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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 14 Golden Facts About McDonald's; Abstract: The Golden Arches used to serve peanut butter sandwiches and chili instead of Chicken McNuggets and McRibs.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Eddie Van Halen traveling to Germany to treat throat cancer; Abstract: You won't believe how Eddie Van Halen thinks he got cancer.; Category: music
Title: This Man's Rattlesnake Bite Is a Warning to Everyone to Take Animal Bites More Seriously; Abstract: You wouldn't think a baby rattlesnake could do so much damage, but Austin McGee knows better after almost losing his finger to one.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Qantas test flight completes record 19-hour non-stop flight from New York to Sydney; Abstract: Australian airline Qantas has completed the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight, researching the potential impacts of ultra-long haul flights on pilots, crew and passengers.; Category: travel
Title: 2 horses killed, 2 riders in critical condition after crash in Lake View Terrace; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: 'Potentially historic wind event' over weekend could inflame California wildfires; Abstract: Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend, which could have a dangerous effect on wildfires.; Category: weather
Title: Costco workers reveal 33 things they'd love to tell shoppers, but can't; Abstract: Costco membership doesn't entitle you to do whatever you want in the store, and employees say they'd prefer if people refrained from these behaviors.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Southwest Airlines flight attendant: Pilots streamed airplane bathroom video to cockpit; Abstract: A Phoenix-based Southwest Airlines flight attendant says she was retaliated against after reporting two pilots for livestreaming a plane's lavatory.; Category: news
Title: JetBlue Plane Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport; Abstract: The plane landed safely in NYC Sunday night.; Category: travel
Title: Air New Zealand Is Launching a Nonstop Flight from Newark to Auckland; Abstract: It will be the first from the U.S.'s East Coast to New Zealand.; Category: travel
Title: California's legal weed profits going up in smoke; Abstract: Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy.; Category: finance
Title: California boy, 13, complained of bullying at school days before fatal sucker punch, attorney says; Abstract: A 13-year-old boy who died last month after he was sucker-punched by classmates had complained of bullying to an administrator at his Southern California middle school days before the alleged assault, a lawyer representing his family said on Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Two dead after small plane crashes into SUV in Florida: Police; Abstract: Two people have died after a small plane crashed into an SUV while trying to make an emergency landing on Thursday in Florida, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: Florida air show crash: Pilot killed when plane crashes; Abstract: An airplane crashed Friday afternoon at an air show in Florida, killing the pilot, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said.; Category: news
Title: Disney Cruise Line Announces Three New Ships, Details of Disney Wish; Abstract: The new vessels will each boast 1,250 guest staterooms.; Category: travel
Title: Hawaiian Reef Case at Supreme Court Could Limit Clean Water Act; Abstract: A Supreme Court dispute involving a coral reef off Hawaii could impose major limits on the U.S. Clean Water Act, giving mines and coal-fired power plants what environmental advocates say would be a new license to pollute.; Category: news
Title: 2 Murder suspects escape from Monterey County, California, Jail; Abstract: The suspects are considered dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees them should call 911 immediately.; Category: news
Title: Norway arrests US white supremacist ahead of far-right conference; Abstract: Norwegian authorities have arrested high-profile American white supremacist Greg Johnson, hours before he was due to give a speech at a far-right conference in Oslo on Saturday.; Category: news
Title: Supreme Court seems prepared to rule for police in traffic-stop case; Abstract: The question before the court is whether it is reasonable to believe someone with a suspended license is behind the wheel.; Category: news
Title: Being homeless in Las Vegas could soon be illegal with the city debating a possible public sleeping ban that would result in $1,000 fines or even jail time; Abstract: Las Vegas City Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on an ordinance that would make it illegal for homeless people to sleep on the streets in certain parts of the city.; Category: news
Title: Why You Should Always Order Ginger Ale on a Flight; Abstract: Ginger ale: the unsung hero of the sky.; Category: travel
Title: Alaska Airlines' Latest Flight Deals to Hawaii Are Based on the Size of the Surf; Abstract: Act fast, the promotion is only happening this week.; Category: travel
Title: What Happens When a Plane Collides with a Flock of Birds?; Abstract: It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a midair nightmare?; Category: travel
Title: Ask the Captain: How easy is it for a pilot to enter a hijacking code by mistake?; Abstract: Retired pilot John Cox explains how a hijacking code got entered erroneously and how air traffic control and authorities handle potential crises.; Category: travel
Title: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: Braves make a splash, signing closer Will Smith to three-year, $39 million deal; Abstract: The two-time defending NL East champion Braves have had bullpen issues and addressed that immediately by signing the left-hander.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Elounda Bay Palace; City: Elounda Lasithi Prefecture Crete; Review: I would like to thank Manolis and all his staff. Beautiful view from the room and I disaggree with the other trip advisor comments regarding the robisons club, I have found them to be very entertaining and friendly. However the hotel website is misleading, to Elounda village it is a 15 min walk rather than a "10 min max" walk which is what the hotel suggest, you also have to be careful as for the most part of the walk there is no pavement. But overall a great holiday at the Elounda Bay Palace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andaz West Hollywood; City: West Hollywood California; Review: The 14 story hotel in west Hollywood is one of the best Hollywood hotels and experiences that one could wish for. They check you in on iPads which proves that this hotel is very much keeping up with the 21st century. All the staff were very friendly and attentive to our…; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Golf Spa Resort; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventur; Review: I stayed at your hotel in July and what an amazing experience, it is truly one of the nicest most relaxing hotel I have ever been to. The staff are so helpful, a special mention musotho to Javier Allique, the customer Relations Managet, he is the most friendly, courteous and professional manager I have ever met. I loved this hotel so much, I have booked for a mini short break before Christmas, I can't wait to go there again. You must book this hotel, you will love it!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Golf Spa Resort; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventur; Review: This is our 3rd visit to this stunning hotel, and it definitely will not be our last, I cannot praise it highly enough, it is one of the most spectacular stunning oat beautiful hotels I have ever been to. The hotel is spotless, and so relaxing as soon as you step inside you feel a sense of calm. There is something for everyone with the most amazing spa and pools. Every single member of staff is lovely, especially Javier Alique and Nevies Sandz Bandz who greets us like old friends, and feel like I have known them all my life. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough for the ultimate relaxing holiday. Go you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petit Palace Suites Hotel; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This place is amazing, paradise, like walking into a picture postcard, all the staff are truly amazing, friendly and courteous. Thank you so much for a truly memorable holiday. The sunsets were gorgeous and breathtaking, and each suite in the hotel you will have the most unforgettable and stunning view. The breakfasts out of this world, the pool gorgeous clean and perfect to sit and sunbathe, the pool bar chap was lovely and made the most amazing iced coffee frappes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Motel Clayton; City: Clayton New Mexico; Review: If you have to stay in Clayton, make this your place. The owner is very nice, the rooms are small, but clean, with flat-screen TV and free WiFi, and it's a much better value than anything else I was able to find. 'Nuff said.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Mount Laurel; City: Mount Laurel New Jersey; Review: I liked my stay here, but the WiFi speeds were often slower than dialup. Hence only three stars, instead of the four it merits otherwise. The people are pretty friendly. And this sentence is for the 200 character min.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Redondo Beach Inn; City: Gardena California; Review: Nice rooms and nice people. And I though it quite reasonably priced. At this price, people should not expect the Ritz when it comes to the free breakfast: it's muffins, croissants and coffee - enough to kill the hunger. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Suites by Wyndham Katy; City: Katy Texas; Review: This is actually fairly luxurious - certainly not the Ritz - and I was quite pleasantly surprised. The staff was pretty friendly and the room very nice, complete with fridge and microwave. One problem - the printer in the "business center" was down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Motel; City: San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Very nice and spacious room, lady at check-in was very pleasant, rate was quite reasonable. Very highly recommended. Also very quiet. And why does TripAdvisor insist on 200 character reviews when there's nothing more to say?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Sonora; City: Sonora Texas; Review: The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are as nice as places costing twice as much. The people are EXTREMELY pleasant, and a full breakfast is included. I usually don't comment on others' reviews, but the negatives in jamespV7797GK's post are mostly nonsense. The place is the best value between San Antonio and El Paso.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Benson; City: Benson Arizona; Review: Updated room with fridge and microwave. Clean, if a little small. Very quiet despite being next to a truck stop. Felt very safe. I don't understand all the negative reviews, except that maybe some people want the Ritz at budget prices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ambassador Inn Albuquerque; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: I have to take issue with many of the negative comments posted here. The rooms are very nice and the staff is extremely friendly. True, the breakfast is a little Spartan. But - and I need to emphasize this - there is NOTHING unsafe about the place, nor did I get the sense that it's full of transients and low-lifes. I guess some people want the Ritz for under $50.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Willie Lynch Letter And The Making of A Slave; Author: Visit Amazon's Willie Lynch Page; Review: I had to pray after I read every page. However, I needed to read this as a proud African American.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Dirty Secret (Side Chick Confessions) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mia Black Page; Review: Good Read- I would have preferred more in part 1 but I know the suspense is there to assure you buy part 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With My Sister's Husband: What She Don't Know Won't Hurt Her...Or Will It?! (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Niki Jilvontae Page; Review: I don't like the way the story ended. It has left me wandering. Not a happy reader especially with no Part 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All I Want Is That Hood Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes G Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was a great great read. I can't wait to read the next one. Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All I Want is that Hood Love 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes G Page; Review: I enjoyed this book to the fullest! Great, great work! Keep writing these great books!! I'm addicted to them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All I Want is that Hood Love 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes G Page; Review: I enjoyed part 1 and part 2 of the book. I can't wait to read Part 3. Keep the awesome books coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bittersweet; Author: Visit Amazon's Mz. Lady P Page; Review: I enjoyed the book but I'm mad at the way it ended. The cliffhanger endings I do not like. Now I have to wait on Part 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Crayons Still Color 2: Based on a True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weaver Page; Review: I enjoyed the book. However, I was shocked by the ending. I wanted to see how it ended with Ashlon and Devin; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Below (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Heart of Me (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Borderline (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Were Warriors (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tangled (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of the Dead (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Pond (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Normal (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 9/11 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Godsend (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Statement (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonderland (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hangman's Curse (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unleashed (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pharmacology Flash Cards; Author: George M. Brenner PhD; Review: So far, I've covered three organ systems, and the cards have been really helpful for learning pharm. While the the set doesn't have a card for every drug we need to know, it'll typically have a main card for the prototype drug in a class, with similar drugs listed on the back. For the rare drug that still manages to fall through the cracks, the cards are 4x6 so it's easy to make an index card and slip it into the stack. My main complaint, the cards come arranged by organ system. At first, there were a lot of drugs I couldn't find cards for because I had no idea what organ system they were classified under in this box (diuretics: renal or cardiovascular?) and there's no drug index. Once I dumped the whole box out and put them in alphabetical order, I'm able to find cards for 98% of what I need to know. I would recommend doing this before attempt to find anything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microcards: Review Cards for Medical Students; Author: Sanjiv Harpavat MD; Review: Microcards were recommended to me by a classmate, and I have to say, they're amazing! I was skeptical because so many of my classmates loved Micro Made Simple - which I absolutely hated. MMS is way too wordy, has too many overly complicated (in my oppinion) pictures and mneumonics. Microcards are the complete opposite. They've boiled down all the major points about each bug to fit onto the back of a flash card and even include the treatment for each. For me, it's been easier to memorize 1 or 2 drugs for each bug, rather than every single bug that every drug treats. Each card also gives a sample clinical scenario and helpful study tips. They're great to use along with First Aid and for USMLE! Wish I had found these last year during my micro block.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple, Edition 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Gladwin Page; Review: If you want to learn micro via 400 pages of ridiculous pictures and mneumonics, this is the book for you. If you want a concise resource with straight-to-the-point, clinically relevant information, buy Microcards instead.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship, Second Edition (First Aid Series); Author: Latha Stead; Review: FA for the Psych Clerkship was a quick, easy read during my rotation and was great for preparing for the shelf exam (along with Pre-Test questions to fill in minor gaps). So far, this was the shelf that I felt the most prepared for. There were a few minor typos, but didn't affect the meaning of things. This edition also was missing a few newer drugs that were used at my rotation site (like Abilify), but felt these were minor ommissions that are likely to be added to the newer edition. I would definitely recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blueprints Obstetrics and Gynecology (Blueprints Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara L. Callahan Page; Review: This book was pure gold for the shelf and the rotation as a whole. The book was extremely well organized, and covered every topic that I had on my shelf exam. It also provided a strong foundation for knowledge you're expected to have on the wards or in clinic. I was hesitant at first to buy this book since I already had the Beckmann & Ling ACOG book from my MS2 repro course, but this book was a MUCH easier read and much more concise, definitely appropriate for the medical student level. Despite being an easy read, I still felt it had enough detail to be thorough. Would definitely recommend to others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comprehensive Handbook Obstetrics and Gynecology; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Zheng Page; Review: I'm a medical student going into OB/GYN and have found this book to be a very helpful pocket guide. It's very to the point in terms of workup and management of various conditions you'd see in clinic or on L&D, yet manages to still be pretty complete. Definitely wish I had heard of the book when I was on my 3rd year clerkship. It also contains dictation templates for many procedures and a Spanish guide for some common phrases that would be helpful to an OB/GYN. Would definitely recommend to others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Le Saint Gregoire; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: This was the perfect place for my almost 2 year old daughter and I to stay. Wonderful location, close to Luxembourg gardens and other playgrounds, Le Bon Marche and their wonderful food store, and the metro. The staff is so kind. The room was SPACIOUS by any standard, super clean and air conditioned! When we return to Paris, this is where I will always stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metropole; City: Santa Margherita Ligure Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: What a wonderful place. Families of all ages, warm staff, spotless room, double-paned windows to block out the constant din of scooter noise! We loved the breakfast on the patio, the lounge chairs practically IN the ocean, the oceanfront restaurant. This hotel is truly walking distance from the train station (2 minutes away - downhill!) and we can't wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parker New York; City: New York City New York; Review: I've been staying at the Parker Meridien for 10 years. Initially, my company put me up there for business trips, but I liked it so much that I continue to stay there for personal trips as well.. That paid off for my most recent visit, as I was given an upgrade to a 41st floor suite with the most amazing views of Central Park! This isn't the first time I've been upgraded, either. The food is consistently great (try BURGER), the staff was mostly wonderful - there are so many employees that have been there for years - it's like returning to my home away from home. While the rooms haven't changed much over the years, everything was in fine working order. I was traveling with my husband and 2 1/2 year old daughter. Considering the heat wave, it was great to have a comfortable, cool room - and we used the swimming pool every day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection; City: New York City New York; Review: What a lovely hotel! Traveled with the 2 year old again and it went perfectly. The breakfast daily was so convenient, and one day when we woke up late Jasmine was kind enough to bring breakfast to our room! Desk staff were very helpful and patient! Love the neighborhood, not a fannypack in sight! Very clean room, spacious and well-appointed. Free internet was a bonus, too. I will definitely stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort Spa; City: Rancho Mirage Greater Palm Springs California; Review: I selected this hotel because I was looking for sunshine! I would have preferred to go to La Costa, which has a comparable pool, but it was just too cold. I normally stay at the Parker in Palm Springs, because I love the atmosphere, but this trip was for my 3 year old. We arrived early and were given a room immediately. I love that we were able to park right outside our door - which made leaving the properly much later than checkout so easy! Upon my return, I will likely request an upstairs room as I could hear the guests above us. I wasn't too thrilled with some of the drinkers next door, but that isn't the hotel's fault. It's the type of place that attracts big wedding parties so there are all types of people here. I liked that we could walk across the street to THE RIVER to have dinner, and never had to get in the car. Our room came with 2 breakfasts in BluEmber, and the food was great. We had food at the pool two days, and once I ordered, the food came soon enough - it was difficult to find a server, but they were always pleasant once they showed up. I liked that there were plenty of lifeguards, and we loved the lazy river with plenty of tubes for riding. While the hotel wasn't brand new - I felt that the grounds were kept very nicely, and the room was clean. The carpet did have stains but I'm sure my daughter contributed to that as well. This is a family resort and kids are messy. If you are into golf or tennis or want a great choice of pools, I'd recommend this hotel. Overall, a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: We just returned from a mini-week at the FVC and we loved it. We traveled with our 7 year old, a teen, a young adult and baby and every, single one of us had a blast. We were able to do things together when we wanted (like the continuous feeding schedule we were all on) or be independent. The kids activities are unsurpassed and we loved being on a college campus. This vacation experience also gave us the together-time we needed. The only time we left the property was on bicycles - and we had a bonding experience that will last a lifetime. Now that my daughter has started another day camp we realize how great the counselor-staff at FVC is. We are certain to return next year, for a full week.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard San Diego Del Mar Solana Beach; City: Solana Beach California; Review: I know what to expect from these properties, have stayed in a few in Southern California. Clean, good service, nice pool. But was surprised about 12 dollar parking fee. Otherwise, would return. Daughter and husband loved the pool and jacuzzi, and the cafe was convenient and open early.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Cove Beach Cottages; City: Newport Beach California; Review: I still have sand in my toes - we just came home after a wonderful weekend at Crystal Cove, after staying in the Dive Shack (#27). Very simple, rusting cottage, perfect for reconnecting with family and friends. Unplugged, ate every meal in our cottage (we brought portable barbecue and camping stove) did puzzles, played games, walked on the beach! If you need luxury and amenities, this isn't the spot for you. If you need to fall asleep to the sound of the crashing waves, want time away from cars and hassles, and want to wear your flipflops all the time, this is your place. Where else can you walk along the beach for 3 miles, without parking lots, cars, and loads of people? No radio noise, just the sound of the gulls and the waves. Obviously, still feeling blissful. This is more like a camping vacation, rather than a resort. We shlepped blankets, beach boys, kitchen stuff, food. But we never had to leave. Can't wait to go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanalei Surfboard House; City: Hanalei Kauai Hawaii; Review: We loved staying at the Hanalei Surfboard house. This is a perfectly-curated place which happens to be steps away from the most gorgeous beach in Hawaii. Everything you could possibly need is at your fingertips, including beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, even CDs. The suite was lovely and exactly what we wanted from a vacation. The garden and outdoor shower are beautiful. We didn't want a cookie-cutter, valet parking, crowded resort. We wanted to be close to the beach (25 steps) and town (a lovely 10-minute walk) and that is what you get here. We couldn't recommend it more highly! Thank you, Simon. We will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Tijuana; City: Tijuana Baja California; Review: We enjoyed our stay at Hyatt Place. I have stayed in Tijuana before (many years ago - at different hotels) but based on reviews we stayed here. Wonderful check-in staff - very helpful and patient. Taxi stand on the property with discounted taxi rates. Delicious breakfast - with amazing Chilaquiles! Quiet room, great TV. We enjoyed our stay and will return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Laguna Hotel Spa; City: Laguna Beach California; Review: My husband and I wanted to get out of town while our daughter was at camp. Casa Laguna was ideal. Beautiful grounds, fantastic service, delicious breakfast. We walked to beaches, restaurants, took the shuttle - actually never had to drive our car once we arrived. We often had the pool to ourselves. Child free environment, perfect adult getaway!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Atlas Shrugged: Part 1; Brand: Taylor Schilling; Review: Ayn Rand's childhood in Russia compelled to write her observations of where our country was headed in 1957. Her prophecy was bang on and has come to fruition in our times. A must read for all Americans. I will order part 2 as soon as it is available!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fountainhead VHS; Brand: Gary Cooper; Review: This dvd celebrates what used to be right with America. The eventual fall of the U.S. will be from the demands of the un-vested, needy individuals set upon the dwindling number of available taxpayers. Independent citizens are outnumbered by minorities with an entitlement attitude, who demand their share, of unearned entitlements. Want to know what happened to Rome, look at the American fabric of victums today.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: Just when you think Tom Hanks has peaked and couldn't possibly eclipse his last performance, he once more raises the bar. This movie leaves you emotionally played out at it's conclusion. Sandra Bullock, another journeyman of her trade also gives an amazing performance opposite Tom as a spouse and also as a daughter-in-law. Young Thomas Horn as an eleven year old New Yorker, delivers an incredible performance with the Hanks "touch of excellence" obvious at every turn. This is an Academy Award nominated must see.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Marvels: The Erie Canal; Brand: ; Review: A informative DVD that speaks to one of America's most important, pivotal growth elements. A young family could start a farm for little to no money west of the Appalachin Mountains back in the early 1800s. Problem was exporting the family's labor and farm's output to the population centers back east. Farm goods were transported over rough hewn roads of logs or rubble. Four to six oxen pulled a farm wagon of 1 or 2 tons herded by one or two teamsters. This was expensive and subject to highway men along the way. The Erie Canal tyransported 90 tons with a pair of mules and a skinner. This way was needed to connect the frontier beyond the Appalachians with the cities on the east coast. Before the Erie canal, New York City was but one of many east coast port cities. It is said that the investment made by the citizens of New York state, built New York City. For it's day, it rivaled some of the worlds engineering marvels and literally began America's engineering education. The first Erie canal connecting New York City to the Great Lakes began a canal building boom. States west of the Appalachians then in turn, built canals connecting their interiors with Great Lakes and generated an American economic boon. From these main feeder canals, smaller connecting canals individual industries were built. This DVD details the magnitude of this undertaking as measured by the strength of farmers backs and time available from their mainstay of feeding their family from their farm. The Erie escarpment was a tremendous obstacle overcome by dogged determination and recently developed nitroglcerin. A must see for anyone wanting the details of this milestone in transportation that built America.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The History of American Railroads: The Years of Steam; Brand: ; Review: Steam locomotives began American continential transportation. Would like to have the history of steam chronicled in a little more depth. Dtart with the Penydarrin of 1803 and the reasons for crosshead versus walking beam. Hopefully a DVD covering these aspects of steam evolution will be forthcoming. Other than these points, this DVD covers the subject matter rather well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Century Of Flight; Brand: *; Review: A geat chronicle of the advance of aviation, both civilian and military. A great "first see" would be the History Channel's "Technology of Kitty Hawk" which demonstrates American tenacity by the Wright brothers. These 2 DVDs fairly represent America's aviation history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olympus has Fallen; Brand: Gerard Butler; Review: If you want to be dramatically involved, this movie will make your heart beat faster more than a couple of times. Great FX throughout and the of the seat is where you will spend most of the time this movie plays.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Place Beyond The Pines; Brand: ; Review: Hate to fill this review with clique's but another, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree". Most assuredly, nature and nurture repeated yields similar results. The movie covers two generations of father and son. Family values biased by education and risk taking lead, two times, to prosperity for one and destitution the other, across a generational gap. If you have a teen wanting to ditch it all, this movie may give that teen a entertaining and a little broader view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Gatsby 2013; Brand: Leonardo DiCaprio; Review: To the victor go the spoils after WWI America went through a period of pent up prosperity and excess. Both characters and sets are lavishly dressed to match the heady time of the era.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Company You Keep; Brand: Robert Redford; Review: As one of the era's "male chauvinist pigs", it was nice to see some America's home grown terrorists with some well deserved grief. Unfortunately it is fiction and most of the cowards, Billalery for example, are living well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men/Jerry Maguire; Brand: Tom Cruise; Review: Great movie and great acting. Both the proven veteran Jack Nickelson and the younger Tom Cruise play masterfully off each other to deliver a classic performance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Guns; Brand: Denzel Washington; Review: A great combination of action and humor makes this movie a joy. Both lead actors romp through this action picture interspersed with cynical points of humor keep the viewing light and enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Guns; Brand: Denzel Washington; Review: A great combination of action and humor makes this movie a joy. Both lead actors romp through this action picture interspersed with cynical points of humor keep the viewing light and enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloud Atlas; Brand: ; Review: Tom Hanks is a gift to the movie industry and his list of awarded performances proves the point but, this particular fare was a little young for my age group.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White House Down; Brand: Channing Tatum; Review: The movie follows the script of another, "Olympus is Falling" but the verbalized reasons for the conflict are Democratic Talking Points.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July; Brand: Tom Cruise; Review: An accurate portrayal of one man's journey through the morass of shame that was Vietnam. Feminism's condemnation of everything military over the actions of a few was a travesty. Those who have not stared brutality in the eye have no business sitting in judgment till they've walked a mile in that soldiers shoes. The media's portrayal was tailored to the protestor's and gave no consideration to the communism's stacks of bodies in Korea and almost no mention of the hundreds of thousands left behind for reeducation (murder). Patriotism was ridiculed and America's place in the world diminished by the experience and the communists calculated correctly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter's Bone; Brand: Jennifer Lawrence; Review: This two time Academy Award winner shows her stuff in this portrayal of a oldest teenaged sister doing her best to provide for two younger siblings and disabled mother while seeking resolution to her fathers disappearance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beaver; Brand: Mel Gibson; Review: Mel Gibson really pushed the mold when it came to this movie. Not really my cup of tea but if you're looking for "out of the ordinary", you've found it in this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House at the End of the Street; Brand: Jennifer Lawrence; Review: Spell binding drama is set up methodically and actress Jennifer Lawrence draws you in to the story of a mystery come alive from the past.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navy Seals: Inside the Secret World of Americas Elite Warriors; Brand: -; Review: When the stuff is on the proverbial national fan and a few are needed to heal a wound, the Navy Seals are high on the list of resources. This DVD shows us why!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Linings Playbook; Brand: ; Review: This is a delightful but slightly wacky story with solid acting by veterans and newcomers alike. Accolades given Jennifer Lawrence whose performance was made possible by a solid foundation of consummate professionals. An enjoyable DVD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Vegas; Brand: Robert De Niro; Review: We laughed all the way through. So many happenings a senior couple can relate to. If laughter is the best medicine then these four could give a national drug chain a real run for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush; Brand: Chris Hemsworth; Review: Never a dull moment in this "thrilling, sexy and dangerous" DVD. Another hit from director Ron Howard is equal to the superlatives and previews.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gravity 2013 Region Free; Brand: George Clooney; Review: Intensity of the opening scenes never ends. The FX puts you in space, right along side Sandra Bullock and you feel every twist and turn of this action movie. One of this year's best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Is Lost 2013; Brand: ; Review: This movie's intensity grows continuously and illustrates why those unprepared should keep their feet on terra firma. Prepare for high seas and batten down the hatches have meaning in this ever worsening tale takes shape.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough Said; Brand: James Gandolfini; Review: A great actor's last curtain call disappoints. A difficult story line to pursue and at the end most figure she got what she had coming for her treachery. May have been his altruistic attempt to help a fellow thespian but the story line dragged pathetically in some areas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captain Phillips Steelbook; Brand: ; Review: This is proof of what civilization's good planning can do to defeat the heathens of a continent filled with depravity. Tom Hanks delivers yet another of a long list of his superior performances.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winds of Kitty Hawk VHS; Brand: Michael Moriarty; Review: Possibly the most complete movie made about the Wright brothers. I have 5 different DVDs claiming to cover this important American story. The Winds of Kitty Hawk hits all the marks, the history before them, their trials and tribulations along with proper mention of their mentors, sponsors and family's support. Every one of these factors led to the first powered aircraft. In true American spirit, Wilbur and Orville, after success eluded them and other contemporaries, had the audacity to question the existing engineering data. Each of these brothers had their individual strengths to bring to their common goal of manned flight sparked by reading a science periodical of their day. How many young inventive minds have been launched by this chance method. How many parents have chuckled over their child's fascination over a periodical with a glossy cover. Michael Moriarty portrays Wilbur's undaunted spirit and David Huffman gives life to Orville's insightful intellect. These men were true Americans and patriots of their time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phil Collins- Going Back: Live at Roseland Ballroom NYC; Brand: Phil Collins; Review: What a tribute this journeyman's appreciation of the contribution by those who came before him. Phil Collins could certainly stand tall on the body of work he has accumulated over his time in music. This DVD adds to that height through his tribute to the Motown sound and with this production, a high fidelity not only to the sounds but the nuances as well. Outstanding work and thank you Phil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Mr. Banks; Brand: Emma Thompson; Review: A excellent story line portrayed by journey level, accomplished actors bring life to the screen that touches your heart.. Some of today's movies do not meet the minimum quality standard, this is a picture that leaves it's viewers proud to be human. We can only hope that Hollywood's up and coming make the performances by these veterans their part of their goals for the future. The film's director, John Lee Hancock can list production as one of his best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa; Brand: Johnny Knoxville; Review: This would be great entertainment for a summer camp of youngsters. Surely Hollywood can only raise the bar from this low level.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: Fantastic actors draw you in to the script as they weave the intrigue that brings each of their victims into their hustle. The saying of a fool and his money being parted is accented by the arrogance that leaves the final dupe holding the bag. This is "A" material presented by a great cast and director.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Wolves VHS; Brand: Gregory Peck; Review: These classics compete with the best their contemporaries have to offer. Acting and excellent set preparation puts the viewer in the sub commander's boat and on the destroyer's bridge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homefront; Brand: Jason Statham; Review: A shoot-em up, lots of action as a former drug buster's past follows him into retirement. He tries to avoid conflict but drugs are everywhere and a local conflict in his new home brings in big city bikers from his enforcement days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Harm's Way VHS; Brand: John Wayne; Review: A who's who, "A" list of actors and actresses in1965 when this movie was made by a premier director, Otto Preminger. All these years; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Below VHS; Brand: Robert Mitchum; Review: Made after the war but with details that only those who have been there, this movie of the sub and surface hunter is well directed and many years later still keeps you in suspense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Next Three Days; Brand: Russell Crowe; Review: Russell Crowe left nothing in the tank for this movie. Well acted, well directed and well worth 133 minutes of your time. You will, at any age, be entertained by this PG13 production.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Film Favorites: Sandra Bullock (In Love and War, The Lake House, Practical Magic, Two Weeks Notice); Brand: Sandra Bullock; Review: Sandra Bullock's recent showing in Gravity caused me to want to re-see her earlier work. This gal has earned her spurs with a unequaled consistency in a highly competitive field.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renee Zellweger 4 Film Collection; Brand: Renee Zellweger; Review: This four movie set is a bargain. You'll see Renee's professionalism on display in a number of roles. Watching all the movies, one after the other, reinforces your appreciation of this actresses dedication to her craft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of the Furnace; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: This is a well acted movie with a believable and well directed story line. It is graphic and gripping, guaranteed to keep the viewer at edge of their seat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Survivor [DVD]; Brand: ; Review: Four of America's finest found themselves a victim of happen stance that eventually led to three of them never returning home. This movie gives definable meaning to American Exceptionalism. In spite of knowing the release of shepherds would risk their own lives, these men did the right thing. Every American should take pride in our military.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dallas Buyers Club; Brand: Jared Leto; Review: You won't recognize Matthew McConaughey, he put his physical condition a match to the character he portrayed. Leaves the viewer to question the FDA's motives. Are they out to "have the power" or to help those in need and out of options? Unfortunately the answer is maintenance of their power. This movie by a dedicated actor to both his industry and the empathy that should exist for a group with no tomorrows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Days to Kill; Brand: Tomas Lemarquis; Review: A veteran actor delivers a stellar performance accompanied two wonderful actresses. This drama addresses the ageless conflict between job and family. In this case, Costner's character gets a second chance after discovering his terminal condition.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets Of Body Language; Brand: Secrets of Body Language; Review: First blush looks and sounds good. This is the proverbial "how to eat an elephant" and each bite is going to require an investment re-watching a particular part of the DVD and then spending time on that segment in everyday life. The time spent will prove worthwhile over time. This DVD is like a shiny new toolbox. It's going to take some wrench time before you'll consider yourself a mechanic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Double; Brand: Richard Gere; Review: A good who dun-it. Richard Gere turns out yet another journeyman's performance in a plot that could resemble realism today. Given the American president's clearing out our foreign intelligence service 20 years ago, this movie presents a believable scenario. The president following this grievous error was forced to rely on the intelligence services of other countries with the opposing political party gleefully saying where's the WMD. Given the outrageous actions of their latest fair haired savior, this movie is entirely credible. It will be many years till America's foreign intelligence is back up to speed. Our kiss theirs doesn't seem to produce results unless you call Benghazi a triumph.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son of God; Brand: Darwin Shaw; Review: Too bad Amazon's rating system doesn't provide a 10 star rating because this is the best movie of it's kind I've ever seen. I had a few 8 inch yard nails in my garage. After watching this DVD with a couple neighbors, I passed out the nails. Warning, you will re-live this movie in your mind for a few days after being absorbed into it. You will have an appreciation of the time of JESUS after watching this. While some may label this haunting my friends comments were all positive and also gave the experience 2 thumbs up. Perhaps that word sets this production apart from it's contemporaries, they as a viewing, this as a experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Digital; Brand: Joshua Peace; Review: They say everyone has a twin somewhere. This DVD explores the possibilities when you discover your look-alike living in the same town. The show gets twisted when the two look-a-likes start wife swapping.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No God, No Master; Brand: David Strathairn; Review: You won't leave the edge of your seat for this great movie. This DVD is not for the faint of heart and only those well seasoned by the harshness of life should watch this production.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me / At First Sight; Brand: Val Kilmer; Review: "Return To Me" is gripping story that fully exercises most every joyful and empathetic emotion in the human repertoire. This production is based on a true story where a deceased loved one's gift of life is returned. Minni Driver portrays a kind and caring recipient of a donor heart and winds up, unknowingly falling in love with her donor's husband. While this has every chance of appearing contrived on screen, David Dochovny, Mini Driver, Carroll O'Connor, Jim Belushi and a host of other veterans bring this story to life in the best possible way. This is a must see but of the two dvd set but, watch "At First Sight" first. The veteran of so many action pictures, Val Kilmer and his costar Mira Sorvino produce a first class show. The problem is that you'll need a week to let down emotionally from "Return To Me" before you can view anything else without comparison. This twofer is a genuine bargain and after watching, you'll agree it belongs on the bucket list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Price Above Rubies VHS; Brand: Rene Zellweger; Review: Great performance from a journey-lady of the acting guild. This is a must see.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash; Brand: Don Cheadle; Review: Definitely an unexpected climax to this movie about everyone having a twin somewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divergent; Brand: Shailene Woodley; Review: A nice two hour break from reality. Great FX in this fictional apocalyptic look at a future, after the final war.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf Creek 2; Brand: John Jarratt; Review: Unless you're into gore, this DVD is not for you. Very graphic!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club Digital; Brand: Wendi McLendon-Covey; Review: Outrageously funny. Most everyone can relate to this movie. A good buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabotage; Brand: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Review: A real shoot-em-up action adventure by Arnold Schwarzenegger does not disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Other Woman; Brand: ; Review: Hell hath no fury like two "other women" at the same time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return To Zero; Brand: Paul Adelstein, Alfred Molina, Connie Nielsen, Andrea Anders, Kathy Baker, Sarah Jones Minnie Driver; Review: Extremely touching presentation concerning a couple's emotional roller coaster after a still birth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stop With the Kickin VHS; Brand: ; Review: How does an Air Marshall react to a threat at 40,000 feet? Liam Neeson gives a journeyman's effort to this realistic production of a flight over the Atlantic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Of War (A&E Television Show) [DVD]; Brand: |; Review: The lessons of this DVD are well presented and illustrated. So much of today's news is taken up with opinions from every quarter. Why not close our Military Academies if it is that easy? We should not be telegraphing our next move to our enemies. The current administration needs constant adulation and so the reason it is on the news for all to see, make comment and criticize. The president and the rest of our country need to let our "dogs of war" run and busy themselves with supplying their needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locke Digital; Brand: Lee Ross; Review: Tom Hardy's performance draws the viewer into his world that is complicated between management and emotion. His calm in the midst of a storm of his own making might drive some to find relief through alcohol or drugs. Instead the audience sees Tom handling a long freeway drive while balancing his professional responsibilities. Guaranteed, you won't approve his logic that led to this moment but the fact he is in the moment with what seems a clear thinking mind. This is the twist of the story and each viewer is left the question, what would you do if faced with the same quandary. If you are blessed with empathy and reason, you will leave this performance with mixed emotion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mums' Night Out [DVD] [2014]; Brand: ; Review: Outrageously funny. The first 10 to 15 minuets are spent explaining the roles of a fairly large cast and your patience will be well rewarded as this movie turns into a Nantucket Sleigh Ride of comedy. Sometimes you haven't finished with the humor of one scene till the director hits you with another salvo. A couple times I caught myself considering the double verticals of the pause button on my DVD player's remote. No "A" list-ers but whom ever made the cast selections and producer Kevin Downes deserve a big "JOB WELL DONE! Kevin brought out the best in everyone. I'd ecommend this production to all who can see the screen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God's Not Dead; Brand: Kevin Sorbo; Review: Both disciples and non believers who believe life is but one big happy chemical accident, need to view this production. The setting is a first year philosophy class with a professor who requires his students to sign a confirmation that GOD is dead. While most do so reluctantly, one brave soul staunchly refuses. The professor gives him 3 sessions to make his case, GOD'S NOT DEAD. His peers, including his girlfriend, want him to just sign the statement and move on. You'll find yourself rooting for this freshman as he takes on his Goliath professor. You'll love the arguments, guaranteed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hornet's Nest; Brand: Mike Boettcher; Review: Great documentary covering a father and son correspondent duo reporting on the Afganistan war. Interesting to hear the concern of a father for his son's safety in this dangerous occupation. Well done and would recommend to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brick Mansions; Brand: Frank Fontaine; Review: Paul Walker's last movie! A stellar performance and too bad the last we will see. Great action scenes and a good story line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment: Is There an Ancient Mystery that Foretells America's Future?; Brand: Jonathan Cahn; Review: The Jewish community spent two millennia without a homeland and some of that enslaved. Is that America's future? Will we be subject to a future Hitler's wrath?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tesla: Master of Lightning VHS; Brand: Svetozar Cvetkovic; Review: Well acted and produced. Tesla was a tortured genius and the father of the energy system that drives the world today. A poor business man unable to handle adversity and left the opportunity his mind created slip away, he became a hermit genius mired to some extent in the futility of revenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westinghouse: Minutes of History; Brand: Carol Lee Espy; Review: A great American who treated all he met with the respect that he, himself would hope for. This is truly a study of the life of a good and kind gentile man. I bought the DVD for future viewing by my 6 year old grandson. I've purchased DVDs of several inventors and scientists to illustrate the endless possibilities for a young American but Westinghouse's example to demonstrate a model foe emulation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Boys 2014; Brand: ; Review: Like all who grew up with Frankie Valli and the four seasons, I never would have guessed the cross Frankie Valli's loyalty, chose to bear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: America: Imagine a World without Her; Brand: Graveto; Review: Here is a book for all of the Michelle apologists. Read this a be proud of your country.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex Tape; Brand: Cameron Diaz; Review: Leaves something to be desired as a comedy. Not a recommended buy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map; Brand: Jeff Dunham; Review: Jeff Dunham is a master of comedy. He uses his puppets as skillfully as any master craftsman or artist. As his routine reaches the end, you feel as though you've just been treated to live comedy that is as good as it gets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse: Second World War; Brand: ; Review: This is a great addition to my collection of American involvement in conflict. Nothing advances civilization like conflict your survival and the rest of the industrialized world is counting on. Thankfully, our country learned the error of revenge and rebuilt our allies and friends of our future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Dunham Double Feature: (Arguing with Myself / Spark of Insanity); Brand: Jeff Dunham; Review: Consistently excellent, a true master craftsman of his art. You've got to pay attention cause he slips them in before your ready for ready for the next one. A great entertainer who can take your mind off the troubles and the deadlines of your working day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tammy 2014 Region Free; Brand: ; Review: Melissa McCarthy is a riot. Always outrageous and supported by seasoned support, this movie is a good nights entertainment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: November Man; Brand: Catarina Scorsone; Review: Always bet a gray horse in the rain. This DVD presents the oft told story of experience versus the enthusiasm of youth. Just like the saying around sport of kings, the old dog still has a couple of aces up his sleeve.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlas Shrugged Part Iii; Brand: Jim Manera; Review: Another chapter in this continuing saga. If you don't know who John Galt is by now, you need to pursue other interests.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Streets VHS; Brand: Robert De Niro; Review: Some of Robert De niro's earliest work. Watch a future "A Lister" develop his craft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: America Betrayed; Brand: Richard Dreyfuss; Review: America's infrastructure needs repair. We need to pare down some of our socialist, minority entitlements and take care of our crumbling roads and other infrastructure necessities. Were very close, if not over the line of "TOO LATE".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Doctor VHS; Brand: William Hurt; Review: A good friend at risk said the movie accurately describes his experience. The movie helped me appreciate what he has gone through thus far. I haven't walked a mile in his shoes but this DVD gives me some insight. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy At the Gates; Brand: Jude Law; Review: The siege of Stalingrad during WWII was a exercise of desperation for both the Russian residents and the invading Germans. Unheeded lessons of history continue to punish both the ignorant and the arrogant. Nikita Khrushchev, one of Stalin's last remaining military leaders after one of his legendary purges was hard pressed to give his people hope and the will to fight in such abdominal circumstances. One of his propaganda officers had just been saved by a man from the interior that was raised by his grandfather to hunt and thus a excellent shot. This story too was repeated during America's Civil War. Southern men lived a rural existence with much of their sustenance coming from the bush and woods. Northern men had long since migrated to the cities where earning a living became a year round affair unlike early northerners, where winters limited families tables to hunting activities. In the battle of Stalingrad, snipers became the heroes and hope for the city's beleaguered residents. This movie is excellent and well worth seeing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers VHS; Brand: Mel Gibson; Review: A tribute to the values of leadership and an example of the best made of a very bad situation because of it. Highly recommended for anyone leading a crew or a classroom. This movie is based on true events by an accomplished leader and watching the movie, each point of husbandry can be checked off as the DVD progresses. Creating alliances, training for contingencies, everyman knowing the job of the man ahead and the man ahead of him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of War - The Complete 65 Episode Series; Brand: Charlton Heston; Review: Well done, well narrated!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fury 2014; Brand: ; Review: Not for the faint of heart, brutal but real. You won't be disappointed. All the quality, to which you've become accustomed from Sony!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbroken; Brand: Jack O'Connell; Review: A true American Hero. This man was brought up in an Italian family, coached by his older brother who instilled in him a tenacity as a young man that stayed him as a Olympic champion and later as a unbroken, American prisoner of war.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild; Brand: Reese Witherspoon; Review: Two thumbs up but really deserves three. A masterful performance by Reese Witherspoon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild; Brand: Tom Byron; Review: Two thumbs up but really deserves three. A masterful performance by Reese Witherspoon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Wick; Brand: David Leitch; Review: Billed as our next bad ass, this hits the nail squarely. Great action pic, you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defiance [Blu-ray]; Brand: Daniel Craig; Review: Defiance in face of the Nazi onslaught during WWII. Many students of this great conflict ask why didn't the Jewish people resist? In fact they did and this movie tells a story of two brothers who bore the leadership burden, each in their individual way. The best and the brutal side of humanity are on display here. Everything that explains why we still exist despite our capacity for war and the hell it brings is displayed in love, caring and revenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cake 2015; Brand: Jennifer Aniston; Review: Even Jennifer Aniston's and Adriana Barraza's journeyman performances can't hold this psychedelic script together. A couple flashbacks OK but this is like a sugar high, starts out pretty good but at the end, you just want to sleep it off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Sniper 2014; Brand: ; Review: Dynamite! Lives up to all its promises and billing hype.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something the Lord Made; Brand: Alan Rickman; Review: Great Movie memorializes a tremendous contribution to modern medicine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1; Brand: Kiefer Sutherland; Review: We watch a few episodes each evening. Into the third season, the plot seems to be repeating the first two. Who is doing the vetting? Why isn't Nina serving time in a penitentiary?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24 - Season 4 2005 Keifer Sutherland; William Devane; Kim Raver; Brand: ; Review: Amazon's streaming TV series and movies make our Amazon Prime account a real bargain. We left maturing children in 3 different western states and have enjoyed real savings on shipping Christmas and Birthday gifts. Streaming TV series of 24, Bosch and The Good Wife have provided commercial free, quality entertainment for the past couple months. 24 is a great show built around a small central cast of characters with a changing influx of other quality actors as each episode plays out. This series starring, Kiefer Sutherland provides edge of the seat entertainment. You'll find yourself engrossed in the plot and rooting for characters like Cloe', you don't want to mess with Cloe'.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bloods: Season 3; Brand: Donnie Wahlberg; Review: Streaming TV, no commercials, what a pleasure! Tuff to go back, the commercials annoy us a lot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bloods: Season 4; Brand: Donnie Wahlberg; Review: Outstanding, it has the feeling of what street life is really like bur time compressed. The series probably covers what several police may see in a career but they keep you on the edge of your seat. KUDOS to cast and crew.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects, Letterbox Edition VHS; Brand: Kevin Spacey; Review: A great classic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects/Director's Gift Pack VHS; Brand: Kevin Spacey; Review: A great classic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wire: Season 3; Brand: Dominic West; Review: Every season, so far, has been a ride of anticipation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flashpoint: Season 3; Brand: Hugh Dillon; Review: Well played, a police story that breaks it down to individuals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generation Kill; Brand: Various; Review: Well made and by my experience, very believable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flashpoint: Season 5; Brand: Michael Cram; Review: Thoroughly enjoyable with the human side of police work exposed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unit: Season 2; Brand: Dennis Haysbert; Review: If you watched season one, this review of the second season probably matters not. You'll continue to look forward to those hours after dinner when you can immerse yourself in this edge of your seat story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danny Collins; Brand: Al Pacino; Review: Great acting and a real life story for everyone more or less. This movie dwells on the balance between work and home. Al Pacino's excellent performance keeps you involved from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear / The Watcher / Raising Cain; Brand: Mark Wahlberg; Review: This will keep you on the edge of your seat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of Archeology The Lost Cities Of The Maya; Brand: Aldo Zappala'; Review: So much progress has been made lately lifting the sands of time. You'll see old mysteries in a new light and from the best seat in the house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit of the Pony Express; Brand: C. J. LongHammer; Review: Connecting America's coasts with timely mail delivery was the goal of this venture capitalist effort. Replaced by the congressionally supported, emerging rail, this story is an important chapter of transportation in America today. Back then it was galloping horses with audacious young men replaced smoking behemoths on iron rails, today it's digital thoughts transported around the world. Review of iron tired wagon wheels to computers with innumerable computational power leaves our imaginations to ponder the next leap of technology.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn VHS; Brand: Jennifer Ann Evans; Review: Mini has played some great and fulfilling roles but this isn't one of them. Story drags a bit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motown: The; Brand: Motown; Review: See many of these acts as they first came out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Nashville VHS; Brand: Marty Robbins; Review: Great show well done, thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Queen; Brand: Carlos Larkin; Review: Like so many greats, gone way before their time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Houston, Whitney - Her Life Story: Unauthorized Documentary; Brand: Whitney Houston; Review: Much time will pass till humanity is graced so well again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chariots of the Gods - The Mystery Continues VHS; Brand: Heinz-Detlev Bock; Review: Egypt continues to raise more questions than can be answered. This presentation is well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Waltz VHS; Brand: Robbie Robertson; Review: Great Blues, an enjoyable event, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourbon and Kentucky: A History Distilled; Brand: Kent Masterson Brown; Review: Very Educational! This is American History accurately covered. A years crop in bottles, portable, recognized value in a pioneer barter society.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Classic Car: Ford Muscle Cars; Brand: Dennis Gage; Review: Great show, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Da Ali G Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 5 Lb. Bag, Dark Nebula, Whole Bean Coffee, Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC; Brand: Fresh Roasted Coffee; Review: We have a SAECO coffee maker and use it about 10 - 15 times a day. The quality of beans is very important to get the best coffee possible. As a European I am always looking for italian type coffee beans which are very hard to come by in the USA. Or incredible expensive .... we tried this product and the first bag is almost gone ... we love it. A rich dark creamy taste. Perfect for Espressi and Capuccini. I have a feeling that some people just stop by to get a cup of coffee ... they would pay at least 3 bucks for it at any good location. Very fast shipping - very good packaging. Very, very satisfied - we'll order again. Thank you --- for the love of coffee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Lb. Bag, Dark Nebula, Whole Bean Coffee, Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC; Brand: Fresh Roasted Coffee; Review: without my coffee my days would be awful ... my coffeemaker runs a lot and we have tried many different coffees. This dark nebula whole bean is one of the best for our coffee maker (Seaco) and our taste ... very reasonably priced. Seller is awesome and usually get delivery within 5 days after ordering.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Lady Grey Black Tea Bags, 20 Count (Pack of 6); Brand: Twinings; Review: The ONLY tea we drink; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natural Almond Meal Flour - 5 Pound Bag; Brand: Honeyville; Review: Always very happy with the products of Honeyville; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC, French Roast Coffee, Dark Roast, Whole Bean, 5 Pound Bag; Brand: Fresh Roasted Coffee; Review: As always - love the coffee - very bolt taste - works very well with my coffee-maker :)); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Semolina Pasta Flour, 24 Ounce; Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: love it for various dishes - perfect for homemade pasta of any kind; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour, 16 Ounce Packages (Pack of 4); Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: best semolina flour on the market; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hermesetas Mini Sweeteners Original 1200 Tablets; Brand: Hermesetas; Review: tiny small - big sweeteness ... fair price ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavazza Gusto Forte Espresso Beans 2.2 lbs; Brand: Lavazza; Review: great taste - perfect strength - love it in our SAECO coffeemaker; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavazza Gran Aroma Whole Bean Coffee Blend, Medium Roast, 2.2-Pound Bag; Brand: Lavazza; Review: great taste - but love the gran crema even more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavazza Gran Filtro Whole Bean Coffee Blend, Medium Roast, 2.2-Pound Bag; Brand: Lavazza; Review: like the taste - could bed stronger but taste is very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2LB Cafe Don Pablo Signature Blend Coffee - Whole Bean Coffee - Medium Dark Roast - 2 Lb Bag; Brand: Cafe Don Pablo; Review: Have this coffee on my monthly save and subscribe list ... use it with my SAECO coffeemaker ... get many compliments for my great capuccinos and espressos ... even just a regular long coffee tastes very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2LB Cafe Don Pablo Subtle Earth Organic Gourmet Coffee - Medium-Dark Roast - Whole Bean Coffee USDA Certified; Brand: Cafe Don Pablo; Review: would like it a little stronger - mix it with espresso beans from the same company; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Sugar: Non-GMO, Low-Glycemic Sweetener, 6 lbs Bag; Brand: Viva Naturals; Review: great sugar - for everything - using it every day, much better than regular white sugar; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolfgang Puck Coffee Single Serve Capsules, Breakfast in Bed, 24 Count; Brand: Wolfgang Puck; Review: expected better coffee from this brand ... just average ...