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Our Burj Al Arab Experience. There is Something Very Special About this Place

Mr SueQsWorld’s Favourite Hotel

Staying at the Burj Al Arab, this iconic hotel in Dubai is my husband’s favourite place in the world – well to be precise, sitting outside on the terrace having breakfast is it! Plus the ‘buzz’ at the Sal restaurant.

Our experiences, over the years, have given us a list that is kind of our ‘gold standard’ that we measure places we stay at against. Mostly this list stems from places like the Burj Al Arab and the Four Seasons Maldives, and to some extent Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond and Inverlochy Castle hotel – but not always!

The Burj Al Arab is a special place, as you might expect, but our lasting memories may not be what you would expect…

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Shaping Guest Perceptions Positively

Part 3 of 3: Cliveden House Hotel, Taplow – what a welcome

We had friends from Germany visiting in the summer, with two young energetic children and a baby. It was a long weekend only but I always like to plan activities ahead with several options. Mainly ensuring places to run around for the children. 

The National Trust property, Cliveden House came up in conversation. Beautiful grounds going down to the Thames although the stately mansion house, previously owned by the Astor family steeped in history and political scandals, is now part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels group and a Relais & Chateaux association member.  We wondered what it would be like to stay in this historic hotel? 

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