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Seattle’s Maxwell Hotel where pineapples rule

August 25, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Seattle is a city visitors don’t want to leave. I put my hand up and admit I was one of those visitors. Despite spending four days exploring the city, then sneaking up to Vancouver before returning for one more night in Seattle, I was sad to say farewell to the Emerald City.  Staying in the Maxwell Hotel for my last night was the perfect way to end … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews, USA Tagged With: Fun hotel in Seattle, Hotel Review, The Maxwell Hotel Seattle, where to stay in Seattle

The Caley Hotel in Edinburgh

September 26, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Ed Sheeran’s song ‘Castle on the Hill’ plays in my head as I take in the view from The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Clinging to the craggy outcrop of an extinct volcano are the imposing fortress and mottled sandstone buildings of the Edinburgh Castle.  The Caledonian, or the 'Caley' as its affectionately known, proudly boasts more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Hotel and Restaurant Reviews, Hotel Reviews, Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: Hotel Review, Scotland, Waldorf Astoria The Caledonian, Where to stay in Edinburgh

Who is Travel Bug Within?

A mid-life adventurer sharing stories about interesting places in an honest and occasionally sarcastic way.

I hope to tickle your wanderlust and encourage you to explore further via Travel Bug Within

Jennifer x

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