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kashi TLC Chewy Granola Bar, Peanut Peanut Butter, 1.2oz 6-Count Bars(Pack of 6); Brand: Kashi; Review: one of the best granola bars out ther ... very impressed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sincerely Nuts – Natural Almond Flour Meal | 5 Lb. Bag | Fine Grain | Low Calorie, Low Sodium,; Brand: Sincerely Nuts; Review: I am using almond flour (or ground almonds) since 50 years ... I like this product for its taste, the fact that it is not 'blanched' or bleached but kept natural ... it gives all my baking more protein and much better taste than flour alone. I usually mix recipes based on flour --- 50/50 flour and almond flour; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: KIT LEARNS A LESSON: A SCHOOL STORY (AMERICAN GIRLS 1934, NO 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Valerie Tripp Page; Review: My daughter used her birthday money to buy these books and absolutely loves them. She is 9 and they are very age appropriate and encouraged her to look for ways to help others. We are stationed in Germany and the delivery was faster than anticipated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet Marie-Grace (American Girl Collection); Author: Sarah M Buckey; Review: This book is great!!!!!!!!! I would recommend this book to everyone. And I learned a lot about New Orleans too!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Smart Girl's Guide to Staying Home Alone (American Girl); Author: Visit Amazon's Dottie Raymer Page; Review: This book is very short for it`s price, and pretty much teaches you the basics. If you already are staying home alone, this will not be very much help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Cecile (American Girl Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Lewis Patrick Page; Review: I would recommend this book to you. This book continues on with the next book in the series. Please buy!! Wonderful book!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Body Talk (Faithgirlz); Author: Nancy N. Rue; Review: This is very great book!! I mostly recommend it to 10 year olds. ( you will find out why when you read the book.) It explains everything happening outside AND inside your body. Warning: part of this book is where you write down things you learned and stuff like that. So if you buy this book on your kindle, you can` t do the writing part, unless you want to write all over your kindle! :) I would totally recommend this book to any girl that is going through pueberty. Reading this book helped me to feel normal and be completely ready for everything that would happen in the tween years!! This book was an amazing book so I hope you get it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finally (Willow Falls); Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Mass Page; Review: Great Book! It is good for ages 10-13. Has a very unexpected twist at the end! Will definently read more Wendy Mass books in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Smart Girl's Guide: Manners (Revised): The Secrets to Grace, Confidence, and Being Your Best (American; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Holyoke Page; Review: I learned a lot of things by reading this book. I loved the section in this book where it talked about awkward situations and how to politely handle them. It even talks about what you do if a boy asks you to be his girlfriend and you don't want to date him. Please buy this book. It will truly benefit you. If you are a beginner babysitter, this book also teaches you how to handle the child's parents and be polite to them. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with a special occasion coming up. Have a nice day!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Feelings Book (Revised): The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Lynda Madison Page; Review: I DID learn about my feelings. But, I didn't really learn anything new. I would recommend this book to beginners but not to teens. I would recommend this book to ages 9-10. This book did teach me a lot, but I was really bored. I would often completely skip over several pages of this book. If you are reading this, that means you probably have some sort of interest in reading this book. To find out if you will like it, try a sample. The sample will only show you the table of contents, but, that's a start. I really enjoyed the HELP! section of this book. It helped to satisfy my feelings in exercises, not screaming and yelling till you get what you want. If you feel like you are not normal, this is an excellent read. But however, if you are feeling normal and are very experienced, don't get this book. I hoped that my review helped and I hope that you find a wonderful book on your kindle to read today!! Yours Truly, Abigail, an American Girl; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself but I Don't Know Who I Am: Building Your Self-Esteem (Faithgirlz!); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Rue Page; Review: This book has everything!!! It has really helped me a lot. It even shows you how to make your bedroom your own! The girl in the book, Molly is JUST like me. She is a great example to tween girls. Please buy this book! You will be glad you did!! The money is SO worth it. Lately, I have really had a case of the Who Am I`s. This book helps me find who I truly am inside and feel good about it. This book also tells you to set aside 1 hour every week to do something you really enjoy doing. I REALLY like this idea. This book also tells you to make a collage for your bedroom by looking through magazines and finding stuff to make YOU happy, not anyone else. Then, you look at your collage and say: This looks like a person. You fill in the blank. I am SO going to do that with my new room. After reading that book, I feel really good about my true self. I hope this review helped! ~Abigail; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Katie and the Cupcake Cure (Cupcake Diaries); Author: Visit Amazon's Coco Simon Page; Review: I am a 6th grade girl, starting middle school next year. When I was in Alabama, I visited a book store. As I went over to the kids area, this book caught me out of the corner of my eye. The title of the book is clever and the cover is cutely illustrated. I put it in my bookshelf at home, and forgot about it for a few months. Then last week I was in that "reading mood" and wasn't reading anything at the moment. So I looked in the bookshelf... and there it was. I sat down at the kitchen table and couldn't put the book down! It is amazing and really interesting. Since I am going into middle school next year this book related a lot to me. This book is one of the best books I have ever read! We have this series at my school library and all the girls are always caught reading a Cupcake Diaries book! I have decided to read the entire series! This book is an easy read and very relatable. I hope this review helped!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Braid; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Dickerson Page; Review: I would rate "The Golden Braid" by Melanie Dickerson 5 out of 5 stars. This was an amazing book! It is full of mystery, excitement, and adventure! It had a super unexpected ending. I would recommended this book to those who love fairytale retellings, mystery, adventures, & Christian fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition (100-600); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaroslav Pelikan Page; Review: An excellent overview of the history of Christian theologizing which slices its way through the thickets of conflicting theories and explanations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament (The Powers : Volume One); Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Wink Page; Review: An indispensable intro to the N.T. language of principalities and powers which relates it to our own day. The best part of his series on the Powers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Wink Page; Review: Wink is an original thinker, but as the series on the Powers develops he moves towards a gnostic non-violent interpretation of Christianity which seems to me an over-simplification taking away some of the otherwise outstanding usefulness of this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major Works: Selected Philosophical Writings (Harper Perennial Modern Thought); Author: Visit Amazon's Ludwig Wittgenstein Page; Review: indispensable guide to most important philosopher of the last century making him widely accessible for all readers in philosophy and tjeology; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent (1891); Author: Visit Amazon's John Henry Newman Page; Review: Of great interest for anyone interested in the way in which the debate between rationalism and faith squared up in the early years of the 19th century; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Canon E-58U 58mm Snap-On Accessory Lens Cap; Brand: Canon; Review: Fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alcoco Headphone Splitter Adapter Jack Adaptor; Brand: Alcoco; Review: Love these as a beginner set. Its good for kids or beginners, easy to use, easy to focus between users. The eyecups work well as I have glasses but my wife doesn't. They are perfect for what they are/the price, and I look forward to upgrading to ones with larger magnification next season; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony BDVN790W Blu-ray Home Theater System (2013 Model); Brand: Sony; Review: The sound is great, the setup is easy. The reason I gave it a middling review is because the app system/menu stinks. They stick in there all these apps that you'll never use, and no way to delete them. Also, there is no way to download apps that you DO want. My biggest complaint is that sometimes the digital sound needs to catch up from the TV broadcast. At least, I think this is the issue. With increasing frequency, the sound cuts out for a second and the TV's display hows the hdmi port display. Its pretty darn annoying; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic SNMB-15 15.4-Inch Canvas Messenger Bag with Laptop Storage (Green); Brand: Case Logic; Review: After a couple weeks of use, one of the inside pocket liners got a hole in it...so now I have to worry about things disappearing into the hole. Apart from that, the pad is good, the space is good, however the water bottle holders on the side aren't large enough. I wouldn't buy this again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FotoTech Camera Buckle Lens Cap Holder for Canon Nikon Sony Panasonic Fujifilm Olympus Pentax Sigma DSLR/SLR/EVIL Camera with FotoTech Velvet; Brand: FotoTech; Review: Works as advertised, clips well even for my Tamron's cap. Glad I bought it. I'm not sure what that small cloth pouch is for, I gave it to my wife to keep a ring or something in; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Next Karate Kid, The (1994); Genres: Action, Children, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: European Vacation (aka National Lampoon's European Vacation) (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hud (1963); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manchurian Candidate, The (1962); Genres: Crime, Thriller, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face in the Crowd, A (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verdict, The (1982); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Genres: Action, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drugstore Cowboy (1989); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Village of the Damned (1960); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Local Hero (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Klute (1971); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Great Escape, The (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Frankenstein (1974); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slums of Beverly Hills, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Natural, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Streetcar Named Desire, A (1951); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Easy Pieces (1970); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sting, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1947); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Is Born, A (1937); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Away (1979); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cape Fear (1962); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spartacus (1960); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Switchback (1997); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise (1991); Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (1974); Genres: Horror; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (3 Days of the Condor) (1975); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Heat (1981); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Connection, The (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Picture Show, The (1971); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elephant Man, The (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Chill, The (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Runs Through It, A (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist, The (1973); Genres: Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Run Silent Run Deep (1958); Genres: War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bear, The (Ours, L') (1988); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulworth (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grifters, The (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deer Hunter, The (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Untouchables, The (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buddy Holly Story, The (1978); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birds, The (1963); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blair Witch Project, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bug's Life, A (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Saw What You Did (1965); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mosquito Coast, The (1986); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pork Chop Hill (1959); Genres: War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phantasm (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Adventure, The (1972); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tender Mercies (1983); Genres: Drama, Romance, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arthur (1981); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Parenthood (1989); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fish Called Wanda, A (1988); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin Men (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Werewolf in London, An (1981); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Fields, The (1984); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: African Queen, The (1951); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Brigade, The (1968); Genres: War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: M*A*S*H (a.k.a. MASH) (1970); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: English Patient, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dozen, The (1967); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: War of the Worlds, The (1953); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Longest Day, The (1962); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Force 10 from Navarone (1978); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Planet (1956); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blob, The (1958); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Came from Outer Space (1953); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Detail, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (1971); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot in the Park (1967); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: General's Daughter, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Machine, The (1960); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Fly (1959); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961); Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bank Dick, The (1940); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creature from the Black Lagoon, The (1954); Genres: Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vistas: Introduccion a la lengua espanola - Student Edition; Author: Jose A. Blanco; Review: easy to understand. Love using this book for my spanish 102 college course.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Human Development: A Cultural Approach (2nd Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Jensen Arnett Page; Review: Great an informative book. Came in excellent condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Test Preparation for the CLEP Spanish Language; Author: Lisa J. Goldman; Review: great for review. Came with a missing CD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chemistry: A Molecular Approach; Author: Visit Amazon's Nivaldo J. Tro Page; Review: informative; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without Rival: Embrace Your Identity and Purpose in an Age of Confusion and Comparison; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Bevere Page; Review: love the message. can't wait to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Julien's Primer of Drug Action; Author: Claire D. Advokat; Review: awesome! informative; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lust, Caution: The Story; Author: Eileen Chang; Review: good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Haunted House Countdown Calendar; Brand: Vermont Christmas Company; Review: This was the cutest idea. The riddles behind each area are hilarious!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Himalayan Glow 1002 Pink Crystal Salt Lamp, (8-11 lbs), Warm Amber Glow; Brand: Himalayan Glow; Review: I love this lamp. The color is beautiful, and fits nicely on my bedside table without taking up much room. A great buy for the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-Complete HC-2103 Shoe Rack with 4 Shelves-Four Tiers for 24 Pairs-for Bedroom, Entryway, Hallway, and Closet-Space Saving Storage and; Brand: Home-Complete; Review: This is a great shoe rack! It is large, and accommodates all my shoes and I still had space to put a couple of purses. The instructions were super simple to follow! I love it and I am so glad I bought two of them. One is for our mud room and it accommodates all the boots and larger type winter shoes. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hiware Good Glass Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser & Lid, Borosilicate Glass Tea Kettle Stovetop Safe, Blooming; Brand: Hiware; Review: It's beautiful! It's a gift and I can't wait to give it. It came very well packaged. I am very very pleased with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Woven Cotton Blanket (Full/Queen, White) Breathable Cotton Throw Blanket and Quilt for Bed & Couch/Sofa; Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: I am very happy with this purchase. It's light enough for spring/summer. Fits perfectly on full bed with enough left over for a queen size bed. I haven't washed it yet, so I can't say anything about that, but overall, I am very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Woven Cotton Blanket (Full/Queen, Smoke Grey) Breathable Cotton Throw Blanket and Quilt for Bed & Couch/Sofa; Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: I am very happy with this purchase. It's light enough for spring/summer. Fits perfectly on full bed with enough left over for a queen size bed. I haven't washed it yet, so I can't say anything about that, but overall, I am very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boyhood (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maltese Falcon, The (a.k.a. Dangerous Female) (1931); Genres: Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rope (1948); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andalusian Dog, An (Chien andalou, Un) (1929); Genres: Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Dark Thirty (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misérables, Les (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wolf of Wall Street, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cube (1997); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine (2007); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Blvd. (a.k.a. Sunset Boulevard) (1950); Genres: Drama, Film-Noir, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi (2012); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Metropolis (1927); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Looper (2012); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 3 (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ratatouille (2007); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella (1950); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulan (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (Rashômon) (1950); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (1953); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty (1959); Genres: Animation, Children, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (Solyaris) (1972); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Emperor's New Groove, The (2000); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in the West (C'era una volta il West) (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Let the Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in) (2008); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (1973); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonrise Kingdom (2012); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bug's Life, A (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox and the Hound, The (1981); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Little Mermaid, The (1989); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp (1955); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Phillips (2013); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle (2013); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Years of Our Lives, The (1946); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There Will Be Blood (2007); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Help, The (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
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Title: The Forest People; Author: Colin Turnbull; Review: I really liked this book. I had to read it for class, but i would recomend it to anyone. It was quick and easy to read. It was a good and sympathetic portrayal of these hunter gatherer peoples and it left me with a lot of respect for them and for the author. There were only a couple of little things I would have changed about the book. I felt like a little too much had been edited out in some spots and the author was a little over sentamental at times. For my purposes i would have liked a little more of a scientific approach to some things, but it does make a very good story overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GUNS, GERMS AND STEEL - A Short History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years; Author: Visit Amazon's Jared Diamond Page; Review: I really liked the way this book was set up. It was clearly structured and Diamond carefully addresses each of the questions that are brought up. Diamond draws information several different fields of studies and inventively combines the information in order to address the issue of why some societies quickly developed 'civilization' while others developed more slowly or not at all. This book is easily accessible to people of all levels of education and the arguments Diamond makes seem very practical and down to earth. I greatly enjoyed this book. It was entertaining and interesting, and I think it is a must read for anyone interested in the development of societies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Maya (Ancient Peoples & Places); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael D. Coe Page; Review: This was a pretty good introduction to the Maya. It has a lot of good reference materials in it, such as time lines and maps. In some areas the writing is a little dry and dull, but overall I felt like I had gotten a fairly good overview of the Maya when I was done. He presents both popular and marginal theories on the various mysteries of the Maya. He is thourough in covering the various aspects of the Maya and I felt it was a good place to start if you are interested in learning more about this culture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Twentieth Anniversary Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Milan Kundera Page; Review: This was a really beautiful and complex book. However, it took me a while to overcome the whiny and soap opera like characters. Kundera uses his contemptible characters to illustrate several profound ideas. The first two chapters lay out the basic foundation, lightness v. weightiness. They bring into question rather the nature of lightness is positive or negative. If you choose to bear no burdens you will know the unbearable lightness of being. Some of my favorite things about the book were Kundera's use of time, and his way of leaving some parts out and repeating other parts. Kundera has a brilliant writing technique, the story mostly goes along in a linear manner, but it does not unfold in a typically linear sense. It makes short jumps in time here and there and overlaps in places. You are given different perspectives on some events, and other events Kundera chooses to leave open to readers interpretations. Besides the brilliant technique, the thing that made this book decisively GOOD for me was the last section: Karenin's Smile. In this chapter Karenin, Tomas and Terezas (the main characters) dog, which had become the clock of their lives, becomes fatally ill. Despite Tomas and Terezas grief about Karenin, they finally find happiness in their lives. Their happiness seems to be partly due to the burdens they have taken on, in essence the antithesis of the unbearable lightness of being, the joyful heaviness of being. There is so much more to this book than I can articulate in this short review. You definitely need to read it to fully appreciate all it has to offer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair; Author: Visit Amazon's William Makepeace Thackeray Page; Review: This book was long, but I definitely enjoyed it. A couple of sections I skimmed over, but the heart of the story is compelling. I never thought of putting it down, mostly because, one of the main characters, Rebecca, fascinated me. Much like the author, I could not completely make up my mind about Rebecca. I had to find out what would become of her in the end. Even in the end I could not decide whether she was bad or simply had several bad circumstances occur. It was a good social commentary, and I am glad I read it. However, it is not a book I will ever pick up to read again partly due to its length, but also because once was all I needed. There were no overly complex ideas that warrant any more than a one time reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reading the Maya Glyphs; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael D. Coe Page; Review: Not only is this book beautifully printed with exquisite glyphs printed in red ink, it is also coherent and accessible to everyone interested in Maya hieroglyphs. It takes almost no time to read and fully understand, and is a perfect introduction and reference tool. A must have for any Maya enthusiast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baudolino; Author: Visit Amazon's Umberto Eco Page; Review: You can tell by this book that Eco really knows his medieval lore, but the long rambling descriptions become tiresome about halfway through. The only other Eco book I have read was "The Name of the Rose" which I enjoyed immensely. I was hoping that this book would be as gripping but instead I found the plot to be convoluted and occasionally the story veered off into sub plots that seemed to have no bearing on the actual story. I found myself skimming over big sections near the end in an attempt to get to the conclusion. After I finally finished this book, I wished I had put it down a lot sooner and just started on something that was actually worth my time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Story of My Life (Penguin Classics); Author: Giacomo Casanova; Review: Casanova himself is not nearly as interesting as I was hoping he would be. In this book he looks back on his life through rose colored glasses. He makes light of his womanizing and he finds it humorous that he infects large populations with std's. He definitely has a giant ego and he really comes across as a looser. I can't imagine why any woman would have ever fallen for him. Despite that I did not really care for the person of Casanova, I must say that I found the book entertaining. There are lots of interesting tidbits and descriptions of places and people from the late 1700's that are really fascinating. Even though there were still sleazy men around, the late 1700's were definitely a very different world than what we know now. One of my big complaints about this edition of his memoirs is that there seemed to have been a lot of really juicy parts cut out. At the end of each chapter there is a brief italicized section that summarizes the bits that were left out. I would have preferred to have an unabridged version so that I could have skipped over the parts I did not want to read and not have someone else make that choice for me. I am not sure if there is a better, more complete version out there in English, but if you are really interested in Casanova you may want to look for a different version or if you speak French, you may want to see if you can find a copy of the original.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Peanuts Scrub Top: For The Birds; Brand: Tooniforms; Review: Adjustable waist and stretchy waist line in the back. Fit great. Good quality. I'm 5'4" and 200lbs I ordered a large and I still have good space in the scrubs. I wear a size 16.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madden Girl Women's Kiickbak Motorcycle Boot; Brand: Madden Girl; Review: LOVE!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FPT Womens Basic 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Button Down Cardigan; Brand: Fifth Parallel Threads; Review: I knew it was going to be small but I didn't think it would be as small as it was. Ordered a large fits like a small. Could use a size or two larger. Very stretchy thin material but not really translucent or anything. Nice for layering. I'm losing weight so I hope it fits later.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coodebear Boys' Girls' Map Lined Pockets Buttons V Collar Vests (2-16 Years); Brand: Coodebear; Review: Maybe slightly short but it was okay considering my son is tall. I loved the color and the fabric; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coodebear Boys' Girls' Map Lined Pockets Buttons V Collar Vests (2-16 Years); Brand: Coodebear; Review: Maybe slightly short but it was okay considering my son is tall. I loved the color and the fabric; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Capsule Hotel Asahi Praza Shinsaibashi; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: There are only two reason why anyone would stay in this hotel, but they are significant: 1. You want to try the capsule experience. 2. You want to be right in the middle of happening nightlife and fierce shopping. Otherwise, look elsewhere. They have numerous rules and are strict with their expectations. The staff is quite unpleasant. Check-out time was at 10 a.m., which means-SAYONARA... don't think about loitering at all. I was waiting for a friend of mine who came down at 10:15 (they charged her for late checkout)... they did not allow me to use the Internet during that time because I had already checked out. This was even after I explained to them I was waiting for my friend to come down and that I needed to get directions for my next hotel. They really don't care. In general, the male staff seems to be more approachable than the females they have at the front desk. You can purchase a calling card and use it at the phone they have in the lobby. There is a 24-hour McDonalds located about two blocks away. As for the showers, some people were unhappy with the fact that you had to shower naked in front of others as they are communal. But, it is within your gender. A plus is that they have mini-toothbrushes, body sponge, towels, shampoo, conditioner, face wash and lotion. As for meeting people, I found that I met tons of people at this place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa La Estancia Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: I stayed here with a group of 4 other girlfriends between the ages of 27-31. Upon entering our 1 bedroom villa we were mesmerized and immensely impressed with the decor and the size of the villa. First, the airport was a bit annoying because they try to haggle you for taxi/shuttle service. Once you're en route to Villa La Estancia, it's about a 35-45 minute ride. Our room was not ready until 4 pm, but it wasn't too bad of a wait. Cons (so few, so I'll start with this): -All charges made at the hotel must be made to a credit (NO CASH accepted). This can be tough when you are traveling with friends. -Food at the Parilla by the pool is sub-par. While the guacamole is impressive, a few of the other items on the menu were a bit odd (i.e. chicken wings were covered in ketchup). -Beach is not swim-able. I saw a couple of people with bad scares when attempting to go for a swim. -The resort can be a bit confusing to get around. Pros: -Location: Quick cab ride to the center of town. -Convenient market with all kinds of supplies (a bit over-priced, but NOT excessive). -House-keeping/Staff is great. -SPA experience was wonderful. They offer daily deals on spa services-so check beforehand. -Pool is relaxing and pretty to look at. Overall, great experience. I'm impressed and would consider going back. If you're looking for a party crowd, I would recommend the ME (Melia) as this one was very laid-back and did not have any sort of party/night-life scene whatsoever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels; City: Dover Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: I stayed here last Tuesday through Saturday with a friend in a twin-bed room on the 2nd floor. The Pros: -Small resort to it makes it easy to get food, drinks, head to the pool or beach pretty quickly -Drinks are strong! -Food was good for an all-inclusive. I even liked the buffet style meals at Chelonia. I ate at the Italian restaurant once and it was a nice experience. I ordered a bottle of wine that was very reasonably priced. They had house wine that would have been included but I wanted a specific bottle. -Rooms were decently-sized. Although I would have preferred a full size bed and maybe less of a living room area. -AC in the room was pumpin'. Loved it. -WiFi was surprisingly decent for the most part--it was better outside the room What could be done better: -no communication amongst the staff--lots of back and forth between the front desk and the guest activities office -biggest complaint: crystal cove access is a joke. when we arrived we were told it was booked for the week and they only have a max of ten people from the resort who can attend. I found this to be poor advertising since technically I did not have an opportunity to book a spot. they told me NO. but, apparently a few people were upset by the seaweed on the beach and the fact that they closed a whole pool down (see next comment) that they opened up a few extra spots--so i was able to go and the pool scene with the swim-up bar was definitely better (as was the lunch at crystal cove) -An entire pool was closed midweek and I'm still fuzzy on the details. There were rumors that it was dirty or that the chlorine levels were high. point: something funky was going on because the pool was completely cloudy--you couldnt see through it at all. it closed down which made the other pools and pool areas much more crowded. -the staff was less friendly than ive experience in other islands--some people were great, but overall they seemed less interested in the customer service experience -SERVICE is slow at the restaurant--everyone moved at a glacial pace -birds were kind of annoying at chelonia and digging into the milk in the morning--gross Tip: Many people in other reviews feel ok walking through the town. I wouldn't recommend it at night. I felt very uncomfortable and I'm from NYC. I had security guard from another hotel walk my friend and me back because there was a lurker giving away orchids and getting a little too close Tip 2: This could be good or bad depending on who you are--but there are lots of people on the beach selling pot. Within the first half hour on the beach I had several people offer--I said no but many people welcomed them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Zetter Hotel; City: London England; Review: I stayed here for just about a full week for business. The location is great! The tube stop is one away from King's Cross (good for connecting anywhere) and you are able to walk in any direction and find something to do or a yummy spot to eat. The restaurant itself also has bites if you're looking to grab a quick breakfast or sit down for cheeses, mess, wine, snacks, etc. The bar is also known for its cocktails. I also like that I was able to visit the Zetter Townhouse for food/drinks that are also good. I would go back mostly because of the staff! They were great. Kevin at check-in was fantastic. And a shout-out to Sandro at the restaurant for providing excellent service. I burned myself with a flat-iron and he went to get gel and take care of me. :) I was able to borrow converters as well for my appliances. The rooms were clean, comfy and everything I needed was there. I thought the size of the room was great-- especially for a big city. The bathroom was comfortably sized with lots of products. The room had a long mirror (yes!). The blow dryer was babybliss (strong!). The only thing I would change is that my key card kept resetting--not a big deal at all. They quickly reset it for me. Also, the windows were a bit tricky to close. Stay at Zetter-- I would definitely come back! Picture of my power breakfast... #stronglatte; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apex Temple Court Hotel; City: London England; Review: Pros: Great location--each direction led to a great iconic spot of the city. So get out and explore! I stayed in a Superior King--the room was pretty large, especially for a city hotel. There was a full-length mirror that was great adn the bath had a tub AND a shower--very cool. Customer Service: Great--everyone was fast, accommodating, and helpful! Food at the restaurant was ok (nothing spectacular) and a tad pricey--but very convenient. Bar: It was perfect to catch-up during business travel, grab a cheese plate and have wine. Wifi: I thought it was VERY strong and even when I approached the hotel it would kick on from the outside. Gym: the fact that there was a gym was good! It was very clean and had the basics to keep you fit! Cons (very few): not much is open in the area in terms of restaurants, stores, or pharmacies on Sundays. The tube isn't super close--but I purposely wanted to stay somewhere that forced me to walk around. The iron in the room had to be replaced because it had a "faulty electricity" sticker on it. It was replaced ASAP--very good service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain Top Inn Resort; City: Chittenden Vermont; Review: Stayed here this past weekend for a wedding. I stayed at the Main Lodge which made for an easy weekend of moving from ceremony to reception. The Main Lodge itself was quaint, well-kept and service was great. The rooms were extra hot so unkept the Windows open. The walls are thin so you can hear everything from every direction, but I used the fan which helped with the heat and as a white noise filter. I got a tour of the Mountain Aire cabin-- it was large and beautiful. Definitely recommended for large groups! The restaurant has good food and I felt comfortable having breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It wasn't spectacular but did not disappoint. Jay the bartender was great! He made decent old-fashioneds with local rye. The fitness center had the basics-- which was good. The were towels and water. The spa looked great and relaxing- a few friends got massages and had a great experience. There were also mani/pedi/facial options as well. I didn't give 5 stars because I payed a bit extra for a room and in comparison to someone else who paid way less-- they had a jacuzzi, multiple shower heads, etc. I think it's because they arrived late and happened to get lucky. Either way, it was a bit of a bummer to pay more and end up with a room with significantly less amenities. Just beware of this when booking! The pricing on the website also seemed different than when I called.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Westchester; City: Rye Brook New York; Review: This place is truly a disaster. The grounds are massive and I was excited (albeit also confused) while driving in. I was here for a night for a Friday evening wedding. My room was on the bottom level--smelled musty and the air conditioning was off (98 degree day) and so it smelled so bad. Additionally, the AC never seemed to be at the right temperature when we turned it on. Also, our toilet AND our sink clogged (for no apparent reason). It was kind of a disaster. It happened in the middle of the night so we were sleepy and just woke up the next day to report it. They did give us 15% off our stay since we basically couldn't use our bathroom (there was one on the lobby floor we used). I would have given it 1 star but the restaurant was ok--so I'm giving the place 2 stars. I was happy to leave the next morning. Very disappointed and shocked that this was a Hilton. The room was gross and others had complaints as well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Devlok Primal; City: Mussoorie Dehradun District Uttarakhand; Review: This hotel is located near library road and mall road, good location. Hot water available 24 hrs, they serve good food (in-room service too), parking available(in case you are travelling by your own car). The rooms have large windows, most of them giving you a view of the mountains. They have heaters in the room as well, which I felt was quite thoughtful as we reached during heavy rains and it was quite chilly. The rooms are clean and well maintained but the blankets were a bit damp. They have king-size beds in the deluxe rooms and the rooms are spacious for this budget. They also have the option of rollaway beds in case you want to accommodate an additional person in the same room(at extra charge, nominal). The staff was very helpful and patient. And the best part was it didn't pinch our pockets. I wouldn't think twice before staying in this hotel if I go there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirits Unplugged Farm Orchard Retreat; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: The time we spent here is what I call "Far from the madding crowd" which was exactly what we were looking for coming from a concrete city like Gurgaon. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed pretty much everything here especially the fireplace, food and the solitude. The road is scenic a bit scary at times with the sharp bends and narrow way. Pyarelal the resident caretaker is soft-spoken and an excellent cook, took very good care of us. The cottage is cosy with a large hall and two bedrooms with attached baths (blue one is larger and red one is smaller). The blue bedroom has a bath-tub in the attached bathroom. There is 24 hrs hot water and each room has a heater too. Mobile network can be erratic and during our stay the cottage wi-fi was not working. Our travel here was eventful not in a good way though. 18kms before we reached Spirits Unplugged our vehicle broke down (tank leakage). We were in a fix because there was nothing all around us, just hills hills and hills except for a small eatery. Just then Ankur the owner of the cottage called asking for our location so that he can keep the cottage ready. I told him about our situation and within no time he had already arranged for the caretaker to come and help us so that we could at least take our car to the cottage for our stay. The caretaker was in his car and reached us within an hour just as we were about to take a taxi to the cottage. He helped us repair the car (he had brought some quick-fix materials) and we could travel in our car without any problem on the way. This is definitely not run as a commercial place, and instead run with care. I would love to stay again during summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vila Goesa Beach Resort; City: Calangute North Goa District Goa; Review: This is my 2nd trip to Goa last time was in 2008 when I stayed in Colva beach. This time I thought ill try for North Goa and singled out this hotel after many days of browsing the net for a beach property. It is a pretty quaint resort about 5 mins walking to the Calangute beach through a private coconut tree garden. It is located in between Calangute and Baga beach, so you get the best of both worlds if you like walking - just about 10 mins walk on either side, to the left is Calangute beach and to the right is Baga beach. The service is also medium, no complaints but not exceptional. The restaurant looks nice and they have a fat menu too but most of the items were not available whenever we enquired maybe because its low season. The price is also a bit on the higher side. The staff is very quiet and do not have enough information on Goa. The rooms and linen are neat and clean however a damp odour emanates from the room(again maybe its close to the sea and its monsoon). There are a lot of shacks and restaurants nearby so we did not have food even once in the hotel restaurant so cannot comment on the quality of food. Best was the Baga deck restaurant about 5 mins walk from the hotel. We stayed in the hotel room(they have cottages also) and it was spacious and had an additional single bed, fridge and old TV. The curtain quality was not good it was thin and small in size for the windows and since ours was a ground floor room we put something heavy to hold the curtains before sleeping :-) Overall very good for location and slightly overpriced rooms even though I got a heavily discounted deal from goibibo.com.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sinh Sadan Guest House; City: Gir National Park Gir Somnath District Gujarat; Review: Sinh Sadan is a forest lodge managed by Forest Department. Booking is very cumbersome and you need to be very patient. They do not accept advance bookings. I called them on 02877 285 540 and they do answer calls promptly however they will cut short the conversation before your queries are clarified. I was told to reach the lodge by 9am to get a booking as check-out time is 10am. We reached around 9.30am and after pleading to the staff finally managed a non-ac cottage room for 5 of us for one night(our trip was for 2 nights). The room for the 2nd night was confirmed only the next morning. The cottage was huge and about the size of 2 standard hotel rooms, had a large dressing area and an equally large bathroom. The view from the dressing area with 2 windows was very good. Since the room was under renovation we had to make do without a working geyser. The bedroom had a sofa set as well. We took 2 extra mattresses so the room cost per night was Rs. 500 + Rs. 150 + Rs. 150 = Rs. 800/- very economical considering the location. Staying inside the guest house also got us confirmed tickets for the Gir Safari. The service in terms of food and tea was not very good, however the staff here were very polite and helpful. Breakfast per head costs Rs. 40 and lunch/dinner Rs. 70 per head.Bed-tea is served from 6am onwards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rialto; City: Guwahati Kamrup Metropolitan District Assam; Review: Stayed for three nights with family. Got a good deal almost 50% discount through ibibo.com. Breakfast is complimentary (Puri sabji chhhole eggs-boiled/omlette/bread butter jam/paratha/milk/tea.) All three days breakfast was same no change in the menu however quality was good. The room we booked was the lowest category and it was quite small for a family with a toddler, so with a child consider booking a higher category of room But it was clean and the mattress was very comfortable. Room had AC. Room service is good. The menu is not very pricey compared to restaurants. Laundry rate is also reasonable compared to hotels I've stayed in earlier. Location is also walking distance from Pan bazaar, fancy bazaar. Will consider staying here again in my next visit to Guwahati; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Riu Jalisco; City: Nuevo Vallarta Pacific Coast; Review: We stayed at the Riu Jalisco June 5th-12th. The grounds and the resort are beautiful - just like all the pictures showed. We enjoyed the boogie boarding and the kids loved the pool with the waterslides. We met other families there from several different parts of the world, our kids played together and we had a lot of fun. The staff were friendly and fun. And the check-in and check-out process was the easiest we've ever encountered. We've been to PVR before, a couple of years ago and stayed at the Royal Decameron but we liked the Riu Jalisco more. The food was good but after several days a little more variety would have been nice, the buffets were fine, my only suggestion would be a little more variety rather than the same items every night at Don Emilio and Dona Adelita buffets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viva Wyndham Azteca An All Inclusive Resort; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Wow - what amazing memories we brought home! We stayed at the Azteca May 20-28th. We came down for our wedding and had a total of 22 that came in and left on different dates in that time. Jose helped us with all of our transportation arrangements (which was a nightmare for him - that many people with different flights/dates and different airlines kept changing the departure and arrival times) but he did a great job and took it all in stride!! We met with Marco, the wedding coordinator, for a couple of hours a few days before the ceremony. We had our blood drawn by a dr. at the resort's medical office (law there for legal ceremonies) and we made some choices about the overall set-up and process of the ceremony, about the flowers, the cake, the music and Marco did the rest. All of the staff that worked on setting it up did a fabulous job - It was absolutely beautiful! Marco translated the ceremony into English for us and Alberto (?) the photographer made all of our photos look like post cards with the gorgeous colors mother nature helped with. The staff were so kind to us and made our trip so pleasant. Mara made everything run smoothly at check-in and out - there were no problems for anyone regardless of when they arrived or departed. Some of the rooms weren't ready when a couple guests arrived, but they gave them the bracelet, watched their luggage so the guests could go start enjoying the resort. And the Renova combination massage - a definite must get - so relaxing!! They also did a great job with our hair and "up-do's" on the day of the ceremony. Several of our guests have said they're going back - the hotel was small enough to find everyone fairly easily but large enough to accommodate everyone's needs whether you liked the sun and ocean or laying in the shade under the palapa or by the pool. The food on the buffett was better than many other all-inclusives. Each night they would have some type of set-up in the courtyard area, a couple of nights there were guava or watermelon martinis, another night were different flavors of margarita's, another night had a large pot of traditional Paella with loads of seafood. The kids I think had the best time. They loved the pool, the games during the day (beach darts & pool volleyball, beach soccer, dancing lessons), painting ceramics to get them out of the sun a little one afternoon and the shows at night. In fact, my daughter stayed behind at the resort all day with her new grandparents and missed an excursion we took, because she was afraid we wouldn't be back in time for the evening show! A very special thank you to all of the staff at the Viva Wyndham Azteca for all you did for us to make our wedding and our guests' vacations as wonderful as it was!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solmar Resort; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Nice resort and the beach was beautiful here! (But not a swimmable beach because of the strong undertow and large waves). More Positives: The resort had good food. It was small and the restaurant was a la carte, not a buffet-which was nice. The rooms were spacious with very comfy beds and pillows! There were no beach vendors Very Quiet Resort. The location next to Lover's Beach and close to town was GREAT Things I'd change if I were in charge: The bar inventory. while we were there-which December is a high season month, they were out of a lot of things and not "just ran out". Other guests said they'd been out for several days before we arrived too. so for 2 days, there were a few other options but mainly it was beer or wine....then they ran out of wine. But the next day everything came in. Having to sign for everything all the time was a pain and seems unnecessary. Whether it was beach towels, every drink, every meal, etc. we had to sign our name and room number. They said it was for "inventory"...but see above about my issue with inventory. The check in time was later than normal (4pm) and check out was earlier than a lot of places (11am). There is no nightlife to speak of at the resort. No activities and no music. so if you're going to relax at the beach-this is a great resort. (assuming you don't want to swim right off the beach). Town is walkable and there are lots of great restaurants nearby so lack of nightlife wasn't an issue unless you just really don't want to leave the resort. It was safe and we had a good time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center; City: Madison Wisconsin; Review: We were wanting a hotel near State street for our 1 night in town but refused to pay those prices. So we booked a room here. Coming into town, were a little skeptical but soon knew we made a good call. Free shuttle to State street area, free drinks/ cocktails at 5:00, great room, huge bathroom, coffee in the room & breakfast!,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turquoise Bay Dive Beach Resort; City: Roatan Bay Islands; Review: This resort was great if you're looking for personalized care & a friendly, very relaxed environment. Use of paddleboards, kayaks, even horseback riding -all included. No lines for anything! Great view from our room (#10). Room was a little dated but that's ok with us. Beach is pretty and best beach chairs! And you cannot beat beer brought to you in silver ice buckets under a palapa! Snorkeling isn't great here if you really like to snorkel but for $25 you can ride out to the reef with the dive boat (depending on where they're diving & depth) & snorkel with them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Frederik Inn; City: Solvang California; Review: Yes, do it-your reading this review to decide if you should stay here-my answer is yes- book a room here. We didn't get to use the pool ( as it was February) but even the pool looked like a nice place to enjoy a couple of hours and relax.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Dishwasher Magnet CLEAN DIRTY Indicator Sign w/Non-Scratch Magnetic Backing Saves Your Sanity; Brand: Noosa Life; Review: Very fast shipping and works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reed & Barton Sea Shells 18/10 Stainless Steel 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1; Brand: Reed & Barton; Review: Great weight! I love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beistle 60176 1-Pack Plastic Light-Up "21" Tiaras Party Hat; Brand: Beistle; Review: Very Cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort 4 Piece 1500 Thread Count Luxurious Ultra Soft Egyptian Quality Coziest Sheet Set, King, Green; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: Loved so much, I bought another set!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: I'm 21 Bitches Shot Glass - 21st Birthday Gift - Celebrate Turning Twenty One; Brand: Make Em Laugh; Review: Quick Shipping, was a big hit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Easy Street Women's Darcy Boot; Brand: Easy Street; Review: I didn't like the way the shoe looked on my foot and it didn't fit my style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brinley Co Women's Sunny-Wc Riding Boot; Brand: ; Review: Love these boots, I didn't notice in the photos but the zipper stops midway up the boot. Since I got the wide they fit my legs perfectly. Glad I didn't get the normal size as they would definitely not have zipped.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Assorted Bikini - 6 Pack (6DBSBK2); Brand: ; Review: Would buy these again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Ultimate T-Shirt Soft Foam Underwire; Brand: ; Review: Great value for the money. COMFORTABLE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bicycle Thief (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gleaners and I (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Luzhin Defence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wings of the Dove (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man and a Woman (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keeping the Faith (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa de los Babys (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Romance (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilary and Jackie (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life of Birds (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ordinary People (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Emperor (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osama (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The World According to Garp (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iris (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fools Rush In (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Henry & June (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Office Special (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scrubs: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Room with a View: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Planet: Seas of Life: Ocean World - Frozen Seas (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of a Lesser God (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire Falls (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Cantwell House; City: St John s Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador; Review: We stayed for two nights mid July 08 at this B&B. good location (we explored the city and signal hill on foot starting from the B&B), very friendly owners!, nice room with a lot of antique. From all the B&B's we stayed in at new foundland Cantwell house had the nicest breakfast ! (fresh fruit, yoghurt, good egg platters (more variety and better quality than other B&B's). One disadvantage: breakfast is only ot 8.30.... this was a bit late according to us. Certainly a B&B to recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ravensworth House; City: Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We had a good 3 night stay at this B&B and would recomment it. ADVANTAGES: - we had a great big bed, much better then in other B&B's. - very clean - centrally located in a nice town, close to pub's but still problems with street noise at night - free parking (which is a few 100 metres away of the B&B) - Keswick is a good place to explore the Lake District: it is less busy than some of the other "hot spots" in the lake district but still busy enough to be "cosy", and it is close to some of the most beautiful parts of the lake district COMMENTS: - normally only breakfast as from 8.30, this is rather late (but if you ask, they are flexible in this) - we usually had breakfast (as we do not take full English breakfast daily) around 8. - We arrived later than expected (if I remember correctly around 7-8 in the evening). I called the B&B to warn them but they reacted unfriendly on the phone (we were late due to flooded roads and the motorway being blocked by an accdidant) and this did give us a bit a stressy feeling on our first day in the UK. However, when we met them they were very friendly so I guess this was more due to the moment. - Our room was rather small, mainly due (or better: thanks to ;-) ) to the big bed. IN GENERAL: Very good B&B, a good place to stay when visiting the Lake district!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victoria Spa Lodge; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: Great location to visit Stratford-upon-Avon. You park at the B&B and just follow the canal up into the town center. (20 min walk). We had a large rooms (for 4 persons, and we were only with 2) on the top level. It was not luxury, but certainly OK! (not a very comfy bed though) Breakfast and service was all OK! Very good value for money!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Old Forge; City: East Kennett Marlborough Wiltshire England; Review: Very close to Avebury, this B&B was for us a very nice surpise! Alas we were only there for one night, but we really enjoyed it. Value for money is very very high! We had very big, new looking room on the ground floor, with own private entrance. It is very close to the Avebury stone circle, so you can explore that later in the evening or early in the morning before the crowds. The greeting was very friendly and welcoming. For dinner, we went to Marlbourough, where there is plenty of choice and it is only a 10 minute drive by car. There is a nice television, rather big bathroom, magazines to read, fridge,... on the room. What we liked best, is that the hostess, as we wanted to leave on time, put everything we needed for (continental) breakfast in our room the night before so we could take breakfast in our room. This was very convenient! Two comments: bed was big but uncomfortable, and the room was very light during the night, so we did not sleep that well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aazaert; City: Blankenberge West Flanders Province; Review: I stayed in the Aazaert hotel 3 nights, paying 80 euro per night (I see in the review below somebody paid 150 euro?). For this price the quality was great and even better than other big-chain 4 star hotels costing twice this amount. This hotel is more a family run hotel, so for example the girl at the bar is the same girl that will clean the rooms. So they know you very quickly, which gives a nice atmosphere. The staff are also very flexible, for example at the bar. I did not like the room at first instance, but when having a better look I had to change my mind. The room was very clean and comfortable and I liked the the set up of the bathroom which was very comfy. (toilet seperate from bathroom). Note that all rooms are different. A few negative small details: I did not like the blankets (2 small blankets on a 2 person bed) and felt like the towels and other toilet stuff (shampoo) was not adequatly replaced. Wireless internet was available. Lunches and breakfast I had at Aazaert were great. Our meeting room on the fifth floor with sun bath terrace was very nice. Parking is indeed a problem like everywhere in Blankenberge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domaine La Butte aux Bois; City: Lanaken Limburg Province; Review: We both loved this place, mostly because of the "total package" you get here: what a beautifull setting! The hotel is located in a charming house, surrounded by beautfiul gardens. We had a room in the seperate "land house". Our room was big and cosy. The bed was great as well, and it was very quite. The bathroom was dated (and I did discover a few hairs in sink and bath...) but big and practical. All staff was very friendly! We had dinner in the restaurant. It was a great gastronomic experience! (don't forget your wallet though) This restaurant experience (which is the right word to call it! it was really top-notch!) is one of the reasons why we liked our stay so much. Breakfast was also very luxureous. We also used the swimming pool/sauna. This was OK but not as great as the rest of the hotel. I would really love to go back to this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far View Lodge; City: Mesa Verde National Park Colorado; Review: I had rather low expectations about the far view lodge. However, I was still disappointed. We had booked a Kiva room, which looked pretty at first sight. However, everything (furniture, floor, ceiling, bath room,...) looks old and worn off. Our room was in urgent need for an update. Price - quality was very low. My major disappointment, just as I can read in the reviews below, is the lack of view. i really hoped for a "far view", but could only see bushes and other buildings... I had expected that the Kiva rooms would be the rooms with the nicer views but alas. We could sleep very well (despite the fact that for example the sheets were not really fitting on the bed) and did not hear any noise. (our room was at the end of a one floor building). We did not miss a TV at all. There was an ice machine next to our building, very convenient. Also parking at the door of our room was an advantage. We had dinner in the Metate room, this was not such a good experience. Our waitress was very rude. Given the prices and the fact that the restaurant really tries to be fancy, the food was not so good. Would I recommend this hotel to somebody? YES! Just because of the location. It is a long (and beautiful!) drive up to Mesa Verde, and you don't want to make it more than needed. Our ranger guided tour to Balcony house (in the middle of a thunderstorm) was GREAT! I We also visited Spuce Tree House and Step house, and some other dwellings and kiva's on our own.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Columbus Motor Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: We stayed 2 nights here, for 155 dollar per night excl tax. This is a very basic hotel: just offers room to sleep, and looks kind of old fashioned. The reception is very small (just a very small office in the parking lot) But the rooms are clean and a good size (and if I remember correctly with a big tv), and you have free parking. We did not like the bed very much, but that is a matter of personal preference. At first we were a bit confused when we arrived by car, because we did not see any parking spots available. My husband stayed in the car and I went into the office. We could park in a tiny street next to the hotel. The hotel is very well located: on walking distance of the cable cars (take them early in the morning in you don't like waiting!), Lombard street and Fisherman's wharf,.... From my room, I could see Coit Tower. Maybe with price line or hotwire you can find a fancier hotel for an even better price, but otherwise this hotel is a good choice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ranch at Death Valley; City: Death Valley National Park California; Review: The main reason why I rate this hotel so high is because it offers you the great experience to overnight in Death Valley, and still be very comfortable (swimming pools, restaurant, palm trees,..). Death Valley is my favourite national park. It is so overwhelming beautiful and special! Staying overnight enabled us to make a fantastic walk in the early morning and enjoy sunset at dante's view. The good thing about Furnace Creek is that it is so central to all this beautiful views. It is not really a charming place: it is very touristic and busy. But the rooms are very comfortable. You pay for it (We paid 187 USD for one night) though. The restaurants were crazy busy at night, but we ate a great pizza at the bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andaz West Hollywood; City: West Hollywood California; Review: WHOW! I can only confirm what I read in other reviews. We arrived at Andaz after a long flight from Europe, in the evening. My husband was at first instance not a fan: "where is the desk?" "you can't recognise the staff?" (he does not read trip advisor ;-) ) However, he quickly had to change his mind! Our hostess was very friendly and help full, showed us our room, gave a lot of explanations, ... briefly she made us feel welcome! The (free) content of the minibar was extensive: a lot of choices! We requested a quiet room and got one on the highest floor with view on the hollywood hills, this was perfect for us! The bed was comfortable, the room was very clean. In the morning, very early (jet lag!), I went to the swimming pool and enjoyed the fantastic views, the comfy chairs, and the pool, all by myself. I felt like a princess! Wished more hotels were like this, with just everything included (what a difference with the fancy las vegas hotels!), and a service with a smile!