad.

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"I recently took a weekend trip to New York City and wanted to truly experience life in the big apple. There isn’t a better way to experience all New York City has to offer than to stay at one of the most popular attractions, Times Square! "

"I was able to use points I’ve saved up from previous trips to stay at the Hilton Times Square, which is right in the middle of all the action! Not only was the hotel exquisite, but there was certainly plenty to do within walking distance of the hotel as well."

We Love NYC!

The hotel is located right on 42nd street and is less than a 5 minute walk from the theatre district of Times Square. 


The rooms are only above the 23rd floor, which helps to minimize any street noise. We were on the 38th floor and had a direct view of where the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. We didn’t hear any noise from the ground, which is great for those who are light sleepers and want a quiet room. 


The room was very large for a New York City hotel. The bathrooms looked like they were recently remodeled and the room had an “elegant charm” to it that was different from the other Hilton’s I’ve stayed at.

The best amenity of the hotel has to be the bar/restaurant, which offers a phenomenal view of the city. They have an award winning breakfast, which is free for those who have free breakfast vouchers or are diamond members. 


It was nice to start our day by enjoying the skyline of the city we were about to explore! In the evening, we enjoyed a drink at the bar to take in the sights before heading out for a night on the town. 


The concierge was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations for night life. They also helped us get tickets to a show that was said to be sold out for a fraction of the face value! They truly went above and beyond to make sure that we made the most of our stay in NYC!

A highlight that the hotel doesn’t stress enough is that you are less than a half a block from the Times Square subway station. From the Times Square station, you can catch a subway to almost anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx. However, there are a few cons regarding the hotel, with the biggest one being the price. 


This hotel, like most in Times Square, is extremely expensive and I wouldn’t have been able to afford this without my past guest points. 


The restaurant and bar are also very expensive, even when compared to regular New York City prices. The other con I want to point out is the fitness center was very small for a hotel, so those that need to exercise on their trip (for medical reasons) should be aware of this. 


There also wasn’t a pool for those that look forward to the hotel pool on your vacation. Besides for these cons, I highly recommend staying at the Hilton Times Square on your next trip to New York City!

Guest Post: Neltje & Dominican Republic's Dream Project

This week, GetAHotelRoom asked a few bloggers to guest post and share their travel experiences with us.

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About the Author: [Neltje Ann]  ~ The writer of AspiringNurse.com wanted to guest post with us this week and share her vibes on her excursion to the Dominican Republic. Neltje's daily role is all about infusing and instilling her nursing knowledge in others, whilst promoting certified medical training within the healthcare sector, so if you're interested in studying to become a neonatal nurse or want to find out the daily ins and outs of a psychiatric nurse - Maybe AspiringNurse.com can help you learn more?

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If you'd like to "guest post" or "write for us" - don't be afraid to land a few comments and engage with our guest bloggers along the way...

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Neltje & Dominican Republic's Dream Project

Neltje: "So I am sure you are wondering where the Dominican Republic is. It is right next to Haiti, and it is in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic has become the Caribbean's largest tourist destination; the country's year-round golf courses are among the top attractions. Here are some of my adventures:

I went to the Dominican Republic two summers ago to volunteer with a program called The Dream Project. It's a non-profit organization that runs a summer camp.

When I walked out of the plane, it was just, once again, mind blowing (I use this expression because honestly, words cannot describe what i am feeling right now). there was a little band that was playing bachata music (its really popular in the DR) and people were singing, it was really cool. It was super nerve racking though because as soon as you get off the plane there were people yelling in a different languages and i seriously started sweating buckets the moment I stepped on to the landing strip. I could tell it was going to always be hot in the DR.

All we eat is rice and beans. and you know, i really like it. i mean, we have had some crazy cravings, but I'm  probably never going to eat this food again, so why not? We went to a restaurant two days ago that had this thing called pastellon (which was smashed bananas and cheese and sauce) it was definitely something that was different to an American palette such as mine, but it was still yummy. I've noticed that Dominicans do not use a lot of sugar in their food, which is interesting seeing as they used to harvest a lot of the world's sugar (once upon a time).

I cannot wait to start teaching the little children! its going to be so hard though! We went to la boca (which is a fresh water lake that is connected to the ocean) and this little girl was asking me to teach her to swim (she only spoke spanish) it was really really hard. I have a co-teacher with me, but i got totally jiped because she doesn't speak a word of Spanish, so i have to translate for her AND run the lessons, its really going to test my patience.

The Dominican Republic is a place that people do not know much about, but it is a beautiful place."

Coogarth Holiday Cottage | Martindale | Get a Room in the Lake District

Place of Interest: 

Martindale, Howtown, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria.

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Coogarth Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Ullswater [www.coogarth.com]

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SLEEPS 6 PEOPLE  - GET A ROOM IN THE LAKES

Deep within the Lake district 528 ft above sea level sits the most remote, peaceful and unspoiled village of Martindale. You would barely spot in on the OS maps, but Martindale is a truly deep and meaningful place shrouded in onion skins of history.

