I have been going to San Francisco a lot recently and have been very surprised by the outrageous rates of the hotels, there. It seems that there's always a conference in town, during which the rates are jacked up so much as to make Paris seem cheap by comparison. After my last hotel experience (at Le Meridien for $1,000/night), I decided to take action. There had to be a better ...
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Mesotherapy – Myth or Panacea?
Article Summary Mrs W tries out a mesotherapy for the face treatment and gives her thorough and honest review. [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] You must be logged into this site in order to read this article. If you haven't registered, then please click here. [/s2If] [s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)] This article contains Premium Content that ...
The Best Masseuse in London
Article Summary Mrs W has had countless massages in every conceivable style from all around the world. Nevertheless, she finds one of the world's best masseuses right in the heart of London and able to come directly to your door. This is a review of the masseuse with a description of their technique and special skills - including the treatment of pregnant women - and their ...
Hix Belgravia – Children Under 10 Eat for Free
I was at Hix Hotel in Belgravia a couple of weekends ago and was pleased to note that (during certain times) kids under 10 years old can eat for free. Here are the specific times: 4 - 6pm Monday to Friday 5 - 6pm on Saturdays 12 - 6pm on Sunday Here's a link to their kids menu. ...
Best Foot Reflexology in Singapore
If you want the best foot reflexology that money can buy in Singapore, then go to "Foot Court" at B01-03 Orchard Towers on Orchard Road. Not only does this shop give fantastic foot reflexology but it does it for a very decent price. I've been coming here off and on for 11 years and I've never had a bad massage. Despite the high quality of the staff, however, the manager is ...
Fed Up with False Advertising? Don’t get mad – get even!
You've probably had this experience before. You see an ad, or a brochure, for a hotel or holiday destination that looks just too good to be true. The beaches are pristine and uninhabited by humans, the staff are smiling, the sun is shining. Everything is perfect. Until you get there. ...
Trips to Tuscany – Forte dei Marmi Tourism [REPORT]
The Definitive Guide to Forte dei Marmi guest post by Mrs W ...
Spinning in Time – Lip Mythic Jump Hour Watch
This watch has been doing the rounds, popping up on a lot of different blogs - forcing the price to rise from $280 to $300. Still, it's an eye-catching watch for a decent price. A good gifting watch, methinks. Time keeps on slipping, slipping... into the future... The Lip Mythic Jump Hour Watch tells time by the alignment of three concentric discs that spin into position ...
What is a Partridge in a Pear Tree, Anyway?
I know what a Partridge is. I know what a pear tree is. But who concocted the two as a Christmas gift? Better yet, what do the lyrics to the "Twelve Days of Christmas" mean, anyway? I'm taking time out from travel technology on this post to bring you another curiosity: a good book. Perhaps, even, a good travel book. Who knows. Thomas Bernard has written a book - "The ...
I hate folding maps – love Crumpled City Maps
I know we're in the digital age and all but there is something satisfying, mystical and tactical about a printed map. They are easier to share. It's fun to roll out large ones on a table top, then gather around - decode and discuss them. It makes you feel that your drive in the country is a military expedition. This isn't a loo stop, it's a re-supply mission! Unfortunately, ...