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghent River Hotel; City: Ghent East Flanders Province; Review: I would not recommend this place as for the price I paid the value received was unacceptable. Con's: - facilities are very limited: no real bar, just a corner of the reception desk (only serves when they feel like it) and very expensive - noisy: because of the old wooden structure it make a lot of noice if the guests above you walk around in their room - room worn off (carpet, floor of the bathroom), towels had stains - of the 6 lights in my room, 3 did not work. The last morning the light in the bathroom also no longer worked - breakfast: nice breads, but warm breakfast very limited - no own parking. you have to park in the public parking and carry your bags to the hotel - internet accesss costs 5 eur per hour! Normally I don't mind about the points above that much, but for the price I paid I do. pro's: - good bed (a bit small though if you are long) - some charming older aspects of the building in the architecture/design - good location (not top in Ghent though) - nice view of the breakfast room (glad that I did not stay close to it though, some guests almost sleep next to the breakfast room)); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Efteling Hotel; City: Kaatsheuvel North Brabant Province; Review: Efteling is a great atraction park and it is so pretty with all the flowers. However, we were a bit disapointed with the hotel. Overall we had a great time but knowing the price you pay per night for a standard room, the rooms themselves are just too average. There are very few nice eftelling touches (only in the bathroom). I gave the hotel a low score on price-quality. However, all other aspects of the hotel are very good: -convenient parking (however when we arrived at noon there were no spots left to park but we were allowed to park in the "corridor") - so great to just walk in and out the park to you hotel room (when we visited the park was open until midnight!) - we had a great dinner (a la carte) with a very friendly service, and a very good breakfast Another negative point is that the staff at the desk ruined the birthday surprise my husband had arranged for me by telling his surpise (extra guests for dinner) to us whereas she was aware that it was arranged for me as a surprise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shady Dell RV Park; City: Bisbee Arizona; Review: I'm very glad that we stayed at the Shady Dell! It is really a unique experience! We picked the airfloat as this one has an own shower. The interior of the trailer was really into the 50's! Complete with an old fashioned coffee machine, an old fashioned radio (which was playing nice 50's tunes when we entered) and a black-white TV. We spent the evening watching a DVD on this cute TV (alas it was very difficult to get the television to work, there was no instruction). There were two small beds (my husband did not really fit into it) but we slept really well. We did need the heater, but with this on all night the temperature was perfect. We did not see the owners during our stay, but they had let a note for us on the front door of the office. That's why I gave "service" a low score, but for the quality of our stay it did not really matter. I was disapointed that Dot's Diner was closed. This would really have added an extra touch to our expereience. But I do feel is maybe never open? It looked that way. Two negative aspects: - next to the cemetary? this was kind of strange. I do not really mind but I wonder why they do not put like bushes for it or something. - to be honnest, the trailer we rented was not really clean (the bath tub was luckily). Everywhere there was dust... I think with a little bit of extra cleaning every now and then, it would be much better. I would recommend this place, mainly because it is such a special experience!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stanlunds Inn and Suites; City: Borrego Springs California; Review: We liked this place! Mainly because of its surroundings, Anza-Borrego is a wonderful park! After an evening walk in Palm Canyon, we arrived at Stanlunds after dark. The lady at the reception was VERY friendly and we had a nice chat. I did not have high expectations about this place (what else can you expect for 110 eur per night in a place with so little accomodation available), but were OK with what we got. Our room with two queens and front patio (no kitchen, some rooms do have this) was outdated for sure (especially the bathroom), but it was clean. The bathroom was so old and outdated, that is was even funny. We had a good night sleep. It is less fancy that motels like BW or Days Inn, but to be honnest, we both felt this place has a special "charm" on it. It just looks so nice, these white buildings (all ground floor) where you can park for your door, with some green grass and palm trees and small swimming pool, in the middle of the desert. If you just need a clean bed and shower, to sleep in this wonderful park, Stanlunds is a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel Joshua Tree National Park; City: Twentynine Palms California; Review: I would really recommend this place. My husband was pleasantly surprised (for me it was no surprise as I read tripadvisor and picked the hotel ;-) ) with the charactar and charm of this hotel. We usally stay in chain hotels and this is perfect for us. But if you can then arrive at sunnyvale, you notice the difference. The outside is so nice! A lot of decoration. The rooms are in located in a few different buildings. We stayed at the "prospector". The room was spacious and with a fully equipped kitchen. It was nice to have a little living room. When we arrived there was nobody in the office, but there was a phone and after quick phone call there was almost immediately someone there to show us our room. In the morning we left the key in the box at the office. This hotel is not located along the main street of twentynine palms, but with our GPS we had no problem finding it. Two things which we liked less: - we thought the bed was a bit small - our room was not so clean. According to the person who showed us our room this was dust blown in when he put on the fan. This was really a pity as there were little dust things every where. But this was not a big issue for us. We arrived at dark and left early morning, so we could not really enjoy the facilities but the pool and recreation area looked really nice! Oh, and Joshua Tree is a great national park, with beautiful trails!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Casitas at Smokey Springs Ranch; City: Tucson Arizona; Review: We really loved the casita's. As from the moment you enter the property, you just think, wauw! this looks lovely. We stayed in the raindancer casita. It has so much character and charm! The surroundings are just gorgeous. You also have a lot of privacy, and decoration is also wonderful. You get everything you need, just as in a hotel. Add to that the additional charm... Our casita was really clean and just so cute! There was even a BBQ outside. Our only negative comment would be that the we thought the bed (a queen) was a bit small, but that's personal preference of course. But you have bigger sized casita's as well. Alas we did not have the opportunity to meet the owners as they were away for a few days. However they had left a very kind note for us, and showed a lot of trust.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ranch at Death Valley; City: Death Valley National Park California; Review: Death Valley is by far my favourite park. Only 8 months after our first stay at Furnace Creek Ranche, we were very happy to be back, this time for 2 nights. The place was as nice as I remember: the location is perfect, very "central" in the valley. The rooms are large, clean and nice, with a good size bath room. What I like most of all it the look&feel of the whole grounds: the trees, the grass, birds coming in the morning, the old fashioned style, the borax museum, the boardwalk, the pool,... this is also just a really nice place to stroll around. Of course, it is expensive. I paid about 230 dollar a night! That 's a lot... And it is so very busy at dinner time. We ate excellent pizza's at the saloon 2 nights in a row, with fast and speedy service. A pity is that the internet is not for free but it is not expensive. Hope to be back...!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Andante Inn of Sedona; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: We were happy with our stay at Super 8 Sedona; it offered us all we need for a very cheap price in Sedona, when you compare to the rates in other motels. Of course, it is not a fancy place but the room was clean, we had all we needed (even free wireless internet), location is great (because Sedona is just a loverly place!), we saw the famouse red rocks when opening the curtains in the morning, and there was even a small breakfast included. A nice extra touch was the very friendly and nice front desk! Would recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Dusseldorf; City: Neuss North Rhine Westphalia; Review: This is really an excellent hotel for business travelers in the area. My room was very nice. I liked the bed, pillows and blanket. The bathroom was rather small but convenient and VERY clean. The shower was really comfortable to use. From my room, I had a nice view on the river (close) and the city (behind the river) Staff is friendly and professional. Breakfast is excellent; the buffet offers a lot of choices! Oh, and another plus is that the hotel is very quiet (good isolation?). I was not bothered by any noise in my room and slept very well :-) Overal, for 99 eur per night, a very good price-quality! Two aspects I liked less: - I can't understand a business hotel does not offer free internet... - This hotel is very professional but don't come here for any charm or special atmosphere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome Hotel Essen; City: Essen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I stayed in this hotel for one night. It is a typical business hotel. Rooms were quite nice. Bathroom was rather small but the set up was convenient. I disliked the bed and sheets, and did not sleep very well but that is personal taste. Service at the reception desk was efficient, and breakfast was extensive. I thought the isolation of the rooms was very bad; you could hear anything going on in the hallway or in the neighbour's room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Maxim; City: De Panne West Flanders Province; Review: This is a small hotel, without "any pretention" as also written in the review below. It's simple and easy going, but offers everything you need. We found a parking space in one of street in the neighbourhoor. Our room had no balcony but we were only here to have a good night of sleep. The room was a decent nice. No frills and I did not really like the design (too modern for my taste) but it was very clean. Breakfast was very good: the buffet is not that big but the quality of the products (for example the bread) is really outstanding! Very fresh as well. The hotel is not located at the beach so you should be aware of that. What we liked most was the extremely friendly service, especially from Laurent. This was a real pleasure!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome Hotel Meschede Hennesee; City: Meschede North Rhine Westphalia; Review: We stayed one night in this hotel. The reception and common area's of this hotel are really fancy. Also the staff is very friendly and professional! The room was certainly OK and very clean, but in my opinion a bit less good than you would expect based on the price and the common area's of the hotel. (no vanities in the bath room, low quality towels,...) The general atmosphere of the hotel is very "quiet" which I mean in a very positive way. It is not noisy, every body is relaxed. The hotel is located at the lake. We had lake view which is good (the rooms at the other site have parking view I guess) but this is not a really great view I think. We had the buffet dinner which was OK, but did not offer many choices: all main dishes were with noodles. But the quality was very good (freshly made) and I liked the deserts! The breakfast was absolutely outstanding!!!! would recommend this hotel, but try to take a package or so because the officaly nightly rate is a bit too high.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fletcher Hotel Eerbeek; City: Eerbeek Gelderland Province; Review: We had booked this hotel using a gift bon (so we more or less payed the normal price). Luckily we only stayed one night. First of all: the Veluwe, the region of the hotel is wonderfull. We had been there before (another hotel) and love it! Ideal for making a wonderful tour by bycicle. Also the close surrounding of the hote, with the old trees, forst and grass lands are fantastic, we made a loverly early morning walk. That's the only good thing I can say about this hotel. when we saw our room, our first action was walking back to the reception to ask for a room switch. The room itself was incredeably small! It was old, which I often find charming, but not in this case as it was just a very detoriated room! a lot of damages. The bed is not even a 2 persons bed, but what we call a "twijfelaar", which is more a big one person's bed! It was place very incovenient to the wall (did I say the room was very small?), no table next to the bed, no opportunity to watch tv out of bed,.. Very strange is also that the room we got was in a seperate old building. you need to enter by a door in the back. there are just four rooms I guess. it's quite a distance from the crowded parking area. Alas the hotel was fully booked and we could not switch rooms. We were in doubt about just returning home but because we love the region, we didn't. So we had a very bad night of sleep. We got up early, made a morning walk, were first for breakfast (which was Ok but basic) and then checked out. And believe it or not: the staff at the desk presented me a bill with a surcharge because we got a deluxe room. Sure she did not even know we did complain the evening before, and that we just book a "normal" room. We really needed to convince her to get rid of this surcharge. This hotel? Never again for us!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boka; City: Bovec Slovenian Littoral Region; Review: We stayed here one night during our round trip in Slovenia. In general: a very good place to stay. The hotel feels brand new. Everything is very clean. The staff (we always (morning and evening) had the same 2 young ladies at the reception desk - the owners? they really gave that little extra in service and friendliness) which were professional and always with a smile. The location is nice: in the middle of nowwhere along a "main" road but not many trafic though. Our room: we had suite, which offered A LOT of space. the design was quite nice. There were several large windows and a balcony. The bathroom was huge (with a large jaccuzi bath tub- alas that took very long to fill) - great! The design of the hotel is modern and very open, which we do no like because of noise. However we were not bothered for it. For a very small price, you can eat the menu here. however, probably because of its cheap price, the quality/freshness were a bit less good than what we are used to in Slovenia. The area in which dinner and breakfast are served, are not really nice, because you can't look outside (a real pity) and not such a cosy design. What we found really annoying was the huge amounts of baby's during the meals. There were more baby's than adults, so the room was noisy. But you can't blame the owners for that, however we do think they may target young families or sth like that? Breakfast is OK, not great but just good. From the hotel, you can make the little walk to the view point of the Boka waterfall. And, I should not forget to mention that the Soca river valley is wonderful!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Elefant; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: We only stayed here for one night, which was enough as we had very very bad luck with the weather, it kept raining so we spent most of our time in Salzburg in one of the many museums. Salzburg is lovely, but the real highlight of our visit to the city was Hotel Elefant. It just has "it", a special charm and good atmosphere. We parked in the Altstadt garage and walked to the hotel by foot, it's really just a 5-10min pretty walk and easy to find. The hotel is in a site street of the busy touristic Geteide Gasse, so you're right in the middle of the whole tourist fuzz in Salzburg, but not bothered by it. Our room was wonderful. We had room 108 on the first floor. We had a good comfortable big bed, small hallway (good to put our wed umbrella's and raincoats), a large and clean bathroom (no nice toiletries though, and the towels were not very soft), and a very large bed room. the design of the bed room was gorgeous, with red and green. there was a little coffee table, a sofa, 2 chairs,... The wooden floor made a lot of noise, as can be normal in older buildings. but we did not hear much noice from other guests so we also assume we did not bother any one. Breakfast was served in a lovely dining room, with a wide variety (warm breakfast is limited). For the price we paid, 116 euro, an excellent stay in a charming historic hotel! by the way, it was a sunday evening and then it's apparently very hard to find a good place to eat as most restaurants are closed that evening...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec; City: Bled Upper Carniola Region; Review: We stayed in the Lovec for three nights mid September, as part of a tour we made in Slovenia. At first sight, the hotel does not look very appealing and the room we got was small. We had a room on the lake site, but the view was completely blocked by ugly buildings (as we were only on the first floor). When we walked through bled, we saw a lot of hotels next to the lake which looked much nicer. However, after having stayed in the hotel, I changed my opinion as we had an excellent stay. Yes, the hotel is not reallly next to the lake (it's just a few 100 m's walk) but it is quiet. At the lake site, there were big parties with loud music going on, which i am sure keep you awake when you stay in a room really at the lake. The whole atmosphere of the hotel is quiet and elegant. Most people staying here are couples and business people (there was a seminar going on as well). The service is friendly. The hotel does provide free parking, a big gift in crowded Bled. When it's more difficult to find a space (the parking lot is very small) the staff did make efforts to help us find a parking space. The breakfast buffet was very good, and the breakfast room very nice to sit. Service at breafast was also very good and efficient. The hotel is very clean. And the biggest plus, is the sswimming pool and jacuzzi which are open 7 am - 10 pm. After a day of walking, it was just great to relax in the jacuzzi. We had the whole swimming pool area for ourselves! In the end, the only criticism i have is that the room and beds are on the small side. Price-quality of the hotel is certainly OK considering you do stay in Bled, and the hotel is as you can expect from the Best Western chain: very good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marko; City: Portoroz Slovenian Littoral Region; Review: During our September holiday in Slovenia, we stayed three nights in Hotel Marko. Glad we stayed here; Portoroz is a good place for an evening stroll along the boulevard and from here a lot of sightseeing places are easy to reach. Location is one of the main advantages of the hotel: it's in Portoroz, but not on the most busy place so you are not bothered by noise. You can walk to famous coastal town Piran if you would like. (what we did, you walk along the seaside the whole time. When returning we took the bus which rides very often: cheap and convenient). Another big plus for this hotel is the beautiful front garden with little fountain, facade of the building and the cute balconies (make sure to get a a room with sea view). It's wonderful to sit on the balcony (you have a lot of privacy as you can not sea on any other balcony) watch the sea and the garden. The breakfast buffet is very good, and you can eat it in the nice and big dinner room or on the terrace. Rooms were OK, but nothing special. the furniture is rather old fashioned (think 70's-80's) and the walls are just white, so they do look a bit boring. but you have everything you need so not an issue. I would really recommend this place; however this is not the type of place or hotel where I would like to stay for a week. If you come for a week of swimming, you might one to choose one of the bigger resorts with swimming pools, as the seaside of slovenia, no matter how beautiful it is, is no ideal for swimming; unless you like rocks and concrete beaches. but the water is very clear and blue. If you are like us touring Slovenia, looking for a quiet hotel with character, Hotel Marko is perfect for the days you want to spend at the Slovenian coast!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ambient hotel Domzale; City: Domzale Upper Carniola Region; Review: Stayed here for two nights during our trip in Slovenia. Great location: quiet because in a (rather big) village, but only a twenty minute drive from Ljubljana. Ljubljana is gorgeous en really great on summer nights, but we were happy to have a hotel out of the busy city center and domzale was perfect for that! Also if you are looking for a central location to visit Slovenia, this is a good option. For example: we visited skofja loka and velika planina out of domzale. The hotel is very new, with a modern and open architecture. The bed rooms are quite nice; maybe a bit too modern but with a big and very good bed with nice bedding. The comfort room we booked was spacious and loved the "open closet" principle. The bathroom looked OK at first sight, but three major disadvantages: - very very dirty corners with a lot of mold (the type of corners in the shower they probably always just forget to clean and you only see when you're inside the shower) - the shower head is a the heigth of about 1.2m, so that's very inconvenient ! no idea why they do that. - the light goes out automatically and way to quickly. it's not convenient to be in the shower without ligth. (and this automatic on and off switching of the lights is happening in the whole hotel: in the corridor, but also while you're having breakfast) Breakfast was a disapointment. A very busy room without windows with a type of open kitchen, very noisy. Also the choice of food offered was diaspointing compared to other slovenian hotels we stayed in. We did not like the breakfast and the breakfast room, also because of the tour group which occupied each table. In general, we had the feeling this is a typical hotel that bus tours book. So we felt a bit odd; Overal, our stay was OK. But still somewhat we left with the feellng that this hotel does everythig to save money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Het Godshuis; City: Sint Laureins East Flanders Province; Review: Stayed in this hotel for two days for a company meeting. Great room: they are all quite different. Our's was quite big, we a wonderfull bed, nice bathroom. Liked the combination between the older parts of the building (brikstone wall) and classical/modern design (good quality) Food: had one dinner, and two lunches here. Very good quality: fresh and good tastes. a very positive surprise. Breakfast in the cellar was OK, but not more than that. The building: nice historical building Meeting rooms: wonderful, especially the big ones with large windows. Felt like sitting outside. Staff: very friendly, always smiling, professional Negative? nothing, for my stay. However, we had a big party until 4 o'clock in the morning. So I can only imagine staying here on for example a romantic getaway, with like a wedding or another party going on, it's a disaster to stay here. Of course in my case that did not bother me. I had a wonderful stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Prague Airport; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: As our flight back home left at 6 o'clock in the morning, it was a real luxury to sleep so close to the airport. You are literally in between the car rental return, and terminal 1 and 2. All less than a minute walk. We checked in quite late, and the staff was friendly. (they suggested spontaneously to make us a breakfast box, which was a good idea. Alas the staff when checking out the next morning was not aware of this) The building is a bit special, with corridors on the outside, along the huge windows. Room was OK, as expected. We had everything we needed. And it was very clean. I also liked the idea not to have a filled mini bar, but to have a little store available at the reception to pick your drinks from a wider selection. also the complimentary coffee and tea making facilities on the room were a nice extra. I think the room is very sound proof as it was very quite and we did not hear any other guests. I did not really like the beds, for me it was too hard, but that is personal taste I guess. The price paid was great, only about 70 eur (I booked about half a year in advance) which was definitively worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Neuss; City: Neuss North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I stayed here for business. Not a single complaint, besides that maybe the industrial area where it is located is not that nice for an evening walk. Room was perfect for me! not too fancy, but very large and comfortable. Small details made it very convenient for me, like the open shelves and the little table and three additional chaires. Bed with a lot of different types of pillows, so that was very nice. good size bathroom with nice toiletries. Breakfast and service at reception was all very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kucher s Landhotel; City: Darscheid Rhineland Palatinate; Review: This charming character hotel is located in the small village of Darscheid. Location is very convenient (if you don't mind NOT being in a busy town center). Right next to the highway (but far enough not too hear it), in a quiet village, but a short driving time from a lot of tourist stuff (also because it is so close to the highway). the general feeling in the hotel is "quiet"; we had a good night sleep! We liked our room. Size was OK (not that big though), it had character (our room was called the "romantic stube" and was very pink, cute!), a very big balcony, and a good and very clean bathroom. My husband was a really big fan of the breakfast as it was quite orginal and "special". Not just the standard breakfast you get every where (myself, I did miss some warm breakfast like eggs). We could bring our two little dogs (for an extra charge of course) which was our reason to pick this hotel. Only small (negative) remark: for a family run hotel, I had expected a bit warmer/friendlier welcome and goodbye. Overall, would recommend (unless you are looking for a hotel with facilities (this hotel only has the restaurant) or a more busy place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel International; City: Clervaux Diekirch District; Review: Maybe because we booked this hotel via a voucher (a gift we got, but costs more than the price of the normal room), but we were not too happy with the room we got. Our room was on the top floor, in the older part of the building, and felt like an attick room. (low ceiling, very small high window in the corner, we felt a bit "locked up" here). I guess we may have had "bad luck" here, but this is for a me a reason not to recommend the hotel. Because of this, and because we did not book for the wellness (the countrysite around clervaux is just so pretty, it's just such a pity to stay inside), it felt for 140 eur not really like a good price-value. on the good: the bed was comfortable, the room and bathroom clean. For a wellness hotel it's a pity the bathroom is so basic, with no toiletries or luxury towels, and also rather small. We did use the pool in the morning, which was very relaxing. The water of the jacuzzi was a bit too cold, but the temperature of the pool itself (with nice waterfall) was very nice. What we found really stupid: to go to the pool (which we only used for 20 min or so) you also need a bathrobe, so you need to hire one (as we never take this with us on holiday) for 8 euro pp! Understand you need it for the wellness, but just for the pool, that's really a rip off. The breakfast was not really our taste: although the pancakes are very good, we would have preferred to have better quality of breads. The fruitjuice was fresh, which was really nice, and the coffee good. The best thing of the hotel was the very friendly service at the reception! Exceptionally good and professional. We parked our car on the public parking, very close by, which costed us less than 2 euro for the night. Tip: go the castle, for the restaurant on the inner court. The food is not fancy, but it's a very relaxing place with a "honest" kitchen and friendly staff; wondefull to sit here outside in this setting!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel International; City: Luxembourg City; Review: We stayed in the hotel for one night, as a base of our visit to the city of Luxembourg. This is a lovely city, with great views and a lot of stuff to do! The location of the hotel is opposite the beautiful train station; tt's a short walk through the shopping street, to the viaduct/bridges which then take you to the old city center. We parked our car in the parking tower of the station, only a few 100 m's away which costed about 12 eur for 20 hours, so not too expensive. The outside of the hotel was very appealing (with a lot of glass); the inside is not so fancy. And at first I was quite disappointed with the room as it was indeed a bit "old". I had booked one of the rooms with A/C which are little bit more expensive. But they are definitively worth the money: for the view (to the station, which huge windows) next to the sitting area, and they are larger. The bed was very comfortable; the bath room a bit on the small side but the mirrors did make it look larger. The room was very very clean. Other positive aspects: very good isolation (could not hear the busy street, nor the neighbours), and a very nice breakfast buffet with goods breads. What I liked less: the staff desk when we arrived was a bit unprofessional. They also did not mention that that evening there would be a big firework for the Luxembourg National Day. They should mention this to tourist, I think. But we arrived very late, so may not have had the usual staff. We got a voucher for two free glasses of wine at the bar, but did not use that. This is a nice extra touch though! Would recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Priorij Corsendonk; City: Antwerp Antwerp Province; Review: We stayed in the hotel for an offsite meeting. Location is fantastic, in the middle of peacefull forests and grasslands. So take the time to make a walk here. We got a running tour of 6 km from the reception desk (they made a copy from te map for us), for which we just had to follow the yellow poles. A wonderfull way to start the day! Meetings rooms are charming, in an old building, as is the dining room. In contrast to what I expected, the hotel rooms don't have this old fashioned charm. they are in newer building, which can already use some upgrading, and have more like a student room feeling. However, they are very clean, very big, a huge bathroom, a big workdesk, and a comfortable bed. So very convenient to stay in; I did not like the first look but in the end loved my stay here. The catering/restaurant/breakfast is just OK, but not very good. Recommend this place! Especially for like off site meetings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanseat Hotel; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: A lovely hotel! I was very pleasantly surprised by the high dose of charm and character of this hotel. The outside fits well in the nice neighbourhoud it is located in, but als on the inside it is just lovely: an old english style every where, from the staircase, to the breakfast area. All rooms are different, mine was not too big, but beautiful, with a walk inn closet, and a small but extremely clean bathroom. All over the hotel you can find a candy theme back, including a very small bag of haribo candee on your pillow, a nice little detail. Breakfast is great, not just the excellent variety (like salmon and so on), but also the english-country-kitchen atmosphere. Finding parking in the hotel is a bit more a challenge, but by driving in the little streets I could find a parking spot (free, just needed the blue parking card to be placed). Also, you get rather much noise from the street (especially from the trams), so when you have a room in the front I recommend to bring earplugs. The price of the hotel is very reasonable, so for sure good value for your money. An extra reason to recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Along a busy road, so not in the centre of Calgary. The whole hotel (lobby, common area's, our room) was clean and looked nice/quite new. Staff at the front desk was professional/friendly. Our room looked really nice too, and big. Very very comfortable bed. Our room was one level lower than the reception, in the "basement" (still we had a window) next to the pool area and opposite the breakfast area. Still, no issues with noise or what so ever. We did use the pool area, with a nice hot tub. Alas we could not get the jacuzzi to work (there was no insturction). and there was a very noisy family with a little one (but that is of course not to blame to the hotel - the pool area is nice!) Breakfast was a bit less good than what I expected based on the rest of the hotel (still, a quite normal average) "free" breakfast. We took some and ate it in our room. For dinner, we made 10min walk along the busy road, to a really nice Japanese sushi place: highly recommend! For going to downtown Calgary, we took our car. Be aware that parking is very very expensive here (and there is not that much too see in Calgary).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crossing Resort; City: Banff National Park Alberta; Review: we stayed here in 2004 so knew what to expect. It's great to stay half way the icefields parkway, so you have more time to fully enjoy this great drive (and you are on the road early, we were almost alone at the peyto lake lookout). The motel is old fashioned, a bit "forest style" which I like. The lady at the front desk was friendly and funny. The room was clean and we had everything we needed, except... coffee making facilities. this is a thing I can't understand. In north america, you get this in the cheapest hotel, but not here. a real pity, as the cafeteria they offer is not charming at all. We went in there in the morning and left immediately, without coffee. Instead we had our coffee (expensive though) at the lodge further down the parkway at the gorgeous bow lake. You book this "resort" for its location, not for its quality and service. but the location is worth it. It was by the way the most expensive hotel of our holiday, and the one with the worst quality. but still, I do recommend...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inn on the Harbour; City: Prince Rupert British Columbia; Review: I expected quite a lot from this hotel, mainly based on reviews here. We arrived late in at night after arriving by ferry; staff was friendly at the reception. Renovation works were going on; we had to carry our stuff through an unfinished staircase, full of working stuff. Our room was OK from size, and we slept really well, but it was clearly also in need of renovation. you could see some smaller fixes had been done, but still this place really felt "old" and "overused". Breakfast was very limited and there are hardly any chairs available so we skipped it. I guess if we would have paid a lower price, would have been there after renovation or in a renovated room, or maybe at least at check in they would have mentionned something about the works ongoing (like a "apologies, we are doing renovations but assure you they won't bother you") or maybe have given a discount because of this (which in my opinion really was needed given the situation), we might have been quiet happy with our stay. Now we were a bit disapointed alas. When in Prince Rupert, do not skip a visit to the North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward, a very charming and special place, worth a little detour!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidab Hotel; City: Petra Wadi Musa Ma an Governorate; Review: I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights (part of a guided tour group). Our group leader has said us not to expect too much from the hotel, and maybe that's why, but I was quite happy with what I got. As Petra is so great, we hardly spent any time in the hotel any way. Our room was small, but cute, with red accents. There were tea and coffee making facilities, a nice extra. A small TV (did not use it, too tired after a day in Petra) and fridge too. The bath room is not really "up to date" but everything works. The hotel is quite far from the Petra site and from the Wadi Musa town center, be aware of that. The views are gorgeous. Breakfast is quite limited, but OK. it's a bit a pity you always need to ask for for example coffee, milk, water, the tea bags,... something was always missing. it would be nice if the staff would pay a bit more attention to that so you would not feel stupid when having to ask. We had dinner there twice, including a small BBQ. Modest but the quality was good and it tasted well (same issue you had to ask for all things you needed). What i really find a pity is that do not make use of their beautifull roof top terrace. sure, you can access it, but as the other reviewers write it's just an empty space. It's huge, but no chairs, no tables,... it would be so nice to have your breakfast here. And the BBQ we also had to eat inside alas...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ripley Creek Inn; City: Stewart Kitimat Stikine District British Columbia; Review: We loved our trip to Stewart-Hyder, where we stayed two days. It's a very special place; a large part of the village is a bit a ghost town with empty buildings, breaking down, once very fancy. Wonderfull to stroll around (don't forget the small but nice historic village!) and the Ripley Creek inn fully is part of this athmosphere: old buildings, a bit old from the outside, with old "stuff" around the building (also in the back yard) and the parking is not paved so muddy, but this really adds to the charm. There are several buildings, we stayed in Crown's landing. Our room was large and clean, and very light, with a view on the mountains and the estuarium. on the negative: - the owners/operators are not always on site, so be carefull with that. I rather have someone around the whole time... - in crown's landing, the common area downstairs is really nice. alas if you have a room in this building, and there are people hanging out there, you might be bothered by the noise. For two evenings in a row, at 10 went we went to bed (to get up early for bear-watching) we had to ask the persons sitting there to be more quiet (they were having a kind of party there with a lot of alcohol) - a bit of annoying... There is a small supermarket accross the street of the hotel, and a (dirty but charming) coffee shop. Alas the "toaster museum", part of the hotel, was closed, as was the touristic information center of the town during the weekend. We did get leaflets at the hotel though. Fully recommend to stay here: our visit to Stewart Hyder was great, we enjoyed this hotel, as we did enjoy the drive to salmon glacier (breathtaking!) and the bears of fish creek so much! Also the drive up to Stewart along the 37A is well worth your time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Campbell River; City: Campbell River Vancouver Island British Columbia; Review: Stayed in this hotel for one night. positive: we had a "loft room" so a downstairs and an upstairs sleeping area. We also had a balcony. Room had everything we needed and kind of cozy. I loved the austrian theme, and all the flowers!!!! Break fast is OK, you can make waffles. Inside there is not much sitting area but you can also sit outside. Lovely views from there, to the sea and quadra island. negative: our room was clean at first sight, but there was a lot of dust everywhere. Our balcony was above the patio, a kind of common area where everybody can sit and have bbq, so a lot of smell and noise in our room/balcony, a pity for us. no elevator and if you need to take two stairs... We wanted to walk to the center of town as there was a nice walkway along the coast. However, we do not recommend this. almost all restaurants in two were or too full, or closed, and the walkway ends far before the center. so it's a far and not so interesting walk. We ended up going back to the hotel to have dinner in the pub next door. :lol:; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Point West Cottages; City: Ucluelet Barkley Sound Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Vancouv; Review: Stayed here for two nights, visiting Pacific Rim in between (first tip: check the times of the tides so you don't miss the low tide to visit the tidal pools!) We loved this place. We stayed at the Hilltop cottage. The "front" is not that attractive, but the cottage itself is perfect! Clean and you have everything. it's nicely decorate, you have a kitchen, and a good bathroom. There is a fireplace (we were there in August but the nights were chilly and we had a lot of rain), and a jacuzzi on the outside deck. this was wonderful to relax! (we had one night with heavy rain so no jacuzzi that night). There are not that many places to eat something nearby so it's also nice to have a (clean) gas BBQ. It's not cheap but for what you get and compared to the prices of other hotels it still is good value in our opinion. Only "negative" points: we missed a manual for the TV and the jacuzzi, both quite complex to use. (the owner do explain but when you arrive after a long drive it's not that easy to fully remember it). The owner were also quite irritated that we arrived after the official check in time (there was an accident on the road, so we had to call them) - this is one of the desadvantages of staying at a small scale place....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine Inn; City: Burns Lake British Columbia; Review: Stayed here for one night, in between two long road trips. alas we did arrive quite late, and I was a bit worried as I did not have cell phone connection during the last 100 km or so (something you might want to bear in mind) and after a certain time there is nobody at the reception any more. luckily we were still on time (9 30 pm). this is a simple no fuzz hotel. However, the rooms are clean and big. It is a very quiet place. Perfect for a good night of sleep! there is a small breakfast provided. We were not too impressed and just took coffee and a muffin for in the car. And i have to add it was a very good muffin, to our surprise. My only problem I had in this hotel: in the dark, and because we were tired, we did not immediately find our room. In fact we walked around on the property for a long time before we found our room, on the back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Schloss Friedestrom; City: Dormagen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: A very charming hotel, in a cute old village. I stayed here just one night for business, so no time to explore the village but it looks wonderfull for a walk. Friendly staff, excellent restaurant (you get a voucher for a free drink). Breakfast was OK. Room was nice, with a large and clean bathroom. I slept very well. My room was not in the main building were the reception is, but in the building next door where you can also find the restaurant. only negative: I did not like my morning shower alas. it was difficult to regulate the temperature, and there were three small and very thin/hard towels, no nice bath towel. A pity!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coast Tsawwassen Inn; City: Delta British Columbia; Review: we only were in this hotel for about 8 hours, just to sleep. We arrived quite late in the evening and left early for the first ferry to victoria. Friendly service at the front desk, a nice room (big! with a living room/kitchen like (no real kitchen but like a microwave,...), a corridor with the bath room, and then the bed room), clean... So everything we needed. I liked the fact that breakfast was ready at 6; so we grabbed a muffin and a coffee to enjoy it in the waiting line for the ferry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Helm s Inn; City: Victoria Victoria Capital Regional District Vancouver Island British Columbi; Review: Stayed here one night, which was for us enough in Victoria, which is nice city but can't be compared to for example Vancouver. Hotel is one of the cheapest (for what you get for sure) in Victoria, but still the quality is very good, compared to a chain motel/hotel. We had a big room with a king and kitchen area (and a quite big bath room) with view on the entrance of beacon hill park. It was clean and we had everything we needed. Our room was in the main building. As stated by other reviewers, location is excellent! it's a very short walk to the inner harbour, you just need to pass by the totem poles of the BC museum and you are already there, perfect! there are plenty of eating options in Victoria. There are no additional facitlities like a swimming pool or so, but you can use the computer there to access internet. And there is parking (if I remember correctly, this was for a small additional charge); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toledo Amman Hotel; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: In Oct 2012, I stayed for four nights in this hotel (at the beginning and at the end of our tour so two different rooms). I loved it! important to know: The hotel is not in the part of downtown where the touristic things (the citadel, the theater,... Both fantastic places to visit! don't skip them!) are. You can walk, about 20 min, or you can take a taxi. for example: take a taxi to the citadel as it is on a hill, do sightseeing, and walk back works perfect. We always paid in between 2 and 5 dinar for the ride. (5 is too high, but in the beginning you don't know this - let the staff of the hotel help to talk to the taxi driver before it takes you). What I loved most about this hotel is the service: very friendly, professional, always with a smile, always ready to help you! Probably the best service I ever had in a hotel (especially the guys at the front desk). The interior of the hotel (lobby, with a huge sitting area, and than the restaurant area) is really very pretty, with all the coloured tiles. A nice place to relax with a drink. Breakfast is really excellent with a lot of choice. Our first room was really huge. Very practical, we had everything we needed. My only (small) complaint would be that there was some mold in the corners of the bathtub/shower (although for sure cleaned well) and that the cleaning during our stay there was one day a bit less good. the second room was smaller but for sure still big enough. There is a business area with a computer to use for which you alas need to pay but it's not that expensive. In the lobby there is wireless internet for free.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tekarra Lodge; City: Jasper National Park Alberta; Review: we had a good stay at Tekarra Lodge. Have to add we only spend little time there, as we left quite late and left early morning (to look for bears). for our purposes, this place was excellent. I rate it average, as in case you expect much for the price you pay, you will be disapointed. We just looked for a clean and quiet place to sleep so for us it was OK. We did not sleep in a cabin (luckily, they are all very close to each other) but in the lodge room, which I booked as it was one of the only hotels in Jasper for that price. Staff at front desk was friendly; our room was very small but adorably cute. There were two small beds (my husband is tall and for him the bed was too short), a clean bath room, coffee and tea making facilities. We were lucky to have a room at the end so we had an additional window. Our room was on top of the kitchen so we were a bit worried about noise but to be honnest, we did not hear it... maybe that is different for other rooms. for the lodge rooms, breakfast is included but we left before the breakfast openen. Still want to add that the surroundings of the tekarra lodge, close to the river and in the forrest are wonderfull. Jasper itself is closeby. and Jasper NP is absolutely heaven on earth! It's gorgeous!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Novum Hotel Madison Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I stayed in this hotel for two nights, travelling alone for business. I can imagine this is a good budget hotel to stay when on a budget-citytrip. I was however quite disapointed. On the plus: - free wifi, and it was fast - well cleaned - breakfast is cheap, 7,5 euro, and for the price very good! - good quality towels in the bathroom Negative: In general, this hotel, and for sure the common area's, feels like a budget hotel. The common area's are looking old, and could use some renovation. It is also not so clear what is where (elevator, breakfast,...) in the morning I really had to look for the breakfast room. When I arrived, I was quite surprised the hotel had no own parking garage, which I thought it had (read on the internet). So instead I placed my hotel in a public garage, and walked past a few sex shops (really, this hotel is not in a "good" neighbourhood, although next to the Hauptbahnhof, and it's a 20 min walk to the old town) to get to the hotel. The receptionist was a bit too busy so I had to wait quite a while (he was friendly). The room had a bad odour, and the carpet had a lot of stains of I don't-wanna-know-what. The room was also very small, besides the beds little fits into it. As it was located next to the a very busy road, I really needed ear plugs. No toiletries in the bath room or coffee making facitlities alas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Martin s Chateau Du Lac Hotel; City: Genval Walloon Brabant Province Wallonia; Review: Stayed in this hotel for a company meeting. I loved the room: the size, the style, the comfort of the bed. I slept really well. The bath robes and slippers were nice touches, and the bathroom had a jacuzzi tub (although I had no time to use it). The shower head needed a small fix alas (was pointing in the incorrect direction). Our lunch (just sandwiches) and breakfast were OK, but not as good as I expected. on the negative: - staff is not fluent in Dutch,can't understand this so close to Flanders! - the elevator... FAR away from the lobby, very strange, slow - the parking is small, not conviniently located Alas I had no time to use the spa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cervantes; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: At first sight, we really liked the hotel; in one of the small streets in wonderfull Sevilla, with patio's and the room had some charm, however there are two main reasons why we alas feel the hotel is rather average or poor: - not so clean: both our room as the common area's felt like had not been cleaned properly in ages. At first sight our room looked quite OK, but if you were in a bit longer: dust on doors, dirt in all the smaller corners,... Hotel rooms are usually a little bit dusty, not a big drama for us, but here it was really too dirty alas. The same was true for the common area's, like the corridors, felt like they were never vacuumcleaned, and also the third day of our stay, the same dirt was still there. Also the reception area is very messy. - quality of the breakfast: it's nice they make a fresh egg on demand (although it's not that easy to ask for one, servants are not that often around and more mostly around to check you only have breakfast if you have it included in your room rate), but that's it. The selection of products is not too bad, however the quality is really disapointing. The coffee and fruit juice are not good (especially the fruit juice which is reallly chemic), and also a lot of the other products just taste like they have just been taken out of the plastic bags, no fresh things. this was a disapointment as you need to pay for the breakfast. We went to a bar to have a coffee after breakfast, that says it all. Further: only 15 minutes by taxi from the airport, and a 10 minute walk from the old city center. Nice neighbourhood, always felt save. Room looked quite nice. not big but the bathroom was rather big. The patio's in side the hotel looked really nice. It was difficult to find our hotel room as we did not get clear insturctions and it's a bit tricky to find your way in the hotel. the hotel is what I consider "cheap" (we were there in March) but I guess in average prices in Sevilla are lower than in Western Europe. Alas, I can not recommend this hotel unless they make some improvements. I'm a big Best Western fan and this is the first time I'm disapointed in one of their hotels as some of the basic things (clean...) was missing. Sevilla is really a beautiful city, we enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dorint Kongresshotel Dusseldorf Neuss; City: Neuss North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I was very pleased with my one night stay in this hotel. I arrived quite late and was very tired, but the nice staff was very helpfull. They even took the elevator with me to the floor where my room was (apparently because there was some kind of issue with the elevator, but still it was nice) and even came to my room afterwards to bring me the codes for the internet (free with the rate I had). I have not encountered this kind of service often so far, so appreciated it a lot. The room was very good and met my expectations, and so did the breakfast. I parked at the public parking outside for one euro, but this was not related to the hotel. In general, the rate for this hotel is reasonable and very very good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Monticello Inn; City: Monticello Utah; Review: As we planned hiking in the Needles, we picked Monticello for a one night stay. Glad we picked the Monticello Inn. To be honnest, I can not come up with a single complaint about this motel. It's not new, or fancy, but we also did not expect that. The room is not very large either. Further, we were perfectly happy with what we got. It was the cheapest stay during our USA road trip, so would call it great value for money. We arrived very very late (I was really embarrased about this - we had not cell phone connection so could not call either). However, we were still welcomed very very friendly and had a nice chat with one of the owners. She gave us a room with no neighbours, as I always request a quiet room. The room was as I said not fancy, but it was clean and we had everything we need. A table with two chairs, TV, alarm clock,... The bath room was not that big, but OK. They do not give a free breakfast, but honnestly those free breakfasts in roadside motels are usually not worth it, so I rather not have them. There is of course a coffee maker in the room, and you can park in front of the room. In short: typical American motel with as a nice extra touch friendly staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant Inn; City: Kykotsmovi Village Arizona; Review: We stayed in the Hopi Cultural Center after a long drive and visiting some beautiful canyons in Hopi/Navajo country; the next day we planned to head to Canyon de Chelly. So our options were limited, it was or hopi cultural center or Tuba City. Glad I opted for Hopi CC, also because it saved us a detour, but the motel met our needs. it's a beautiful and quite spectacular drive up to the mesa to get to to the location of the Hopi Villages. The people at the reception are very friendly (extremely friendly I would say). The room was OK, just an average motel room with everything you need. The set up of rooms in the different buildings is quite funny, not the boring typical motel set up. The room itself had windows at two sites, so also a bit a special set up. It was clean and the beds were comfortable enought. We had a fridge and a little table. The bathroom was also OK, with the wash basins outside of it, a feature we do like. In the morning, we got some ice at the reception (as there are no ice vending machines). Breakfast is not included, but you get a vouher for a discount in the restaurant, which we did not use. The staff also really insists on filling in the feedback card in the room, so it seams they really focus on customer satisfaction and further want to improve. The price of the room was a bit higher than usual for a mostel during our USA roadtrip, but it has to be said that also places like Tuba City and Chinle are quite expensive. So all in all a reasonable rate. I made my reservation by phone, a few months before our trip. People on the phone were friendly. At that time (I think still not) it was not possible to make a reservation via internet , that would be still something to improve for the future. Would recommend when travelling in the area, especially for its convenient location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Farmington New Mexico; Review: We both loved this hotel. Although we did not have time to use any of its amenities, and for breakfast we went to Denny's opposite in the street, we did really enjoy our room. We had booked a slightly better room than the standard one: the one with the partial room divider. Our room was very beautiful, large and comfortable. it just felt more fancy and pretty than the average American motel room. The king bed was big and we slept really well. The bathroom was very good as well. We had a nice sitting area with TV; great! No single complaint about this hotel. The only aspect which is bit less convenient that, in contrast to what is often the case in many american motels, you can't park in front of your room. Would recommend when staying in Farmington, where the choise of motel chains is really big.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Phoenix North I 17; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: We arrived here after a long long flight and were friendly welcomed by the staff. We got a room at the back, at the ground floor, parking before the door, which was very convenient with our big suitcases on this first day in the USA. The room fully met expectations, Best Western standard. The beds were comfortable. Also the bathroom was OK, with the washbasins outside of the room, which we like. There was also a small desk in the room and internet did work. Breakfast was much better than average in chain motels. The breakfast room is big and bright with plenty of seating space. There are even some hot disched and quality is pretty good. My husband also still used the hot tub, which had a good temperature. Price of the hotel is very reasonable. Locatoin of the hotel is convenient, as it is so close to the interstate. In short, I for sure would recommend this hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Brussels Airport; City: Diegem Flemish Brabant Province; Review: when booking this hotel, I apparently did not do my homework well. I thought I had booked with IBIS, with which I thought I could not really do wrong (although I did not expect fancy). But only on the day itself I realised I had not booked Ibis but Ibis BUDGET, which is the former Etap. I had no clue ETAP was taken over by Ibis BUDGET. Agree the hotel was quite cheap, but previous time I stayed here in Diegem, I had had fancy Golden Tulip for the same price. We booked this hotel the night before an early (10 am) intercontental flight. Always a smart idea. however, we were very disapointed with the hotel. Room was very very small (no room for a suitcase), and budget, really budget. I don't need a fancy hotel at all, but this room was much less quality than what I expected. Everything was very compact and small, and not so comfortable. Also the reception area on its own does not feel welcoming at all, and the public staying in this hotel did not really appeal to us. A lot of persons were standing outside when we arrived, talking noisy and smoking. Isolation (noise) in this hotel is quite minmal but luckily we had earplugs. We were also disapointed that the airport shuttle only drove once an hour. i would expect at least twice an hour, so we were not so flexible to get to the airport as we had hoped. I would not recommend this hotel to any of my friends or family, and regretted not to have spend some more euro's for a better place. Probably a matter of personal taste but that is my opinion.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Inca Inn; City: Moab Utah; Review: In expensive and crazy busy Moab, the Inca Inn is a good option if you don't want to pay more than 200 dollar for a room, which is normal for Moab. We paid about half of this amount for the Inca Inn. The Inca Inn perfectly meets all standard American motel requirements: rooms are not fancy and a bit outdated, but very clean and everything works. Our king bed was really big. You can park right in front of the room, very convenient. We only had one neigbour (we were at the end of a row), and had no noise issues. Only in the morning when people start to prepare to car for leaving, you may wake up because of the noise. The front desk staff is very helpful and friendly! Great! There is no coffee maker in the room; this for me is the only real downside of this motel. You can go for coffee to the reception (and they do offer to make fresh one) but still... not so convenient I find, and I really need my coffee. The breakfast buffet is very very limited and not so good quality (but in line with comparable motels); we never take this kind of breakfast so for us this no added value. The motel is a bit out of town, already on the way to Arches for example, for me another plus, as Moab is very busy! I would recommend this motel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vega Izmailovo Hotel Convention Center; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: We stayed 5 nights in Best Western Vega, and were very happy with our choice. As in general we are big BW fans, we often pick hotels from this chain and luckily this time we were not disapointed! LOCATION: this hotel is not in the center, however I did not find this a disadvantage at all! Moscow is huge so you end up taking the metro very often, so it did not matter that we always had to take the metro when leaving the hotel. The metro station is only a very short and nice walk along impressive buildings and little cafés and restaurants. The neighbourhood of the hotel felt very safe. In general, Moscow is a modern, safe city and taking the metro is much easier even with the language difference than you would expect. Just make sure to have a metro map with both normal and cyrilly writing, and buy a 10-trip pass (you get for 300 roubel 11 rides) by showing 10 fingers to the cashier at the metro station :-) The morning when leaving back we visited the market next to the hotel, a perfect way to pass our last hours in Russia. To (1800 rubel) and from (2000 rubel) from the airbort I had booked a taxi in advance with "welcometaxi". It was less than one hour drive, only on Sunday back it was 1.5 hours because of the traffic jams. ROOMS: We were very happy with our room! We had booked a business room with two seperate beds but instead of that (no availability) we got a luxe room with a double bed. It was very big and very nice with two big windows, on the 20th floor. It was nice to have such a big room with a cosy sitting area as we stayed 5 nights. Coffee and thea making facilities, bath robes and slippers, free bottled water, ... were nice to have. The bath room was compared to the bedroom rather small but convenient. The room was also very clean. The bed was a bit too soft for us, and my only real complaint would be that the bed cover/blanker was just way too small for two persons. But we slept well anyway. FACILITIES: we just used the business center to access the internet (free wifi in the room also worked well by the way). And of course the breakfast. The breakfast room is like everything in this hotel HUGE, so not very relaxing and it might be difficult to find a seat. There is a big variety and the warm dishes change daily. In the weekend, it was more quiet in the hotel which made the breakfast also a bit more relaxing. SERVICE: was OK. The staff for sure makes their best efforts. Our check in did not go very fluent as it was not very clear for us where to check in and we had some language difficulties. The problem turned out to be that our room was not available, but as we got the luxe room this turned out not to; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Antares; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: We enjoyed our one night stay at Hotel Antares, it was the first night of our round trip in Bratislava and one of the better/most comfortable beds we had during our trips. The location of the hotel is a bit out of the historic tourist center of Bratislava, but still on walking distance: you can combine with a short walk to the Slavin monument for great views! That is also the reason why I picked this hotel: it is very quiet. The street where the hotel is located is very narrow, so we preferred not to park our car here and pay the (small) parking garage of the hotel. Happy we did so, the hotel is not that expensive (prices in Slovakia are lower than in in Western Europe) so that extra charge does not matter. We were happily surprised with our room: it was very comfortable and we liked the style. The bathroom was very good but alas the jacuzzi in the tub did not work (no problem, we had also not booked this) and there was no shower screen (but we learnt later during our trip you have this almost nowhere in Slovakia). No tea and coffee making facitilities but if you asked they give you a very nice tray with a water boiler and all other stuff you need. Internet was good and for free. Staff is friendly too. Our only disapointment was the breakfast which we did not really like (quality, variation) however they had this small toasted cheese breads which my husband really liked. And we did really enjoy sitting outsite in their super cute garden to eat our breakfast. All in all, a very good hotel. I do recommend for a citytrip to Bratislava.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vila Sao Vicente Boutique Hotel; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: The best thing in this hotel is probably the morning: when you have a sea view room you wake up with the sun in your room and on the balcony and the best view ever. Having breakfast downstairs on the terrace in this warm morning sun (we were there in March) is absolutely a dream. Breakfast is very "cute" with small cups and so on and we loved the breakfasts. About the sea view: it's not a straight on view as I expected, but a view on the city/bay. At first I was disapointed on this, but in fact it's even better / more pretty than a real full sea view. There is free Wifi in the hotel which worked very well in our room. The hotel is very very quiet: for us a big plus! there is also an elevator: very good when you have a heavy suitcase. However, despite these great positive things about the hotel there are also a few important negatives alas.. We did not like the room... it's quite small (with that we could live) but the bed (double) was also pretty small and so very very hard and uncomfortable. We stay a lot in hotels (I personally stay in hotels about 3 months in total per year) and usually can sleep on any bed. But not on this one. It hurted our backs and we were always happy it was morning so we could get out of the bed. The bathroom was very small and ours had a sloped ceiling so you could not stand up straight everywhere. The hard bed would for me be a reason not to stay in this hotel any more because the main reason you go to a hotel is to sleep. In general, the rooms are not luxurious at all and not even can be called comfortable. Breakfast is officially only served as from 8.30: we found this way too late and noted that many guests already go for breakfast earlier. There is a parking garage (for a charge, but that's OK for us given the fact that Albufeira is not an easy city to park) but be warned before you drive in: we had a rather big rental car and it 's very very difficult to get in!!! Luckily my husband managed, I could not have done it myself. In short: the views and sunshine and the breakfast in the morning are fabulous but I do not recommend this hotel mainly because of the beds which we found terrible. This hotel would have been OK for us for one or two nights but not for a longer stay because of this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stay Hotel Evora Centro; City: Evora Evora District Alentejo; Review: We stayed in this hotel for one night. Arriving quite late and tired, it was not easy to find the hotel (although we had a GPS device). I walked over to the hotel to ask how to reach them by car while my husband waited in the car. They gave a good explanation to drive to a street where we could park. I wished I had asked this upfront our trip that would have saved us a lot of searching ;-) There are a number of parking spaces reserved for hotel guests. Not just the ones (two) in front of the hotel, but also in a bigger street around the corner. We had the last spot so were very happy and it's a very short walk over the cobble stones to the hotel. There is an elevator, which was good news for us. Our room was very small (no place for our big suit case) and so was the bath room, but the bed was fairly big and the room was clean with even a free bottle of water and good WiFi. The bed was rather hard to sleep on but further the room was OK. We had a good night of sleep (no noises) and in the morning were surprised with a great breakfast. Freshly cut foods, you could make fresh orange juice, good quality products,... we really liked the breakfast! For the price we paid (less than 50 euro, in March): we got a lot of value for our money. My only complaint would be that the staff at reception was not always friendly enough, but this is a minor thing. Would recommend this hotel! by the way, the landscapes surrounding Evora are stunning. Make sure you have enough time to visit the countryside and drive to Monsaraz, Mouara,...