Martindale is a popular secret spot amongst the walking and hiking community - made known by the summit of 'Hallins Fell' - a mountain you can climb in less than 45 minutes due to the entry ascent on the man 1940's made road.

Prior to entering this village one must drive through a long and windy road adjacent to the impressive Ullswater lake. The further you go down this mysterious road the narrower the track becomes leaving barely enough room for one car to navigate in one sole direction. There are convenient passing places dotted along here - but don't be surprised if you find yourself reversing for a good 500m on the odd occasion.




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COOGARTH, (Coogarth Holiday Cottage - Self Catering)
Martindale, Near Howtown, 
Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NF


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Telephone: 01883 716776 
E-mail: mail@coogarth.co.uk

Highlight of the Week: Lettings in Vale do Lobo

Who can resist the Algarve for the perfect sunshine break? And where better than Vale de Lobo?  Think relaxing. Think calm sea. Think golden beaches. Sounds like utopia right? Well in Vale de Lobo you get all this and more! It seems that lettings are being booked up like decadent fish dishes in this region of the world.

Just to wet your appetite let's take a look at what is currently on offer a stones throw away from your favourite Portuguese beaches:

[Images Courtesy of : Haven on Earth - If you want to find More villas to rent in Vale do Lobo - visit www.havenonearth.co.uk]

This lavish villa boasts a gorgeous pristine and well maintained clear blue swimming pool (as you can see in the pictures). 

Situated within walking distance from the beach you can expect to enjoy great sea views from the balcony and a tremendous amount of fresh holiday air. This property is very well maintained - it has a maid that comes round to clean regularly and the air conditioning system provides the perfect environment in which to relax and cool down from your encounters at the beach. This holiday letting sleeps between eight and ten people within a space that is roomy enough for four bedrooms and a large living space area. 

There will be no queueing in the morning or at night when getting ready to go out  - as this amazing letting houses no less than four luxury bathrooms!!!! 

Local Facilities / Ammenities in Vale-De-Lobo (Algarve):

There are plenty of things to keep you occupied on holiday at Vale de Lobo

For a start there are many golf courses for you to choose from, outdoor bowling, tennis, and water sports including scuba diving expeditions, water skiing wind surfing and much much more. We recommend that you visit the friendly local markets to get a taste of the vibrant atmosphere that the lovely Vale de Lobo has to offer! 

Essential Information:

Language: The native language is Portuguese - although many of the inhabitants do speak English,

The most important Portuguese word that you may need to take with you is: 'Obrigado' or 'Obrigada' (if you are a woman) meaning 'Thankyou'.

Currency: Euro - Use xe.com to view the latest online exchange rates.

National Emergency Number: 112

Shop Opening Times: (Times may differ depending on the establishment but generally in Vale de Lobo the shops open at 9am (Monday to Friday) until 1300 hrs. (Lunchtime siestas generally last 2 hrs). Then the shops re-open at around 1500 hrs and continue trading until 1900 hrs.

On Saturday the shops generally shut just after lunch at 1300 hrs unless it is December when shops open up at the usual hours.

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Wanting to Meet some Travel Bloggers Online #Bloggers #LinkExchange

Ok so I'm wanting to meet up and share travel and respite experiences online and I thought what better way to do this than to join blogglue.com and I'm also gonna check out http://blog-links-exchange.blogspot.com/p/submit-your-blog.html. I know that there's quite a few #hookups for bloggers in various cities close to home - but sometimes the inclination may be there but the hourglass simply keeps turning too fast if you know what I mean - so if you're a travel blogger who wants to write for me, or want to cross syndicate unique posts let me know...leave a comment...maybe you'll be a master googler and find me using intext:write-for-me or something similar? Who knows - Until we meet....................................

A Romantic Break in Hunter Valley Daily

A Romantic Break in Hunter Valley Daily

The festive season is a bit of a struggle for me and my fiancé, don’t get me wrong I love Christmas and spending time with my family though we’re so busy running around after other people that we don’t get to spend much time with each other. As a treat for both of us I bought a romantic weekend off a daily deals website, I will give him it on Christmas Day and I know he’ll love it, it’s one of the best daily deals Sydney has to offer.

The discount break is brilliant; it is a romantic getaway for both of us in the award winning Segenhoe Inn, a luxury boutique hotel in the beautiful Hunter Valley. I remember going there when I was a child and haven’t been back since so I am excited about it, the website I got it from is one of the best daily deals websites around and the discount holiday only set me back $270 for two nights. Definitely worth it as it would usually cost $540.

The Segenhoe Inn won the award for tourism excellence in unique accommodation in the Hunter and Central Cost tourism awards 2010 and is one of the best hotels in the whole of Australia. It will be just what the doctor ordered after the hectic holiday season. Chilling in one of their beautifully decorated rooms, long walks in the hills and of course wine tasting. Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s premier wine tasting regions so a tipple or two is definitely on the cards.

I love daily deals websites; there is a whole host of discounts to be snapped up, I have subscribed to four of the best sites so I get emails everyday with some of the best daily deals Sydney has to offer.