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Marina Hotel Spa; City: Olhao Faro District Algarve; Review: We loved our 2 night stay in this hotel. For the price paid we were very happy to get: - free parking, even in the garage, which was very spacious - a friendly welcome at the reception with a very very good explanation on the hotel and the town (never got this before!) - very good breakfast. Hotel was probably not fully booked and at 7am it was a quite and peaceful way to start the day. - a very good comfortable room. Spacious, a very good bed, and when you open the curtains in the morning you can see the sunrise over the harbour. Wonderful! - a big and comfortable bath room. There are even bath robes. - balconies: because of their orientation they are all very private - quite, no noise! only one complaint: the internet quality: it was so slow I could not really access internet via WiFi in my room so I sat in the lobby one evening... We did not find Olhao the prettiest town in the Algarve but we had a rental car so could drive every where. I can only highly recommend this comfortable hotel for any one travelling to the Algarve. Just a pity we didn't even have time to use the spa... :-(; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galicja Hotel Wellness SPA; City: Oswiecim Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: The building of the hotel and the room (we had a superior room) look really nice. Our room was really pretty and had a semi-seperated seating area. Bathroom was pretty big. We had dinner in the Polish restaurant which was really good. The garden around the hotel is beautiful too and we could park in front of our building. Breakfast was OK, but not great. All ingredients to make this hotel perfect, however alas we encountered a lot of errors. All on there own not too bad, but there were just so many... In the room, half of the lights were broken so the room was very dark. Also the curtain is not big enough to cover the window. Half a meter of the window was not covered. So as from 4 in the morning it was very light in the room. Also a bit a pity we had no slippers or bathrobe provided for in the room (not a big drama but a pity for a wellness hotel) and even not in the wellness area. The huge balcony was very nice but full of bird xxxx. Very very dirty! It was also difficult to get to our room as our key was not programmed to open the door to the elevator downstairs which really confused us. So quite a lot of problems with the room! A real disappointment was the wellness area: this is supposed to be open until 10 but when we came there at 8.30 pm the staff was clearly not so happy with that as they were already starting to clean. We only found one small towel per person. The jacuzzi was very very cold, we could not use it. (other guests entering after us had the same bad surprise). We told to the staff when leaving that we thought was something was wrong and they just said "oh yes it's broken". Well, thx for telling us upfront! From the 6 "warm" chairs, only 2 were working. The steam cabin was working but the dry sauna was also too cold to be comfortable. Would I recommend, well, I guess we just had some bad luck and there are not so much other possibilities in the area I think. But don't come here for the wellness as it is very limited.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cracowdays Apartments; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: We had a good stay in Cracowdays where we stayed three nights. The best about this small hotel is that is is away from the noisy streets full of bars and restaurants, and in a quiet side street. The room we had (Porto) was nice, with good working airco. It was quite comfortable. Just not sure what was "superior" about this room as this was just a normal room in my opinion, not big or what so ever. The bathroom was tidy but small (shower is a bit on the small side). The sound isolation is not so good (you often hear music from adjacent building for example) but during the night it was quiet. The walk to the city center is very short, that is no problem at all. Krakow is a really nice city to visit!!!! What we liked a bit less is the small scale - concept. There is a kitchen which you can use, but we never used it as we always felt "caught". We could not exit our room without the room opposite (where the host (? or staff?) stayed ) us being opened to see what we were doing / ask if we needed help. We prefer a normal reception desk. Also when we arrived I was a bit shocked to hear that he "had no information that I was coming" - a bit weird as I had booked directly and we had sent quiet some e-mails to each other. Luckily this all turned out to be OK a bit later. We did not use the breakfast. We chose to try out the many coffee bars in Krakow. So all in all a good place to stay but I would not call this hotel a hidden gem or so. I had expected more after all the terrific reviews on Tripadvisor. For us this is just a "normal" small scale hotel. When you are in Krakow don't forget to visit the Schindler museum, a real must do, very impressive. We had visited auschwitz upfront before coming to Krakow and had rented a car for this which turned out to be a very good idea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Sal Hotel; City: Wieliczka Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: We stayed here for one night, the first night of our trip in Poland and it was immediately a good begin of our holiday thanks to this hotel. The building is very beautiful,located in nice park with cute walkways, a lot of flowers, trees and a fountain. It's right next to the mine. Maybe because of this, but the hotel has a very quiet and relaxed feeling. Our room was not so big but very charming. One small window with a view on the park. We slept very well. Staff is friendly, but we did not need them much. Internet is free and works well. The best surprise of the hotel was the excellent breakfast! It is prepared with a lot of attention to the smallest detail. Really good! My only "complaint" would be that I found the bed a bit short and maybe a bit harder than what I prefer. In the evening we made a nice walk in Wieliczka. Don't forget to do this, it's really a cute town with a lot of hidden places worth to visit: square with 3 D ground painting, a lot of squares with beautifully lighted fountains, an old wooden church, Jewish destroyed cemetary (you need a car for this one, quite far), destroyed synagogue,... The visit to the salt mine (really next to the hotel) is a bit boring alas. I highly recommend this hotel, it's really worth to stay here!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pax; City: Diksmuide West Flanders Province; Review: We arrived lated and got up early but still had a very good stay. The staff at the reception desk is extremely friendly and helpful (also on the phone). Rooms are OK, not too big. We had a room on the 4th floor with views up to the "ijzertoren". Sound isolation could maybe be a bit better.Good bathroom, nothing fancy. For the price paid, the room was very good. Only minus: the beds are a bit small. Breakfast was a pleasant suprise: many types of fresh breads which we really enjoyed. We parked in the street close to the hotel. Would recommend, Diksmuide is also a cute town and if you're interested in "Flanders fields" there is a lot to see in the area!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport; City: Santry County Dublin; Review: We spent one night here, it was a very short one as we only arrived at 11 am and had to get up at 4.15. Alas because the beds are so comfortable. This hotel is easy to find, parking is free. Staff is very friendly. The reception area is much fancier than the room, which are rather small (not much space for suitcase) but you have everything you need and most important the bed is great! There are many different lighting possibilities in the room which we liked. The Bathroom is small too but indeed clever design. Shower is good. We are platinum at Holiday Inn but I have to say that this was not recognised, and I also did not get an upgrade which I usually do get. But that's luckily not that important to us. When we checked in, the receptionist asked us if we wanted a breakfast back for the morning. Great idea, but alas when checking out this seemed to be forgotten. I do recommend this hotel if you need an airport hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Double U Barr Ranch; City: Bandera Bandera County Texas; Review: We stayed for two nights at the ranch, during a roadtrip of two weeks we made through Texas & New Mexico. This stay was for sure one of the highlights of our trip! We stayed in the Texan cabin, with all the comfort you need and beautifully decorated: every little detail is linked to Texas! Really fun to discover all those details. Sitting on the little balcony of the cabin the morning was great: with a view on the pecan tree and the wild deer: so peaceful. I could have sit there forever (too bad our stay was so short). In the morning, our hosts spoiled us with a breakfast (you can chose the time): a real Texas breakfast which was different the two days (buffalo steak, Texan omelet, potatoes,...)More than we could eat! It was also a lot of fun to talk with Jil and Brett as they have traveled a lot too, have a lot of stories and humor. The best part of the stay was going out on the ranch with Brett to feed the animals.:-) He told us many stories about them and about ranching and Texas. They really love animals on the ranch, taking care of animals which would not have chances elsewhere, which is great. Highly recommend a stay at the ranch and hope we can go back, one day...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Saddle Motel; City: Santa Fe New Mexico; Review: Just stayed for one night during our roadtrip. We stayed at about 13 different motels/hotels. And, the Silver Saddle was not only the cheapest of them, but also the one we loved most! This hotel has not the pretention to be the most fancy or the best, maybe that is what it makes is so good! It's all very easy going, and friendly. The greeting at the reception was very friendly and warm (not fake!). Our room was the Roy Rodgers room: big because it also had a small kitchenette with a small seating are (of course including microwave and fridge). I loved the old fashioned style of the bathroom: the tiles but also the heating system (glad I had one, we had bad weather). Loved it! The room had everything we needed, and was very clean. And more charming than the typical chain motel room! Parking for the room: very convenient too! Alas we could not stay for breakfast... I highly recommend this good and very very good motel! Fitted perfectly in the route 66 theme of that day of our road trip :-) tip: very close is a souper&salad restaurant: healthy, cheap and fast you need a car to get to downtown Santa Fe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel Suites; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: We stayed for one night, after being sent here by another BW property which had overbooked us. Getting to this hotel was a bit tricky as the road is narrow and very dark. Staff at reception did not make a very nice and interested impression, but did their job. We had a clean room on the ground level, which had all the comfort we needed. As this hotel is called suites and all the rooms are also called suites I had also expected a suite, but this was "just" a normal hotel room, even not that big. We had one comfy seating chair, and one small desk with uncomfy chair. Some noise from other rooms could be heart but not that much. Breakfast was the "normal" American motel one, with items such as waffels to make, and yoghurt, eggs,... Nothing special this hotel, but offers all you need.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn; City: Whites City New Mexico; Review: Obviously we had picked this hotel for its location: it was great not to have to drive too far after hiking in Guadeloupe Mountains and in the morning we were the first tourists to visit Carlsbad Caverns, when it was still very quiet there. It's a simple typical road side motel - which we like. No frills, not fancy, but just good sized room, good beds, parking in front of the door,... There is no real breakfast in the morning, but you can grab coffee, a muffin and a banana. As we don't find breakfast in a hotel important, this was also OK for us. The guy at check in in the evening was very friendly but for me difficult to understand (but we are not native English speakers). All above would me make the motel "very good" but alas... I had expected the worst from cleaning and so on (based upon older reviews) so when entering the room I was at first sight relieved, it seemed "OK". However, when we were in the room a few minutes: the fridge was full of hundreds of these small flies (and as we had opened the fridge our room was too), there were hairs in the bath tub (not one but several), and so on. We stay in many hotels and we can live with "not very clean" but our room was really dirty. Hence I can alas only rate the hotel as poor. I personally think if they would just clean a little bit better (a few minutes per day per room) it could already be a lot better. A pity!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chisos Mountains Lodge; City: Big Bend National Park Texas; Review: We truly loved our stay at Big Bend and the lodge! The park is really amazing - and then not just the most famous trails but even much more the hidden gems. There is a wide variety in landscape making it really special. Also a lot of wildlife, we saw javelina's and tarrantula's. Staying in the middle of this all I can only highly recommend. For a national park lodge, the prices are reasonable. The rooms are rather small and basic (we stayed at the rio grande motel) - we found this perfect. (because of the "basic" I rate the lodge as "very good" although our overall big bend experience I would call "terrific"), but you have everything you need. We enjoyed coming "home" to the lodge after a day of hiking, parking right in front of our door, and just walking (very short walk) to the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The restaurant is really nice for such a remote place by the way! Highly recommend, with very very friendly staff. Everybody in Big Bend seems happy :-) The best of all: walking back to our room, looking at the sky. This was the first time in my life I saw the milky way (we live in Europe) and it was a wonderful experience. Also early morning, sitting on the terrace in front of the room, with a coffee.... Great way to start the day. I hope to be back one day!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lajitas Golf Resort; City: Lajitas Big Bend National Park Texas; Review: We arrived here quite late after a long drive with very high expectations (also given the price) - I had even promised my husband the best and most fancy hotel from our US roadtrip. Location was perfect for us: after the drive coming from Presidio, on our way to Big Bend it was really ideal. We immediately went for dinner as the restaurant closes quite early. We were the last and almost only guests there. Food was good (and pricy, but OK, you can expect that) and the service was also good (although the waiter for some reason was very nervous). Our room was upstairs in the main building, using the staircase at the reception. No doors or so, and we had the first room so we were quite bothered by the fact that we were almost sleeping in the reception area and could hear the noise. The "style" of the room was quite nice but also a bit too full and deteriorated a bit. Our main problem was the bed: we had a room with one king size bed but we found the bed too small to sleep comfortable (it's certainly a lot smaller than a normal king size in the US) and way too soft. So we did not sleep very well. (so I rate this hotel as poor - the least I expect from such an expensive place is a good quality sleep) The grounds around the motel are nice and pretty. In the morning we went to Terlingua for breakfast - very funny and special atmosphere there so I recommend that. All in all, I can recommend this place for the location but not for the hotel itself. We like normal road side motels much more, as we are mostly looking for a quiet room with a comfortable bed and that we did not get at the resort. But of course, it depends on what you are looking for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van der Valk Hotel Hoorn; City: Hoorn North Holland Province; Review: We were happily surprised with the quality of this hotel, although our expectation were already pretty high. Staff at reception desk is very very friendly and professional, with a smile! The hotel looks huge from the outside as it is part of a bigger complex but once you enter the corridors of the rooms, it's all peace and luxury! Very relaxed and comfortable. Rooms are beautiful, good size (for Europe), great bathroom with large and very clean bath tub and rain shower. Nice little convenience stuff (like shampoo and so on, shower caps,...) in pink so giving the bath room a nice extra touch :-). Very quiet atmosphere. Room is nicely designed. Not with ugly modern art like in many hotels but with a beautiful picture (from Hoorn) with special lighting on it. Nice comfortable couch as well as working desk. Rooms are very clean too! Free wifi. We paid about 80 euro for our room (excluding breakfast) - good value! Our dogs were welcome at 15 euro per dog. Some negative points: - parking is tricky. The parking is shared with the movie theater, so when we were there is was very very difficult to find a parking spot. Would be good if they would designate part of the parking area to hotel guests only! - bed is a bit hard, I found. But this is very personal. - TV is on the small side;; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hammersmith Bed and Breakfast; City: Harray Mainland Orkney Islands Scotland; Review: We stayed two nights at Hammersmith, and from our holiday in Scotland, this was for sure the place we liked the most! The owners must be very clever and customer-oriented -> they really think of their guests, this shows in the little details they thought about and take care off. We arrived with the late ferry, but this was no issue. The owner still took his time to show us our room. They have a very clever system (with a pen on a kind of sheet you can wipe out) to register breakfast choices and timing preference. The nice breakfast was available as from 7.30 which we appreciated, that is a good time for us. The breakfast was of a high quality (with for example fresly cutted fruit, I liked that a lot!). The last morning (very early ferry) there were 2 yummy sandwiches waiting for us which we ate at the ferry. Location: perfect to explore Orkney, it's quite central between Stromness and Kirkwall and very very close to all the archeological highlights. Owners are happy to give tips and maps. We really liked Orkney, it's very different from the rest of Scotland with a special atmosphere - our visit was one of the highlights of our Scotland trip! Room: we had the twin. We liked the room: good size, very very bright, good beds, good bathroom (with heated towel rack). An example of the little things the owners think of: fresh milk in an isolated bottle, for your coffee. Our only (really minor!) comments would be the beds are a bit short (for us) and the room is very light (it hardly gets dark in Orkney during summer). The owners are very very friendly but not overacting (what you often see in B&B's but not here!) - they are just very professional, we liked that a lot! I can highly recommend this B&B, the price is very good (compariable to other B&B's in Scotland but you get a lot for it at Hammersmith).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tigh Na Failte Ullapool Bed Breakfast; City: Ullapool Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We stayed for one night at this place, and has a good stay. Location is excellent, in a quiet street, but with a great view on the loch, everything on walking distance. We took the car to the town center because of the bad weather but as you need to walk around there anyway, we could have walked that little piece to the center as well. Ullapool is a nice place for a short stroll, also along its harbor with many boats. Be warned that it's difficult to find something to eat: many reservations and full restaurants that won't even let you in! Our hostess welcomed us friendly; we slept in the chalet in a small but very pretty garden full of flowers. We liked the privacy/peace that the chalet offered us. Also it is a really cute chalet. Everything is there but be warned it is very very small. The bedroom is big but all the rest is very very small - also the bathroom. For a one night stay it's perfect, but I found 1 night enough; it's not really a chalet where you with bad weather can sit nicely during the day and look through the windows - you rather have to see at it as a normal hotel/B&B room: a place to sleep. We especially discovered how small the place is in the morning when taking a shower (not very comfortable, too small), shaving (also difficult in such a small bathroom), putting on our clothes, having breakfast. We had a good night of sleep (chalet is twin bedded) so that was very good. We had booked without breakfast but our hostess told us we could get a continental breakfast in the room which we found a great idea. We were surprised though she was already bringing it in the evening: it was all pre packed / nothing freshly made stuff. So we were quite disappointed with it, as it made the price of our room quite expensive considering the limited continental breakfast we got. (banana, cereals/musli (which we never eat), small yoghurt, cookie, pre packed (and not tasty) bread). We regretted a bit we had taken the breakfast (although it was well thought about) - I think I would have rated this B&B better without the breakfast. All in all, an OK place to spend the night in Ullapool, but would not recommend the in-room breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Inverness; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We stayed in this hotel for one night. I'm normally a big Holiday Inn fan (I stay weekly in a "normal" Holiday Inn) but for a difficult to define reason I'm less a fan of the Holiday Inn Express concept as the hotels are in the UK. Staff is professional. Room is quite small, hardly any place for a suitcase, no nice sitting place, desk into a corner (not very appealing). But the bed comfort was OK and we slept good. Bathroom was quite small, with the toilet door that can turn into a bathroom door (added value I don't see as the other wall of the toilet is the transparent shower glass). No extra frills like toiletries or so are available, it 's all really basic and small, but clean. We were quite disapointed with the breakfast (standard HI express breakfast): there is a lot but nothing really tasty (eggs and bread are off poor quality, I can not imagine any one eats those croissants or breads). Coffee is typical machine coffee and with us finding coffee very important in the morning that was a big disapointment. Hotel has a huge parking but in our case this parking was completely full so had to park at the end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ravenwood Motel; City: Klamath California; Review: We had quite high expectations from this hotel; I had even cancelled the Holiday Inn for it (which i regret now!) We were greeted (or let's say not greeted) very unfriendly by the lady at the reception. When we entered the room it at first looked nice (seperate living room with some kind of fire place). Until we had a second look. This room was so dirty, I sleep in hotels and motels about 100 days a year but I have never ever seen such a dirty hotel room. It clearly never got good cleaning and lacked some basic maintenance. There was dirt and spider cobs in all corners. The sofa had clearly not been vacuumcleaned. Dust every where. A lot of stains. Worst of all was the bathroom, also very very dirty and with bugs (sow bugs, and many!) living on the side of the bath tub and under the bath mat. It was disgusting. i can live with a bug or spider in a hotel room, but here, it was really too much. The unfriendly lady at the reception told me (after I had to ask, of course) there was no internet in the room - that was not true I discovered the next morning although it was slow. Anyway, I sat in the hospitality room as she called it to use the wifi -> the lady was clearly not happy with it as she had to put out breakfast for the next morning and then wanted to close what she made clear to me in a very unpolite way. Breakfast is very limited. Too bad about the unfriendliness and dirty room. This motel has potential but needs a lot of love!!!! I don't recommend. Klamath is quite a nice location, there is a lot to see nearby, for example, the Klamath river where we saw sea lions!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mountain View Lodge; City: Packwood Washington; Review: We stayed one night here, and this small motel made a great impression on us! Not a single complaint in fact (just breakfast is very limited, but if you know that, that's fine). We had a "unit" part of a small building with 2 units. Very easy, parking next to it. Huge room, with two good beds. A lot of space. And EXTREMELY clean! Great job!!! This you hardly encounter. Great value for money too. In the evening I sat one hour in the lobby with my computer to use the wifi there, but this was a nice experience. Breakfast only starts at 7.30 or so, for us that is a bit too late so we first explored Packwood (not that much to explore but great views) and then passed by for coffee from the breakfast buffet. Highly recommend! As for Mount Rainier, the parts we loved most were the Grove of the Patriarchs trail (early morning), Paradise and most of all Longmire (Trail of the Shadows!!! fun!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campanile Laon; City: Laon Aisne Hauts de France; Review: We were here for 1 night. Rooms are small and could use better cleaning, but in the end you have all you need: good bed, good linen, great pillow (we slept very good), decent size bath room (not very clean) with a good hot shower, blinds for the windows, free internet,... We also tried the restaurant on site for dinner and enjoyed it (good food for its price). Also the breakfast was perfect for us: a good choice of fresh breads, crossants,... The staf of the hotel is also extremely friendly and check in went very quickly. For its price, we found it a good stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Knudsens Gaard; City: Odense Funen and Islands; Review: We were very very disappointed with our stay in this hotel, because based on reviews here we expected at least a good experience. Mostly the room contributed to our disappointment: we had a very small room (beds were good though, luckily) and it was very impractical in many ways (like the way the double room opens into the corridor) and also too small for a hotel of this standard outside a city center. Maybe we had bad luck as other photo's here seem to show better rooms. The room also smelled bad. The bathroom was VERY tiny. A tiny room (my toilet at home has that size) with a tiny shower (under a slanted roof so you hardly fitted in), a toilet (you could not sit on it properly, had to open your legs and then the toilet paper was hanging in between them), and a very small bathroom sink (also very tiny, if you washed your hands the water would spash out). Very very uncomfortable. And of course no surprise after taking the shower you would sit with your feet in a pool while using the toilet. The restaurant on site was very busy that evening, and although there were still a few free tables we were apparently not welcome there (we were still wearing our hiking clothes after a day outside, maybe that's why). We went to town for dinner. No parking spaces close to our hotel room available - they were all free in the morning so apparently because of restaurant guests. We have the feeling restaurant guests were more important than the hotel. on the positive: Buildings are gorgeous (old style), receptionist greeted us friendly (although when leaving we were not even asked how our stay was and also no more friendly greetings), and breakfast is good (my husband got diarrhea shortly after breakfast but that could also have another cause of course). So all in all very disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Knik River Lodge; City: Palmer Alaska; Review: We stayed one night here during our recent Alaska trip. It was also the last night of our trip and we were hugely disappointed with the Knik River Lodge. For a "normal" price I would have said it would have been OK, but given the high price I absolutely do not find it worthy the price, alas. The cabins are clean but small (beds against the wall, only a small desk into a corner where you could not even comfortably sit, hence no nice little sitting place in the cabin at all), no information binder (so no menu or info on their activities anywhere to be find), no internet (not the most important but given the price...), no nice decorations, heating did not work, one broken light,... We just came from the Tundra Guest Rose cottage (Glennallen Highway) where we had for a much lower price a really pretty, big and luxurious cabin. The contrast was big. Luckily the bed was comfortable (but we had good beds in all our accommodations in Alaska) and the cabin was clean. Note there are no good curtains so it is very light in the room during the short Alaskan nights. Service was also below expectations. Check in was OK but no personal touch what so ever. When we were at the reception later that evening to pick DVD's, the two ladies there (I think staff + owner) were too busy talking about their private stuff they even did not have time or took the effort to say hello, or ask us if we needed help. We did not feel treated as guests. No idea why they call themselves a "resort". The location is for sure not in the wilderness, what we also expected. If you drive the Knik river road you see many many campers, many houses (very crappy ones with a lot of garbage) and many persons along that road. it is a road along which many people live, especially in the side streets. The fun thing is there are many moose and bears there so it is an exciting drive anyway. Views as from the lodge and cabins are nice, but not nicer than at other places in Alaska. Alaskan landscape are almost every where spectacular so I would not call this lodge outstanding in this area. The place was also less quite than we hoped for. A few cabins away from ours, guests were sitting until after midnight on their terrace. We could hear their noise when we were already trying to sleep. And in the morning the owner drove his ATV passing by the cabins at 7am in the morning, very noisy. Also the machinery (for the restaurant) on the roof of the newly built lodge building was very loud - our cabin was the most far away and still we could hear it when we would sit outside. Wilderness? We have a different definition. Since this year the lodge does have a new building, the restaurant. It was very posh and when we entered it we right away knew we; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kennicott Glacier Lodge; City: Kennicott Wrangell St Elias National Park and Preserve Alaska; Review: I was not so sure if I would love to stay in a lodge, away from our car (left in Chitina) with fixed meal times and so on. But wow, our two night stay at Kennicott Glacier Lodge was like a stay in paradise. It's not just the lodge, it's about the whole experience. Flying into (from Chitina) this wonderful national park - with the huge glaciers, the friendly people at the lodge, the setting and the view, walking by these old mine buildings full of history, meeting great people during dinner to exchange travel stories, drinking a tea in the late evening in the comfy sofa's of the common area, sitting at midnight at the balcony (probably all the rest of kennicott already sleeping) still light outside watching these huge mountains, the beautiful hikes you can make here, having breakfast with this fantastic glacier view,.... We stayed in the Southwing - room was very comfortable (only pity is that from the rooms on the 2nd floor you have a great view but the room is quite high so you do not really see the view just sitting on your bed or so) with own bathroom. Dinners were really good. I can also highly recommend the "lunch bag" as the veggi wrap in it (you can choose what you want!) was just so yummie - we liked it more than the (small) lunch that is served at the lodge. The staff is also very friendly and helpful! Evening activities (one evening a small hike on the topic bears for example) start at the lodge too. While staying in the lodge we did a flightseeing of 70minutes (highly recommend), hiked to root glacier, hiked to the bottom of erie mine, visited mccarthy (and hiked back to Kennicott) and did the mill town tour in Kennicott. I was very sad when our time in Kennicott was over and we had to leave this paradise. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tundra Rose Guest Cottages; City: Glacier View Alaska; Review: We stayed alas only night but enjoyed our cottage the "glacier view" a lot!!! Great location "in the bushes" of the garden, wonderful view, peaceful, quite large, very comfortable, very clean and best of all: with themed decoration this cabin is turned into a little Alaskan paradise. From all our accommodations during our roadtrip in Alaska, this was for sure the most charming one! And luxurious at the same time! Internet was super super speedy! We had dessert in the evening and breakfast in the morning in the Grand View cafe which was OK. We noticed the property is for sale - I hope that will not include the cottages as that would be a real pity. HIghly reocmmend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maclaren River Lodge; City: Gakona Alaska; Review: Driving the Denali highway in sunny weather was a fantastic experience. So were very happy to stay in a lodge along the actual dirt road part. As the evening we arrive the weather was good we could right away enjoy the spectacular scenery around the MacLaren river lodge - good we did that because in the morning there was fog and we could not see very far. During the descent to the lodge the view is just awesome, with the river valley and the glacier. As from the lodge you can enjoy this view too, but alas there is a bit too much "garbage" (not sure how to call it, old broken stuff and so on) in order to be able to fully enjoy the view. Let's call it authentic but maybe it 's a bit too authentic. Our cabin was quite comfortable, as it is new and the bed is good. We missed however good shades/curtains. it was very very light during the night in the cabin. Internet does not reach the cabin - it should be available in the lodge but did not work for me. We had breakfast in the lodge which was good, large portion and reasonably priced. I do recommend to stay in this lodge when driving the Denali Highway!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bear Creek Cabins; City: Seward Alaska; Review: We can highly recommend the bear creak cabins! Location is excellent. It's not next to the spectacular landscapes of the harbor of Seward but in the forest. However you can hear and see the bald eagles the whole time. I enjoyed sitting outside late in the evening, just me and eagles flying above my head every once in a while.Great experience. The cabins are rather small but cute. You have all you need, including internet and some yoghurt and juice provided in your fridge. There was no housekeeping done while we were there (which we would have preferred but no big deal). We were also greeted friendly by the owner (the surroundings of their own house is a bit messy, not so attractive, but you are not bothered by that, the cabins are more seperate). The cabin also offers a lot of privacy. Price-value was good. Hihgly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warbrook House; City: Eversley Hook Hampshire England; Review: I would rate the dinner in the hotel and the atmosphere of the meeting rooms high, however was disappointed with the quality of actually staying here. Room was rather small but this acceptable - bath room was OK size. The shower looked promising but unfortunately very very low water pressure so could not really enjoy a good shower. I only got shower gel and shampoo the first night - was not refilled. Good towels. Bed was OK but made noise when turning around. biggest problem for me was the isolation: not sound proof at all. Could hear my neighbours, people walking through the corridor and most of all in the morning it got very very noisy when very early the big engine (from the kitchen?) outside was turned on. Horrible. Then more noise (slamming doors and so on) started. A pity... The gardens and the house are lovely. Could use a lot of maintenance (painting and some repairs) inside and in the room though... Service could have been better too - the bar waiter is very unfriendly. this in big contrast to the great food and friendly service during dinner. Internet was of poor quality.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan World Trade Center Area; City: New York City New Yor; Review: I enjoyed my short 1 night stay at this hotel. I had picked it for its good location and price. Close to what I planned to visit so I could do most on foot (WTC memorial, financial district, brooklyn bridge and the ferry to Statue of Liberty/Elis island). Room was small but that is normall in New York - but very comfortable. Good size bathroom with lovely shower (much better than in other American hotels). Wonderful bet. Small kitchen where I made coffee in the morning. Convenient work desk. Good sound isolation (although you of course can hear the hectic travel in NY). Friendly staff! Nice lobby to hang out while you wait for your taxi for example. Only regret that breakfast was only as from 7am so I missed it... I paid about 150 dollar for a Friday night in February.... Good price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn High Wycombe M40 Jct 4; City: High Wycombe Buckinghamshire England; Review: I have stayed in many Holiday Inns across the world and this one disappointed me a bit. Rooms are really tiny. Fortunately the bed was really comfortable so I slept well. Bathroom is small too and not very convenient set up. I also struggled to get the shower to work properly and did not fully manage to get a good temperature and pressure. You also get a lot of noise of bathrooms in other rooms. In other rooms I read about water being available in the room, but that was not the case in my room (also not in the mini bar which was empty). I really missed that but it was too late to start looking for it. I also missed a shower cap and some other items. Check in (with about 10 other colleagues arriving at the same time) was slow. Check out was a bit smoother but the lady at the reception desk was very very ill (she was so ill she was almost crying) which made me worry. Breakfast was OK but not as good as in Holiday Inns in other countries. Would not really recommend this hotel, but I read they are remodeling the rooms at the moment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I Stayed at the hotel end of August 2014 - its been a while but i thought id share my experience! the hotel it self is superb! clean and comfy.... the hotel staff are very attentive and they always go the extra mile - especially the guys at the door! the breakfast every morning was superb and the room was always serviced and maintained well. the metro station is a 5 minute walk which is superb getting around the city for peanuts! I would stay here again for sure!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort; City: Balaclava; Review: i stayed at this hotel for my honeymoon! this hotel is one of the best i've ever stayed at! my room had a tv in the bathroom! with a huge stone tub in the middle! Thursday evenings are arabic nights with shisha! there is always some sort of entertainment... the food in the pool bar / restaurant/ reception is all excellent... the pool bar does and excellent beef burger! i would definitely be going back!! Mauritius is heaven on earth! :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Se; Review: I stayed at the hotel between 16th and 21st April... The hotel is great But what lets it down is the customer service it is non existent! Every morning no table would be laid out in the Coast restaurant I would have to ask for each thing individually... Knife fork cups coffee milk... Everything would arrive after 15 minutes of waiting and food going cold! Same thing happened every day for 5 days! All the staff need some hospitality training! It's a shambles for such a highly graded hotel... The facilities are great.. However There is no heated pool... On arrival I asked for a late check out when it came to checking out I was asked for $75 to stay extra 2 hours after causing a fuss I got to stay in the room for a couple extra hours. I ordered shisha and drinks at the pool bar service was slow, but drinks and Shisha were ok... For each item ordered I received 3 different bills from 3 different members of staff! Why? I don't know.... Maybe they were all after a tip... Over all the hotel is beautiful the beach/corals are nice but the staff need to be trained to the grade the hotel is rated at.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Thani Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I checked into the hotel on the 15th of August for 5 nights, on arrival the hotel seemed quite nice and was in a great location. However when we got to the front desk to check in that's when the experience went down hill! The grumpy man at check In was not very informative and frankly quite rude. After a long flight to Dubai we finally got our room which was on the 26th floor of the hotel, I had requested a khalifa view however was given a room facing sheikh zayed with a huge pillar I front of the window. The lamp in the room was broken with some electrical tape loosely wrapped in the connection, which was quite dangerous, there were stains on the bed sheets and the curtains did not close! After a long winded conversation with the man at check in and speaking to a senior manager we were moved to the other side of the hotel to one of the apartments which were a lot nicer than the main bit of the hotel. The corridors were very warm as if there was almost no AC. All in all the hotel was a bit of a let down and I think this reflects badly on the name dusit Thani prides it self with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Phileas; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Myself my wife and our 1 year old son stayed at this hotel last weekend over the Easter bank holiday period, we checked into the hotel on the Friday afternoon. Upon arrival we were met by a rude receptionist, who insisted we book a second bedroom as we have our 1 year old son staying with us and the max occupancy of the room can only be 2 people. We booked our room through Expedia, which had been paid in full at the time of booking, we were charged almost 350 euros for a room we did not require! Common sense wasn’t applied by the hotel, and they were not accommodating at all! Where in the world would you have to book a separate hotel room for a 1 year old? The receptionist told us this was a regulation in Paris, however another receptionist later old us it is just the hotels policy and they have frequent complaints regarding this! When making the reservation, the hotel advertises it has Air conditioning in every room, but when we got to our room we found the A/C wasn’t working, I went to complain about this and the receptionist told us the A/C is only activated May onwards! We were forced to open the windows in the room, after a short while the room was full of smog as it was a road facing room. Overall we had a bad experience with this hotel, and we will not recommending this hotel to anyone and any one reading this review stay away!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The 13th Tablet (A Mina Osman Thriller); Author: Alex Mitchell; Review: Good plot. Poor Proofreading. Soppy Ending. Linking in of the Boxing Day event, not that well done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of the Stones; Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Dempsey Page; Review: Very fantastic storyline.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 300 Suns; Author: Dr. Allan J Ferrenberg; Review: Clever and almost plausible story. Finally a story where the science is actually good. I'll read the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice-9 (Volume 2); Author: Mr Charles Lamb; Review: The idea is great. However it is very much written for a purely US audience, And this shows up seriously. So ends up being the new US Marines versus the NeHaw.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Study of Murder (A Muirteach MacPhee Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan McDuffie Page; Review: Good story . I'll read more of Susan's works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emergence; Author: Nick M Lloyd; Review: I look forward to Nick M Lloyd's next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imhotep; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Dubs Page; Review: The anagram of Imhotep took most of the shock out of the story. However the story is good enough for me to read the rest of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice Resurrection (Volume 3); Author: CW Lamb; Review: This Alice Series has the potential to make a great Cinematic series. What bugs me in the storyline is the strong American viewpoint that American type values will survive and reign supreme over other cultures. This is a typical failure of American authors however admittedly they are writing for a US based audience. Of the top 100 cultures in the world, I expect the US culture to be fairly low in the list of survival and recuperation post apocalypse. And the chances post apocalypse that other cultures will become subservient to any form of US culture is incredibly remote. The folks of Timbuktu, Ulan Bator or Bhutan are all better prepared for the apocalypse. Its also a very American idea that after the destruction of the Government and Military that societies will become dysfunctional and anarchistic in nature. The book describes this for the US and other cultures however I believe it is a self-fulfilling prophesy. Most places I have lived would set up small groupings to survive and rebuild. Also the idea that earth is uniquely endowed with precious metals above other planets I find illogical given what we know of asteroids and the like, but heh; it is only a story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Money (A Stephen Attebrook mystery) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Vail Page; Review: Entertaining as always.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God's Lions: The Secret Chapel (Book #1 in the God's Lions Series); Author: Visit Amazon's John Lyman Page; Review: I suggest that this Novel is a 'Roman Catholic Fantasy'. I guess that is fine for RCs. But for myself, as someone who finds holes in RC doctrine and belief I found the theme cheesy and full of more holes.. Having said that it is fiction and a fantasy, and a good deal of research obviously went into creating this work. So no I won't be purchasing any sequels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Viceroy L Ermitage Beverly Hills; City: Beverly Hills California; Review: We have stayed at L'Ermitage whenever we are in Beverly Hills for the past 20 years. It is the only place that we would stay. The rooms are wonderful---very large, airy, built with light colored woods. The bathroom is very large. The personnel are outstanding both at the front desk and at the concierge desk. Christine Grimm at the concierge desk is truly outstanding and we feel like she is almost a member of the family. Breakfasts (although expensive) are always a treat especially sitting outside in the enclosed court yard. The hotel is known for its discrete elegance which is why many movie stars and singing artists stay at L'Ermitage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara; City: Goleta California; Review: From the moment you arrive, you feel pampered and relaxed. All of the employees can't do enough for you. The setting is magnificent with a variety of buildings holding rooms and suites either overlooking the gardens or the ocean. They have a wonderful spa and very large pool. There are two restaurants---one is overlooking the pool and ocean and the other, Miro, is the fanciest restaurant in the Santa Barbara area also overlooking the ocean. The resort area is a 10 minute drive into Santa Barbara and a bit closer to the wine country than other hotels in Santa Barbara. The highlights in the area include wine country, the great Santa Barbara restaurants, and staying at the Bacara resort. In fact, one could spend several relaxing days just staying at the resort. Shopping in nearby Montecito is also very nice. We hope to return for at least a few days every year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belmond Charleston Place; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: This was our first trip to Charleston, SC and our hotel really helped to make the vacation outstanding. From the time we entered the Hotel until we left, everything was handled perfectly. We were upgraded from a junior suite to a full suite. The personnel in every location were all very friendly and helpful. The concierge personnel, especially led by Rick Burton, were one of the best that we have ever experienced. Their team took care of every little nuance related to reservations and even took care of having Hertz pick up our rental from the hotel. The breakfast area is beautiful. It is open and airy and the white decor lends itself to the fresh, sunny feeling that helps to awaken you each morning. Their dinner restaurant, The Charleston Grill, is probably the best restaurant in all of Charleston. So although there is much to do and see and there are other very good restaurants in the city, one could almost spend one's entire time in the Hotel and feel well rested. There are even some very fine shops within the Hotel. There is no other place that I would consider staying whenever we return to Charleston.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: Went to a wedding in Philly (we live in the suburbs) so we decided to spend the night in town afterwards. Chose the hotel since it was close to the wedding. Had a Prestige suite and we were very impressed with the layout and decor. There is a sitting room with sofa bed separated from the bedroom by doors. Bathroom with two sinks has an entrance from the bedroom as well as from the sitting room---very convenient. Daily water is given. Doormen, front desk and waitress at the restaurant were all very pleasant. Would recommend the breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Lobby is pleasant but not luxurious. We have stayed at several hotels in downtown Philly and this one is right at the top when staying in one of their suites. Would return; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel New York; City: New York City New York; Review: The hotel is located in mid-town/theater district and is an excellent location for theater goers and for those interested in seeing most of the attractions and shopping in Manhattan. We had a very nice upgraded suite on the 28th floor consisting of a bedroom and separate living area at about 650 square feet. It was very comfortable and quiet. There was one bathroom with entrances to it from either the bedroom or the living room. The entire staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is "cozy" but even the waiter suggested that breakfast was too expensive so just ask the concierge where to go for breakfast. They have great suggestions. Internet us free if you stay in a suite. It was not cheap just somewhat less expensive than some of the highest end hotels in Manhattan. We went for the weekend to see a play and again the location was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hershey Lodge; City: Hershey Pennsylvania; Review: My wife and I came to Hershey for a meeting and stayed at Hershey Lodge primarily based on the Trip Adviser reviews and the fact that we lived in Hershey 30 years ago when the Lodge was new, somewhat smaller, and somewhat exclusive. Our meeting was not at the Lodge. The initial problem came at check in. I had called the day before our arrival to make sure that we had two connecting rooms and this was confirmed. However, at check in we were told that we had two separate rooms. It took about 5-10 minutes for the hostess to find two connecting rooms. One was clean and ready to go to, the other was not made up yet. No problem. We used the first room to get ready for our meeting but we had wanted to rest for an hour before the meeting. No such luck. Kids were screaming and running up and down the halls--- multiple kids and the walls are very thin. As we were leaving for our meeting we had to make sure we didn't bump into the children who were running through the halls. The rooms themselves are clean with very comfortable beds but the rooms themselves are very average and are essentially the same as any other room in most hotel chains throughout the U.S. The workers throughout the hotel were all very pleasant and helpful EXCEPT for the doorman directing cars at the entrance of the Lodge. He was very dour and never smiled (must be a tough job). I was being honored at this meeting we were going to attend and our daughter called the hotel and had ordered some special gifts. However, the only way that we found out about the gifts was through my daughter's congratulatory phone call. When we didn't thank her, she wondered if we liked the gifts which were supposed to be waiting for us in our room. They were not in the room and were only delivered after we called the front desk who then had to call my daughter to verify her previous order which she had already paid for. So, between the confusion at our check in and the problems with the gift, it certainly appeared as though there was a communication problem within the hotel. I guess it's not too surprising since the Lodge is now a HUGE complex of rooms. In fact the set up reminds me of college dorms or the Army barracks that I had stayed in. When we went for breakfast at the Lodge, the room was very large as one would expect given the number of rooms. However, the waitress was amazing. She was serving multiple tables but gave excellent service to each one. And the food came out relatively quickly so this part of the Lodge seems to running very efficiently. BOTTOM LINE:The Hershey Lodge is an OK place if you are coming with kids or large families and can suffer the screaming, running, and noise of your kids and others' and you are looking for a very average,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Herzliya; City: Herzliya Tel Aviv District; Review: The Ritz in Hertzliya is the newest hotel in Israel. It is about 15-20 minutes north of Tel Aviv. It is a beautiful, well run hotel at the harbor of Hertzliya. The views from the hotel are beautiful. On one side one looks at the large harbor with many large yachts and the other side one sees the beautiful, clean beach of Hertzliya. The hotel is about one year old and therefore is completely modern. We were fortunate to have a large suite which was very comfortable. The area and the hotel are very relaxing so we used this as our last 3 nights of a 3 week visit to Israel. There are a few nice things right around the hotel including a long Boardwalk along the beach and a modern mall which is just outside of the hotel. There are a few pleasant restaurants overlooking the ocean and the harbor just a short walk from the hotel along the harbor. The employees of the hotel were all very pleasant and helpful and the restaurant in the hotel was excellent. The center of Hertzliya is about 1 mile east of the hotel and does contain the best restaurant in Hertzliya (I forget the name of it but if you ask the concierge what's the best restaurant, they will give you this name). If you have a car or a private guide, Hertzliya and the hotel are very close to some beautiful nature areas and Ceasaria (a must see) is about 20-25 minutes to the north and Tel Aviv is 15-20 minutes to the south. The hotel is expensive but a wonderful way to end a long stay in Israel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Palace Madrid; City: Madrid; Review: As one walks into the hotel, one can see the beauty of the open marble space with beautiful large crystal chandeliers. The reception area and staff were great with getting into our rooms made easy. During our 6 night stay the concierge staff was outstanding helping us with directions while we there and arranging our restaurant reservations prior to our arrival. David and Alejandro were especially helpful. The rooms were pleasant but small and in need of some mild updating---especially the showers. Our breakfast was included but apparently it ends at 11AM. We were very tired after our travels to Madrid and arrived at breakfast around 10:45AM. Instead of being greeted for breakfast in a pleasant manner as we had been in the two previous European Four Seasons hotels that we had been to, the hostess, Lola, gave us an initial terse reminder (almost rebuke) that breakfast would end in 15 minutes. This was certainly not the manner that a pleasant hostess should be making us feel at home. It was hurtful and initially set the tone for what we thought was going to be a bad experience. Turns out that even our waitress was unsmiling and not very helpful that morning. However, fortunately every other morning was completely the opposite and Lola was no longer greeting us. All of the other hosts and waitstaff were terrific. A highlight of eating at the hotel was their Sunday brunch with opera. The food was an outstanding buffet with incredible selections and accompanied by live opera presentations. Our departure from the hotel was handled flawlessly and we were sad to leave Madrid and the wonderful experiences that we had.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel ABaC Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: My wife and I have been fortunate to travel extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. and our experience at ABaC restaurant was one of the best that we have had anywhere---a truly memorable experience. Even before we got there, whenever we mentioned the restaurant to anyone working in our hotel (The Arts), there was an automatic smile and raised eyebrows because they knew the experience we were about to have. One is initially greeted at the door in this very cool, very chic hotel/restaurant and brought by elevator to the restaurant level. One is then brought to an outdoor comfortable table where you are offered drinks and then brought the menu and absolutely huge wine list to make your choices. This takes about 15-20 minutes of total relaxation. Then you are brought into the kitchen where your guide presents the various areas of where the various dishes will be prepared. Then while in the kitchen two different bites of starters are given to you. You are also given the opportunity to have your picture taken with Chef Jordi who is now regarded as one of the best chefs in the World. You are then led to your beautiful table in a beautifully designed modern dining area. One then is pampered with the next 12-16 courses of foods depending whether you chose the 14 or 18 course selection. That was the initial meal choice one had to make when you were initially brought into the restaurant. Although there are many courses, the portion sizes are just right so that one is not "stuffed" by the end of the meal. I'm a wine lover and their selection was outstanding. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and helpful as you would expect. We had a delicious 2006 Alion from Ribera Del Duero. Of course, this is one of those rare experiences that caries with it a rarified cost. But it is absolutely worth every penny. You will need to make a reservation directly with the restaurant, not through a concierge and you will need to make your reservation well in advance, preferably 2 months in advance. This is a unique dining experience and one of the best that you can have anywhere in the World. This is not listed as Trip Adviser's number one recommendation but that has to be because of the cost. BUT THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE RESTAURANT IN BARCELONA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Arts Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: This is our second visit to the Ritz Carlton owned hotel. We were here 6 or 7 years ago and then as well as now we have had an outstanding experience. Everyone on the staff are highly trained, very professional, and extremely friendly. The staff can't do enough for you and remember your name after a second interaction with you. The concierge staff and the front desk staff are particularly outstanding. Isabella, who us from Ecuador, became so friendly with my wife that she sent up a special gift of chocolates since she would not be here when we checked out. The hotel is located near the beach so if you've done all the sightseeing you want it's a nice area to relax. Taxis are always present at the hotel and they are an inexpensive drive into the center of the city for either shopping or going to a restaurant. The hotel itself has a 2 or 3 star Michelin restaurant but unfortunately it was closed when we were here. We will return whenever we are in Barcelona.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Byblos Saint Tropez; City: Saint Tropez French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d; Review: When we were originally looking for a hotel in St Tropez, it became obvious that there were several excellent choices from which to choose. However, of those choices only one seemed to be within easy walking distance into the old city and that is Hotel Byblos. We knew of its outstanding reputation and now after staying here we understand how it got such a reputation. Number one is the rooms. They are outstandingly beautiful and modern but with a formal touch. Every convenience is here. Number two is the staff. They are extremely friendly and helpful. One of our restaurants required the need to drive to since it is in the hillside overlooking the city---no problem said the concierge who offered the hotel's car to take us. Number three---the restaurants. There are two: B is the casual bar/restaurant/ breakfast area located right next to their beautiful pool. Our package included their buffet breakfast but one could also order freshly made omelets or waffles or pancakes and this was included. The food was outstanding. We also had lunch one day, again outstanding. I had a whole fresh sea bream and my wife had a huge salad. One can choose up to 7 ingredients for the salad. Both choices were excellent and very fresh. The second restaurant is their famous Rivea. I had seen some mixed reviews about the restaurant but again one dinner was included in our package. So glad that it was. The food was outstanding and the service was equally outstanding. My wife had a fresh sea bass and I had a local lamb loin that had been slowly cooked for seven hours. Once again they were both outstanding. We love wine and we were able to splurge on a wonderful Chateau-Neuf-du-Pape with help from the sommelier. So, if you want to be able to walk right into the middle of the town, Hotel Byblos is undoubtedly the best choice for all of the above reasons. Can't wait to return; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naples Grande Beach Resort; City: Naples Florida; Review: This is our29th year of returning to this resort. It formerly was The Registry, then a Waldorf Astoria, and for the past several years it has been Naples Grande Beach Resort. When it was The Registry it was top notch and with the newest ownership in the form of Naples Grande it has returned to its well run status. We stayed in a suite and we were taken care of by Kimesha who made our room spotless and has a very sweet and kind manner. We never met Our turn down person who did come to clean every evening but frequently did not pick up our dirty towels and wash rags. George, our server at breakfast, is delightful. Great service and a very happy person. The front desk personnel and the people helping with luggage were all friendly. Everyone greets you with a hello and is hoping you have a great day. The location of Naples Grande is very convenient and has a wonderful boardwalk to the beach. Such good exercise or one can take a free little jitney that will take you there. You have your option of self parking for $17 or $18 nightly or valet parking for $37 nightly. Great location to the Waterside Shops which is a high end outdoor shopping mall—-probably the nicest mall in Naples. Can’t wait to return next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ceva Feliway Plug-in Diffuser Refill for Cats; Brand: CEVA Animal Health; Review: We rescued a cat that had issues with people...she also like to chew certain things. After using this product, she improved greatly. Once it was gone, she reverted back. In the last 9 months we have used it on and off about 6 times. Everytime we use it, she improves more. We last used it about 2 weeks ago and she seems to be perfectly fine without it now. She is happy, playful and relaxed....plus chewing has stopped. I put it in the bedroom which is where she spends most of her time. A second cat was rescued at the same time and had a issue with excessive scratching. After using this, the scratching stopped. It is not cheap but for me, it was worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DakPets Deshedding Brush-Dog Hair; Brand: DakPets; Review: This has done a remarkable job on removing fur from my two cats and they love it. The only draw back is that it is hard to do under the chin. Part of that is problem is my cats who want to move while you are brushing them. I certainly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feline Greenies Dental Cat Treats Multiple Flavors; Brand: Greenies; Review: My two cats love these and the price on Amazon is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Complete Health Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Cat Food Pate Recipe Beef & Chicken Pate; Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: My cats love this food and I have been feeding them Wellness for three years, since I got the cats, and they are very healthy kitties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Complete Health Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Cat Food Pate Recipe Chicken Pate; Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: My cats love this food and I have been feeding them Wellness for three years, since I got the cats, and they are very healthy kitties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Complete Health Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Cat Food Pate Recipe Beef & Chicken Pate; Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: my kitties have been eating this since I first adopted them (3 1/2 years ago). They are healthy and never had an upset stomach (unless they eat a gecko). They love the food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Complete Health Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Cat Food Pate Recipe Chicken Pate; Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: my kitties have been eating this since I first adopted them (3 1/2 years ago). They are healthy and never had an upset stomach (unless they eat a gecko). They love the food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1); Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Beautiful descriptive language. Great lessons for young women about being true to themselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1); Author: Catherynne M. Valente; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This completely delighted me. Original, unexpected, charming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thirteenth Tale; Author: Diane Setterfield; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I dislike gothic novels. Really. But this was different somehow. I love the words in this book, which is the point, after all. Brief deviant behavior in the beginning disturbed me, but was necessary to drive the plot. Worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speaking from Among the Bones (Flavia de Luce, #5); Author: Alan Bradley; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I just love Flavia, so I'm not too critical when it comes to these books. This book shows development between the sisters as characters, and I find that refreshing. The ending is quite the cliffhanger!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Red Herring Without Mustard (Flavia de Luce, #3); Author: Alan Bradley; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I want to be Flavia!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Enjoyable read. I'm just getting tired of the post-apocalyptic, sci-fi thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There (Fairyland, #2); Author: Catherynne M. Valente; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think I liked September's 2nd adventure better than the 1st. Love the shadow characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austenland (Austenland, #1); Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I chose this because I saw it had been made into a movie showing at the Sundance Film Festival. What a delightful read! Of course this is no Pride and Prejudice, but it was perfect for what I wanted--a witty, engaging trip out of Oregon in February. The play between what is or isn't real engaged me, especially because Jane heals not because of a man, but by rediscovering herself. Plan to read in one sitting--it's that kind of indulgence.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in Austenland (Austenland, #2); Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Meh; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6); Author: Alan Bradley; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The escapades of Miss Flavia de Luce just keep getting better and better. Although this book possesses a more somber feel, I still found myself chuckling at Flavia's keen observations and elaborate plans. I love the subtlety used to depict Flavia growing up, and the deepening of her relationships, especially with her father. Bradley is pointing us in a new direction with Flavia de Luce and I can't wait to follow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3); Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Epic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonita Faye; Author: Margaret Moseley; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is by no means great writing, but still I get all caught up in this spunky redneck and her adventures in France.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1); Author: Seth Grahame-Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It just wasn't my thing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Bees; Author: Sue Monk Kidd; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Reminded me why I chose Motherhood as the focus of my life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wanted to be more intrigued than I was. It started off promising but then became another book about super kids with super powers. I don't know. Maybe it's just that I was in sunny Arizona and not in a book mood.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate; Author: Gary Chapman; Genres: non-fiction, romance; Review: Changed the way I looked at my husband and my children. Wish I had read this 20 years ago.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1); Author: Nancy Farmer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Intriguing and a little scary, but ultimately life affirming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Wild Things Are; Author: Maurice Sendak; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Doesn't get better than this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Secrets (The Books of Bayern, #3); Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Razo just makes me happy. Another great one from Sharon Hale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Screwtape Letters; Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I wish I "got" human nature the way Lewis did. Love this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witch of Little Italy; Author: Suzanne Palmieri; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Fresh, new, unique. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3); Author: Cornelia Funke; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Just felt a little too evil for a kids book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Templar Legacy (Cotton Malone, #1); Author: Steve Berry; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A fun read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flora Segunda (Flora Trilogy, #1); Author: Ysabeau S. Wilce; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I've read nothing quite like this. Quirky, unexpected, fun and engaging. Flora empowers girls young and old alike.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flora's Dare (Flora Trilogy, #2); Author: Ysabeau S. Wilce; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not quite as great as the first, but pretty darn close.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flora's Fury (Flora Trilogy, #3); Author: Ysabeau S. Wilce; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really wanted to love this more, but so much felt like a cop out. First of all, my kindle copy was a mess. Missing periods every other sentence, misspellings, ugh. Fury and temper tantrums do not equate. Flora should have grown a little by now. And the fake profanity--totally distracting. It's like Wilce ran out of legitimate ways to show character, so she threw the word "fike" into everything. That was just tiresome. I still gave it 3 stars, because the plot was inventive, but I really hoped for more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloodline (Sigma Force, #8); Author: James Rollins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The first James Rollins I read. It was a fun ride although I could do without some of the language.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Order (Sigma Force, #3); Author: James Rollins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was my favorite of the Sigma Force books. It felt the most original and intriguing of his other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Clockwork Three; Author: Matthew J. Kirby; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Overall creative middle grade fantasy. I like how Kirby used a true account to inspire this. I felt there may have been too much focus on coming sequels however, in that much was left unresolved. I love how JK Rowling leaves clues throughout Harry Potter but they aren't apparent until later books shed light on them. Maybe Kirby's clues needed a lighter touch. Otherwise, very much enjoyed the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sorrows of Young Werther; Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I know it's a classic but there's just so much wallowing and whining.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I want to think the author is being brave and forward thinking with the ending of this book, but it feels contrived. Maybe I'm just tired of teenage drama, but I didn't buy into any of it. Everything felt designed for maximum effect but it all fell flat.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I love love love this book. Such a unique fantasy--feels fresh and exciting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: After reading the first book, I was excited to delve into the second. What a difference. Politics and philosophy for pages and pages. I got pretty bored. Not til I was 3/4 of the way through did I feel invested. I hope book 3 is more like book 1 in style and tone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadows in Flight (Ender's Shadow, #5); Author: Orson Scott Card; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Uninspired. Boring. Repetitive. Just a rehash of all that came before plus annoying squabbling between siblings.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elantris (Elantris, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Engrossing fantasy--very unique. Nice to read a well crafted story contained in one volume. Love the strong female character.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two (Fairyland, #3); Author: Catherynne M. Valente; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It kills me to give this 3 stars--I wanted to love it so much more. As others have said, so much pontificating and too many adjectives.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Soul; Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: An intriguing concept--rewriting something's past to transform it in the present. More a book of philosophy, I found the story to be a beautiful way of discussing the nature of art, the power of being genuine, and the possibility of man becoming better than he is. A transcendent read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax #1); Author: Dorothy Gilman; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This book surprised and delighted me. I love spunky grandmas. Great fun!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow City (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #2); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: What a strange, wonderful marriage of words and vintage photographs make up this novel. Traditional devices like time travel and supernatural powers have been redefined in a way that feels entirely new. I liked this even better than the first--a thoroughly engaging read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Newt's Emerald; Author: Garth Nix; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A delightful little tale combining Regent lit with the supernatural. He was subtle with the "sorcery" which I felt was appropriately British. Having Truthful enter the world of men was an stroke of genius.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Snicker of Magic; Author: Natalie Lloyd; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, poetry, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Best use of my time in a long time! Uses family and mythology and family like "Holes" but in a completely new way. Being a lover of words, I can't say enough how this book spoke to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive, #2); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Finally I can say I loved ALL of a Brandon Sanderson novel. He must have found an editor who helped him cut the rambling and repetition, because I was spellbound for over 1000 pages. Wow! Dynamic, strong, and even funny characters, a completely original magic system, believable events--loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steelheart (The Reckoners, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book was a pleasant surprise. It took me a bit to get into, but I think it was more my preference for other genres and not the book itself. A nice twist on the superhero theme.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lady Fortescue Steps Out (Poor Relation, #1); Author: Marion Chesney; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Fun clean romp through the Regency era with enough reality thrown in to make me think just a little.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace (Poor Relation, #3); Author: Marion Chesney; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Getting a little formulaic, but still fun enough to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue (Poor Relation, #5); Author: Marion Chesney; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Still great fun although quite predictable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pirate Code (Hook's Revenge, #2); Author: Heidi Schulz; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Writing a sequel can be a tricky prospect. So can writing a sophomore novel after the success of the first. Heidi Schulz can breathe easy knowing she has mastered both. I want to do this book justice, because it is a truly beautiful story wrapped in adventure and hilarity. Schulz respects the intelligence and emotions of young people, and that respect shines through each character in this book. It is full of truly brave, good, courageous people. I also love that she has turned Neverland into a mythic place, authentic to the original, but so much bigger now with endless possibilities. I'm not sure how she did that, but I don't feel like Neverland is just JM Barrie's anymore. It's like he glimpsed part of it, and she glimpsed another part of the same place. She didn't expand his vision--they somehow share the same vision. I am trying to write this without spoilers, which limits what I can say about my favorite part. Let's just say that Schulz thought of a brilliant way to both deepen and enrich Jocelyn's character. Her efforts have embedded this series firmly into the Peter Pan universe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rithmatist (The Rithmatist, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm surprised by how much I liked this book. Completely original, unpredictable in interesting ways, intriguing take on a steam punk world. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artful; Author: Peter David; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Terrible fake Dickensonian language.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 600 Hours of Edward; Author: Craig Lancaster; Genres: fiction; Review: What a surprising book! Lovely story of a gentle man leading a challenging life. I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook's Revenge (Hook's Revenge, #1); Author: Heidi Schulz; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Five enthusiastic stars!!! Original and funny with one of the best tribal scenes ever, the book still manages to explore themes of personal identity and strength in an authentic way. Jocylyn is a girl every girl should know. I truly loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., #1); Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is a fun, original take on ghosts. Sort of Ghostbusters in London without Bill Murray.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry; Author: Gabrielle Zevin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: A sweet, intimate look at how a bookstore and a baby change lives in a small tourist town. Too much language for my taste, but otherwise really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Landline; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Cute little paranormal romance. Nothing earth shattering, but interesting idea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood; Author: Helen Bryan; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Fascinating exploration of women during the Spanish Inquisition. Superbly done until the end, which felt rushed and tidied up. Too bad, because I was engrossed until the last couple of chapters. Still worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Relic; Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoy a good pseudo-science romp with a little murder thrown in. Oh, and the New York Museum of Natural History--what's not to like?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., #2); Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I expected less from this book as it is a sequel. But I genuinely enjoyed it. Many descriptions made me chuckle or pause in appreciation, and again, the elements of the novel are quite original. Good fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Clocks; Author: David Mitchell; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Honestly, this book had way too much language for me. It ruined my perspective on the rest. I really liked the last couple sections as everything started to come together, but too much grit otherwise for my taste.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sixth of the Dusk; Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Super cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awakening (Infinity Blade, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Extinction (Sigma Force, #10); Author: James Rollins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Been there done that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War; Author: Max Brooks; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't care for zombies. But I loved the unusual format of this book. The entire thing kept me intrigued and wanting more. Would have given 5 stars except all the profanity bothered me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved it! Strong female characters, unusual magic system, many fun surprises.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lirael (Abhorsen, #2); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Follow up books can be risky, but this one delivered! Again, brilliant female characters are given great material.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abhorsen (Abhorsen, #3); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I highly recommend this series. Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clariel (Abhorsen, #4); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I wasn't sure I wanted to read this because I knew it was headed in a different direction than the first three. I'm so glad I did. Nix is a gifted writer and this book is evidence of his ability to see alternate perspectives and bring compassion to difficult characters. Bravo; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Gospel; Author: Ian Caldwell; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Fascinating behind the scenes look into life in the Vatican, combined with a first rate murder mystery. Oh, and a beautiful story of love and redemption.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Station Eleven; Author: Emily St. John Mandel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fascinating look at just how fragile our society can be. I loved the intricacies of the characters' relationships, and the way they were wound together, past and present. A couple of the characters could have been woven in better and I wanted a little more at the end, but overall, an intriguing read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Adrift; Author: Craig Lancaster; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Laugh out loud and life affirming One of the best books I've read this year. (And I've read a lot so far). Edward is so real, we should all have friends like him. I hate profanity but I don't even mi d it here. I feel inspired and ready to take on the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doomsday Book (Oxford Time Travel, #1); Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Amazing! Not your typical time travel book. The parallel plots in 2055 and the Middle Ages tend to intensify each other, creating crazy suspense. The descriptions of medieval Oxford painted a vivid image of that vastly different world. The characterization made me care deeply for several of the characters. It really is more historical fiction than Sci-fi. Very satisfying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fuzzy Mud; Author: Louis Sachar; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I received an advance copy of Fuzzy Mud from Net Galley and I am thrilled that I did. For years I've said if I could write a book, it would be like Holes. The brilliant way Louis Sachar weaves past and present with myth and reality, and strangers with intertwining genealogies, left me yearning for a hundred more just like it. With that kind of love for Holes, I was dubious that Fuzzy Mud could deliver. I shouldn't have doubted!!! Sachar's new book is equally original to Holes yet nothing like it. It is charming and poignant with remarkably developed characters for such a slim novel. I cared for each character and felt I knew their motivations, fears, and hopes. Sachar succeeds in showing young people finding their moral compasses without sentimentality. He "gets" these characters--truly and completely. Even more importantly, he delivers an essential environmental message without an ounce of preachiness. I HATE being preached to. I hated Happy Feet. I won't go see Tomorrowland. I was worried about blatant environmentalism here, but reading Fuzzy Mud left me itching to save the environment. Sachar's writing is that masterful. Really. I have a special bookshelf for my all time favorites. As soon as this books makes it to stores, I will be buying one for a place of honor on that shelf.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina, #1); Author: Robert Beatty; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I am usually not a gusher, but I am going to gush over Serafina and the Black Cloak. Beatty's new book fed my soul and delighted my senses. The plot taps into the grand yet eccentric Vanderbilt family and their isolated, extravagant Biltmore estate. Working with this little gem from American history, Beatty weaves in a properly creepy, mysterious and ultimately empowering fictional tale that takes place in the basement of the mansion and the forest surrounding it. This story is unexpected, original, and endearing. What I noticed as I read was how easily the supernatural permeates this American book. For me, these sorts of tales are easier to believe when set in Europe or some other equally ancient place. But Beatty's writing creates a feeling of legend in North Carolina. The forest has layers upon layers of history--history to be explored and exploited to the reader's benefit. Even the newly built Biltmore Estate feels properly old--propery experienced--like a medieval church or Renaissance castle. I felt the setting had earned its right to tell a story of old magic and rediscovery. Serafina redefines strong young female characters in such a brilliant way! Her isolated upbringing has allowed her to become truly authentic; however, her comfortable world lasts only a few pages. With the meeting of the cloaked man, she must decide whether or not to join the rest of society in order to right a terrible wrong. Ultimately, her decision causes very real self-reflection. Serafina struggles to know if her identity is acceptable to a world constantly in her view yet completely out of reach. I loved the way Beatty used Braeden Vanderbilt's character to inspire and refine Serafina's sense of identity, while allowing him to be a fully developed character himself. Together they carve a niche for themselves in the high society world of the Vanderbilts. Finally, without giving anything away, the subtle way Beatty sprinkles clues to Serafina's past throughout the novel shows careful, perfect control over his work. I relished in each new tidbit as Serafina's identity unfolded. This tale is so much fun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: State of Emergency (Jack Emery #2); Author: Steve P. Vincent; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for my review. I love the idea of this book and Steve Vincent needs to be given credit for attempting such a drastic scenario in the United States. In fact, the plot points kept me reading far longer than I should have one night. I wanted to love it--it's just the kind of escapist thriller that calls to me every summer. Unfortunately, my inner editor kept intruding into my fantasy. First of all, I'm sick of profanity--I'm sick of the obligatory "F" word. It seems lazy to me that everyone uses it now. John Grisham doesn't use it and his novels are better than this. Anyway, personal preference. More importantly, the writing shows great potential but needs finessing . I kept noticing Writing 101 mistakes, like too many sentences starting with the same word (pronoun) or using the same descriptive adjective more than once in the same sentence. I also caught some non-American colloquialisms in this very American book. I know the main character is Australian, but I'm not sure from where the omniscient narrator selected his words. His editor should have caught this. In the end, I just couldn't suspend my disbelief. As a rule, I'm pretty forgiving with my escapist fiction. However, I kept saying "yeah, but" as the plot events constricted the characters. Knowing the checks and balances of the American political system, everything happened too fast and too completely. What about Congress? The Supreme Court? State governors and state legislatures? Texas would have seceded from the union before letting any of this take root. Hackers would have been way more involved sabatoging everything. The shift was too neat and tidy. Which is a bummer, because as I said before, I love the idea of this book. Maybe it just needed a couple more re-writes before being released. I hope Vincent keeps writing. He definitely has potential. He just needs a little more practice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Silvern (Gilded #2); Author: Christina Farley; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars. I liked this sequel better than the first book. Maybe she found her writing groove as she went along. Will definitely read the 3rd when it comes out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gilded (Gilded, #1); Author: Christina Farley; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The premise is original and the Korean setting is fresh. I love reading about strong female characters who develop their sense of self in positive ways. That being said, the story felt forced to me. The writing felt a little pedestrian and didn't quite capture my imagination. I liked it enough to read the sequel but didn't love it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Clear (All Clear, #2); Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Satisfying ending I enjoyed seeing how all the different stories came together. An intriguing view of WW 2 England. Worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alistair Grim's Odditorium (Odditorium, #1); Author: Gregory Funaro; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book had me until the end. Incredibly inventive, memorable characters, Steampunk England!--then the end lost some of the magic for me. I felt like I'd read it before. Many times. Bummer, because until then, I was completely hooked.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alistair Grim's Odd Aquaticum (Odditorium, #2); Author: Gregory Funaro; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I received this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. And my review is very positive. Four and a half stars. I loved traveling with Mr. Alistair Grim for his second adventure. The familiar characters are all here, as well as that wonderful Odditorium, but Funaro doesn't dwell there too long. Immediately, we are swept away into an entirely different adventure that is as unique as it is exciting. In fact, Funaro uses some familiar stories from the past, but the way he interweaves them, and flips them upside down, and twists them all around makes them fresh and new and fully part of Grim's world. I'm excited for the next installment. Great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Paris Bookshop; Author: Nina George; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The premise of this book, a bookseller who cures people's hearts with books, grabbed my interest right away. It turned out to be something quite different, however, and it took me a little while to get over my expectations and adjust to the real plot. The language in this book is beautiful. Lush descriptions swept me away to France. In many places, the setting actually mingles with the characterization, creating an intertwining of personality and nature that deepens our understand of both. On the down side, I tried, but failed, to fully believe in Jean Perdu. I just couldn't get the fact of a female author out of my head when reading his character. The language and actions of Perdu felt too feminine to me. Something wasn't quite authentic. Otherwise, I enjoyed this ride into the French countryside.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate (Calpurnia Tate, #2); Author: Jacqueline Kelly; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Every girl will recognize a bit of Calpurnia Tate inside her, if she's lucky. Kelly has created a precocious, intelligent, fearless, character in these pages, and I loved living her turn of the 20th century life. Gentle, funny, heartfelt, and genuine, this book paints the world of 1910 in vibrant colors. I especially love the relationship Calpurnia has with her grandfather, and the subtle ways he helps her deal with the treatment of women and girls in that era. Bravo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nowhere Emporium; Author: Ross MacKenzie; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Three and a half stars. I find most of this to be inventive, intriguing, and filled with wonderful characters. I'm having the same problem as others, however, in that several details are simply too close to Harry Potter and a couple other books I've read. The thing is, a couple of these, like the chess set, are totally decoration--they have no bearing on the story whatsoever. If those had been cut, or changed, the book would be infinitely stronger. As it is, those details pull me out of his world, and interrupt the reading experience. Too bad, because the rest is fantastic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Six (The Six #1); Author: Mark Alpert; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed The Six. As a story of artificial intelligence gone wrong, the plot goes in fascinating directions when adding a teen boy with muscular dystrophy to the mix. Although the AI theme has been done often, I like how the evil artificial intelligence idea is turned upside and balanced by the six young people referred to in the title. It was well worth the time I spent reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger (Passenger, #1); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was schizophrenic for me. I loved the plot and adventure--I hated the romance. I literally got annoyed when the story was paused so the lame, sappy romance could be included. It's unfortunate because the main part was well done; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hollow Boy (Lockwood & Co., #3); Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This one feels a little "same-old thing".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Nights (A Thousand Nights, #1); Author: E.K. Johnston; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hypnotic language wove a tale of suspense, wit, and reflection. One of my favorites in a very long time!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Times Lucky (Mo & Dale Mysteries, #1); Author: Sheila Turnage; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, fiction; Review: Completely delightful, quirky and full of southern charm. I loved the characters and would love to meet them all. It has an intriguing mystery set inside a larger mystery and both come to satisfying conclusions. Highly recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion; Author: Fannie Flagg; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: 3 1/2 stars, really. I loved this book, until I didn't. The events transition nicely between WW II and present day, connecting two vastly different story lines with wit and charm. I especially enjoyed learning about the female pilots during the war. 5 stars for 3/4 of the book. But then Flagg couldn't seem to end it. It felt like ending after ending was tacked on, disrupting all continuity. By the end I was frustrated that such a wonderful story imploded. Oh well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Intriguing premise but too violent for my taste; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ready Player One; Author: Ernest Cline; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I think I'm about 10 years too old for this. While I loved the 80s pop culture references, I never really played video games, and gamers are the target audience. I enjoyed the concept and was a little frightened by it. But I enjoyed it overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #1); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Fun idea for a magic system. I think this book is the strongest of the 3 in that it is tight and knows right where to go. Personally, I've never read anything like it. And that's a complement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Lady Jane (The Lady Janies, #1); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fluffy fun; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bellwether; Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved It Science and humor should be combined more often. Willis demonstrated chaos theory perfectly through her hilarious characters and their misadventures. Really fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Testament; Author: John Grisham; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I like the development of the main character. A nice departure for Grisham; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Marvelous Misadventures of Ingrid Winter (Ingrid Winter Misadventure #1); Author: J.S. Drangsholt; Genres: fiction; Review: Didn't finish. That's rare for me. I just found it to be boring drivel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quantum Lens; Author: Douglas E. Richards; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A good fluff read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glass Sword (Red Queen, #2); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Feels very much like Hunger Games. I got irritated with teenage stubbornness, but the story was quite good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King's Cage (Red Queen, #3); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The first person, present tense, stream-of-consciousness, insecure whining drove me crazy!!! 2nd half of the Book was much better; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter (The Fall of the Gas-Lit Empire, #1); Author: Rod Duncan; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fresh twist of a novel set in an alternate England. Elizabeth Barnabus is strong, clever, and resourceful. I love her background story. Really great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unseemly Science (The Fall of the Gas-Lit Empire, #2); Author: Rod Duncan; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Fascinating mystery I often find 2nd books in a series to be my least favorite. This book is different. Instead of being "the middle" of a long story arc, it stands alone as a gripping mystery, as unique as it is suspenseful. The overall story arc becomes a companion to the new plot without minimizing it. I love the world building, and how Elizabeth Barnabus disrupts that world. Totally satisfying!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Queen (Red Queen, #1); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This has a very Hunger Games feel. I liked the premise of people being divided by blood color, and the unexpected mutation that changes everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Drank the Moon; Author: Kelly Barnhill; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I should be scholarly in my review, but what I really want to say is I love, love, love, love, love this book! It feels very familiar, like it should fit in with all the best fairy tales. Yet, it surprises and delights with every turn of the page. It will be sitting on my bookshelf with Ella Enchanted, Hook's Revenge, and all my other favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #3); Author: T E Kinsey; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Very gentle British mystery. Good for bedtime reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shades of Grey (Shades of Grey, #1); Author: Jasper Fforde; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Funny and Thought Provoking Fforde walks a delicate line between smart comedy and troubling commentary. I have never read anything like it and I'm sold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reliquary; Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Good read I found the plot to be less interesting than Relic, and I don't care for all the profanity. Still, it was original and suspenseful; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Never Paradox; Author: T. Ellery Hodges; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Mind Bending The Never Paradox was even better than the Never Hero. I love how meaning is layered in action, philosophy, religion, and good, old-fashioned movie plots. I'm usually good at predicting where a novel is headed, but this is so unique--I loved every minute of surprise as the story unfolded.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grandfather Clock; Author: Jonathan Kile; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The writing feels amateurish. Could use a really good editor. The plot has potential.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Blackthorn Key (The Blackthorn Key, #1); Author: Kevin Sands; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this peek into 1600's pharmacology. Secret codes, dangerous compounds, and the apprentice life--a fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter; Author: Theodora Goss; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wanted this to be better than it was. Some of the writing is gorgeous and fresh, but then an attempt at meta-fiction falls flat throughout the book. I'm not sure what the goal was, but for me, the interruptions ruined the tone and suspense. It felt amateur. And then the book just didn't seem to end, even though several sections felt like endings. Too bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Empty Grave (Lockwood & Co., #5); Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Fantastic Ending Twists and turns, action and explosions, answers and resolutions--this last book in the series fulfilled all my expectations, while leaving enough mystery to keep me thinking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Naturalist (The Naturalist #1); Author: Andrew Mayne; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Interesting science I enjoyed the plot of The Naturalist. Theo's methods were fascinating. I would have rated it higher but I hate all the profanity. It is distracting and will probably keep me from reading further books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: What Not To Wear: Mom Makeovers; Brand: What Not to Wear; Review: It was just like watching it on tv. The two are very informative and knew what they were doing. The video was clear and the picture clarity was just fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead; Brand: Simon Pegg; Review: This had everything! Action in some many funny ways, funny comedy and romance! the zombies weren't really scary because the movie made it that you want to see the zombies actually. the story made sense and the characters were really great together. Threre were some bloody scenes but you don't really get grossed out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead; Brand: Kate Ashfield; Review: This had everything! Action in some many funny ways, funny comedy and romance! the zombies weren't really scary because the movie made it that you want to see the zombies actually. the story made sense and the characters were really great together. Threre were some bloody scenes but you don't really get grossed out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEW Ip Man - Ip Man (blu-ray) (Blu-ray); Brand: Chi Dan Donnie Yen; Review: It's a great telling of Bruce Lee's master that taught him all he knew. the martial arts were great, and there is action all the time. truly a great movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray - Fast & Light; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: She made it really easy to follow her steps in all her cooking recipes. the dishes looked delicious it made me want to do the recipe and to cook them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What We Do in the Shadows; Brand: Jemaine Clement; Review: It's a funny take on a vampire movie, it shows how vampires live out their lives during the night and what they do to have fun and how they actually feed on a daily basis. It also shows that they have humans as their familiars and how they call them that that do all sorts of things they want them to do. the movie also shows how they become the vampires that they are and their history. Vampires can actually fall in love in this movie it show one of the vampires in love with a human. some scenes are bloody and there are some scenes that are quite funny. this movie didn't scare me maybe because of the humor in it. If you like vampire movies then you will like this one to watch. the setting is in New Zealand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: In the Shadow of Gotham; Author: Visit Amazon's Stefanie Pintoff Page; Review: Absolutely great book. I go out of my way to raed the Edgar winners each year, and In the Shadow of Gotham is a rare and elegantly crafted work, even by this prestigious award's standards. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faithful Place; Author: Visit Amazon's Tana French Page; Review: All of these reviews are far too long to be useful. If you like mysteries and you like Ireland, you will enjoy this book greatly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Better World (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Wow, great writing. Obviously, make sure to read Book One first....and it's just as good! Great different, fresh, new premise, thank god. Too many trade books today are just a rehash on ancient plot lines - Marcus Sakey surprises and delights. Scares the s*** out of you too, because the stories really. Could. Happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Essential Sgt. Fury - Volume 1; Author: Stan Lee; Review: It's in black and white inside, no color at all. I thought it was too good to be true - it was. It doesn't say that anywhere in the description in spite of the bright color cover - I feel purposefully cheated.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel (Sean Duffy Series, Book 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian McKinty Page; Review: This is a book from a pretty great series by Adrian McKinley, who grew up in Carrickfergus. Duffy is one of a handful of Catholic peelers in the 1980s RUC in Northern Ireland.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Vassarette Women's Extreme Plunge Push Up Bra 75208; Brand: VASSARETTE; Review: I love this bra! I bought it at Wal Mart about 4 years back and it is by far my favorite. I've looked for it at Wal Mart since then and could never find it. I looked on Amazon so that if by chance it was sold I would buy it! Thank God it was it! It is wonderful because it covers well and I don't have to worry about coming out of the top when I lean over because the cup rounds up to cover the nips. I'm a 34B, 125lbs, 5'2 and it fits perfectly. I have never been able to say that about a bra. My chest is a little narrow so this bra fits my boobs without the underwire going into my armpit. I bought one this time, but will but in every color now that I know it is the one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OrangeTag Women's Striped Anchor Style Leather Watch - Navy; Brand: OrangeTag; Review: It is really cute! I love anchors and I've been trying to work on adding accessories to my wardrobe and this was a great addition. It does feel a little cheap, but for the price I was not expecting a Rolex. It was slightly bigger than I had expected, but I have a fairly small wrist and hand still not a big deal since I think big watches are in right now. I'm very excited to wear it! I would recommend this watch and I will try and get more colors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lotsyle Fish Scale Printed Leggings Stretch Pants; Brand: Lotsyle; Review: It didn't fit me. I was hoping for some give in the measurements, but no luck. They are the size they said they are, but didn't fit me. Customer service was quick in getting back to me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JIAYIQI Women Lovely Cartoon Characters Printed Leggings Tights Free Size; Brand: JIAYIQI; Review: Really cute design. I'm 5'2 126 lbs and they fit just perfectly. A little longer than my legs (I have a long torso) but they tuck in my ballet slippers and don't take away from the picture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jescakoo Digital Print Mermaid Fish Scale Stretch Leggings Pant for Women S-3XL; Brand: Jescakoo; Review: Perfect fit. I got a medium. I'm 5'2 126lbs. After three washes the color is still holding up. I washed them in delicate inside out and air dried them. I did dry them in the dryer and it didn't shrink or change the fabric. It's nice and stretchy too. Just wear black underwear or something that covers your butt. I plan to try small next so if my medium stretches too much I'll have backup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ensasa Women'S Fashion Digital Print Black White Skeleton Spandex Leggings; Brand: Ensasa; Review: Fit just fine. I'm 5'2 126 lbs. I wear these to ballet and they are comfortable and keep me dry. They aren't really good for keeping you warm, but covered and cool? Yes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: #0 Poly 6x10 Bubble Mailers Envelopes Bags Bag (White 100 Count); Brand: ValueMailers; Review: Love these mailers! Secure self adhesive strip, sturdy bubbles and waterproof outer layer. Perfect bright pink color to complement my eBay e-tail business logo. Provide excellent protection for my shipments. And they stand out! Hope these continue to be offered...fantastic value per mailer. Keeps more money in my pocket! Thank u Valuemailers!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 350 ft 3/16 ValueMailers Small Bubble Cushioning Wrap 12" wide, perforated every 12", 350 total sq ft By ValueMailers; Brand: ValueMailers; Review: Purchased these rolls for use in my eBay e-tail business. Excellent value in comparison to other brands. Not the sturdiest bubble wrap but it does its job! Protecting my items during shipment. Can't same more than that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 #2 Pink 8.5x12 Poly Bubble Mailers Envelopes Bags Hot Pink 8.5" x 12"; Brand: ValueMailers; Review: Love these mailers! Protection for the items I ship to my customers for my eBay e-tail business, bright pink color that complements my store logo, and super value per mailer cost. Have 3 different sizes and love them all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SaveOnLabel DYMO 30252 Compatible Address Labels, BPA Free, Strong Adhesive, Resistant To Scratches and Smudges, Compatible with Dymo; Brand: SaveOnLabel; Review: Works great with my DYMO 4XL! Easy to install in my DYMO and they print fine every time. Super sticky too! And the value per label is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SaveOnLabel DYMO 30336 Compatible (1" x 2-1/8") Multipurpose Labels; Brand: SaveOnLabel; Review: Works great with my DYMO 4XL! Easy to install in my DYMO and they print fine every time. Super sticky too! And the value per label is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: The Devil Wears Prada (The Devil Wears Prada, #1); Author: Lauren Weisberger; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I thought this bok was amazing! I picked it up years ago in a discounted book store (but it was the original paperback with the red cover... not the movie version) The title impressed me as at that time I had an immense love of fashion. I grabbed it with both hands, rushed to the counter and sat on the bus home reading it. I'll be honest with you; I didn't actually start getting into the book until the third chapter which I assume was because a few hours before I had just put down a finished version of Cecelia Ahern's P.S I Love You (which also is a 5 star book, but that's another review entirely!) Years later when I disocvered that the movie was to be released I was ecstatic!! My local odeon gave me a huge poster which I pinned onto my bedroom wall. I saw the movie at least a dozen times when it hit cinema's but I wasn't as impressed as I was with the book. I understand that film's cannot portray as much as the written word ofcourse but the book was brilliant! I would definately call this book chick-lit and reccomend it to YA's, teenagers and women in general who have a love on fashion, glamourous literary worlds and your average boy-meets-girl romancesa. I have read so many reviews criticisising Lauren Weisbergers book which I can't relate too but everyone has a different opinion which they are freely entitled too. Personally I loved loved loved it!!! Regards, Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Undomestic Goddess; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Sophie kinsella writes the most amazing chick-lit :) this book was a true delight to read!! I love it x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember Me?; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I remember reading this book on a day when I was ill from work. I must have read it in 4 or so hours. I thought the plot was absolutely beautifully written. Sophie Kinsella (aka Madelaine Wickham) is an amazing author of chick-lit. I read all of her shoppaholic series and they inspired me to be creative. She has a wonderful way of making you fall in love with her male characters (luke brandon ***sigh***) Her creativity flows throughout all her books which yes; are primarily chick-lit but the storys are so realistic (you can forget who you are, get into debt, suffer from job-loss, embarrass yourself, fall in love, etc) **various stories** Her writing is easy to read, the plot is very concise and easy to follow and all of her characters have definition. She is a brilliant author and though I read this book years ago now, it still holds it's ressonance Hence me saying: Buy it, read it... you won't regret it!! 5 stars and two thumbs up!! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twenties Girl; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Twenties Girl was written by the amazing Sophie Kinsella. It seemed a little far-fetched to me after I read the introduction at the back of the book. It had such an adorable little cover and was written by one of my favourite authors so I had to purchase and read it. After I read it I discovered that it is not as far fetched as it may seem. It is written so beautifully that the idea of a girl being haunted by her relative almost seems possible. There was so much humour and style in this book that I managed to read it in a few short hours. When I hit the last chapter I was in floods of tears. Such a sad, sad ending but I loved it. Admittadly I did start reading it a little slower towards the final pages because I couldn't bare the thought of it coming to an end. I always get sad when I have finished a book that I truly adore because your just left sat, full of emotions and then it's off to the next book. I have read almost all of Sophie Kinsella's work and keep promising to read some of her books written under her official name of Madelaine Wickham (Sophie Kinsella is just a pen - name) they sound more contemporary and serious than the bubbly, light-hearted, adorable chick-lit she writes but I love to branch out my reading, esspecially with new genres. Anyways, this book promises cringy moments, embarrasing moments, tears and laughter so run (don't walk!) to your local book seller and buy it. You will love, love, love it! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Brilliant! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (The Notebook, #1); Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Before I type any further. I just wanted to say thankyou so much Mr Nicholas Sparks for this beautifully tragic book. Amazing!! After watching the movie (though I usually prefer to read books before watching thier visual counter parts) I was prompted to go and purchase the book by a few friends who had prior-to; read it. I thought it was astoundingly beautiful. This was one of the first Nicholas Sparks books that I had read too, so the author was a complete new writer to me. The book had such a beautiful ressonance about it. It was amazing! It deals with pure, perfect love, loss,, hope, desire. It moved me in a way that is undescribable! The movie was beautiful too (and yes... I cried) but I was in streams of tears throughout the book and it inspired me somewhat. This book will always stay with me. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up from me! Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Love You; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: *Sigh* This book remains one of my all time favourites to this day!! I first read it years ago when I joined a local literary club at my Library (back when I was in college) I found a very battered copy for a ridiculously cheap price in the "for-sale" heap. I was instantly drawn to the cover so I rushed to the counter to pay for it and started reading it on the bus home. I was transfixed! I have never heard of Cecelia Ahern before that day but after reading P.S I Love You I fell in love with her ideas. I love how Miss Ahern takes reality and gives it a magical twist. I won't go into too much details about the book (though I am sure most of you will have seen the movie *side note... The movie was sweet but the book holds so much more emotion*) I absolutely fell head over heels for him!!! I would reccomend this book to any one who has ever loved and lost. It's full of laughter and sadness. It is uplifting and tragic and completely unforgettable! Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Sister's Keeper; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I remember when this book first came out. I was heading to see a friend and their was a girl sat reading it on the bus; crying! And I remember thinking wow, this book must be so sad. I found out about the plot and it sounded so intense, unlike anything I had read before so I purchased and copy and began reading. The story is primarily about a family distraught by their eldest daughters illness which is terminal. After trying many attempts to get her well again and many failures they are convinced that having a nother child with exactly the same characteristics of their daughter could be the only way. They have a daughter who becomes the organ/tissue donor to her sick, older sister. Its is such a sad book about a girl who, when she gets old enough, searches for emanicpation from her parents; basically she wants to stop being a donor to her sister after realising that there could be certain implcations in her future that would prevent her from concieving a child, running, playing football, etc. It is a harrowing tale of isolation and a terrible journey that she faces once her parents learn of the legal advice that she has sought behind their backs. There is a surprising twist at the end which I won't spoil for you. This book has me in tears, actual tears streaming down my face. I have read so many wonderful and beautiful reviews about the book that I felt compelled to do my own. This book is tragic, sweet and unforgettable!! I would reccomend this book to everybody; YA's, readers of chick-lit, women's fiction, everyone. It is written in such a beautiful and sad way that you feel empathy for both of the sisters. LOVED IT! 5 STARS AND TWO THUMBS UP! Happy Reading guys! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Loved the erotica in the book x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Bones; Author: Alice Sebold; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Rather sad story. Made the nistake of watching the movie before reading the book; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Devil Wears Prada; Author: Lauren Weisberger; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I read this book well before the movie came out and fell in love with it!! I thought it was meticulous about the fashion industry and the author displayed clear knowledge in the subject. The characters were amazing and it was a brill read. Five stars and two thumbs up xxx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal; Author: Katie Price; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I thought it was amazing. Katie price is an amazing author. infact i own every fiction book that she has ever written. They look stunning on my book shelf. Crystal follows a similar style to angel. It demonstrates the perfect world (or un-perfect) of being a pop star. I love the world that katie creates, the glamorous world of modelling, acting, singing, being a footballers wife. I absolutely 100 percent reccomend all of katies books, somehow they are all intergrated through characters which is brilliant because when you have finished one book and think you know a charcter completely she can surprise you with more information in the next one. Love love love it xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Times A Lady; Author: Karyn Bosnak; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Karyn Bosnak is amazing! '20 times a lady' is the first fiction book of hers that I read shortly after 'save Karyn' which was a momoir of the author *side note* also an amazing book - go check that review out 20 Times a lady is humourous, witty, brilliantly written and one of the funniest chick-lit books that I had read in a long time. It's funny when she hits the big 20 (number of guys she has dated/slept with) and decides to re-trace her steps by visiting old flames, ex-boyfriends and the outcome is amazing! she was brave - most girls wouldn't even consider. But it's super fun going on this journey with her and watching her story unfold. five stars for humour!! Read it - You will love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel (Angel Summer, #1); Author: Katie Price; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Katie price is an amazing author, i was a little hesitant when i came across this book in a book store a few years ago and i loved it. Upto date i have read several of her autobiographys and all of her fiction books. I love how she entwines the characters into all of her books, she integrates them so well that you just have to read all of them to gain more insight into the characters you discovered in previous books. I found several errors in the print but overall an amazing light read and i would definately reccomend this book to anyone who loves chick lit and yhe glamourous world of fashion, modeling, acting, clubbing and a more beautiful view on the life of a-listers. Two thumbs up and five stars!!! X; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember Me?; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read this book in one day and i loved it!! As always sophie kinsella never dissappointed she has to be one of my facourite authors, she can make you fall in love with the make character x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Baby; Author: Katie Price; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Katie Price is a wonderful author. I absolutely love her fiction books! I have marked santa baby as read but i havent completed it yet. I gave it 5 Stars because it follows suit of all her other books which i adore. I bought santa baby last christmas And had so much going on with my life that i barely had any time. I found that the more time flew the more i would need to re.read the previous books to brush up on all the characters and storylines. I did a similar thing with sophi kinsella and her phospholic series. Katie price gives you a glamorous world in all of her books. Celebrities footballers pop stars etc. But shows you that they too have real life problems. Her books are an easy read and very much fun. I have an extensive reading list at the moment but will make sure to review santa baby when i have read it. Thanks. Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales of the Gypsy Dressmaker; Author: Thelma Madine; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I love love love this book, its written with bare honesty and integrity, i love how open thelma is about her past, all the hardships she went through to get to where she is today, a complete inspiration and i really cannot wait for her second book at the end of this month!! Excited much!!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Things Get Better; Author: Katie Piper; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: My fiance bought me a copy of Katie Piper's "Things get better" a few months ago from a bookstore after he saw that i had her first book "beautiful" on my bookcase and the gesture was lovely. He assumed that it was a follow up to her original book which he knew i thought a lot of but unfortunately it is not. Its more of a self-help book which is perfectly okay but i have only given three out of five stars because i really had no need for a book of this kind. That being said it was a lovely read and we do learn a little bit more about her. It is a nice little book for anyone going through a hard time or a rough patch tho. Her first book was wonderful and tragic and thought provoking and i would recommend that one more so than this. Either way a nice little read x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If You Could See Me Now; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Do invisible friends exist?... Most probably not! But this book was so beautifully and inspiringly written that it made me want to believe! I remember tears streaming down my face at one point. I literally had to put the book down for a while because I was a mess.. but not in a bad way. In a way that was so tragic and heartfelt, I connected with her. Cecelia Ahern is one of the most talented writers I have ever had the pleasure to read. Her books are (what I would class) as chick-lit but its astounding how amazingly grounded they are! Cecelia tackles issues throughout all of her novel that encompass things that society in general can relate to; the loss of a loved one, cancer, confusions, un-requited love, loss, wishes, hopes and dreams. The covers on her storys are just as enthralling as the words that are printed inside them. It almsost makes you feel like Alice, curled up in a book so beautifully presented and written that you become part of it. I absolutely love seeing a new book from her sat on the shelves of a book store (i'll be honest... in the past I did infact scream outloud *cringe* in a book store when I first saw "The book of Tomorrow* I was so excited!! Please, please, please read this book!! It promises tears of sadness and joy, great laughs, constant surprises and is yet another magical creation from the amazing cecelia Ahern!! 5 shooting stars and two thumbs up Regards, Emma xxx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Place Called Here; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Pure Magic!! I remember reading my first ever Cecelia Ahern novel when I was back in college (that, of course was the beautiful P.S I Love You) ever since that day I have been hooke don all of her books. A place called here is a cross between reality and the un-realistic but she writes so beautifully that you want to believe in this magical place. Totally reccomend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl in the Mirror; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book seemed a little expensive (rrp) and had it not been created by the wonderful Cecelia Ahern I wouldn't have bought it but I'm so glad that I di. It was wonderful, magical and a very quick read. Cecelia Ahern writes so beautifully that even un-realistic things can become almost reality. I love her flow of words and this book sits proudly on my bookshelf along with all her other novels. Beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irish Girls Are Back in Town; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Cecelia Ahern is one of my favourite writers of chick lit. It's wonderful to have the oppertunity to read any of the books she has written. Irish girls are back in town is a wonderful little collection of short stories which I loved but i'm still much more a fan of her full novels. I think its amazing that all of her greatest novels are set in Ireland, her birth place, she writes the descriptions so accurately that you can almost sense that you are there and her magical books are the greatest! She really pulls you into the world of all her main characters which makes them an interesting read! I have always thought of her as the greatest writer of chick lit, that I personally believe. Her writing has never failed to disappoint me which is why I have always purchased her new books as soon as they hit the bookshelf of my favourite bookstore. I do prefer her much longer novels but this is a wonderful little collection of short stories. That i'm sure, like me, you will personally love! HAPPY READING! Emma x x x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tangled Threads; Author: Margaret Dickinson; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: When i was 16 years old, Margaret Dickinson came to my local whsmiths to do a book signing on "tangled threads" honestly i had never heard of her before, but she was an author and all kinds of authors inspired me back then. Naturally i purchased a copy of her novel just for the oppertunity to meet a writer. She was absolutely lovely but seemed a little taken a back when i said the copy was for myself. I was hesitant when i first opened the book as i'd never read one from a genre such as this. I had at that time been a fan of Jaqueline Wilson. So as the first ever "adult orientated book" i began reading and got hooked on the plot. It was written with such gritty realism that i couldnt put it down. This book opened my eyes to reading and i will be forever grateful to mrs dickinson for her compelling novel. She inspired me in a way she can never know. I think we all remember that first book that transended you into the world of reading x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Caucasian Chalk Circle; Author: Bertolt Brecht; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I read this book as study material during a btec national diploma in performing arts. The writing was so beautiful that i read it a second time. It has underlying morals that still apply to the world today, i love the themes and motifs; the clash of rich vs poor morals vs values class vs class. This book has been a favourite of mine since the day i finished it x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: First of all; Emily Bronte is the most amazing poet i have ever had the pleasure of reading. I always thought it very sad that for the most part of their writing career they had to adopt a male name to their beautiful writing. When i read Emily Bronte's poetry i'm inspired to put pen to paper myself. All three Bronte sisters write with integrity and emotion, almost like you could feel the way they felt when they wrote it. Their style of old English adds character and definition to their work in a way that poets of today find more difficult to do so. This book is a rollercoaster of emotion, pain, beauty, loss, grief, happiness and more... All written in beautiful verse. Love it! Reccomend it!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful; Author: Katie Piper; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This story broke my heart. Poor katie had a rollercoaster of a life bless her, i literally couldnt put this book down because i just had to know what happened to her and would she be okay. I love how brave she was to be so open about what happened and im so so proud of her for overcoming all of it. She is the strongest peraon i have ever known, she shows you that she went to the darkest depths of loss, pain and destruction and came out a stonger and more confidant woman. After reading her harrowing biography i followed her on twitter and she seems in a more comfortable place. This book is a must read xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: As brill as the first book, her use of descriptive imagery had me on the edge of my seat, for a sequel i was very impressed. This author has true talent. 5 stars 2 thumbs up and a definate reccomendation!! Read it you wont be dissappointed!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bergdorf Blondes; Author: Plum Sykes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Love love loved it! 5 stars x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dear John; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Absolutely Beautiful! I thought it was tragic and sweet and very similar to the film which I loved. Although it was good to note the differences far and few. Nicholas Sparks is amazing. I actually love him! He write sthe most wonderful and heartfelt books taht depict true, un-precedented love. I also love; A Walk To Remember and The Notebook. All of his work has at some point cry whilst reading it. He writes in such a beautiful and inspiring way that you are dragged into the story and once there, it's hard to let go. Brilliant author and a fantastic book. HIGHLY RECCOMEND! Please please read it. I think it's the most beautiful book he has ever created! Emma p.s five big, golden stars and two thumbs up Thank You, Emma xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I watched the film vesion years ago. It still remains one of my all time favourite books/movies! (spoilers)My favourite part is when she wants to be in two places at once ahhh its so sweet! Its about love overcoming all obstacles. I literally sobbed my heart out. A walk to remember is poignant and inspiring. It shows that love can overcome anything and that people can change. I would reccomend the book and the movie to everybody! I cant rave about the book or the movie enough! If you ever loved and lost someone, want evidence that love, destiny and hope are all connected or happen to have a huge box of tissues to hand and fancy a good cry then read the book and watch the movie! Its the first time i have ever watched and read a collaboration of movie and book which have complemented each other immensly! I give them 10 gold stars! Love love love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Throat of the Night (The Angelaeon Circle, #3); Author: Karyn Henley; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hey guys. I won a copy of this book after entering a goodreads giveaway and just completed it last night. It's amazing!! Totally unlike anything I have ever read before but that's the joy of branching out your reading :-) It was beautiful and poignant. I loved all the themes and motifs within the book and the angelic theme. Karyn also personally signed it with "the best of angels" which I thought was absolutely beautiful. My rating is 5 stars. I loved it. If you are an avid reader of mythology, spirits, angels and pure fiction I would reccomend this book. She has written it as a beautiful sequel to the first one. 5 stars Happy reading. Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love the One You're With; Author: Emily Giffin; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: funny, insightful, delightful! emma xx; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love, Eternally (Roman Time Travel, #1); Author: Morgan O'Neill; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Love!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1); Author: Graeme Simsion; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I won a copy of Graeme Simsions "The Rosie Project" when I entered a goodreads giveaway and i'm so excited to share my thoughts with you! When the book came it was all bubble wrapped, on opening the envelope the book cover excited me; baby pink with a lobster and a love heart. I thought the name of the book was adorable and after reading it cover to cover decided it was the perfect name for the book! Due to moving I hadn't the time to sit down and devote time to reading it and I wanted to make sure that my review was accurate and precise, I hate speed reading a book purely to review, I wanted to give it the time it deserved. I settled down at 10pm last night to start reading and after the 2nd chapter I was engrossed in the book. I read the book throughout the night and finished the last page at 4am this morning. Two words: LOVE IT! I thought the book was truly amazing, from the character description to location settings to the right ammount of humour. It was such an inspitring book. It gave subconscious questions that put my mind in awe; what is love? how is it perceieved? is it destiny/fate? and do opposites attract? Humour was the main factor in the novel. It was so laugh-out-loud hillarious. Some of the ideas to create humour were pretty extreme but after you get the know "Don" you realise that it can be more realistic than meets the eye. Don's character is uptight and in a word; lost. He is confused about society's expectation and social norm; he strays away from convention but soon realises that the world he so casually thrusts aside is more out of self-worth than general disregard. Rosie - I thought she was amazing, insightful, honest. She came across as a lost little girl at times but as Don changes himself she too grows up. This demonstrated to me that opposites do attract, Don needs someone to share his life and bed with just as Rosie wants a partner she can trust and who respects her femininity. Overall I thought the book was amazing. The chapters were short and sweet, the characters so unbelievably were described, the humour was intense, the storyline primarily focused on love but was made more in-depth through the use of sciences and integrity. The author is a truly amazing and very talented writer and I personally would like to thank him for such a beautifully written novel. I literally had tears in my eyes by the last page and only a talented writer could bring such emotions through words. Thankyou Graeme! P.s maybe a follow-up novel? ;) emma xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marineros de piedra; Author: Manuel Vega; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I won this book on a goodreads giveaway and the author was kind enough to send me the english and the spanish version :) thank you!! It came super fast, I wasn't expecting it for at least a few weeks but i'm super excited to sit down and start reading it. *to be reviewed once read* Emma; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Daughter: what I wish I'd known at your age; Author: Roy Sheppard; Genres: young-adult; Review: I won a copy of "Dear Daughter: what I wish I'd known at your age" I recieved this book in the post the day after I had won a copy and I was super excited. I read the book yesterday and finished it last night feeling completely in love with myself and my body. This book is a must have for every teenage girl/woman. Its factual and insightful and I love how in-depth the author researched the subject. The plot was very structured but allows the ability to close to book for personal thinking. Personally I would like to thank the author for creating such a wonderful guide to all things feminine. I would also like to add that I no longer have sugar in my tea (the author wrote in-depth about the damage that excessive sugar can cause) which is something I always found challenging - here's hoping I can stick to it. It also got me thinking about my mother; how we never were that close and for the first time I realise that it was my teenage angst that cause the rift. I spoke to her today and apologised. It shocked me how much of the book I could relate to - and little by little I will overcome all of my insecurities. I realise now that its all about self belief. It is strange how much words can have an impact of a girls life and though the book wasn't written for me; it's about me and every other girl/woman in the world who has doubts, insecurities and feels disconnected. The author is a wonderful writer and his book demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding. I give him the upmost respect. Regards, Emma p.s The cover art was adorable p.p.s I don't have a child but i'm saving this copy for if I ever have a daughter. It's a treasured momento x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Photographers Commit Suicide; Author: Mary McCray; Genres: ; Review: Won a copy on goodreads giveaways!! This book sounds truly intriguing am still waiting for it in the post but once read I will review x Super super super excited!! This book came in the mail today!!!! I love the postman ;) It came with a beautiful note from the author Mary McCray (Thank You so much!!) I haven't began reading it yet but I promise that I will review it once read. -review- this book is very beautifully presented and extremely well written. Mary displays such beautiful imagery through her words. I loved her use of space and the solar system tied in with everday human life, sex for example... Describing it through use of planets, the solar system. Some verses are so beautifully written that it took my breath away! I was in awe from the first page to the final. This book of verse is so unique and unlike any thing i have read before. It wildly flashes the images through your mind almost like they are visual. I loved the world created in this book and i am so glad to have won one on the goodreads giveaway. I think it is absolutely fantastic, a brilliant read and i totally reccomend it! Thanks and happy reading! Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kisses from Hell; Author: Kristin Cast; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Gothic, Vampiric, I loved it!! I also love the fact that there were seperate stories in the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fall of Charlie Dixon; Author: David Couldrey; Genres: fiction; Review: won a copy of this on goodreads giveaways. So surprised with how quick it came in the mail, the story sounds intriguing. To read then will do a follow-up review x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alex (Verhœven, #2); Author: Pierre Lemaitre; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I won a copy of this book on a goodreads giveaway! I was so excited when it came in the mail and started reading it yesterday then completed it today. And oh my god its intense. Its actually amazing. The books theme is thriller and crime. It forces you to draw your own conclusions all the way through then blows you away. Every point i decided to put the book down after so many chapters it was impossible. You are literally left hanging on. You have to read more. You have to know who and what and where. The author displays in depth knowledge on the workings and procedures of the french police and paris itself. Characters are written so in depth that they become real people. My favourite character is armand. He is hilarious and the references used regarding him were laughable. Reading the book prompted many feelings like sorrow, sympathy, joy to a certain extent, bewilderment, tension... You name it this book has it. This is the first crime fiction book that i have read and enjoyed which has also seemed so realistic. This can happen in real life and its scary. I am so glad i won a copy and i will definately be purchasing a copy of his second english notel next year. This is the first of his crime fiction books to be translated into english and it deserves every star in the universe. I loved it. Brill and intense read. In read it. Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gigi's Guardian; Author: Michele McGrath; Genres: ; Review: Won a copy of Michele Mcgrath's: Gigi's Guardian today on a goodreads giveaway and i'm super super excited to have won it................. Thank you so much! **To be reviewed once recived and read** SO EXCITED!!! This book came in the mail today; it arrived super fast and has been greatly recieved. This book is the next book i'm reading, the story sounds absolutely fantastic, and is written for my favourite genre which I love!! Will be reviewing in the next day or too xx I thought it was Absolutely beautiful and thought provoking. The characters were very well described and the descriptive images stunning.-loved this book x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Observation City; Author: Kerry Louise Connelly; Genres: ; Review: I recieved a copy of 'Observation City' by Kerry Louise Connelly in exchange for an honest review. One word: amazing! It is a short book which is packed with humour, wit, facts, information and is laugh out loud funny! Split into 3 chapters; Love, Attitude & Life. Each chapter has 7 sub-chapters (21 in total) with deliciously funny titles. I have learnt so many things from reading this book such as; the myth of cupid (shocking!) and the meaning behind 'surname' It is definately the funniest book I have read....ever! My favourite, most comical part; "If a marriage is broke, try to fix it- if it's written off then scrap it! After all one man's trash is another man's treasure" Haha! Hilarious! :) What I loved was the comparisons between life and objects such as; driving/choosing directions in life. This is a continual theme throughout the book which demonstrates in-depth reasearch by the author and makes this book so thought-provoking and a complete page-turner. Themes- there are so many; love, relationships, karma, religion, sex, history, superstition, the list goes on. Aww, I actually loved it! It is unlike anything i've read before and can't rave highly enough about it! Award - winning quality! A must buy and read, for both males and females!! Plus, the author designed the gorgeous cover herself! It compliments the writing immensly! Congratulations honey! It's fanastic!! Love Love Love! And sorry for the delayed review :) Happy Reading guys, Emma Xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #1); Author: Michael Scott; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Won a copy on goodreads giveaways am so excited for this to come in the post and cannot wait to start reading it, it sounds truly fascinating *review will follow* x This book arrived in the mail today; Thank you so much :) WHOOP!! i'm so inquisitive about Nicholas Flamel and cannot wait to uncover his secrets!! Once read, I will do a follow up review Regards, Emma xx; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Strings; Author: Jo Briggs; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I won a copy of this book on a goodreads giveaway and i'm super excited to win it!! It sounds amazing!!!!!! When this book arrived in the post, I was super excited! It's only a small book with less than two hundred pages, which makes for an easy read. First of all, the spelling and grammer wasn't incredible! It was extremely noticeable but I haven't regarded that whilst rating the overall book. The character of Indi is just incredible, she's been badly hurt in the past and has very little trust for men, particularily strangers. The story is an endearing one that allows her to grow and develop as a woman and to once again, allow herself to trust other people. Grey's character angered me. He seemed very egotistical, he pretty much loved himself and had very little respect for women or his fiance. Both characters had a missing element in their lives and I absolutely loved the connection that linked Indi and Grey together; she being a student of music and him being a rockstar! I absolutley loved watching both characters relationship blossom as well as their personalities. overall opinion of the book is: Love the plot, love the characters of Indi and Grey, loved that it made for a quick and easy read and the cover was adorable. Not too hot on the spelling or grammer though! As for the following books of the series, this one was a good enough read so yes, I would definately consider reading them. HAPPY READING! Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MILA 2.0 (MILA 2.0, #1); Author: Debra Driza; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: LOVE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Save Karyn; Author: Karyn Bosnak; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I first discovered this book about 3 years ago and to this day it has remained one of my favourite books. It follows the true story of a woman who fell into a great ammount of debt and came up with an unusual yet genious way of paying it off. I have owned several copies since as i have lost them due to moving. Karyn wrote her memoirs in this amazing story that is inspiring, i had a rough patch with debt which is why i originally purchased this book and i have never looked back, its very uplifting, hilarious and almost anyone can relate to it. I have read it many times and am sure i will be curling up in front of the fire place to read it again. I follow karyn bosnak on twitter and she has wrote since, a novel called 20 times a lady which also had me in stitches! If you ever had a rough patch with debt, love shopping, like chick-lit/memoirs, enjoy a laugh or a good book, this is a must read, i promise its amazing. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up x emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blind Dating; Author: Kerry Taylor; Genres: romance; Review: I recieved a copy of this book via email several weeks ago after emailing the author (who is so sweet by the way!) The genre of the story is chick-lit *sigh* which I love! The cover is super girly and the story super sweet. The only reason I gave 4/5 stars is because some of the grammer was distracting, I felt words could have been abreviated a little better but seeing the bigger picture; it is contemporary chick-lit, relatable to most readers, has well sculptured characters and storylines not to mention a gorgeous cover! I loved it, would love to buy the actual book. Go check it out! X; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'm A Believer; Author: Jessica Adams; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: First of all the idea behind this book was absolutely beautiful. The idea of losing the one you love under cruel circumstances is hard to bear. Its written so beautifully that It made me cry consistently through the book. This is the first book by Jessica Adams that I have read and I loved it. The idea's and the writing both compliment each other immensly. I was instantly drawn to this book by the beautiful cover. It even prompted me to write a verse about heaven, I love when books have this effect on people and creativity flows. Wonderful writer, Beautiful writing and a perfect book! Happy Reading! Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Diamonds; Author: Nicole Richie; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: When this book came out, it took me forever to find a copy!! I went about 30 or so miles out of my way to buy it.... Yes i'm an avid reader. I was completely obsessed with Paris & Nicoles: THE SIMPLE LIFE and still own every season of it on Dvd. I loved their celebutante status, the glamourous world they live in and their lifestyles. I tend to buy fiction books written by celebrities like Nicole Richie and Katie Price because they are super fun reads and usually the storylines are like a soap on television; love, betrayel, deciet and all are set in the glamourous places that I always wished I could live. Whilst reading it, I associated a lot of the "fictious" story lines as resembling that of the writer herself. In the book, the main character "Chloe" is betrayed by her best friend. It is kind of fun to read a book like this and then pause and tie it all together to reality! I love to do this. The cover was absolutely stunning (I bought the hardback copy) and it was definately worth the 30+ miles to retrieve a copy. I would reccomend this book to YA's, fans of chick-li, people who loved Katie Price's fictional books, people who love celebritys and even people who tend to stray away from books like this (I'm a huge chick-lit fan but have started branching out my reading to books that I had never contemplated reading before) Happy Reading! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dear John; Author: Jamie Linden; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Amazing. Truly delightful and a credit to the original writer x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrie's War; Author: Nina Bawden; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I havent read this book in over 10 years but can remember how i felt after i read it. I felt sad for the most part. Nick and carrie find themselves away from their grounded life and mother when the war begins. They are evacued to a strange yet welcoming family who carrie betrays unknowingly causing disasterous consequences. Its a tragic story about the devastation that came with the war and i can still recall the feelings that stirred within me throughout the book. I really would love to read this book again soon because i read it in my childhood and it would Be wonderful to read it again as an adult to see if those feelings are still there. This book would be an amazing read for any one who enjoys stories of the war time, evacuees, quick reads, young adults, it is such a small book but is very factual, poignant and will make you cry. Thanks, emma; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Strands; Author: Margaret Dickinson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: An absolutely beautiful sequel to the best book margaret dickinson wrote called tangled threads which i read at the young age of sixteen. Her book was my transition into adult fiction. In person she is a warm and pleasant woman, much as her characters. This book is primarily aimed at an older market but can be read by anyone, she tackles issues such as females in the workplace, male dominance and love vs status. Such a beautiful writer and both twisted strands and tangled threads were a pleasure to read and i highly reccomend them both. I also did a review on tangled threads if you want to check that out. Happy reading! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose; Author: Paris Hilton; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: When i started watching the simple life starring paris hilton and nicole richie i wanted to know more about her lifestyle so i ordered this book and thoug it doesnt really explain anything about her lifestyle that most people dont already really know its a fun book to look through and there are plenty of pictures so i guess i would suggest this book to paris hilton fans. Fashion lovers and girly girls who want to make their bookshelf look cute. Emma; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Your Heiress Diary: Confess it All to Me; Author: Paris Hilton; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: I bought this for my little sister and she loved it. We sat down flicking through it and filling in answers to all the random questions. It is a super cute journal and she loved it. Its nice to have something to note down bad hair days. Favourite clothes. Makeup. Its not really to everyones taste but for a select few its a nice gift or accessory for the bookshelf lol; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sapphire; Author: Katie Price; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Sapphire is probably my most favourite book witten by the amazing Katie Price who also follows my twitter! :) :) :) I love the character of Sapphire because unlike other chick lit where the main character is immediately lovable, it takes time as the novel transgresses for you to love and respect her. She is beautiful, almost flawless you believe from the outset until you read further on. She owns her own lingerie and gen party boutique and has many friends but it does get really sad later on when you realise that the girl who appears to have everything is missing the one thing that most women want; true love. She had never really considered it before, until it came her way and she loses the one man who can make her life complete. SPOILER ALERT!!! Stop reading now if you are planning on reading this book. . . . . Later on in the novel, when Sapphire ends her relationship with the only decent guy she appears to have dated, it broke my heart when she realised that he was now in a relationship with one of her best friends. It took my breath away and through the rest of the book, I was hoping that it was just a ploy her friends had come up with to get them both back together! But no! Complete shocker! I felt so sorry for her, it seemed strange to me at first because on one level, i understood that she had treat him badly but i just didn't agree with her best friend having a relationship with him, such an awful feeling especially when i, as the reader knew that sapphire had fallen in love with him! I must read this book again soon, it's a light hearted read, witty but caused me to cry the last time I read it. fantastic book x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fat Black Woman's Poems; Author: Grace Nichols; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: I studied this book when i was finishing my a level english language and literature course at college. I loved it. She writes with pure honesty on how she views the world and vise versa. It made me laugh at some of the references she uses. Its one of the best poetry books i have ever read and what makes it brilliant is it written as though the words were being spoken. Must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde: The Musical; Author: Laurence O'Keefe; Genres: fiction; Review: Omg omg you guys! The book...fantastic! The sequel...fantastic! The movies...fantastic! The musical...fantastic and mesmerising! The words are so perfect for thd film its astounding. My favourite song (if forced to choose) is Ireland which paulette sings! Laura bell bundy plays the part of elle woods in the broadway version and sherridan smith plays the london version. They were both truly wonderful. The lyrics are so catchy and so easy to learn that i now know all of them word for word! I cannot say this enough... Go see the musical! Buy the musical soundtrack and watch the original movie, its sequel and the spin-off legally blondes. Its pink, girly, super sweet, loud, fun, amazing vocalists, genious story line created originally by the wonderful amanda brown. Its suitable for everyone. Its amazing, i would reccomend it ten thousdand times over, 50 gold stars and 2 thumbs up! Love it. Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shopaholic Gift Set: Confessions of a Shopaholic, Shopaholic Takes Manhattan, Shopaholic Ties the Knot; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I read the first ever confessions of a shoppaholic when a magazine i had a subscription to was giving away a free promotional copy. It looked cute and sounded amazing so i curled up into a ball and began reading. It was fantastic! Luke brandon was mr. Perfect! And im sure those who have read it also fell head over heels for him! The first book is the best overall, the obstacles that becky bloomwood faces and initially how it leads her to meet luke brandon. It was hilarious and laugh out loud funny throughout the book. The other books follow suit from this one and luke and becky get married and move The Discovery that becky has a long lost sisister, gets pregnant and has a beautiful baby. Its wonderful to follow becky on all her crazy, wild, shoppaholic adventures. This is a must read series that i would reccomend to the whole universe! Sophie kinsella writes so beautifully and they are a light hearted read which can bring tears of joy and sorrow, laughter and admiration. If you read these amazing books am sure you will love them! Happy reading. Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wuthering Heights: The Originals; Author: Emily Bronte; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Wuthering heights is one of the most iconic literary classics of all time! I studied this whilst studying For an english literature exam and also read the spark notes that coincide with it. A rebellion at its initial time of printing and under a pseudonym it both shocked and intrigued. Emily Bronte Loved being on the moores which is the primary setting for this amazing novel. She explores many things throughout the books such as religion and social class. There are many themes and motifs to persue as well as ideas and morals. Emily wrote of many things that she felt herself such as isolation and poverty. I absolutely loved the storyline. The novel also raises many questions which make for a brilliant study but its also a perfect read and embellishes a similar theme to charlottes novel jane eyre Which also deals with a time where women felt undervalued and love was expected to be dependant on wealth rather than feelings. Emily wrote a book about love and religion. Hope and betrayel. Madness and isolation. Personally i feel it is profound. I love it. Amazing. Happy reading. Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester; Author: James W. Ellison; Genres: history, young-adult, children, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Makeup ruined! Literally cryed it all down my face at the end. It is written so beautifully, it is so compelling and the storyline is so inspiring. 5 big gold stars. Its a real tear jerker! Love love love it! Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PS, I Love You; If You Could See Me Now; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Amazing...enchanting...and utterly beautiful!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Boy's Got One / Queen of Babble Gets Hitched; Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: Both books were fun reads. Very humorous, enjoyable and even laugh out loud in some places x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jezebel (Taskill Witches, #3); Author: Saskia Walker; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: CONTAIN SPOILERS! I won this copy of THE JEZEBEL by the amazing author SASKIA WALKER! where to begin; EROTIC! I gave 5 stars since the first two chapters, I fell in love with the characters of Maisie and Roderick, the era that the story is set in and in particular, the style of writing used. This pages of this book are literally weaved with magic and enchantment. I have been hooked from the start. I think Saskia Walker did a fantastic job by withoding the full extent of Cyrus Lafayette's true intention for offering Maisie Taskill sanctuary and education. Cyrus was a cold hearted man with no convictions or morals, he groomed this innocent little witch by means of instilling fear into her; her greatest fear of suffering the same fate her mother tragically endured at the hands of god fearing folk who did not understand their magical talents. Maisie Taskill is chosen by her master and protector purely for his own selfish needs; to wreck vengeance and havoc upon those who disrepute him and to empower himself by stealing her virginity when she is fully flourished into womanhood. Whilst Roderick and Cyrus both develop a strong will to own Maisie their reasons and means of doing so are quite the opposite. Both develop obsessions for her but to her master and benefactor it is un-requited and un-desired, she has always seen him as a father figure and scholar, nothing more. With Roderick is is different for she feels the equal desire and obsession to match him. Aside from Maisie and Roderick, Clyde was a personal favourite character, with his love of rum, toothy grin and respect from fellow seamen, I was greatly relieved when he showed redemption for mis-treating 'the jezebel' as I really felt for Maisey when all the men aboard the Libertas turned on her. I hated Cyrus Lafayette for mistreating his ward, he cruelly misused her precious gift and innocence to ascertain her loyalty in future years. I was so relieved when he was punished for all his wrongdoings! Completely deserved. AMAZING BOOK!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shopping à Manhattan (Shopaholic, #1-2); Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Confessions of a shopaholic is one of the sweetest books i've ever read. It follows the story of Rebecca Bloomwood, a self-confessed shopaholic who takes impulse buying to a whole new level! She's a fantastic character who so easily convinces herself to shop by telling herself in necessity, even when her credit card says NO NO NO! She's a bubbly and fun loving girl, who eventually faces the earth shattering position of redundancy and no way to clear the huge amount of debt she has landed herself in! It's a sweet tale with so much humour you will literally laugh out loud! Then there's Mr Luke Brandon, an incredibly sexy, smart and handsome financier who you will no doubt fall in love with! The characters are written so wonderfully that the story is so endearing as you root for Becky and Luke's relationship to work. The series that follow are equally beautiful written and the confessions of a shopaholic movie was so similar to the book it was un-real! The actors who played Becky and Luke were just as I had pictured them when I read this book years before. Sophie Kinsella is one of many of my favourite chick-lit authors, her books, much like the confessions of a shopaholic series are so realistic that they are believable, things like this do happen. That is what makes the books so charming and funny. Would highly recommend to avid readers, readers of chick-lit, womens fiction, YA's and anyone who loved the movie! them follow the adventures and read the whole series; . CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC . SHOPAHOLIC ABROAD . SHOPAHOLIC TIES THE KNOT . SHOPAHOLIC AND SISTER . SHOPAHOLIC AND BABY . MINI SHOPAHOLIC Happy Reading! Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Acclaimed Shopaholic Novels Boxed Set; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Love them!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Evelyn Attwood; Genres: ; Review: I am sure at some point in your lives you have read or at least perused Charlotte Bronte's literary classic: Jane Eyre. For me, it was during my english literary studies. Jane Eyre is a work of fiction that deeply tackles societies values on women, religion and class. Charlotte created a masterpiece that in its day caused rebellion amongst her peers and society as a whole. The story is primarily focused on a little girl called Jane who is without parents and taken in unhappily by her aunt and cousins. She struggles to fit in to her new lifestyle and becomes an avid reader. Jane is a very plain girl who does not succumb to the ugly ducking turned beautiful swan effect. She remains plain through to adulthood which is a central theme throughout the book. Jane is seeking the love of a man who can see past her plain-ness and love her for who she is, provided that their social standing is equal to her own. Throughout her childhood she educates herself through books that some may deem unsuitable to her own but this does not deter her at all. She is sent away to a boarding school where the master promotes religion but not uphold the things that he preaches, he believes that little girls should be seen and not heard then punishes those who 'are above their station'. Jane makes so many wonderful friends and equally enemies who further help her along her way and takes up a teaching post for a man of wealth and popularity who alike jane is not handsome in the eyes of society but un-like jane has the fortune and wealth that makes him attractive. Jane is thrown into a world that she does not fully understand and faces the tough decision of love vs wealth, religion vs temptation and morals vs values. This story is so beautiful and tragic that it can still bring a tear to the eye today. If you haven read it to date then you must. I have read it several times since my studies just for the pleasure of becoming part of her world. It's beautiful, tragic, poignant, resonant and heart breaking. Love it. Let me know what you think!x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jordan: Pushed to the Limit; Author: Katie Price; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: First of all I am quite a big fan of Katie Price's fictional books not so much her autobiographies but 'pushed to the limit' had a sort of appeal to me. Firstly the cover of the paperback was striking! I genuinely believed that this was a more honest account of her life, whereas the others she had previously written were covers with tons of make-up, glitz and glam, this one she wore hardly any make-up with her hair scraped back. I loved the uniqueness of it! I did cry at the beginning when i read of her post natal depression and her account of it was written with such bare honesty that it really got to me. Katie Price follows me on twitter and i have so much respect for her i think she is truly amazing and this book was a good read and i would recomend it to fans of hers and lovers of memoirs overall a good and sad read but not my cup of tea, like i said before i more prefer her fiction books. Happy reading guys! mwah x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil Wears Prada / Everyone Worth Knowing; Author: Lauren Weisberger; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I've loved Lauren Weisberger's books ever since i read 'The Devil Wears Prada' she has been one of the many writers of chick-lit that I have come to adore. Her plots are perfect and girly and anyone who loves fiction regarding fashion, designers and the occasional boy meets girl romances then her books are perfect :) 'everyone worth knowing' made me laugh out loud, some of the chapters had me in stitches. I actually re-purchased a lot of her books when they were paperback purely because the cover art was stunning! I love that each one had a shoe on the cover and the spine, as bad as this sounds they look adorable on the bookshelf! Overall the books are a fairly easy read and the characters are brilliant, especially miranda priestly 'shivers' her character was almost scary! Light-hearted reads, extremely girly, great on a bookshelf........ What more could a girl ask for? Go check them out x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: A Celebration; Author: Eleanor Bergstein; Genres: non-fiction, romance; Review: Whats not to love? Dirty dancing is amazing and the movie was spectacular! I love romances in both fiction and film. In particular i love a happy ending! This is amazing and i love love love it x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victor Hugo's Les Miserables; Author: Lawrence Klibbe; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Les miserables is beautifully written, i love it. Its tragic and made me cry constantly. There were so many deaths it was heart breaking. I love all the music, films, books and musical adaptations too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Diary of an Honest Mum; Author: Jools Oliver; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: This book was actually given to me by my sister who had wanted to be a mummy for as far back as i can remember. It made me a little sad reading it because at that time and still now i have been trying to conceive. It was written honestly which i thought was amazing! It was insightful and at some points it was witty. You get a real sense of the olivers lowest and highest points. You are almost made to feel like her best friend. Lovely read x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novels by Cecelia Ahern: Ps, I Love You, Thanks for the Memories, if You Could See Me Now, a Place Called Here; Author: Books LLC; Genres: fiction; Review: Cecelia ahern is the queen of chick-lit! p.s i love you, where rainbows end, if you could see me now, the book of tomorrow, thanks for the memories, the time of my life, mrs whippy, girl in the mirror. . . I love them all so much! :) Chick-lit is so light hearted, it is amazing and her books always have the sweetest covers, they are adorable! You go through so many emotions its truly unbelievable how they can make you sob your heart out one minute and laugh out loud the next. 5 shiny gold stars, two thumbs up! happy reading guys! emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girls in Love (Girls, #1); Author: Jacqueline Wilson; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: Wow this book brings back good memories! I used to read jaqueline wilson books till i hit 16 and fell in love with adult fiction. Her books are always so witty, fun and most of all relate to teenagers that read them. Her stories are always creative and yes they make you lol sometimes. I have watched a couple of television shows based on her books which take me back to my teens. She is a brilliant author and really knows her target audience which shows how extremely talented she is. Would recommend x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pygmalion & My Fair Lady; Author: George Bernard Shaw; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely love my fair lady. It is a wonderful story that depicts social class and their values. Henry higgins is a brilliant character, i love how he is depicted but always hated the way that he treated eliza dolittle. i thought the story was at some points witty, i especially love the times eliza makes a mockery of henry higgins! on a musical note, i grew up watching my fair lady with my wonderful grandma who gave me my love of musicals! The lyrics were fitting and catchy... I used to sing along lol. i remember a few years ago watching confessions of a teenage drama queen, which is also based on the book by dyan sheldon! Fantastic book! Anyway, the character lola is audition ing for the main part in a school play and she makes a reference to pygmalion written by george bernard shaw and i thought it was lovely that classics from the past are still recognised in modern fiction and film. love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mamma MIA!: The Movie Soundtrack Featuring the Songs of Abba; Author: ABBA; Genres: ; Review: Mamma Mia is amazing! I love love love the musical and thought the lyrics were perfectly suited to the genre of the musical! It was easy to tell which lyrics were genuine abba and which were written for the movie because they are such a world known brand in the music industry. I also loved that the actual movie was constructed by the lyrics, it was genious and the lyricist and the actual producer collaborated together perfectly! Amanda Seyfried is my favourite actress and it was this movie that demonstrated her vocal skills, she sang the words beautifully. amazing! Must read the song book and watch the movie x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wag's Diary (WAGs Diary, #1); Author: Alison Kervin; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I was first drawn to this book because the cover was super adorable. I have always been super lucky at impulse buying because of an adorable cover and its a fantastic read! The second thing was the title, it is so sweet :) This book is fairly small page wise compared to others on the market so it makes for a quick read. I thought it was hilarious and i was envious at first, what girl doesn't want the acrylic nails, the jewelry, the ugg boots. Cute, light hearted read and would recomend! X; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamgirls; Author: Denene Millner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I thought this book was an okay read and for fan's of the movie i would say it's a must read. I absolutely adore watching a movie and reading the book just to note the differences, it also gives the characters more dept. I loved the movie more because of the vocals! Truly amazing! The plot was written beautifully so it made for an easy read and the characters were defined enough to seem believable but the movie held more resonance for me. Either way, the plot makes fora truly interesting read about three girls with the same ambition and dreams. A good read and like i said before if you loved the movie go check the book out x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diary Of A Mad Fat Bride; Author: Ella Kinsella; Genres: ; Review: Ella Kinsella's diary of a mad fat bride is laugh out loud funny! I loved it x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ugly Betty: The Book; Author: Ann Donahue; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I remember stumbling across ugly Betty: THE BOOK a few years ago and i was delighted to find it in a bookstore in my home town. I had been a big fan of the American tv show since the pilot episode aired over here in England. I loved the concept of it; ugly betty is primarily focused on the underlying message that beauty is not just a stereotype, inner beauty is equally as important. Betty is not as pretty as her colleagues and rivals at mode magazine but she has the courage and the intellect to turn her nose and make a success out of her career as assistant to the ladies-man and heir to the magazines fortune; Daniel mead. What i love more so, is that betty takes challenges head on, she always meets her deadlines and compliantly undertakes even the most demeaning job to ensure the magazine stays afloat. In a way she is more beautiful than most and she is certainly a role model for a lot of other young women. anyway, when i discovered this book i made an impulse decision to buy it. I love the title (the mock up of each months issue of mode magazine is also referred to as 'the book') I thought it was a genius idea by the producers. The photographs are amazing and it comes in hard back edition with a full coloured protective sleeve. It is a super cheap book that is so easy to read, has amazing photographs from various episodes of the hit tv show and is so simple to read. Highly recommend to any ugly betty fans, fashion lovers and YA. I'm sure you will all love it x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Pepperpot Stories; Author: Alf Proysen; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: My grandma used to read this to me when i was a child. I remember vaguely sitting and reading this to my three teddy bears when i just about mastered reading. The stories are wonderful, mrs peppe pot doesn't half get herself into some pickles does she! this collection of wonderful stories is perfect bed time reading for little ones. I am so happy i managed to find and review it! It brings back many wonderful memories from my childhood x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carpe Jugulum: The Play; Author: Terry Pratchett; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read Terry Pratchetts book when I was studying for my BTEC diploma in the performance arts. It was and still remains to this dby, the only book I have read by this author. We did a play based on this book which I did find extremely enjoyable but the genre is one I am not so familiar with hence the low rating. I did love the witches and a line I still remember vividly is: 'Inside every fat girl they say, is a thin girl trying to get out' and this particular witch has a thin girl inside her who is the complete opposite; whereas she's endearing, her inner witch is less than charming. I haven't studied this book for the past ten years so you will have to excuse my vague review. It has vampires and witches and primarily focuses on the battles that elude between them both. The books primary theme is folklore and myth but contains humour and action. If you love vampires, action, mythology, humour, wit and witches then this could be a good read for you. happy reading! emma x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama; Author: Reese Vvwd 29150 Witherspoon; Genres: ; Review: Sweet home alabama is pure chick-lit/flick! This story is purely romantic. I love it! I love the glass formed by lightning hitting the sand and how their love is rekindled simply by her being back in her roots. I did cry, it was so sad in some places but overall it was a brilliant movie written by brilliant writers. X; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Harlot (Taskill Witches, #1); Author: Saskia Walker; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: OMG I just had to write this.... The author Saskia Walker is amzing.... literally amazing!! I recieved a copy of her 3rd novel in The Tiskill Witches series "The Jezebel" which I am head over heels in Love with!! Saskia has been super sweet by offering me complimentary books of THE HARLOT and THE LIBERTINE which is the first and second book and I was so excited I screamed!! Much to the embarrasment of my boyfriend as we were in a local supermarket at the time haha. I absolutely love, love, love Saskia's style of writing; the erotic side of her fiction book was classy yet compelling; descriptive but not dity. It was written so beautifully that you could almost sense the passion that ran through their bodies as they embraced. THE JEZEBEL is now my number 1 favourite book, I adore it :) I'm holding my breath until the other two books come as I could not put The Jezebel down, it was a struggle to keep doing status updates as I could not bare to put the book down. SUPER EXCITED TO READ THESE TWO BOOKS *Screams* WILL DEFINATELY REVIEW!!! Regards, Emma xxx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle; Author: Phillipa Vincent-Connolly; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Receieved this book in the mail today and i'm super excited to have won it!! Thank you so much to the author. It's in a pile of to reads and once read, I will review :) Regards, Emma xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mother's Gift; Author: Britney Spears; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: A mothers gift is a beautiful novel written by the world famous pop-star Britney Spears and her mother Lynne Spears. It was also produced into a made-for-television movie which I had watched years ago and thought it was absolutely beautiful! It is a semi-autobiographical novel that is evident by the dreams and ambitions of it's lead character Holly Lovall and the compassion and encouragement of her mother Wanda Lovall (basically Britney and Lynne). Holly is a young teenage girl whose dreams and ambitions include wanting to be a pop star. She lives in a small working town and without a father, they manage to scrape enough money to get by but haven't got the money Holly is needing to attend a prestigious music school. It hurts her mother to watch her daughters dreams slip through her fingers so she endeavours to find a way to make her daughter happy by getting her a scholarship. Holly is ecstatic but soon discovers that her new school is not everything she had pinned her hopes on. Holly is extremely gifted but not in the traditional composition style that her new school pride themselves on. It was so sad watching holly's relationship with her mother faulter as she tried to become like her fellow peers but blood is thicker than water and holly is such a strong, brave and lovable girl maybe she could bring her own style to the school? . . . . MAYBE! I know there will be some people out there who will see Britney Spears name on the book and return it back to the shelf because i've read books by celebrities that havent been upto scratch but i promise you that this book is light-hearted but meaningful. It's primary message in my opinion is not to change who you are for the expectation of others; just be you and that you are beautiful! what more could you ask for! brilliant read written by a celebrity and her mother in a beautiful collaboration. ENJOY! :) Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickinson: Poems; Author: Emily Dickinson; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: EMILY DICKINSON (10/12/1830 - 15/05/1886) Emily Elizabeth Dickinson can best be described as a prolific poet who in later life prefered the solitude of being indoors and interacted mainly through letters to her friends. I read that in her life she had written over1800 poems but only a selected few were published while she was still alive, the remainder after her death. She was inspired throughout her life by other writers and I am in love with her poetry. In this small pocket version of selected poetry by Emily Dickinson it makes for a great read as the poems are organised into 3 thematic sections: . . . THE POETS ART . . . THE WORKS OF LOVE . . . DEATH AND RESURRECTION I love how it is organised!! My favourite poem by Emily is called: Love is inferior to life - LOVE IS INFERIOR TO LIFE POSTERIOR TO DEATH INITIAL OF CREATION AND THE EXPONENT OF BREATH. Which is from: The Complete Poems (1924) Her poetry makes for a wonderful read, I particularily love her poems of romanticism because i'm a hopeless romantic and her poetry to me is as fine as that of Emily Bronte, they write with passion and emotion. Many of their greatest poems were never intended to be published, they were simply written by desire. . . That is just my opinion of course. I have given this book five stars because it is one of my favourite collections of poetry. Happy Reading! Emma xXx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being Jordan: My Autobiography; Author: Katie Price; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: I'm a big fan of katie price but prefer to read her fictional books; angel, angel uncovered, crystal, sapphire, paradise, santa baby, in the name of love, etc. she does follow me on twitter which is amazing and she is a fantastic mother and an amazing business woman. i've never really considered myself an avid reader of autobiographies, i do enjoy some but tend to stray away from them. i have read one other biography from miss price and it was more of an impulse buy because it sounded more genuine and even had me teary eyed. This copy is ok and its a good read I would recommend this book to other fans of the author, fans of peter andre (as this book focuses mainly on their relationship at the time) to readers of fashion and glamour, memoirs, chick lit and biographies. em x; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Merchant of Venice • A Midsummer Night's Dream; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: William Shakespeare has always been my favourite playwright. To this day, his classic writings are still reminisced through the theatre, television drama's and film. I haven't read all of his work but i absolutely loved Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummernights dream. The latter, in my opinion is his greatest work. A Midsummer Nights Dream encompasses love of all kinds; pure, dangerous, un-requited and the element of magic adds enchantment to this amazing tale. I love how the story comes together and how four lovers become embroiled in an ominous web of games as the fairies use them as objects. I have seen many adaptations of this play but none of them compare to Shakespeare's original which I consider to be truly magnificent. I love it! Must read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blonde Ambition (A-List, #3); Author: Zoey Dean; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Blonde Ambition by Zoey Dean is amazing book from what I can remember from reading it. I must have read this book at least seven years ago so my review may seem a little vague compared to others you may read. I remember falling in love with the cover, book covers have always been part of the attraction that draws the books to me. Every book that I have ever purchased on impulse has always been a fantastic read, particularly when it comes to chick lit, this system of buying may not work for everybody but has worked in my favour for the part ten years. This book has everything; the glitz and glamour of hollywood, the beautiful blonde girl, the frenemy who will do whatever it takes to be the best. The characters are well described and at less than three hundred pages it makes for a fairly easy read! I absolutely adore chick lit, it has always been my favourite genre in both books and films. over a year ago I watched an amazing movie with the same title as this book. . . BLONDE AMBITION. Starring the lovely JESSICA SIMPSON. Certain aspects of the movie reminded me alot about the books but rather than becoming an intern, she is hired as a personal assistant to the managing director of a big firm regarding an industry in a city she knows very little about. Both girls face being manipulated in some way or another which gives the book and movie a superb plot and its nice to see the heroine do well and come out on top :) Personally I would recommend BLONDE AMBITION to lovers of chick lit/flick, readers of the following authors; sophie kinsella, katie price, adele parks and the fantastic amanda brown - the latter who wrote the amazing LEGALLY BLONDE which along the same lines follows a beautiful blonde girl who becomes enthralled in a world she knows very little about but strives to succeed the best way she knows how! Amazing read at the time and I must read this book again soon! HAPPY READING. . . Emma x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason; Author: Helen Fielding; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY. Helen Fielding did an amazing job! Many women can relate to Bridget, I know I can! She is a very laughable character, there is literally no filtering system between her brain and her mouth which is why she always says things without thinking and the humour comes from her trying to dig her way out of those embarrassing times! Bridget struggles to find the perfect man and resigns herself to becoming a spinster, which is hilarious because she isn't even that old! The majority of her friends are all coupled up so she starts keeping a diary containing her inner most thoughts, her future aspirations and as a way to vent out her frustrations about the men in her life. She writes without the intention of being read by anyone! Could this book prove lethal in the wrong hands? . . . Wait and see! And then we have the love triangle! I immediately rooted for Mr Darcy! The un-satisfied mother, the creepy boss, the hilarious friends, betrayel, deceit, humour like laugh out loud funny! classic chick-lit at it's best, guaranteed laughs, romance. It's a sweet, light hearted read that's bound to make you smile! As for the second book, I loved how the romanticism at the end of the first book continued into the second to reveal that life is never always a bed of roses when it comes to matters of the heart. Does Bridgets life get turned upside down? I love how repetitive of life it is, that love is never easy, there will always be obstacles to overcome, life doesn't have all the ease of a fairytale, there is not always a happy ending! . LIGHT HEARTED . CLASSIC CHICK-LIT . FUN READ Happy reading guys! Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast; Author: Teddy Slater; Genres: comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In a castle, high upon a hill, there lived a prince, a selfish prince who only considered women with a lasting beauty equal to his own, he was very handsome but extremely vain. One dreary night, there was a great knock at his door, on opening it, he discovered an aged hag, who begged him for shelter from the storm and a little to eat, but the vain prince turned her out into the storm, for he could gain nothing from her. On being turned away, the aged hag fuelled by anger, transformed into a beautiful, young witch. She cast a spell upon the handsome prince, a spell that transformed him into an ugly beast, his personality now reflected by his appearance. The spell was signified by a rose, if the prince found true love before the last rose petal fell, he would be himself again, if he did not however, he would remain the beast for ever. In a village close by, there lived a beautiful girl with an equally beautiful personality, her name was Belle. She found her solace in reading books, but her beauty invited the un-wanted advances of Gaston; a brute of a man who, alike the prince sought only after beauty and personal gain. Belle's father is captured by the beast and in return for his safety, Belle offers herself to which the beast accepts reluctantly. The beast could not fathom how any girl would love him and his horrid exterior because he had been the same before the spell had been cast. Eventually, he begins to fall in love with his prisoner who gradually shows him love in return. Before the last petal falls, they share an embrace so pure of love, so trivial of appearances, that the spell is broken! The story is weaved with magic, enchantment and the underlying message that beauty is what is on the inside. And that's all that matters! Happy Reading! Emma x x x x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Here Comes the Bride (Perfect Ponies, #1); Author: Katie Price; Genres: children, fiction; Review: 'Perhaps there was a way of looking after the ponies and seeing Vicki too. . . Jess and her friends spend as much time as they can with their favourite ponies at Vicki's riding school. When Vicki tells the girls she's going to be chief bridesmaid at her best friends wedding, they plan a very special surprise for her. . . But when the wedding day dawns, everything goes wrong - will the girls and their ponies get there in time?' My review- i'm a super huge fan of Katie Price, her adult fiction books are just amazing! I have purchased, read and reviewed all but one of them :) I gave this book four stars after I purchased it on a whim - I tend to buy as many products by an author if I fall in love with their work. Katie Price's children books are beautifully presented but when this book arrived in the mail, I was slightly disappointed as it resembled more of a colouring book on the inside, which is the only reason for the four stars, the story itself is very sweet and endearing, a perfect read to children from 3 - 11. I love the message of friendship that it delivers and I guess the plain pictures offer an element of fun - ness to it's targeted audience. The cover of the book and it's series are equally stunning; pink with sparkles which instantly catches the eyes. They look super adorable and are the prefect read for parent to child. Go check the other books out! HAPPY READING! Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Further Adventures of a London Call Girl (Belle de Jour, #2); Author: Belle de Jour; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I bought this book primarily because I had bought and read the first one. I thought this book was okay as a sequel but felt like it was a bit of a let - down, as she was no longer a call girl but it focused primarily on her adventures afterwards, that being said however it still contained enough descriptive sex to keep the reader content. I also love that it shows what happened after the first book closed. It's always nice to read what happens later in life. It was an okay book and a must read for anyone who read the first one x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl, Interrupted (Faber and Faber Screenplays) Screenplay based on the book; Author: James Mangold; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I think this screenplay was absolutely amazing, based on the true events is Susanna Kaysen's life, it dealt with her being institutionalised, which is a very difficult issue to talk about, more so to create a movie. It was such a sad and endearing story and the book, screenplay and the movie were all terribly sad. On a different note, I found the movie a little more appealing which is a rare preference of mine as usually I prefer to read, being the avid reader that I am. Overall a very good but tragic screenplay that will have you in tears.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat: A Screenplay; Author: Robert Nelson Jacobs; Genres: romance; Review: 'Try me. . . Test me. . . Tease me. . . When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud identifies her as a serious danger to his flock - especially as it is the begining of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomer's wares as the ultimate sin. Suddenly Vianne's shop-cum-cafe means that there is somewhere for secrets to be whispered, grievances to be aired, dreams to be tested. But Vianne's plans for an faster chocolate festival divide the whole community in a conflict that escalates into a 'church not chocolate' battle. As mouths water in anticipation, can the solemnity of the church compare with the pagan passion of a chocolate eclair?' My review - I thought the novel was absolutely beautiful, endearing, compelling and the chocolates sounded mouth-wateringly delicious! The movie adaptation was wonderful, the was between the church and Vianne's choclate shop was incredibly clear and the isolation she and her daughter felt from other town folk was most intense, it made me cry. I loved the underlying message though about being strong and never giving up. This is a charming novel that deals with, religion, temptation, love, compassion and understanding. A truly beautiful novel!x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries: My Life Tailing Paris Hilton; Author: Tinkerbell Hilton; Genres: ; Review: I read this a while ago, I purchased it because it looked adorable plus i'd just finished watching the simple life. it's a very small book with cute pictures and is portrayed in a humourous way and overall is a sweet little read for anyone who has read paris hilton's books, loved the simple life or generally just wants to see paris hilton's way of life from the view point of her adorable little chiuahiuah Tinkerbell. cute, small, funny read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Be a Writer; Author: Stewart Ferris; Genres: non-fiction; Review: How to be a writer - is a 157 page self-help book that gives a helping hand in the art of writing. it is presented in the form of a pocket sized notebook which i thought was adorable considering the content and overall theme of the book. the book itself, is split into three helpful main parts; part 1 - PREPARATION FOR WRITING part 2 - PRACTICALITIES OF WRITING part 3 - TECHNICALITIES OF WRITING I found it to be a thoroughly interesting read! Perfect for any aspiring writers as is deals with a large list of problems or issues you may face whilst trying to write, such as; developing a voice, beating writers block and even the questions regarding getting published. Being in pocket form makes the book extremely easy for travelling, it's compact but does not lose any of it's content due to it's size, it also is a very handy book to have to hand for those aspiring writers who want to learn about creating a plot, structure and characters. the retail price on the book surprised me, it's super cheap considering how helpful the books content is and is a definate must have accessory to aspiring writers of all industries; magazine, television, memoir, fiction, plays, etc. overall, i totally recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'll Be There For You; Author: Louise Candlish; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I'll be there for you - such a beautiful and sad novel all at the same time. I loved the characters of Hannah and Juliet and loved their bond even more so. Throughout the book, both of their relationships with each other was portrayed greatly; best friends and sisters. I love how it showed both the negative and positive sides of their relationship too, it's not always a bed of roses with them, but when one is in need, the other is there for them. It took me a chapter or two to actually get into the story and then I started getting more in to it. I loved the description, almost as if i were part of the story and the main two female characters were extremely in depth. My only negative thought on the book is that some of the minor characters were not defined as good as some of the others were. Overall, i good and emotional read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Is Beautiful: Secrets from a Personal Shopper; Author: Tica Tallent; Genres: ; Review: I read this book after I learned that the author had previously been a model - who better to give style advice right? It had everything from what style clothes your body suited, to the best way to style your hair and even helps you with any self esteem issues you may have. overall, a thought-provoking read, it's nice that the author used to work as a personal shopper and the cover of the book is super adorable!x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanish (Rizzoli & Isles, #5); Author: Tess Gerritsen; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I recently purchased Tess Gerritsen's "vanish" from a local book sale but it was the version from the complete set. I started reading it yesterday and as it was only a short book it made for a quick read but a very emotional one! I was literally in tears before the first chapter had even finished, it was so shocking to me with the events that unfolded. My overall opinion is that it was a quick read, very emotional, the characters were defined brilliantly (you really got a good sense of their personality too which was brilliant) The novel unfolded pretty fast and as a crime/medical thriller (a genre that I am not too familar with myself) it definately did everything that was expected of it. Overall a brillant read and I would possibly read another novel by the same author! Regards, Emma x; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belle de Jour: Diary of an Unlikely Call Girl (Belle De Jour #1); Author: Belle de Jour; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book! I purchased it after i watched the television show with billie piper, it's amazing!X; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Volume 1; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: William Shakespeare is the most inspirational playwright i've ever read. Romanticism at it's very best. Love his work! X; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (Languedoc, #1); Author: Kate Mosse; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read this book years ago and it was a good (but long!) read. Can't wait for the television series to aire!X; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Puri Saron Seminyak; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: This Resort is " Quite Unique ! " - there is only ONE of this level , in Bali !!! Firstly ; the great location .. walk up to pool area .. then to dividing wall .. you are " on the beachfront ! " Secondly; the beautifully , lovingly kept landscaped gardens .. so restful & relaxing ! Thirdly ; the quality , variety & value of the restaurant menu + meals / Buffet Breakfast is tops , supervised by ENDY ! But , most important .. " The Amazingly Friendly / Trained Staff - so incredibly PERSONAL..+ sincere ! Puri Saron is now .." My Home away from PERTH ! " .. PS check out room 4217/18 !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legian Beach Hotel; City: Legian Kuta District Bali; Review: Location , location ! One is " Welcomed @ Reception by Friendly /Efficient Staff " MAYA & OKY are a DELIGHT to deal with so well trained to listen to your needs & requests great start !! Next , you are taken to your room ( 45A ) and layout & facilities are explained / good English .. Of course , there is the complementery cocktails , followed by a tour of the Extensive Gardens.. incuding a delightful " Squirrel Park ! " There r 2 Pools , 3 Restaurants facing beachfront and the awesome multi-level Breakfast Dining Buffett -the selection quality variety of food is GREAT A week is TOO SHORT in this Resort / book 10 days !! Ambience is Exotic & Addictive .. ! Resort is on corner of beachfront & Jalan Melasti ; with ALL needs : Currency Exchange & Markets + endless shops - do NOT need to travel to Kuta .. also courtesy shuttle van .. GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seasons of Perth; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: You know , sometimes you feel like a " Complete Break " , from everything and everyone ! Well ,it was with this intent that Jan & I arrived for check-in on Saturday 6 September ; for a couple of nights !! Hotel or public overnight parking is available - moderate fees . First impressions - do matter .. well ," HATEM " greeted us with Mediterranean charm & poise - efficiently booked us in + arranged for late check-out - Monday noon . All good , I started to feel relaxed .. and looked forward for an " Intense Break !! " Room 312 was Superb / with a view ! comfortable bed , clean bathroom and a generous lounge area for visitors ! Hotel is centrally located ; with Miss Maud's next door , Korean , Malay , Indian restaurants all around - 7 minutes walk from City Mall , perfect for shopping / City Mint , walking close Supreme Court Gardens . Breakfast is Simply Excellent ! Room service , also , above average - reasonable prices .. So , room presentation ; food standard & Hotel location - all Very Good ! also free newspapers Bonus was on Sunday when Daughter Melita + Quintin visited me for Father's Day ! Monday Lunchtime came too soon ... but, thanks " Seasons " we felt Relaxed + Refreshed !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atrium Hotel Mandurah; City: Mandurah Western Australia; Review: Ever needed a break to get away , from it all ?! Jan & I live in PERTH .. we required somewhere within 100 kms from our Morley home .. Mandurah seemed the answer !! Location secured ; next was facilities : kichenette , big TV , large room with Balcony + View !! ATRIUM RESORT came up ! Rates looked good too ! Check-in was friendly & efficient with PIA welcoming us for 4 nites stay ( room 424 ) ; made our own way up , passed the large pool that dominates the central interior of the resort / tropical feel / quite warm air .. YES , YES ! we had a large room /TV , clean bathroom , kitchenette + Balcony with a View !! We mostly made up our own b/fast - to fit in with how we hungry we felt .. lunch , also , according to our moods - dinner ... there is so much choice within 10 mins walk from resort - also the " Reading Movies " - 5 mins walk / " DOME " Coffee-Shop , 4 mins - So, good locates. Just a caution : avoid school-holidays ; the interior pool creates a noisy-echo sounds of play . VALUE ? there are good discounts available / as a " SENIOR " the rate was $100 per nite !! Overall , good-value ; excellent location ; good housekeeping service ; free paper every day ! Sadly , time came to check-out , 10.00am on the button , stingy late check-out policy ; please take note Alicia Morgan .. ( front Office Manager ) . We shall be back ... in 2015 !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seasons of Perth; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: Down to business : for strategic location ( to Perth CBD ) ; comfort & cleansiness of rooms ; great room service ; and for sheer good VALUE for your dollar ... " Seasons of Perth " is PERFECT !! We were warmly greeted by Sarah K. @ check-in ; flawless & friendly process ( in 5 mins ) 2 keys also Sarah offered late check-out , WOW ! by 2.12 pm we were settled in our Big room 813 ..! A Big Bed & soft pillows X4 ; 2 TV'S ; well-stocked Mini-Bar ; comfortable couch ; variety of tea's , coffee's etc. also magazines , Bible & free daily newspaper ! The Perfect Oasis for our Wedding Anniversary , bit like " John & Yoko " - without all the Paparazzi & public attention .. no photos The Swimming Pool rates an honourable mention for being big, clean , clear & quite private Sadly , Monday lunchtime arrived ... time to check-out .. YOHAN ALAHAPPERUMA (Sri Lanka) Operations Manager settled our bill ($ 30 a nite hotel-parking) - treated us as Valued Custmrs. Thank You " Seasons of Perth " - we shall be back early 2015 for Jan's Big Birthday Bash !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean View Motel; City: North Beach Stirling Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: " Stunning & Comfy !! " I believe that sums up this Delightful Motel 10 mins drive South from the bustling " Hillary's Harbour " complex / cafes + shops ! the trick is to request , a room facing the Indian Ocean .. ! we stayed in room 1 !! a handy microwave & large TV , enhanced our getaway / away from rest of the world !!!. The bathroom is very clean / adequate towels + soaps etc. + room service . Parking is free .... This truly is Great Oasis to just Totally Relax for 2-3 nites !!! Rates are good / some discounts . Also , for morning/ evening joggers - you have miles of Ocean footpath for your walks/runs !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bali Mandira Beach Resort Spa; City: Legian Kuta District Bali; Review: We have stayed in various resorts in BALI - incl Nusa Dua ; our stay in MANDIRA was , very simply , our best experience ever !! and that is saying something ! The grounds are very creatively designed / the rooms with space & lots of garden separating / pool areas , great with very handy service for food & drinks - good view of beachfront too ! Room service of high-standard . Security tops ! Reception very professional - Galih was helpful @ check-in also ,the Delightful Puspita was always responsive to any enquiries - all foyer staff have good English skills .. ! Resort Entertainment varied & free ! J.Free is a " STAR ! " Celagi Restaurant good for evening-meals / BAYU Manager dealt with my complaint ( run out of yellow-rice , twice ) . Pastika /Putra excellent service in upstairs breakfast lounge Also , very handy " Tours Office " organised our trip to UBUD So , " Well-Done ! " MANDIRA ... hope to see you soon ! a very satisfied Chris & Jan from PERTH - WA .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seasons of Perth; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: We really needed a break ! No people , no emails / no calls for a whole weekend !! " Seasons of Perth " is the perfect retreat for us/$ 298 for a Spacious Standard room - that's from Saturday afternoon to 12.00 Monday lunchtime - great value 4 a couple Check-in time ! GiGi glowed with her efficient + helpful manner , allocated room 409 the magic lift whisked us away to our " personal corner of the world .. to blob out .." large combo room with couch , writing table / mags , TV , kettle , clean shower+bath opened the window for sky-view + looked straight down @ blue-pool + garden ! Mini-bar has variety of many goodies , snacks , drinks ( wine-glasses) - great selection of Aurora tea-bags / decisions , decisions .. this stress I can enjoy ! Jan decides to " hit-the-town " - shop + shop : the Mall is only 6 minutes walk .. also , just to tempt , Miss Maud's is right on the corner - 2 mins hop & step .. This is the life ! enjoy tea/savouries / watch Sky News speculations re New Cabinet Next major event .. Buffett Breakfast on Sunday Morning (7.00 - 11.00 am)@ CITRO Free ' Sunday Times ' - good choice of seating , next to extensive Hot Plates / also good choice of cereals , fruits , toast your own breads - rich home-brew coffee ! Top marks for attentiveness + responsive service of ANDREW - (Manager / Owner) Room Service Menu is good : Burgers Fries Salad Lasagne Chicken-Curry Soup ! Sad ,Sad time to check-out - Grace is Great - big smile ! Hotel parking available ! So , when you need a " Good Break " ... book a weekend @ Seasons of Perth !! ( from a very satisfied customer Chris Z. - 04 2828 8082 ) - also wifi available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atrium Hotel Mandurah; City: Mandurah Western Australia; Review: Imagine , pay for 2 get 3 nites !! What an offer - too good to miss .. so , Mandurah here we come ... arrived just after 2.00 / friendly & efficient check-in , thanks Eastleigh for room 321 - balcony view + kitchenette / microwave /toaster - plates ,everything ! The room area is large, with couch + table / chairs ; swivel TV / comfortable bed .. shower / toilet clean , roomy - fitted with dispensors for soap , shampoo / condition'r So, for next 3 days I relaxed watching Cricket in NZ ! Whislt Jan went for walks , shopping , Sunday Markets & 7 mins away - " Dome Coffee ! " so convenient .. Slept in , left Not Disturb sign on - so missed Room Service ... wet towels , tea bags Have no fear - Chelsea is here ! once I explained the situation .. Chelsea took on board and soon had solution , cheerfully organised what was required - service ! Also , Pauline happily replaced tea / coffee / new soap disp. from trolley ! The Indoor Pool is quite unique - great for safe Family Fun , close to drinks-bar ! Sadly , Monday morning too soon arrived - again thanks Chelsea for kind later check-out / really rounded off our " Valentine W/end ! " - thanks Atrium Mandurah Bonus - entry foyer has selection of Tourist Info available . Good Parking Area .. oh , yes , there are Tennis Courts too at rear ! Happy Chris & Jan ( 04 2828 8082 ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Sands Resort by Shangri La; City: Batu Ferringhi Penang Island Penang; Review: the Resort is BIG !! a little tour should be offered soon after arrival - also to establish contact with 1or 2 staff / can feel a bit lost when staying in room 556 ! long ways from the lifts ... complimentary snack would be nice !. Shuttle Bus to Georgetown very handy - does stop @ " Gurney Plaza Shop " - 20+ mins drive - or 30 Ringgits / $A10 by private taxi . The night markets are amazing / for food and for wide selection goods - all within 10-15 walk from entrance of Resort ! Security ( in /out ) somewhat casual ... The centre of my world : " The Garden Breakfast Restaurant " - this deserves 5/5 !! runs like a " Well Tuned Operation " - Manager VIjayan Subramaniam smoothly supervises the whole orchestra / of Hot Foods / Asian / Cereals + breads / fruit juices / of course tea + coffees !! the highlite of starting " The Day Right " -- till 11.00 am ! Well Done Vijayan + well trained staff ! on the beachfront Sigi Bar for delightful cocktails + varied menu of all sorts / great SUNSETS !! Too soon ( 8 nights ) time to check-out .. SOOO SAD ! Chris + Jan / Perth - 04 2828 8082 .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legian Beach Hotel; City: Legian Kuta District Bali; Review: " Legian Beach Hotel is Special !! " First impressions count - efficient + friendly service @ Check-In / meet the Delightful Maya ( Dhey RK ) / ready & willing to accomodate requests + needs ! .. so off to our comfortable hut ! complementary drinks , of course ! rooms are large / very clean , the landscaped gardens are beautifully manicured / traditional Bali style + a surprising Squirrel Park ! Pool's area private / relaxed ! BIG Bonus is the Amazing Breakfast Feast ! Everything available ! The staff are well trained / friendly - good English all round .. room service very discreet / usually while out for b/fast timing .. the grounds to Dining area is close by / from most huts - Security in/out of resort is tops . Great location on corner of Jalan Melasti - which has abundant shops - no need to go into Kuta ! LOVE IT ! Chris + Jan from Perth / West Australia - 04 2828 8082 .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atrium Hotel Mandurah; City: Mandurah Western Australia; Review: We really needed a big-break / away from it all ! Budget was a factor .. Atrium Hotel offered an amazing 2 for 1 ( we paid for 4 nites / stayed 8 ) $ 541.50 what a deal ! Arrived just before 2.00-greeted by ever cheerful Shayla - what a positive reception! Packed trolley & whisked away to room 422 ! with kitchenette + great balcony view ! Bed comfortable , shower area clean , TV in a good spot - the kitchen was very well equipped : micro-wave , toaster , kettle , pots/pans , cups , plates + utensils .. House-keeping on request - however Shayla responded to all our extra requests ! The BIG feature is the centrally located heated big-pool + spa / great for families .. The Restaurant has specials on, eg ( Sunday Roast $25 ) + varied room service . So good & relaxing to step out on balcony with home-cooked b/fast or look & read Atrium so central to walking distance : Dome Cafe , Reading Movies , Cicerello's . The time went so swiftly .. unreal .. could have done with another 2-3 nites , easily Sooo sad , check-out time : delightful + efficient Pumudu ( Colombo-Charm ) saw us depart / with a friendly " See you soon ! " - Happy Customer - Chris 0428288082 !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BISSELL DeepClean Deluxe Pet Carpet Cleaner and Shampooer, 36Z9; Brand: Bissell; Review: It works as well if not better than the rental you get get from the stores. Seriously deep cleans carpets. The spot shot is a great and helpful tool. My carpet looks brand new. It has tremendously helped my severe allergies and the allergies of my children. (I have severe allergies to dust mites). The tools make deep cleaning furniture, stairs, rugs a breeze. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Presto 07037 Jumbo Cool Touch Electric Griddle, Black; Brand: Presto; Review: Purchased as a replacement for my previous griddle which was damaged in a move. It is exactly what I was looking for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Nylon Nonstick 13-Inch Slotted Spatula; Brand: Norpro; Review: Its thin and flimsy. Its not what I expected. Its ok for making crepes and delicate cookies but won't work for making eggs burgers or anything hearty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reusable Plastic Ice Cubes (Colors May Vary), 32 Count; Brand: OTC; Review: These are perfect for water bottles. I use these for my children to take water bottles to school. My kids love to play around with the different colors and color combinations when filling up their water bottles. I like it because it is teaching my son to reuse instead of throw away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8-Count Party Invitations, Shark Splash Birthday; Brand: Creative Converting; Review: Great cards! Perfect for a young boys birthday party. They are very original. All the kids loved them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 68330N 4-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker,Cream; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It is very loud. It doesn't work well. Its very slow. It broke after using it the second time. Save you money and purchase a better quality ice cream maker; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Panacea 36003 Wire Wreath Frame 12"-Green; Brand: Panacea; Review: Exactly what was needed. Item as described. Good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinus Deluxe Faux Leather Upholstered Platform Bed with Wooden Slats, Queen; Brand: Zinus; Review: Its a great bed. Its sturdy. Very comfortably.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haan RMF-4X Ultra-Clean Pads, Ultra-Microfiber Steam Cleaning Pads For All FS, SI and MS series steamers; 4 Pack; Brand: Haan; Review: Im a new owner of the HAAN SI-75. These pads are a just little wider that my HAAN but they still work wonderfully. Its great to have the extra pads because I have children and a dog and they are messy! So now I don't have to worry about not having a clean pad when I need one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN651B Black Countertop with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cu. Ft, 1200W; Brand: Panasonic; Review: I purchased this microwave to replace my broken microwave. I love it. I have had this for 7 months now with heavy use. Its reliable. It heats food evenly. I could not be happier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Sunabouzu; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Beck; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Azumanga Daioh; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Eureka Seven; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gankutsuou; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Golden Boy; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Fate/stay night; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Mushishi; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence; Genres: Mecha, Military, Police, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Big O; Genres: Action, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Mystery, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ouran Koukou Host Club; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Black Lagoon; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Medarot; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society; Genres: Mecha, Military, Mystery, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, School, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kekkaishi; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Devil May Cry; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Black Jack 21; Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Angel Blade Punish!; Genres: Adventure, Hentai, Magic, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Stranger: Mukou Hadan; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Samurai; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Knight; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Detroit Metal City; Genres: Comedy, Music; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique; Genres: Comedy, Shoujo, Shounen Ai; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Bounen no Xamdou; Genres: Action, Military, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Knight Guilty; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: ChäoS;HEAd; Genres: Harem, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Sengoku Basara; Genres: Action, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: 07-Ghost; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Durarara!!; Genres: Action, Mystery, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Iron Man; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Working!!; Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: B Gata H Kei; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, School, Seinen; Rating: 2.0/10.0
Title: Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Supernatural The Animation; Genres: Action, Demons, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tiger & Bunny; Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Carnival Phantasm; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Guilty Crown; Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 50 Things From the '90s That Could Make You Rich Today; Abstract: *Frantically searches for Pogs.*; Category: lifestyle
Title: This Is The Most Popular Halloween Candy in America; Abstract: After gathering 12 years of sales data, CandyStore.com was able to determine the most popular Halloween candy in America and it's not what you'd expect!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The greatest acting one-hit wonders; Abstract: We often talk about one-hit wonders in music (shout out to Natalie Imbruglia, Men Without Hats and the rest of the gang). However, there are acting one-hit wonders too. For this exercise, here is how we are defining an acting one-hit wonder.; Category: movies
Title: The rise and fall of the Dodge Viper - US edition; Abstract: As the Dodge Viper turns 30, we look at the fearsome V10-powered car that operated in a class all of its own; Category: autos
Title: 50 Movies You Definitely Watched in the '90s and Forgot About; Abstract: LOL, remember 'Flubber'?; Category: movies
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Most Brilliantly Frightening Films Ever Made; Abstract: Classic movie moments so scary they stay with you forever; Category: movies
Title: The Truth Behind The Fast & The Furious "Danger to Manifold" Scene; Abstract: One of the producers knew how ridiculous the phrase sounded at the time. But the director insisted.; Category: autos
Title: Designer says these $20 million shoes are the world's most expensive; Abstract: Antonio Vietri debuted The Moon Star Shoes earlier this month in Dubai Marina as part of MIDE (Made in Italy, Designed in Emirates) Fashion Week.; Category: finance
Title: The New Halloween Candy You Need for 2019; Abstract: Share these Halloween treats with every trick-or-treater on your block or just indulge in them, yourself!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The CEO taking on the gun lobby; Abstract: Ed Stack didn't set out to be an activist. The chief executive of Dick's Sporting Goods, Mr. Stack spent his career selling fishing rods, camping gear and athletic equipment at big-box stores around the country. Dick's was founded by Mr. Stack's father in upstate New York. As a young man, Mr. Stack worked for the family business. But he didn't enjoy the experience. His father was a divisive boss who couldn't manage a supply chain, and was...; Category: finance
Title: 10 farm-fresh pickup trucks worth buying before values rise; Abstract: Pickup a bargain before it's too late…; Category: autos
Title: I tried to order everything on Taco Bell's secret menu, and it was a total disaster; Abstract: Taco Bell's secret menu is the stuff of legends, but how real is it, really? Not very, if my experience was any indication.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: World's largest White Castle runs out of burgers on day 1; Abstract: To some, White Castle may just be another fast food burger joint. To others myself included it is a religion. It's the kind of place we take our loves on Valentine's Day; it's where we marry them when we realize they're "the one". It's a restaurant that, for some of us, becomes more than a restaurant. While there are those who are aghast at the chaos that occurred yesterday when White Castle opened its first-ever location in Arizona, there are...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Top 10 Highest Priced Cars Sold At DC Solar Scam Auction; Abstract: Here are the top 10 highest priced vehicles that were sold off from the largest single car collection that the U.S. Marshals Service has ever sold.; Category: autos
Title: The most important car from the year you were born US edition; Abstract: We take a look at what we think are the most important cars launched each year since 1945; Category: autos
Title: How much land the government owns in every state and what it's used for; Abstract: The U.S. government owns over 640 million acres of land across 50 states -- equal to more than one-quarter of the country's total landmass.; Category: finance
Title: Classic muscle cars and trucks set for auction in the Windy City; Abstract: More than 1,000 cars and trucks ready for sale at Mecum Chicago 2019; Category: autos
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: Greatest eBay Listing Of 2019? Or In All Of Human History? You Decide!; Abstract: This clever eBay ad made our day!; Category: autos
Title: Popeyes mocks Chick-fil-A for National Sandwich Day blunder, reignites sandwich wars; Abstract: Popeyes is mocking Chick-fil-A as the chicken sandwich wars heat up once again before National Sandwich Day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Reality television star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday for wrongful deaths in a boat crash in Canada's backwoods.; Abstract: Reality TV star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday over an August boat crash in Canada's backwoods that killed two people and seriously injured three.; Category: tv
Title: The 50 best films of the 2010s; Abstract: These 50 movies are the ones that helped us cope with or, at times, escape our confounding everyday lives.; Category: movies
Title: These Are the Fastest Drive-Thrus in America Ranked!; Abstract: Looking for a fast-food restaurant with the fastest drive-thru? You'll want to see this list of the average wait time at your favorite chains.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Netflix is ending support for old devices from Samsung, Roku, and Vizio in December; Abstract: Everyone needs a set-top box eventually; Category: news
Title: Lance Altimeter Is A Delicious Drop-In Truck Camper Debuting At SEMA; Abstract: The all-in-one Overlanding package sleeps four and is fully equipped for an off-grid weekend.; Category: autos | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Remaining; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: I have now finished this series (devoured all the books within a week!) and must commend DJ Molles on his great writing! The books are fast-paced, interesting, and suspenseful. It's very easy to fall in love with the lead character and his canine companion. Yes, maybe the main character is a bit super-hero-ish, but who cares?!? There are some pretty horrible undead books out there on Amazon with some unusually high ratings but this is the true deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Refugees (The Remaining); Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: I was hooked by this series after reading the first couple chapters in book 1. Thank goodness I am all caught up with the author's progress because I was seriously lacking in sleep while I plowed through these 3 books in one week, while caring for 2 little kids, keeping up the household, and working part time! Ok, the house may be a bit messier and the kids may have watched more TV than usual... Can't wait for the next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penpal; Author: Visit Amazon's Dathan Auerbach Page; Review: I like a good scare on occasion and this book did the trick. There is something about children as the main characters in a horror/suspense story that makes it that much creepier! I can't help but imagine this as an awesome premise to a good horror flick. This book is worth the cost.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cannibal Reign (Harper Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Koloniar Page; Review: Nice job Thomas! I love apocalypse themes and it was refreshing to read one about a natural event versus zombies for a change. The end result is similar in that the remaining survivors struggle to maintain semblances of humanity when faced with starvation and the constant threat from other survivors. This was a quick, action-packed read with lively characters. I think I gobbled it up in 3 nights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining: Aftermath; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: I love this series and constantly check back with Amazon to see if DJ Molles has released a new book. I am defginitelt getting more sleep now that I am all caught up on the Remaining series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rot & Ruin (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Maberry Page; Review: I enjoyed this book although I find it not geared towards mature readers as other zombie reads. This may be seen as a positive comment as it lacks the unabashed gore, rape imagery, and sexual content that some other books I have read contain. But I admit, I kind of like reading apocalypse books that hit a raw nerve and make me cringe from time to time. Otherwise I felt that Maberry did a remarkable job with his writing style and character development. It's easy to like Benny, Tom, Chong, Nix, and Lilah. I think this is suitable for young teens as well as adults.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moon Spell: a Tale of Lunarmorte novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Young Page; Review: What I mean by my title is that this book was quite good. There wasn't a ridiculously rosy ending offered to the reader with a gigantic red bow on it. Every character doesn't end up happy with a bright future. BUT it does lead to a sequel which I didn't think was necessary. It is a good read standing on its own. There is a lot of fantasy involved with the storyline which I have always liked so it appealed to me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Chalet Alpage; City: La Clusaz Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We stayed here in February this year and were not disappointed. It felt like we got two holidays for the price of one - a great skiing trip as well as a really relaxing getaway. Chalet Alpage is a cosy Alpine lodge, with every possible convenience, but is completely unpretentious and relaxed at the same time. Our room was small but really cosy and tastefully decorated. The rustic atmosphere wasn't tainted by incongruous modern conveniences and yet every modern convenience was on offer, but in a nice subtle way. For example the bedrooms - new shower room and toilet, wash-hand basin perched on a stand, modern shower, flat screen tv (which I could have done without) hung unobtrusively on a wall, bathrobes, excellently glazed double doors onto a balcony without a hint of a draft and modern recessed lighting that had a variety of settings. We started out on a room only basis but changed to half-board after discovering a) the cost of a taxi from the village is Eur18 b) the food in the restaurant is great. The breakfast each morning is generous, healthy and filling. The evening meal is usually five courses and tastes like home cooking, again it's unfussy and unpretentious in keeping with the general ambience in the hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed the meals each evening, really nutritious, not high cuisine, but nice and local - as if you have a local Savoyarde food enthusiast friend cooking for you. We preceded each meal with an aperitif at the small bar. Location-wise this hotel is a bit out of town which didn't bother us, you could ski straight from the hotel and if not you need to either drive or catch one of the infrequent and meandering buses into La Clusaz. The hot tub and sauna were great for weary bodies after a day of skiing! There's also a pool which we didn't try out. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel, my only problem is that I know that no matter where I go on a ski holiday after this, I would have to be very lucky to find somewhere that ticks all the boxes as well as Chalet Alpage/La Clusaz does - food, accommodation, ambience, ski ... My only criticism would be that the beds are slightly dated, but they are by no means uncomfortable, and are happily a world away from previous French accommodation experiences. Party animals might find it a bit quiet though. Like the rest of La Clusaz, Alpage is frequented mainly by French people which added to the authenticity. If your French is limited to "ou est le Centre de George Pompidou?" don't worry, the convivial owner willingly speaks good English (and when necessary corrects your French grammar). All in all a really perfect retreat, go for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Panda; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed here for a couple of days because our first choice B&B couldn't keep us on for an extra couple of nights due to being booked out, so as a last minute option (we booked the day before) it was a welcome relief - it's really clean, quiet and inexpensive considering the location. Having said all that, the room was dark & small and we didn't manage to figure out the air con so it was like a furnace. This place is a godsend if you are on a budget and want somewhere reasonable and clean. But if you are looking for a place with ambience and a room to lounge about in, this is not for you. If you are going to pound the pavement in Rome from dawn to dusk and just rest your head here, then it will do just fine (if you figure out the air con that is!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roma Trasteverina B B; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed in May 10 and this B&B suited us perfectly - the rooms are spotlessly clean, we still miss the comfy beds (they have memory foam mattresses on top of the regular mattress). Giorgio and his Mum are the perfect hosts, helpful but not overbearing.My favourite thing about the B&B was its location. We bought fruit and veg each morning in the market in the neighbouring piazza and the nearby trattoria are better than anything we found in the centre of Rome. We sat outside establishments and enjoyed great cappuccini for Eur2, which would have cost Eur3.50 in Rome centre. I found all of the people working in Trastevere to be warmer and friendlier by comparison with those in central Rome. If you are only staying for 2/3 days in Rome, it might be too far out for you in the sense that it takes about 20 minutes to get to Rome centre either by walking or hopping on the tram. But at the same time it's no further from the Colosseum than the Spanish Steps - have a look at the map. Oh, there was a neighbour who was a fan of heavy metal music when we were there - but I slept like a log regardless and I am the lightest of sleepers! So for atmosphere, great food, a taste of the non-touristy part of Rome and the world's comfiest bed, stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renvyle House Hotel; City: Renvyle County Galway Western Ireland; Review: While the lobby area is nice, the furnishings in the hotel rooms are tired and shabby (not just dated - ripped upholstery), the bed linen was bally, and the management were indifferent to our three room changes and our checkout a day early. This might be perfectly acceptable if priced accordingly, but it is not. In fact, for our second night we managed to get a room in a gorgeous nearby 4 star castle for less than the cost of 3* Renvyle. Stunning surroundings and open fireplaces are not the preserve of Renvyle House alone. You will find much better value elsewhere in Connemara.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An English Garden Bed and Breakfast; City: Dennis Port Dennis Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: We stayed earlier this year in August/September for a week. We were very kindly given an upgrade to a spacious and supremely comfortable one bed apartment when other guests cancelled due to hurricane Irene. What made our stay most pleasurable though was the warmth of our hosts, Mark, Susan & Mark’s parents. They were friendly and kind without being overbearing. My dear mother used to run a B&B and would receive thank you cards where guests would tell her that they felt so at home and like one of the family. Now I can relate to those thank you cards. On the night Irene hit the Cape, most restaurants were closed and being from Ireland and unused to hurricane conditions, we didn’t fancy venturing out to eat. The need didn’t arise when we were delighted to hear a knock at the door from Mark inviting us over to the main house for dinner. He & Susan had prepared a gorgeous meal which we sat down to eat with them and two other guests, the wind howling outside. These are the travel experiences that you can’t find in a guidebook. In terms of the trip advisor essentials, the breakfast was delicious, fresh and ample each morning and the daily homemade cake was a treat. Bed linen was changed regularly and it was quiet at night. Eat at Norabella on Route 28 (you need to book) and of course the Sundae School. You’ll find the Sangiolo’s handy little area guide provided in the room very useful. Thanks for a lovely week.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun Gardens Dubrovnik; City: Orasac Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: We're just back from a week long stay here and the weather and hotel were gorgeous. Contrary to other reviews I thought the breakfast was really nice, certainly more staff are needed on busier days, but the quality of food was very good. Anywhere that I can enjoy a decent cappuccino & pain au choc to the backdrop of stunning sea views gets a thumbs up from me. I was also struck by the diligence and attention paid by Ankica to the omelettes she made each morning. Dubrovnik is a good 25 minute drive from the hotel and costs about Eur30 in a taxi but there's a hotel shuttle bus costing Eur5 each way - the same price as local transport which involves two buses. You need to book in advance though as it can book out. To get back to the airport on departure day we got the hotel shuttle to Dubrovnik and then the Atlas bus to the airport (also Eur5 one way - a taxi would be Eur50). There doesn't seem to be a fixed timetable for Atlas, you need to phone them to find out the bus times. The Atlas bus stops at a public bus stop which is beside the entrance to the cable car station (not beside the Korkyra office where the Radisson shuttle drops you off). Hotel staff were mainly friendly, polite and courteous, though I felt from their attitude that the senior reception staff may have shared Basil Fawlty's view that the guests got in the way of running the hotel. I found them to be quite dismissive and impatient during my few encounters with them, for example at check-in when we tried to get a satisfactory room. We had booked a deluxe room to ensure that we got a full & direct sea view. After viewing the first room which only had a partial seaview & overlooked the residences in the resort, we requested an alternative that had a full sea view but it was essentially identical to the first (Rm607,609). Then we were offered a room with a direct sea view on the 3rd floor (Rm 310). Unfortunately this room turned out to be noisy some mornings, we were woken on four occasions at 6.30am by the din of the breakfast set up which involved much clip clopping footsteps, dragging of furniture and banging of I don't know what. Not very restful. I've raised this since with the hotel and am satisfied with their response. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, in general the Croatians we met were relaxed, friendly and helpful. The hotel is quite new, the grounds gorgeous, impeccably clean and well-tended. The stony little beach is heavenly, the water a magnificent 23 degrees. The hotel gets so much right, not least its amazing setting nestled into the hillside overlooking the sparkling Adriatic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross (Childhood of Famous Americans); Author: Visit Amazon's Augusta Stevenson Page; Review: This book made a great Christmas gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves to read about American History; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paul Revere: Boston Patriot (Childhood of Famous Americans); Author: Visit Amazon's Augusta Stevenson Page; Review: This book made a great Christmas gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves to read about American History; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Edison: Young Inventor (Childhood of Famous Americans); Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Guthridge Page; Review: This book made a great Christmas gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves to read about American History; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teddy Roosevelt: Young Rough Rider (Childhood of Famous Americans); Author: Visit Amazon's Edd Winfield Parks Page; Review: This book made a great Christmas gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves to read about American History; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andrew Jackson; Author: George E. Stanley; Review: This book made a great Christmas gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves to read about American History; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse; Brand: Kristen Stewart; Review: The book was my favorite...and I had hoped the movie would be too. But since the movie wasn't like the book- it wasn't. The movie gives the impression (I felt) that Bella was trying to decide whom to choose. In the book you know that Bella choose Edward from page 1 and that did not waiver. For that alone I should hate the movie. But I won't.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Brand: Emma Stone; Review: Seriously? How can you not love this movie? It's great. You laugh at the toilet scene. You cry at the helplessness of the times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Stories: The Complete First Season; Brand: Steven Spielberg; Review: I have watched this tv show, however, this was a gift for my father in law. He really liked the tv show and I thought this would be a great gift idea. I got this for him as well as another dvd. It did work well as a gift idea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twilight Zone-Fan Favorites; Brand: Art Carney; Review: this was a gift for my father in law. He is a huge fan and really enjoyed the gift. Loved the show and this was great idea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outlander - Season 1; Brand: Caitriona Balfe; Review: love the show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlander; Brand: ; Review: love the show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Gardell: Halftime; Brand: Billy Gardell; Review: Got it as a present for my hubby. He hasn't even watched it yet. Wow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sahara; Brand: Matthew McConaughey; Review: loved this movie and wanted to own it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Barilla Whole Grain Pasta; Brand: Barilla; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti Pasta, 13.25 oz; Brand: Barilla; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti, 13.25 Ounce (Pack of 6); Brand: Barilla; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener Packets, 400 Count; Brand: Splenda; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Splenda Minis Dissolvable Tablets, 100-Count (Pack of 4); Brand: Splenda; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SPLENDA Minis No Calorie Tablets 100 Tablets (Pack of 6); Brand: Splenda; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barilla Gluten Free Pasta Sampler Pack of 3 - Penne, Rotini, Elbows 12 oz each; Brand: Barilla; Review: Excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PerfectaGel Gold Gelatin Sheets (200 Bloom) - 20 Sheets; Brand: PerfectaGel; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babybel Cheese Semisoft Mini Original 28 Ct-21 Oz; Brand: ; Review: Excellent cheese very delicius.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hawaii Five-O; Brand: Scott Caan; Review: This series is less stereotypical of cop shows. It is at once exotic and familiar. Casting could not have been better. Each of the main actors is essential for what they bring. There is less of a focus on gratuitous sexuality and more of an emphasis on physical action like explosions, fights, chases. After season one, I want to see all of the seasons that followed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Live Another Day 2014; Brand: ; Review: I'm a die-hard fan of 24. The only disappointing thing about this season was that it was shorter. To be fair, it was more intense. It was a compacted season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawaii Five-O: Season 2; Brand: ; Review: The second season was not as good as the first. Many of the action scenes that would have been played by Kono were given to a new female character, making the show less unique and more like the myriad of cop shows out there. First season with Kono getting that crazy Hawaiian look in her eyes as she fights bad guys is the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hawaii Five-0: Season 3; Brand: Ed Asner; Review: This season experimented too much. Two episodes were so satanic they were almost unwatchable. They even changed the opening credits sequence in on episode. Hideous! A character who I didn't know was the naval officer in season one named Cath now steals many of the action scenes I would have preferred seeing Kono in. The show is becoming trite with Howlies getting all the best screen time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gerhard Richter Painting; Brand: Gerhard Richter; Review: This documentary is so nice to watch. The director (documentarian) is so subtle that the artist forgets she is there as he paints, giving us the joy o being there in that beautiful moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hollow Crown: The Complete Series; Brand: Tom Hiddleston; Review: Beautifully done! Simon Russell Beale played the best Falstaff ever. But, all of the actors in this series do a great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Avengers - The Complete Emma Peel Megaset; Brand: Patrick Macnee; Review: Such a great show with so many episodes for such a low price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Avengers: The Complete Emma Peel Megaset; Brand: Diana Rigg; Review: Such a great show with so many episodes for such a low price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawaii Five-O; Brand: Jack Lord; Review: Season 12 breaks the heart of die-hard fans. It hardly seems like the same show without Danno to balance Steve out. Two new characters who severely change the dynamics feel like intruders.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Law & Order: Los Angeles - The Complete Series; Brand: Terrence Howard; Review: I really liked this show and the great cast. Skeet Ulrich was my favorite. I didn't like how some episodes didn't have real closure. The bad guys always need to get their comeuppance, especially when they kill the star. I thought it was sad how in the desire to push their liberal agenda, they turned the only Latina character into a lesbian.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The American Heiress; Author: Visit Amazon's Daisy Goodwin Page; Review: I must say was not sure this was going to be a good book, it was easy to read. It flows well how ever their are moments when it is hard to believe they would do something of that nature in that time period. Over all it was a good read I enjoyed my moment with the book. I say read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Union Street Bakery (A Union Street Bakery Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Ellen Taylor Page; Review: It went by so fast, life at the bakery and how she discovers her past. with a few twists on the ghosts in the room. Its a well written story that flows well from page to page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The FLU-OLOGY: Two Contagious Tales of Deadly Global Pandemic; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Druga Page; Review: It was a great read, it can set you on edge to think this could really happen. It has all the plot to make you stop and think, read it you won't be sorry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindle Buffet: Find and download the best free books, magazines and newspapers for your Kindle, iPhone, iPad or Android; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Weber Page; Review: It has lots of information to assist even the challenged. I found it full of wonderful information and helpful hints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kissed in Paris (A Paris Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Sobanet Page; Review: Loved it .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Week at the Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Virginia Jewel Page; Review: It was entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Shadow of the Banyan; Author: Visit Amazon's Vaddey Ratner Page; Review: It was a moving story from start to finish!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dressmaker: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Posie Graeme-Evans Page; Review: It was a delightful read. I enjoyed every page. It went by very quickly. I have to say I wasn't disappointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truffles by the Sea; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Carobini Page; Review: It was a easy read filled with many challenges to overcome, trust in God and his plan for your life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voyage of the Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Soraya M. Lane Page; Review: Its about four young women from England who have married men from America during the war and their trip to be with their husband's, the friendship's they developed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer Sisters; Author: Visit Amazon's Judy Blume Page; Review: It's about friendship and growing up, family and the family you adopt. Who you be come and where life leads you, the choices we make. I enjoying my time with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Summerhouse; Author: jude deveraux; Review: It was as entertaining as the first one was. I enjoyed the moment spent reading the book. You won't be disappointed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Overseas; Author: Visit Amazon's Beatriz Williams Page; Review: It wasn't my favorite from this author, yet it was pretty entertaining just the same. I enjoyed the book. It does have time travel in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas at Hope Cottage: A magical feel good romance novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Graham Page; Review: It's a very short story, made with a little magic and love for a heart warming story that may leave you want more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Farlough; Author: Visit Amazon's Xavier Mayne Page; Review: It's not what one would expect in a romance novel, It flow's freely and kept me reading till the end, The island is charming, the people of the island may well make you laugh .; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: herb and garlic butter spread; Review: I served this with homemade bread from my bread machine. It was great! Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: caramel apple dip; Review: yum!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: pasta with sausage tomatoes and cream; Review: oooo good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: white fish in herbed butter; Review: This is very good. Everyone that I have made it for loves it and thinks it is very fancy. However, it is sooo easy to make.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: why i joined zaar carrot cake; Review: oh yum! This was my first try at carrot cake and it turned ou great. I used coconut oil instead of the veg. oil to make it a little healthier. Thanks for this recipe. I will never use a different carrot cake recipe-no need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ground turkey chili; Review: Oooo so good! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: slow cooked baked apples; Review: These were a great finish to a fall meal with friends! I baked them in a casserole dish at 350 for 45 mins, because only 3 halves would fit in the bottom of my crockpot. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Thanks for the recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: red lentil zucchini couscous soup; Review: Great healthy soup. Added lemon juice, cilantro, and curry. I used chicken broth too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Los Cabos Beach Golf Resort; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: What a nice respite from the rush of everyday life. Enjoyed relaxing by the pool and on a swim-able beach. Amazing breakfast buffets everyday. Stone floors are gorgeous but do nothing to control sounds from hallway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HYATT house San Diego Carlsbad; City: Carlsbad California; Review: We were disappointed with our experience here, especially since most Hyatts have been exceptional. Nestled between I-5 and a busy set of train tracks, this property could use some TLC: * The air conditioner in our King Suite would turn off in the middle of the night, causing us to get up and turn it back on. * The exercise room was minimal - the equipment was not fully functional and there were no cleaning wipes. * The main men's restroom was posted as out of order - It will be fixed tomorrow (which tomorrow, we don't know). Thought front desk staff was helpful and friendly, the posted hours for both breakfasts and happy hours were cut short by 15 minutes. The food served was institutional, at best. The postage stamp sized pool was filled with tired,cranky Legoland visitors - as were the hotel halls. Not the quietest place we've stayed. We won't stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leucadia Beach Inn; City: Encinitas California; Review: We enjoyed our visit in Encinitas/Leucadia, due in part to the community around the Leucadia Beach Inn. There are a number of very good eateries within 5 minutes walk. Just up the hill behind the Inn is the beach - maybe 10 minutes walk. We rented two rooms in the Courtyard over Thanksgiving. Even though the innkeepers were busy, they had time to help us out when needed and even had a turkey dinner for their staff! The rooms were clean, and the kitchenette was just right. The bathroom was a bit tight and showing its age. Our Sprint cellphones had challenges, but the AT&T phones worked well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urkmez Hotel; City: Selcuk Izmir Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: This is a cozy set of four rooms located close to St. John's Basilica. We enjoyed a 3 night stay in a comfortable and nicely decorated suite. Each morning, we walked across the quaint courtyard to a wonderfully set traditional Turkish breakfast. The proprietors manage this set of suites as well as the Urkmez Hotel. Hotel Ephesus Suites is a quick 10 minute walk from most of the restaurants, so it is much quieter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Empress Zoe; City: Istanbul; Review: Everyone should experience a hotel stay like we did at Hotel Empress Zoe. What a treat! We visited during the low season so the hotel was only 50% booked. At 170€/night it was a steal. The front desk, "bar" and other staff were so congenial and helpful whenever we had a question. Their recommendations were almost always spot-on. We stayed in the Garden Suite, which was perfect for us as we had our teenager accompanying us. We had our own room (with a locking door), while he could sleep in the common room. The suite included a kitchenette, common room, balcony, double-bedroom and a hamam-like bathroom - complete with a heated floor in the shower area. The included Turkish Breakfast was freshly prepared and served buffet style. We always had our choice of fresh fruit, breads, cheeses, local specialties and hot food. The hotel has 3 well-cared-for cats that provided almost endless entertainment for our son. There are many winding spiral staircases throughout the hotel that also proved to be entertaining. The Hotel roof has views of Topkapi Palace, Mosques and the Bosporous. There are a variety of good restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is near the Four Seasons and there are plenty of small markets close by to purchase bottled water and other necessities. The Hotel Empress Zoe is located in the Sultanahamet area of Istanbul, so most attractions are a just 5-15 minute walk away. This will save on taxi fares. The tram line (4 tl per rider) is maybe 7 minutes from Hotel Empress Zoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points By Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: Checked in late on a Friday night and got a room on the top floor (6th). Unfortunately, the room had lots of noise from the suite next door and the HVAC. You see, there is quite a gap between the bottom of the doors and the floor that allows the noise to travel between rooms. The HVAC was quite loud, so I asked for a different room. No problem. I was assigned a room on the second floor - much quieter, but it seems that the ceilings were lower - especially in the bathroom. Both rooms overlooked the mostly dirt parking lot and then a strip mall. The room decor was decidedly masculine - dark colors and spartan, but not a big deal. There was a bottle of free water, a large flat screen, safe, coffeemaker and refrigerator - all standard stuff. What was exceptional was the bed - fantastic mattress and perfect bedding with so many pillows to choose from. Slept like a baby. The fitness center was just adequate - everything seemed to work. Did not get to use any of the other amenities. Unfortunately, housekeeping skipped my room completely, though I stayed two nights. Don't know why. For $79/night, this was a good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olema House; City: Olema Marin County California; Review: When we pulled up to the beautiful lodge I was concerned that we would hear a lot of road noise in our room. The lodge abuts the main thoroughfaire. No worries! We could not hear the traffic. Breakfasts were simple but delicious. A small creek borders the back of the property and there are trails that can take you into the Park. Restaurant selections in the area are VERY limited.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alamanda Resort; City: Orient Bay Saint Martin St Martin St Maarten; Review: We loved this place! It is located in beautiful Baie Oriental, near KKo Beach. Our suite included a master suite, kitchenette, balcony and master bath on the first floor with an additional two beds and bath upstairs. Lots of space. The floors were all tiled, with wooden stairs. Our room looked out over the Bay. We arrived early, so hHousekeeping quickly and completely made up our room. We had premium toiletries and fresh flowers in our master bath. Our booking included continental breakfasts - this included fresh fruit, juice, coffee/tea, croissants and bread. Yummy! The hotel is located next to so many wonderful restaurants, that we had a hard time choosing. The hotel includes access to KKo beach, and it is picturesque. FYI: there is no elevator, so you will have to carry luggage upstairs if you are on the second floor. The only thing it did not seem to have was a laundry facility.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sonoma Hotel; City: Sonoma Sonoma County California; Review: This is an older boutique inn located on the town square, Sonoma Plaza. Don't plan on spending much time in your room as there is plenty to do around town. Our room on the third floor was small, but the bathroom was large and had a claw foot tub. The Sonoma hotel has their own soaps and "soaking grains." We didn't hear any street noise, but we definitely heard folks in other rooms. They pour wine every evening and offer pastries and coffee for breakfast. The hotel shares their building with the popular "Fig and the Girl" restaurant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Omaha West Lakeside; City: Omaha Nebraska; Review: Room was clean and quiet with a large bathroom. The hotel is located in a shopping center, so don't doubt the directions! Since we checked in late, we did not receive our Hilton Honors benefits. As well, they had no luggage racks left. Breakfast was fresh and good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Holiday Hills; City: Coalville Utah; Review: Our room was basic - nothing fancy. Continental breakfast included hot foods and plenty of other items. Pool and hot tub are open 24 hours. Unfortunately the whole town seems to close down early. Arrive earlier than 8 if you want to eat something more than a hot pocket from the vending machine!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Lexington North; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: We checked in late on a Saturday evening and there was a party going strong (loud) at the hotel. Thankfully, our room was on an upper floor. Unfortunately, the bathroom has a floor drain that was quite smelly. We asked the front desk about it, and they had a Maintenance Man pour some chemicals down the drain and they knocked $10+ off our bill. The smell remained so we kept the bathroom door closed all night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Grand Island; City: Grand Island Nebraska; Review: Stayed here for a night during a cross-country drive. Our studio room was spacious with large bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette. Clean and friendly. Many places to eat nearby. The hotel itself is located in the middle of a large parking lot near shopping and a mall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Chillicothe; City: Chillicothe Ohio; Review: This lodging is located behind some restaurants, a gas station and a 24 hour Walgreens. It is also adjacent to a park with playground equipment and a basketball court. Breakfast was fresh, but staff had a challenging time keeping up with hot food. We paid $139 for one Friday night in Chillicothe, Ohio - I expected a bit better. I'm going to rate the room itself based on our five senses: Seeing. While small, the room designer seems to be a big fan of small houses and IKEA-inspired decor. Took us a while to find where the closet functionality was kept. (Hint: look behind the curtain) Our room window looked directly at a brick wall. Touch. The beds and pillows were quite comfy with nice linens. The towels were small and thin with wash cloths like you might find at a dollar store. Water pressure in the shower was dismal, worse than taking a shower in a 5-year California drought. Taste. In room coffee was ok. Hearing. You can hear everything that is going on in the halls. Everything, unless your air conditioner is on, then you can't hear anything but the air conditioner. Wow, is that thing is loud. Speaking of loud, once the hair dryer warms up it starts audibly "cycling," and the lights start to flicker! Smell. I would have led with this, but my traveling companion would not have approved, so here goes. Have you ever been "Dutch ovened?" Let's just say the ventilation in the room, even with that jet engine of an air conditioner, just re-circulates the air ruthlessly. So, if you feel the need to perform your bodily functions, for goodness sakes, do NOT do so in your room's facilities. Seriously. Try camping.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Louisville Marriott East; City: Louisville Kentucky; Review: We stayed at this hotel because of the Bourbon Theme and we were going to visit distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. The hotel restaurant is on Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail, but miles away from other restaurants in the Urban Bourbon Trail. We were surprised that there were so many children were at the hotel. There are only 2 elevators for at least 8 floors, so expect to wait - a lot. Rooms are well appointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Hotel Conference Center North; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: Right off the highway, this hotel is tough to get to during Lexington's rush hour. This is an inexpensive hotel that has seen better days. They are refurbishing, but so much remains to be done. There is a neighborhood bar onsite with all types of local bourbons. Breakfast was included, but hotel staff was not attentive to depleted items or messy tables.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Horn Resort; City: Billings Montana; Review: After having stayed in a string of forgettable hotels, we were pleasantly surprised by the Big Horn. It wasn't just the clean room, good breakfast and pool, but the staff's attitude. They were actually happy to be there. What a difference a happy, motivated staff makes. The resort has a few other surprises, too. First, it shares an extended building with an indoor water park! This is a real water park with several lifeguards on duty, which is why the water park is not open too late (about 7pm?). The hotel offers a $7 discount on the water park entrance. Secondly, bunnies. There are several rabbits that roam the grounds. What fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Esquire Inn; City: Elko Nevada; Review: Spent one night in Elko, and glad we stayed at the Esquire Inn. It is centrally located and clean with extra long double beds. The proprietors are friendly and want to make sure you have everything you need. Quick check in, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Diamond; City: Chico California; Review: We stayed here for 2 weekend nights. The hotel and room are beautifully decorated. Our room was spacious with lots of storage and ample seating. The bathroom was small and the shower had very little water pressure. Hope they fix that. The hotel provided 2 $10 vouchers for breakfast at the hotel restaurant. The restaurant's food was fine, but service VERY spotty. The hotel is located in downtown Chico, making it accessible to many local attractions and restaurants. Next time we will bring our bikes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramekins Culinary School Inn; City: Sonoma Sonoma County California; Review: We were excited to stay here, but were quite disappointed in what we experienced. While the room was very nice and the bed comfortable, there was no hot water for hand washing or the shower. The shower pressure was miserable, and we are used to low water pressure. What we could not figure out is why they don’t seem to provide hand washing soap and towels in the breakfast area. They sell hand soap downstairs, but there is none in the kitchen area. When we entered our room, the staff was using our restroom and did not wash her hands as there were only guest towels. Where could she wash her hands? I don’t know.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Casa de Fruta; City: Hollister California; Review: When driving through this part of California, it is a good idea to get out and stretch your legs at Casa de Fruta. Each time we stop, there is something new to behold. There are several shops to stop in - lots of candy and sweets, and even wine and beer tasting. Why Not Stop?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton Phoenix Tempe ASU Area; City: Tempe Arizona; Review: We enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Everything was really clean and well-maintained. The room is efficiently laced out with ample outlets, charging stations and lighting options. There is a restaurant and full bar on site. The breakfast included standard fare as well as hot food and eggs to order. Front desk staff were exemplary - friendly, helpful and just plain nice. It felt like they were genuinely happy to see us when we walked by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Providence Smithfield; City: Smithfield Rhode Island; Review: Clean property with friendly front desk staff. An Ample breakfast buffet comes with the room. Rooms are clean and sizable. Unfortunately our rooms entry light did not work, causing me to bang into furniture before I could find a working light. While I asked that the light be fixed, the hotel staff was not able to fix it during our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hilliard Inn Suites; City: Hilliard Ohio; Review: Good breakfast for the price point Newer property Small fitness center and indoor pool Nice but not really knowledgeable front desk staff Room was adequately appointed, but we had challenges with the heater’s ability to keep the room at the desired setting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clover 432/W Triangle Tailors Chalk, White; Brand: Clover; Review: I cannot believe I did not use this product before! This chalk is easy to use, comes in numerous colors, and easy to remove from garments after the fact. The lines of the triangle allow for smooth lines. I know some people complained about the chalk being broken, but I didn't have that problem. It arrived with no damage. I highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gingher 8 Inch Spring Action Dressmaker Shears; Brand: Gingher; Review: Over 20 years ago, my grandmother gave my mom gingher scissors. After 20+ years of abuse, cutting everything from fabric to cardboard to chicken bones, my mom's scissors are still going strong. Now that I sew, there is only one option for fabric scissors: Gingher. I decided on the spring action scissors due to the great reviews. I have occasional wrist pain due to injury and my knitting hobby. Whether I'm cutting through denim or silk, these scissors cut through fabric like butter. I also like the safety latch which protects the blades and reminds people that these are my fabric only scissors. I could not be happier with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift, 2.5-6-Feet; Brand: Stanwood Needlecraft; Review: Note: My swift (purchased March 2013) came with the 72in hole that some people complained was missing. I recycle yarn from old sweaters, dye yarn, and spin. This swift is perfect for my needs. It has held up to bulky weight at 72 inches with no problem. The swift is completely collapsible so it takes up very little storage room in my already too small apartment. Great product! Don't waste your money n a more expensive swift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SASEW8012 Sewing Machine Needles by Organ 10 pack of ten needles (100 needles); Brand: Organ; Review: These needles work great and are easy to store. Ten 10 pack envelopes (which is shown) comes in a small box for easy storage. I'm very happy with this box, as I was fearing I would receive 10 loose envelopes of needles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brother LS2125i Easy-to-Use, Everyday Sewing Machine with 10 stitches including Blind Hem and Zigzag, and 4-Step Auto Buttonhole; Brand: Brother; Review: I received this sewing machine as a gift over 6 years ago. It was my very first sewing machine. (Please note I did not use this machine to quilt). My favorite thing about this machine is that even with the low price, it can stand up to the abuse of a new sewer. For the first year or so, I was horribly abusive to this machine. I had no idea about machine maintenance (cleaning, oiling, etc). I put in incorrect bobbins and needles. Generally my first instinct when the machine was "not working" (due to user error, not due to machine), was to force it to work by turning the dial with all the strength I had. Despite all this abuse, this machine is still working well after 6 years and I have never needed to take it in for repairs. Once I learned how to correctly use a sewing machine, I found this machine to be great to learn on. Its very easy to use. I have worked with everything from light weight sheer fabric, to knits, to jean fabric. All basic stitches that you need for these fabrics are included in this machine. The only stitch that I am not happy with is the Blind Hem stitch due being a stretchy blind hem stitch rather than a traditional blind hem stitch. That stating, the blind hem stitch does work well on all fabrics, it is more of a preference than a negative towards the machine. The machine is light and can easily be put in a carrying case to take to a sewing class. Overall, I find this machine to exceed my expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother Quilting and Sewing Machine, PQ1500SL, High-Speed Quilting and Sewing, 1500 Stitches Per Minute, Automatic Needle; Brand: Brother; Review: This is a great machine. Setting up the machine is simple and with in a few mins out of the box, I was sewing. The only negative, is also a positive: this machine is fast. For a more experienced quilter, this machine is great. But for someone like myself who is more of an advanced beginner, it was too fast. My own inexperience caused user error, which results in this machine not being the best for me. I would recommend is machine for anyone who is a serious quilter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brother Designio Series, DZ2400, Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine, 185 Built-In Stitches, Backlit LCD Display, Advanced Easy Needle Threading; Brand: Brother; Review: This machine is an upgrade from my Brother LS2125i. Considering myself still a sewing novice, I have learned that Brother machines are the best. They are inexpensive, and easy to use. The machine comes with a DVD that explains how to do pretty much everything, which is great for people like me who hate to read the instruction manual. I cannot comment on it's quilting abilities, as my sewing is primarily for fashion and home decor. So far I've had no issues sewing "heavy" fabrics such as Denim (however I have not tried leather). The stitches come out nice and even despite going over "fabric bumps" in the seams. Overall it's a great machine and I'm very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Not guilty plea from man accused in church wedding shooting; Abstract: A man accused of storming into a New Hampshire church over the weekend and shooting a clergyman and a bride during a wedding pleaded not guilty Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Joe Giudice Practices Martial Arts Shirtless After ICE Release: 'Gotta Fight Your Way Back'; Abstract: Joe Giudice Practices Martial Arts Shirtless After ICE Release; Category: tv
Title: Bill O'Reilly said he doubts mom works 4 jobs. She says he 'doesn't have a clue'; Abstract: Gina Giambone says she actually juggles 5 part-time gigs to earn enough for her and her adult special-needs daughter; Category: finance
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Facing prospect of added bribery charge, four parents plead guilty in admissions scandal; Abstract: Charged with felonies and excoriated by the public, the ex-bond fund manager, the philanthropist, the venture capitalist and his wife nevertheless maintained their innocence for months, even after prosecutors in the college admissions case threatened - and made good on their threat - to charge them with a second crime if they didn't cut a deal.; Category: news
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine; Abstract: Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.; Category: tv
Title: Load of Logs Smashes through Windshield, but There's a Happy Ending; Abstract: Georgia man survives a collision with log truck after the logs go through the windshield. Is this a driver-inattention story? You be the judge.; Category: autos
Title: 'Wheel of Fortune' fans can't believe all three contestants missed puzzle; Abstract: It was apparently a tough night for the Wheel of Fortune contestants Tuesday. All three contestants struggled to solve a puzzle, which seemed fairly simple. The final puzzle in regulation game play was a phrase, which quickly became "TH_ Q_ _STION R_ _ _INS." The first contestant guessed "the question rounds" and "the question raising." The second contestant added an "M" and then guessed "the question reminds." And finally the third contestant bought an "E" resulting in the puzzle "THE Q_ ESTION RE_ _INS." He didn't even try to guess before the buzzer sounded. Host Pat Sajak was shocked all three contestants could not solve the puzzle. And fans at home took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the matter. The puzzle came full circle and the first contestant got another crack at it. This time she guessed correctly, causing Sajak to exclaim, "Good job. I never thought it would get back to you!"; Category: video
Title: World's largest treehouse burns to the ground; Abstract: The entire structure collapsed in less than 15 minutes; Category: news
Title: 'Slender Man' investigators discuss chilling interviews with 12-year-old suspects; Abstract: The investigators who questioned the young attempted murderers spoke for the first time with "20/20" and discussed how they uncovered their three vicious plots.; Category: news
Title: The top female comedians working in film and television today; Abstract: Film and television, specifically in the comedic vein, is currently blessed with a bevy of talented women. The transition from writing standup material to award-winning, mainstream masterpieces has never been so visible, and the impressive canon of female voices peppering the entertainment world is staggering.; Category: tv
Title: Getty fire off 405 Freeway destroys several homes; thousands flee; Abstract: A growing brush fire was threatening thousands of homes in Brentwood and other hillside communities on the west side of Los Angeles, burning homes and prompting widespread evacuations early Monday. The Getty fire broke out shortly after 1:30 a.m. along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center and spread to the south and west, rapidly burning more than 500 acres and sending people fleeing from their homes in the dark. About 10,000 structures have...; Category: news
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: Country Singer Ned LeDoux's 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies After 'Tragic Choking Accident' at Home; Abstract: Ned LeDoux's Daughter Dies After 'Tragic Choking Accident' at Home; Category: music
Title: Truck Smashing Into Gas Station Could Be The Dumbest Crash Story Ever; Abstract: It's not so much the crash. but what the driver does afterward.; Category: autos
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Huge seized car collection nets $8.2 million at largest ever U.S. Marshals auction; Abstract: Burt Reynolds' 'Bandit' Trans Am among the lots sold.; Category: autos
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Infected toe stops R. Kelly from attending court hearing; Abstract: CHICAGO (AP) R. Kelly's lawyer has told a federal judge that an infected toe prevented the R&B star from attending a hearing in his child pornography case in Chicago. Kelly is detained at a jail two blocks from the courthouse and had been expected to appear at Wednesday's status hearing. But defense lawyer Steve Greenberg said one of Kelly's toenails had to be removed as treatment and Kelly worried someone might trample on his toe as he was...; Category: music
Title: Surfing executive sentenced to prison in college admissions scam; Abstract: Federal prosecutors in Boston said Wednesday that surfing executive Jeffrey Bizzack has been sentenced to two months in prison for participating in the massive college admissions scheme.; Category: news
Title: Celebrities dressed as other stars for Halloween; Abstract: See all the stars who celebrate Halloween in costume as another star.; Category: entertainment
Title: Superfan John Hartnett set to attend 300th straight Eagles home game; Abstract: John Hartnett, who has been a fan of the Eagles since the early '70s, will be attending his 300th straight Eagles home game. Hartnett also synced up the day so it would mark the 400th NFL game he has attended.; Category: sports
Title: Mariah Carey's biggest career moments; Abstract: Celebrate the anniversary of Mariah Carey's Rainbow album with with a look back at her biggest career moments.; Category: music
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Is It Really Faster to Fly East Than West?; Abstract: Ever wondered why your flight heading east was so much faster than your westward-bound flight? Here's the scientific reason.; Category: travel
Title: Woman accused of embezzling from Camp Fire victim surrenders; Abstract: Investigators say the 29-year-old Oklahoma woman embezzled $63,100 in insurance money from a 75-year-old victim of California's deadliest fire ever.; Category: news
Title: Old-fashioned Air Travel Perks We Miss; Abstract: People who fly know that it can be terrible, with cramped planes, bad food, and broken inflight entertainment devices. It's true that there was a time when planes were spacious, with great service, gourmet food, free-flowing alcohol, and sometimes even piano bars. But the air-travel perks of yesteryear had downsides.; Category: travel
Title: Why ex-NFL star Kellen Winslow II finally pleaded guilty to sex crimes; Abstract: Ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II struggled between two difficult choices before finally pleading guilty to rape and sexual battery.; Category: sports
Title: EU ambassador's miraculous 'now I remember' moment; Abstract: How did Gordon Sondland get back his memory to correct his testimony? CNN's Jeanne Moos looks for the cure.; Category: video
Title: Accused killer's girlfriend reveals Colorado mom's last words; Abstract: Krystal Lee, who was having an affair with Frazee, is expected back on the stand Thursday; Category: news
Title: Shots fired in Mount Laurel neighbor dispute; two taken into custody; Abstract: Neighbors were shocked by reports of gunfire on their Mount Laurel street; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel; City: Burnley Lancashire England; Review: From the moment we arrived on Saturday afternoon till we left on Sunday morning WOW everything was exceptional the service the evening meal the accommodation and the breakfast out of this world !!! What a fabulous place to spend a weekend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Glasgow Paisley Road Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: This hotel ideally situated for the city centre amenities and nightlife has great free parking, near the motorway and very comfortable. No problem sleeping as set back from the mainroad but since Harry Ramsdens closed you have to cross the road to reach eating establishments but all in all great value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Manchester Central; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: since its refurshipment this hotel is now highly rated, location is brilliant smack in the centre of Manchester great for shopping , bars and restaurants all within walking distance. Very comfartible rooms shower , television , tea and coffee but sadly lacks free wifi !!! Breakfast is available on a buffet style altogether great value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eden Green Guest House; City: Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: What a fabulous place to stay for the weekend and discover Keswick with all its delights. The location is marvellous only a couple of minutes walk to the town centre with all its bars and restaurants, Parking is on the street and even although we arrived around one we managed to get a space near the property, Rooms are just the right size as you don't spend much time in them. free wi fi good shower and very clean and breakfast was one of the best we have ever tasted Wow !!!! Ian and Sue were brilliant hosts really friendly and helpful definitely will be returning here,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guildhall Linen Exchange Hotel; City: Dunfermline Fife Scotland; Review: This hotel is well situated in the heart of Dunfermline town centre and within easy walking distance for the abbey. Rooms are excellent with good beds and shower facilities excellent. The only real faults were as we arrived around seven we struggled to check in as main door was closed and we had to keep asking people to move as we could not access the reception perhaphs management need to look at this also parking was a fair walk from the hotel but this is a problem with quite a few wetherspoons lodges. The staff and food as always spot on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jolly s Hotel; City: Dundee Scotland; Review: Again another upmarket wetherspoons Lodge which has excellent amenities a great choice of food and drink. The room was excellent clean and very spacious. Reception area was easily accesed for guests but parking again a problem. There was limited room outside the hotel on the street and we parked on the sea front five minutes walk from the hotel. ALTOGETHER A VERY ENJOYABLE STAY.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boot Inn; City: Boot Eskdale Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Stayed for two nights and have to admit everything was top notch. Owners and all staff very friendly and the food was great with a very extensive dinner menu and mostly local produce. Selection of drinks very good and reasonably priced. Really comfortable rooms and free wi fi throughout out the hotel a real bonus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Louise Inn; City: Lake Louise Banff National Park Alberta; Review: Well this was the third stop on our tour and the hotel was situated a little way from the lake but close to restaurants, Rooms were again enormous and very comfartible with again free wi fi and the buffer breakfast very substantial.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Drunken Duck Inn; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Stayed here for our anniversary recently and was most impressed with the accomadation, lovely setting with great views over Ambleside and we were made most welcome. Stayed in a courtyard room in a block of three with a small lounge and separate garden. Everything very clean but the only downer was no tea&coffee in the room but you could ring and they delivered . Would certainly recommend for that special occasion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shrewsbury Hotel; City: Shrewsbury Shropshire England; Review: Over ten years since last stayed and could not complain whatsoever. Check in great free parking and the room small towards other wetherspoons but all the amenities were spot on. Location in the centre and the breakfast and steak night dinner were really good, could not fault the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Post; City: Vienna; Review: Booked this hotel initially through booking.com and thought we had bathroom facilities bug when printed off page before travelling discovered we had to shard facilities with a whole floor. Tried to change before we left but to no avail. On arrival the manager was so helpful we changed to private facilities for two of our nights on our stay. Apart from this problem the hotel is brilliantly situated for restaurants, bars and all transport the underground, trams and hop on hop off buses. Really great breakfast buffet with both hot & cold food available. So aperture from the initial problem with the booking would thoroughly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manchester Marriott Victoria Albert Hotel; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: This hotel was outstanding in every aspect, the room was enormous the staff so very helpful and the breakfast in the morning was fabulous. Would certainly recommend this hotel as the best we have stayed in for a long time and will certainly be visiting again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandford House Bar and Hotel; City: Huntingdon Cambridgeshire England; Review: Brand new building just a few steps away from the actual wetherspoons outlet. Very comfartable and large room with a gigantic bed nearly lost the wife !! Lifts to first floor and convenient for town centre. Dined in the pub in the evening and had a really nice meal. Only problem was the nearest car park around seven minutes away and charged £6 for twenty four hours.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hippodrome Hotel; City: March Cambridgeshire England; Review: Stayed here on our recent trip and the room was brilliant. Massive bed and the walk in shower. Was a real bonus , could not fault this room whatsoever. Also the courtyard was for guests only after 22-30 so on a nice evening you have access for a quite drink.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saxon Crown; City: Corby Northamptonshire England; Review: Well this hotel was the worst on our recent trip, we arrived around four and the difficulty in finding car parking ridiculous as you are only allowed thirty minutes until six around the hotel we had to move the car three times !!! The room was like the bed rather small compared to most wetherspoon hotels but there was a lift. Dined in the evening and the food and staff were great but the breakfast was brilliant a full scottish absolute magic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bull and Stirrup Hotel; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: Recently visited and everything from checking till checking out was spot on. The whole stay ran so smoothly we had a fabulous time. The choice of food at breakfast and dinner was typical wetherspoons very extensive menus. Drinks again extensive choices and compared to the others in Chester very reasonable prices. So much to see and visit in Chester so get yourselves along soon staying here in the brilliant rooms of the Bull & Stirrup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Beverley Town Centre Hotel; City: Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: What a brilliant stay we have just had in this hotel. Starting with very friendly and helpful staff to a great sized room with plenty of space and a king size bed fabulous !! Within easy walking distance of all the amenities on offer and parking the car so easy in the multi storey car park next door.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Greenwood Hotel; City: Northolt Ealing Greater London England; Review: Stayed here midweek and what a pleasant surprise from the moment I arrived. Very friendly staff from check in to the bar and the room very comfortable with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and bottled water. Food excellent as always in wetherspoons establishments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester Bury Hotel; City: Bury Greater Manchester England; Review: What a really nice hotel situated near all amenities. Very comfortable room and really great bed. Well worth a visit as it's reasonably priced and has free wi fi unlike other hotel chains.Reall friendly taff and municipal car park only two minutes walk away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chambres le Grand Puits; City: Carcassonne Center Carcassonne Aude Occitanie; Review: Strange but it was cheaper eating in the medieval part of the city than the new, this little gem was no exception. Very nice food presented well and we had the three course offer which was great value for money and the plus was REAL chips !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Glasgow Paisley Road Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Everything you need in a hotel, very comfortable but really need free wifi like other hotels.Great position only around fifteen minutes walk into Glasgow centre and plenty of places to eat and drink around the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby #2); Author: Janet Evanovich; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: fun read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer of Roses; Author: Luanne Rice; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass; Author: Lewis Carroll; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: interesting; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Comfort; Author: Fern Michaels; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: easy read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Irish Lace (Nuala Anne McGrail, #2); Author: Andrew M. Greeley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Didn't really like it...I like some history in my books, but this one had TOO much. Couldn't finish it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Off Season; Author: Anne Rivers Siddons; Genres: fiction; Review: Very engaging; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Beautifully Imperfect; Author: Visit Amazon's Phoenix C Brown Page; Review: If this inaugural novel by Phoenix C. Brown is symbolic of her career in writing, I am confident that it will be a long and prosperous Odyssey. The development of the protagonist was so clear that you could feel the internal conflict that she faced. This is the type of novel that can turn into a franchise. I would like to follow Jennifer and see if karma finds its way into her life. I also am curious as to what will happen with Zoe and her parents.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All That Matters In The End; Author: Visit Amazon's Phoenix C Brown Page; Review: I was very anxious to read the second installment of the Malik and Rebecca franchise, as I wasn't sure what to expect. To say that this novel exceeded my expectations would not properly describe the emotional spiral that I experienced as I rejoined the protagonists and their struggle to move on with their lives. Beware readers, just when you think you have the plot figured out, something else unexpectedly happens. Bravo Phoenix C. Brown!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Collins Page; Review: Best trilogy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay: The Hunger Games; Author: Collins; Review: Best trilogy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back To Basics; Author: Visit Amazon's Phoenix C. Brown Page; Review: I've read other books by this author before and I have to say that I was so impressed by the realistic development of the psyche of the characters. The characters weren't perfect and somewhat annoying at times. I must admit that I had to take a timeout after reading almost half of the book because I was too anxious and wanted slap several of the characters. If an author has the ability to transform me from my current life to the setting of their created world, then that to me is a phenomenal writer. Hats off to the author for her growth and moving work. I soooooo hope that there is a prequel or sequel!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Casio Men's GA110C-1A G Shock Analog/Digital Grey Resin Strap Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: Great watch so far. Was delivered on time. The watch is a charcole grey not black but when I received it and opened it I really liked the color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MaxxDry Shoe Dryer XL; Brand: MaxxDry; Review: Works great dry my boots and gloves in a very short time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tony Lama Boots Men's Waterproof Steel Toe TW1019 Work Boot; Brand: Tony Lama; Review: I am a power lineman and I work in all kinds if weather in FL and when we travel. These boots are great there is no break in time. The just form to my feet. Steel toe, EH and waterproof make these good boots to me. I gave 4 stars because after about 6-8 months they stretch out some. Next time I might buy a 1/2 size smaller and see how that works. But over all a great boot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casio G Shock G9300GB-1 Tough Solar Mudman Men's Digital Watch (Black); Brand: Casio; Review: Was bought for my son that joined the army and so far he says he loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danner Men's Quarry USA Distressed Brown at-M; Brand: Danner; Review: I have been wearing these boots for almost 2 weeks. I am a journeyman power lineman and I love these boots. To me there was no break in at all. Love that they are waterproof and steel toe eh rated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Men's Flame Resistant Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great fit and love the jeans only reason for 4 stars is they are a little thick and stiff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voberrycolorful Summer Fashion Slippers Sandals with High-heeled Platform Sandals; Brand: Voberry; Review: My wife likes them but they are way to small. Size 8 fit her like a size 6; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cinch Men's Flame Resistant Plaid Work Shirt; Brand: Cinch; Review: I am a lineman in south Florida and this shirt is a great fit for fall and winter but a little thick for summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Yellow Box; Review: These are for my wife. She loves them so much she has every color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Utility Men's Dallas Wellington Steel Toe Work Boot; Brand: ; Review: GREAT BOOT. Fit good and gives good support; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kryptek Tonal Side American Flag Cap; Brand: Outdoor Cap; Review: Good hat. Fits great and has held up so far. 6mons and I wear it everyday at work; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keen Utility - Men's Mt Vernon 8" (Steel Toe) Work Boots; Brand: ; Review: Great boot fits well and gives great support.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Utility Men's Tacoma Wellington XT CSA Work Boot; Brand: ; Review: Love these boots but just couldn't keep them. The heel of the boot is so lose and sloppy that it will give you blisters. The make another boot that does not have this problem. I have them and they are GREAT.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Huk Kryptek Performance Boxer Jock; Brand: HUK Performance Fishing; Review: GREAT underwear. 2 stars cuz the price is ridiculous. Way over priced; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rasco FR Navy Field Pants - 7.5 Oz; Brand: Rasco FR; Review: Don't not buy. These pants run way to short and the crotch is way to big. If you want to look like MC Hammer and have FR pants then these might work for you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bulwark Men's Flame Resistant 9 Oz Twill Cotton Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: I gave them to stars for these reasons. The waist runs small and the legs are about 2" shorter than other pants ( looks like you pants are way to short) Beyond that there are some positives. Light weight Breathable And holding up well I am a lineman in Florida and we have to wear FR pants so I have many pairs. Hope this was helpful.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Unisex Wave Toe Post Sandal; Brand: Vionic; Review: Love these shoes. It's all I wear when I get home from work. Great support and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Long Sleeve Cool Dri T-Shirt UPF 50+ (Pack of 2); Brand: ; Review: Over all pretty good shirt. They fit ok for the most part. Only thing I don't like about them is that the arms are kind of long and cover most of my hand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gadsden and Culpeper Blood of Tyrants T-Shirt - Black; Brand: ; Review: I like this shirt. I have gotten compliments on it already, my isesue is 2 things. 1. It is a pretty thick shirt, living in Florida it's not always a good thing. 2. After washing the shirt IT WILL shrink up. About 1/2 to 3/4 of a size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ALEADER Men's Quick Drying Aqua Water Shoes; Brand: ALEADER; Review: Great concept. And at first the work good. But if you have to wear them for a couple hours or more the seems inside on top of you foot will probably start hurting and may ever make so blisters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ALEADER Men's Quick Drying Aqua Water Shoes; Brand: ALEADER; Review: Great concept. And at first the work good. But if you have to wear them for a couple hours or more the seems inside on top of you foot will probably start hurting and may ever make so blisters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Armed Forces Gear Men's Navy Military Reflective PT Shirt; Brand: Armed Forces Gear; Review: Great shirt but runs really small.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Riders by Lee Indigo Women’s Plus Size Morgan Short Sleeve Polo Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Not good had to send it back sizing was way off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's M3 Loose Fit Straight Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Waist it true to size but the back under your butt is baggy and I mean really baggy. So I had to send them back; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Joe's USA - Military T-Shirts - Gold Army Long Sleeve T-Shirts-2XL; Brand: Joe's USA; Review: Good shirt and fits well. Just a really thick shirt and hot for Florida weather.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Plus Size Times Two Hooded Long Sleeve Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Got this for my wife and she loves it. Sizing is a little off. That what the 3 Star is for. Need to order 1 size larger than you really wear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sport-Tek Men's PosiCharge Competitor Tee; Brand: Sport-Tek; Review: I have ordered 6 of these shirts and I am really impressed with them. They fit great, and really do keep you cool. But to me the best part is that I have washed them 20 times and not one them has shrunk at all. I will be re-ordering as needed for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Work Duty Men's Rapid Response RB RB8894 8" Tactical Boot; Brand: ; Review: I have had these boots for 1 week and love them so far. It feels like I am wearing a pair of sneakers. The only thing I can tell you is I read the reviews and I followed the advice and ordered 1/2 size smaller and so far so good. I will update in a couple weeks after wearing them more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platinum or Gold Plated 3-Row Round-Cut Pave Band Ring set with Swarovski Zirconia; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I ordered this for my wife to wear when we go one vacation so the we could not have to worry if for some reason it was lost or stolen. I huge problem is that all the edges and corners are sharp and will snag on things; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Selina Cancun Laguna Hotel Zone; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: This is a basic hotel you pay for what you get. It's nothing fancy yet has everything you need from pool, bar, wifi, and restaurant. It has a great location less than 5 minutes walking distance to beach and right by all the most popular night clubs in the Cancun area. Good value for the money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Purple Monkey Backpackers; City: Pai Mae Hong Son Province; Review: The hostel is definitely on the basic side of things i stayed in a dorm. The beds are hard and bathrooms average sometimes water stops working. There are lockers but not much security as anyone can walk into the dorm. Not worth $180 baht a night. The environment of the hostel is cool and staff are helpful. I'd recommend renting a scooter from somewhere else as they seem kind of over priced in comparison to other places.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JJ House; City: Chiang Mai; Review: I've stayed here on a couple occasions. The dorm room is cheap for a reason $100 Bahr per night. There is no toilet paper in the room and bed is hard. Sometimes the floors aren't even swept. The double room is nice for the price. Bed is comfy and room is clean with private bath. I'd recommend for sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doo Dao Doi Farm Stay; City: Chiang Dao; Review: This is a basic yet clean and nice place beds are nice with mosquito nets, fridge to keep, tv if want to watch, patio furniture and peaceful sounds of the river. The owner is so nice and kind he does everything he can to help you. I went for a weekend get away with a partner and it worked out well. The location is away from any main roads and very close to the hot springs. Next time I'm in the area definitely staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Banh Mi Guest House Restaurant; City: Chiang Mai; Review: Came upon this hidden place while walking the streets to find a place. Booked one day stayed for 4. Firstly, the owners are very nice and friendly. They take the time to get to know you and your interest will help in any way they can to make the most of your trip. Even dropped me at the bus station for my bus to Chiang Rai. Their daughter is cutie and funny. Secondly, the rooms are clean and pretty upto date in comparison to other guesthouses I've stayed at in the same price range (low season). Pillows are soft, beds are fairly new, and hot showers if needed. Thirdly, the food is good and relatively priced. I'd recommend this place to anyone coming to Chiang Mai.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Asia Backpacker Hostel; City: Hanoi; Review: The staff is really helpful and friendly. The try to do what ever to make the customer happy always with a smile. I booked a tour and was able to leave bags in storage room. The location is good (right in the thick of things), beds have outlets, and curtains for privacy. I know its still new but could use more toilets/showers, rooms are narrow but it's the building design and complimentary breakfast for the price of hostel is good. I'd recommend this hostel to anyone passing through Hanoi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funky Flashpacker; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Just arrived here and loving the poolside bar vibes, after a big day at Ankor wat, its nice to come back to the hostel and have Maddie pour me a beer. The rooms are really clean and the staff are really friendly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quarter Hotel; City: Pai Mae Hong Son Province; Review: The facilities are nice stayed here for NYE 2016. There was a good dinner, love live band and open bar. Breakfast was included, good location, friendly staff, and provide transportation into town. Unfortunately, we had a room with no view but not the end of the world. The bathroom is kind of designed in an interesting way that the whole bathroom gets wet during a shower. I'd recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orchid Hotel Nan Myaning; City: Pyin Oo Lwin Maymyo Mandalay Region; Review: Good place to stay if on a budget and looking for something clean. The breakfast was good toast, eggs, tea and homemade jam. Close to the main attractions or short taxi away. Dorms are essentially triple rooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Choza Inn Hostel; City: La Fortuna de San Carlos Arenal Volcano National Park Province of ; Review: You pay for what your get. The dorm room has a shower in the room but the toilet is located outside. The security there are lockers however the rooms aren't locked so anyone can walk up during the day or at night when sleeping. Staff isn't in engaging unless rebooking or buying a tour which were expensive. Great breakfast with eggs, toast and fresh fruits.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Auberge NOLA Hostel; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: I arrived to the hostel early after saying I'D be able to check in and call the emergency number. No one answered for 2 hours then when they did hung up. Other than that the hostel is very clean and has activities going on. The beds are squeaky anytime someone moves can hear the bed. Breakfast is decent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absoloot Value Accommodation; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Place is really clean, nice bathrooms believe each room has own ( I stayed in a 6 bed dorm), and kitchen. Only thing lacking is a social area and at night there's street noise but they have free earplugs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Bagan Hotel; City: Bagan Mandalay Region; Review: If booked directly with the hotel pretty pricey, online a fraction of the price. The staff is very helpful, great breakfast, and there is a pool on those hot days in Bagan. Great hotel for the online price of $30 usd.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Kalaw Inn; City: Kalaw Shan State; Review: The beds were pretty comfortable and the staff was very helpful in regards to providing suggestions on things to do. I had an overnight bus they charged $5 but was able to get a bed. Breakfast is included think it's a fair price. Only one shower for the dorms upstairs of 2 rooms of 5-6 beds.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kool Backpacker Hostel; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Overall nice place with a decent place for the money. Beds are alright and has a good location. Definitely where all the action happens in regards to the bar scene. Low season so not too much of a social scene.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Non La Mer Hostel; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: The hostel is in a good location, offer tours/ transportation, good social area with TV and friendly staff. Free tea, coffee and water all day. The breakfast is average at best toast. Must take off shoes which is cool the floors get dirty buy a pair of house shoes helpful when in Asia. Overall a good experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sequoia Lodge; City: Picton Marlborough Region South Island; Review: Nice family run operation they are so nice and friendly. Tried to make you feel like at home even made desserts. Pick up from terminal and very friendly staff. Definitely would recommend and if want to stay longer if opportunities available can volunteer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ostello Bello Nyaung Shwe; City: Nyaungshwe Shan State; Review: Recently opened hostel that was once a hotel. The facilities are nice as everything is new. The rooftop is perfect for sunsets and enjoying happy hour to meet people. There always seemed to be plenty to do in the area just ask the staff. They offer free water, juice coffee, towels, cigars, and beds are pretty comfy. The rooftop bar is nice for sunset and it's happy hour.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TripOn Open House; City: San Jose San Jose Metro Province of San Jose; Review: Good hostel that is clean, staff is friendly, there are lockers but have to bring own lock and one of the best breakfast I've ever had in a hostel. Highly recommend staying at this place as it has a homely feel, good location, comfortable sleep, and overall great place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oamaru Backpackers; City: Oamaru Otago Region South Island; Review: One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in it is not a party place just a place to relax. Great views of the ocean while being close to main attractions, Clean, curtains for beds in dorms (can get double/triple rooms), garden to pick fresh veggies, and free laundry. The owner has a genuine interest in getting to know people and provide the best service. This will be if not already the place to book when I'm Oamaru. Loved my experience here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At Home Hostel; City: Pak Chong Pak Chong District Nakhon Ratchasima Province; Review: The owners are very helpful in helping to book next trips and things to recommend to do in the area. Plus they also offer a basic complimentary breakfast, cheap laundry, and motorbike rental. They are located by the walking street market so easy to get food and cheap local shopping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tay Hostel; City: Da Lat Lam Dong Province; Review: Staff were helpful and fun to be around. There is a family dinner where you get to help in preparation of the food and get to meet people. All around good place could use a bite more social that comes down to the people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Central Backpackers Dunedin; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: Good place that has a tc with tons of movies, centrally located and a decent kitchen. The breakfast is include in the price cereal and bread. Downfalls no alcohol allowed and no bar not the most social hostel fairly quit. Overall a good stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Go NinhBinh Hostel; City: Ninh Binh Ninh Binh Province; Review: The hostel is suited in a decent location and the staff has limited English yet very helpful. Break fast isn't include but you can pay on the reservation which is cheaper than the menu price. Not a very social hostel, next to train tracks and showers hadn't been cleaned in a few days.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Varandas do Vidigal Hostel Lounge; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: Let's start with the amazing view the hostel has. Secondly, the staff is amazing I was here during carnival the owners always ensured you knew what was going on, had recommendations to do, and provided advice for transportation. We had a hostel bbq which was fantastic that the owners cook. I left very early they called a taxi and one of the owners was to confirm I knew it was coming at 4 am. Definitely a good choice for a hostel for the price, location, and good people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freedom Hostel; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: The staff was friendly and helpful. Not much of a social scene or people at the hostel maybe because it was low season. It is in a good location where you're able to walk or short taxi away. Breakfast is pretty good for the price point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mojzo Inn; City: Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province; Review: Probably one of the best hostels in Vietnam. The staff is so friendly and helpful, good breakfast, rooms are cleaned daily and the family dinner the best investment. The food is so good and gives an opportunity to meet others. Did I mention free beer 5-6pm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers; City: Byron Bay Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: The hostel has a huge social presence. The rooms were pretty clean and big. Bathrooms seem to be alright for the amount of people that stay in the hostel. They stay is very friendly and helpful. I'd recommend this hostel to any person coming to Byron Bay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mad Monkey Hostels; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: The hostel has a good social scene as there is a bar and pool. Dorm rooms aren't locked but there are lockers so make sure to look up. Not as good facilities as the Kampot location but it was good fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BBTac Airsoft Pistol Handgun Government .45 1911 Spring Loaded Gun; Brand: BBTac; Review: This gun sucks. Why? Because when you shoot all the springs and other things fall out..very bad gun. Never buy this gun..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daiwa D-Shock 170 Yards 8 Line 6 1/2-Feet Fibreglass Spin Combo (Medium); Brand: Daiwa; Review: This rod is good but not really because when you try to cast it does.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KINGMAS(R) LCD Bicycle Bike Computer Odometer Speedometer Fuctions Light; Brand: ; Review: This is awesome and first its hard to put things together but later you will know how to use it.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOPCABIN Bicycle Grips,Double Lock on Locking Bicycle Handlebar Grips Rubber Comfortable Bike Grips for Bicycle Mountain BMX; Brand: TOPCABIN; Review: This grip is amazing and it is built very strong and good....Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Ops Junior Sniper Rifle - Multi-Pump BB/Pellet Airgun - Shoot .177 BBs Or Pellets; Brand: Black Ops by Bear River Holdings; Review: The gun is a ok gun with a 800fps and my problem was that it did not come with bipod and it sucked to hold the gun.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Destroyer Pellets.177 Caliber, 4.5mm, 250ct; Brand: Crosman; Review: This product sucks and it should get a negative (-5) because I count the pallets and there were 65 pallets.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: bouti1583 Fishing Lures Bait Tackle Set 10Pcs Small Jig Head with 35Pcs Soft Lure Baits; Brand: bouti1583; Review: Not what I got.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Intex Seahawk 4, 4-Person Inflatable Boat Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump (Latest Model); Brand: Intex; Review: This boat keeps losing air in it, i keep pumping it up and it keeps losing air.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Skipper's Smokehouse; City: Tampa, FL; Review: So I and two others arrived around 8:30 pm and were told there were 3 tables ahead of us, about 30 minutes. So we were directed to the bar to wait, very interesting place. Open air, live music next door. Enjoyed the 30 minute wait with company while drinking. Before being seated we were told the kitchen was backed up so the food was taking 45 minutes. We decided to order before getting our table to lessen our wait, we were seated about 10 minutes later. I've been sitting here at table at LEAST another hour since then...food has yet to arrive. I suggest coming in, ordering at the bar, and finding a seat in the open bar area. Oh yeah food just showed up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Good pizza, good toppings, great friendly service. Service: quick, very friendly Atmosphere: nice, simple, inviting, nice oldies music in background Food: about ten minutes to create fresh pizza. Medium 12", two slices is a nice lunch so medium can feed four lunch adults. Kids even enjoyed the pizza. Crust nice and light thin crust with crunch on the edges. A lot of toppings, just how I like it. Wife's half chicken pesto was good as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matt the Miller's Tavern; City: Carmel, IN; Review: I decided to try Matt the Miller's Tavern based upon a friends recommendation. It was a late lunch kind of day, when your eyes are truly larger than your stomach, needless I came in famished. I decided to go to the bar, at around 3pm the place was transitioning between lunch and dinner crowd and empty. I was promptly met and directed to the bar wheee I decided to pick from a nice beer selection a Bell's Porter. I informed the waitress that was very hungry, and being a fairly large gentlemen asked her recommendation. She suggested the shrimp and grits, I protested lightly to ensure it would be enough. She and some random gentleman at the bar said it would. Well, it wasn't. Well, I'd say enough for most mere mortals. Beyond a decent portion the flavor was pretty good. The shrimp were nice and plump, not rubbery. Onions, sauce, grits, all created a nice flavor and great taste. So much for being afraid of bar food, Matt has made me a believer. I still have to save a star though, but it's worth coming!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crispy Bird; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I'm adventurous, I arrived to this new addition to Midtown with no reservation. I only stood briefly at the counter to the side while ordering a tasty house cocktail, the Sazerac before being seated at the bar. My favorite location as I get to see all the food prepared as I consider the myriad of options to come out of the kitchen. The cauliflower for sure caught my eye, it looked like a whole head of cauliflower! Let's get started. For starters I got the Bone Broth, toasted garlic, fresh herbs: nice and savory flavor, steaming hot...no really, piping hot. Buttermilk biscuits: dense flaky outside. And soft insides, wasn't sure I i should mix the maple butter but the added maple whipped butter accented the crunch and taste of the biscuits. Chicken skins: I grew up on pork rinds, and of the chicken skins, the low sodium, just as cruchy and flavorful cousin had been around I'd be hooked. With a light aioli to keep it flavorful and a hint of lemon. Great opener #2. For the entree I had the Chicken Breast I definitely enjoyed the taste of the chicken, being free range produced specifically for Crispy Bird, but they were some lean chickens. While I did enjoy the breading on the breast it was ultimately too much and I left tons of breaded skin in my plate. Don't over look the pickles either, great addition of flavor to the plate. In addition to the chicken breast I also had the cauliflower, black eyed peas, and fried rice. Don't pass up on the fried rice, luckily I was able to smell the aroma of the rice and see it being prepared which made it an option, but I think most would overlook it on the menu, don't. The black eye peas were prepared well, not super soft kinda al dente in the bean world. The cauliflower, if you haven't seen this before you order be prepared. It is a full head of cauliflower. Breaded and fried. Nice and soft with great breading a a bit of spice! More than enough for a table of four or an veggie entree for 2. And finally the Mac and cheese. I was a little scared watching the Mac being prepared, as it was pan seared and the cheese applied to the rectangle shapes. Surprisingly the form and cooking method didn't bother the taste and I appreciate the chefs willingness to go outside the box with a much sharper cheese selection changing it up. I think it plays well against the chicken, breading and spice profiles throughout the meal. All together I think Crispy Bird gets a solid 4. Overall great ambience atmosphere, good solid food and drink options. Next time I am go for that grilled chicken breast. Not to mention trying to taste all the options left me needing to be rolled from the bar!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LA Fitness; City: Carmel, IN; Review: The equipment is here and for the most part working. That will get you three stars, perhaps less. Lack of towels to wipe down equipment, vending machines half work, locker rooms barely clean. Basically seems like the place is on auto pilot. Doesn't take much to keep a place like this running well, they just don't seem to put much effort into it right.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chipotle Mexican Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Saturday evening 7pm. They keep the line moving, portions are consistent, in and out. My new favorite is the sofritas, tofu and spices! You won't even miss the meat. Dining room steel tables are usually always wiped down, even those huh no one ever fines in. No complaints for a good dependable meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AMC Traders Point 12; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Quick review: went for midday showing of Black Panther. I had used fandango to buy tickets so check in was quick and easy and skipped the line. Concessions were light so that was easy, they even looked up my AMC Stubz account for me. Only problem is that the large popcorn I ordered turned out to be not even warm. I went to the iMax 3d, note to self don't ever go early enough when all the lights are on to see how gross the seats look . Also no recliners in imax.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Five Guys; City: Brownsburg, IN; Review: Okay maybe I'm to blame here, I didn't read the definition of the veggie sandwich. It's literally onions, mushrooms, peppers, lettuce and tomato...that's all. The kids got single burgers which were more than large enough for their growing appetites. Free peanuts! Quick food! Judging by the empty aluminum foil on the kids plates they enjoyed it! Plenty of fries to spread around, although I prefer crunchier fries they were decent potato skins fries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sushi Sake Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: We decided to come here to celebrate the birthday of my daughters, budding pre-teens. Unfortunately I waited until the last minute to make a reservation I planned for 6pm, this turned out to be a blessing as there is a happy hour menu that is pretty extensive. We ordered a few of the appetizers, the brussel sprouts stood out and the Hawaiian roll. Since we were a large party with several children we drew the attention of the managers who sent multiple appetizers to the table. The sushi was really good also. My sister got the Spicy Gringo and said it was really good. I was abstaining from meat so I had the cowgirl and the shiitake to me roll, both were very good to be vegan options. (I didn't even miss the meat) The service was completely awesome. From Manly to the unending line of general managers coming to the table checking and offering appetizers. I will definitely be back, likely during happy hour and in Sunday's the Happy hour includes drink specials. Oh and the outside seating looks like a great time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flamme Burger; City: Whitestown, IN; Review: So I decided to visit Flamme on a Cold Sunday afternoon. Still abstaining from meat I was interested in what options they had, one. A veggie burger made of lentils. While awaiting my burger I decided to sit at the bar and watch the kitchen. Im no health inspector, but there was one chef who did everything from handle each burger that was cooked from seasoning and flipping and plating. Even the chicken, although I did see him change is glove once after handling the raw chicken. I saw chicken and beef cooked in same spot, food handled after touching raw beef, just seems like asking for troubles. Their service is slow because there is literally one person cook and using only half the grill. Now I've been here before and I even advocate people to visit based on the taste and quality of the beef In the past. I guess my point in this review is that if you are going to have an exposed kitchen you might wanna brush up on health standards. Also the lentil burger lacked flavor and wasn't even grilled. So overall subpar experience this time around. I'll have to come again when I'm eating beef to see if they fair better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: First Watch; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Three stars...sounds kinda rough huh? Well I just wanna give the place room to grow with another visit. The service was great, got seated immediately, fresh coffee, the waitress even retrieved French Vanilla creamer for me. Menu looked interesting, not too big, not too small. I went with the Market Hash with poached eggs. The potatoes were nicely, maybeee a little heavily, seasoned. And then there was the goat cheese, those were the two flavors I tasted. I mean, it wasn't terrible but didn't blow me away either. And seemed to be a little high for the portion. So yeah, three stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blaze Pizza; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: 5 stars!! The quick, efficient, fresh and goooood. I am abstaining from meat so I chose about every vegetable. Additionally, the vegan cheese option was great to have. I don't know how this place fell off my quick and simple food grab spots. It's definitely back now. I love the pesto sauce on the crust and the olive oil and pesto drizzle. I'm getting hungry just finishing this review. Not to mention I just downloaded their app! 5 stars through and through. Great customer service, 'how's that look for you' is a great personal touch before firing the pizza.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thaitanium; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: So this isn't my first time here, yet my first review. I arrive around 2pm just a party of two and seated promptly. Service was attentive but not hovering. I ordered the side of spring rolls and the Thai Fried Rice. The spring rolls came out and the center was slightly cold in a couple but good overall. After the spring rolls I didn't hear from the waitress to refill drinks or receive my soup and spring roll that comes with the lunch portion. Well come to find out they bring that with the food. Huge portion compared to some of the alternative Thai places. I had the Thai Fried Rice which was good but just a little leas flavor than alternatives and I'm definitely not a fan of their hot soup. My buddy got the Massaman Curry and enjoyed it. With the portions I just wanted to curl up for a nap after. Definitely will be back and worth a visit while on Mass Ave.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ember Urban Eatery; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Smoked wings. Not just good wings. Not just okay wings. Not liquid smoke, not boiled and fried. If you go here and don't like these wings I will personally come slap you back into reality. Ok, not really but I hope you get the point. The sauce that comes with the wings is awesome also and fries are always nice and crunchy. Service is quick and fast although I've only snuck over for lunches. Tuesday's Lunch Special is an order of wings and fries!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rick's Cafe Boatyard; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I arrived at Ricks on a Sunday afternoon in the cold sprinter weather (Spring/Winter). Just pulling into the parking lot and looking over the reservoir is a treat. As with my previous visits to Ricks I'm always greeted with a cheerful face at the hostess stand and escorted to my parties table. Of course, I could go on and on about the amazing Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers and the Maryland Crab Cakes as appetizers but unfortunately they were demolished before I got to them. Just know they are that good! Second place and not to looked over is the AWESOME multigrain bread and the Almond butter, just don't get full of the appetizers and bread because you'll have to be rolled out once you eat all your other great food. I ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Scampi. A lot of the table were newbies to Ricks went with the Fried Louisiana Catfish Fillets, definitely a favorite of mine as well. The service was pretty attentive and supplied refills to drinks and cleared plates pretty well. We were in the midday crowd and the weather hasn't been great so it wasn't completely packed. The kitchen isn't fast, I'd give them a B in speed, but why rush perfection. Okay, maybe not perfection but why rush good food? My Jumbo Shrimp Scampi was really good! From the pasta to the shrimp and all the great flavors and even the hint of Chardonnay. I wanted to order a half portion but they didn't offer one. For good reason it seems because I would have left wanting more. The plate didn't last as evidence of lack of a picture. Only weird thing was as the waiter brought the check out he announced 'gratuity is not added to the bill' ummm, well I would imagine if you need to announce that you might as well put it on there, lol. Nonetheless, I'll be back especially with he warmer days to come and enjoy the outside seating and live music. P.S. they manage to have a nice atmosphere while still having a couple TVs visible if you want to keep up on the game going on WIN-WIN; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: My favorite gym, hands down. Only issue is that it seems to be EVERYONE's favorite gym also. Especially right after 5pm. The check in is always smooth and quick. Locker room is very large and even when it's jammed packed there is room. They even have a family locker room. Everything is clean! Tons of equipment, plenty of options. There are only like 3 benches though, but swords that always clean equipment in good condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosphorus Cafe; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I can literally throw a rock from my job to this place and thankfully so. This is one of the best lunch time restaurants. Before coming here I had no idea what Turkish food was, turned out it was exactly what I had been missing all my life. The Hummus and hot pita bread are my favorites, I could eat it all day. I usually go for the doner (lamb and beef sliced, think gyro). The lunch special comes with an appetizer, meat, salad and vegetables. Nuff said. And if you're really ambitious then go for the Turkish coffee and the Baklava, the one regret you will be having to drive home rather than just rolling up into a ball and off to sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Quick review. Stopped in for lunch with a friend didn't have super high expectations for the place known as a brewery. He landed on the wings and I ordered the meatballs while heavily considering the goat cheese dip. I lost...the meatballs were, basically meatballs. Nothing exciting really, nothing to write home about. Now the wings were surprisingly great. They were breaded and crunchy while nice and juicy on the inside. Too bad I had to steal mine of my friends plate, next time I'll be back for my own order.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahm's Tavern & Big Lug Taproom; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: All I gotta say is fish tacos!!! Fish tacos. Fish tacos?!?!?? The fried fish tacos on the happy hour food menu is basically the only thing I come here for and have never been disappointed. They have a pretty nice happy hour menu, sometimes you do have to ask for it though. It's like the number rule about the happy hour menu is there is no happy hour menu unless you ask. Lol. Always good service and decent drinks. Never been packed when I've been there so seating always available, definitely prefer the outdoor seating during the summer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pupuseria Casa Maria; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This place was suggested by a friend. Hey, it's Taco Tuesday why not? I pulled up to a very non descript building. Like seriously look at the picture. I ordered the tacos as well as the Pupusas. The employee at the counter was very patient and explained the options. I ordered a modelo negro and chips and salsa as I anticipated a wait as I had placed a large order. There wasn't much to the decor which made me envision how great the food would be. The results: awesome recommendation, $2 tacos were well worth it! The steak was well seasoned, crunchy but not chewy. Make sure to get all three sauces: salsa, hot and mild. The Pupusas weren't really my cup of tea. I was instructed to put the cold slaw and sauce on top for the flavor but didn't quite impress me. Quesadillas were huge and full of meat and vegetables Overall I'll be back definitely for the Tacos and Quesadillas. I recommend you do as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sushi Sake Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Update: back for round two. This time went to the bar side on a late Thursday evening. Definitely has a nice feel, there were some dates going on, some friends hanging out even just some single people at the bar. Once again the service was great. They were having problems in the kitchen and couldn't do any tempura so the waiter had to check several times on the availability of our order. Ended up with an order of ceviche, Rainbow roll, Crunchy LA and Thriller. Thriller came out on top for me following by the rainbow roll and crunchy LA was also good. The star of the evening was the Bluetini. A very nice drink to accompany sushi and even by itself, smooth and flavorful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Guys; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: One of the better burger places in my opinion. Quick and good eats, what's better for a burger. Obviously so good I forgot to take my pic until after I started In on the burger. If you've never had Five Guys you're in for a treat and just go with the works for no extra cost, it might get a little easy though. Now that it's downtown and easily walkable I can walk off the huge double burger. The single burger is a great size for lunch and won't leave you nodding at your desk after lunch. Great walking location. Parking downtown, good luck. Your best bet is at the mall. The space for the line is short you'll easily be standing in the doorway or outside during lunch hour. Plenty of seating but also plenty of people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bru Burger Bar - Indianapolis; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Nothing like sitting outside on Mass Ave enjoying a great meal. Especially when you arrive right before the evening rush. I had the Garlic Three Cheese Burger and Onion Rings. The sandwich was awesome, flavorful without overpowering and great medium burger. You can't really beat these onion rings either, not a ton of onion but the batter and crunchiness are pure bliss. Our server Kay Kay was great. Attentive without bothering us. Great attitude and smile, even reminded me of my Cunningham rewards card. Bloomington Rooftop IPA good IPA from draft to go with the burger and onion rings. Kid Chicken Bites - my daughter didn't really care but then again she wasn't very hungry. Nice they have a menu to cater to the little ones. Chocolate Milk Shake, the homemade chocolate shake was great. I had to pry it out of my daughters hands, although she did give me the cherry on top. Btw they were jamming the hits More Bounce to the Ounce, Flashlight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Carrots Fountain Square; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Upon entering there is a great welcoming sense; from the open concept, the abundance of light and the welcoming staff. Of course, new to this restaurant I asked the waitress her recommendations. (Pet peeve, servers who are not enthusiastic about their food, Anisha was far from that) she recommended the Seitan Melt, The Seitanderloin and the BBQ Bowl. From their ingredient list they all looked like great options. I settled on the Seitan Melt. As this point in ordering I actually thought to myself what is it that I'm going to be eating. So I asked my waitress, Anisha who explained Seitan (pronouced SATAN ) was a wheat gluten that is denser and more meaty of a texture than tofu. In addition to the Seitan, Tofu is the main ingredient in the meals Btw Anisha refilled my water about 30 times, without interruption and removed my plate swiftly. Literally some of the best waiting I've had in a while. Did I just eat meat? The Pesto Melt was AMAZING! I could easily eat this and forget about meat all together. The pesto flavor, onions and peppers and texture of the Seitan completely satisfied me. Even the chips guac and salsa somehow beat my expectations. I finished completely satisfied but wanting more just because it tasted that good!!! I'll definitely will be back, now I just have to google Seitan and see what this meat substitute is all about. P.S the bathrooms are pretty amazing also, just worth the note.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 317 Burger; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: It's Indy Burger Week! As I looked through the options the 1/2 pound angus burger at 317 Burger stood out. Me and the girls piled up to visit Broad Ripple. I had already been to 317 Burger, so I already knew they had a good burger. Although the thought of the same quality and burger for $5 blew my mind. You can beat outdoor seating in Broad Ripple, plus the patio is perfectly shaded. The wait staff was very attentive and quick to take orders. The food arrived fast and hot! Great burgers for $5, great burgers for $10! The sides are a la carte, we went with garlic fries and tater tots and queso...all recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Another Broken Egg Cafe; City: Fishers, IN; Review: Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with many in the Fishers area, thankfully the wait was quoted around 35 minutes and we likely even less. The host stand will take your phone number and text you when your seat is ready. Which his very convenient to allow you to wander around the area. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. After being seated the friendly waitress took our drinks and reviewed the menu. Unfortunately that didn't help narrow down the food options much as the selection of good food seemed very large. I ended up going with the suggested Lucy Omelet. It was a great omelette, the potatoes were nice and crispy, I added upgraded to an additional pancake for 50 cent. I look forward to coming back and tackling this menu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Condado Tacos; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I came in on opening day around 5:30 the place was packed. Luckily there was an open table, but from the size of the tables I can see communal seating being a thing here, but hey it's broad ripple so why not? I was seated quickly and the table was wiped (onto the floor ) today the margaritas were only $3. The waitress told me the favorite of the staff so far was the banana jalapeño (Banana flavor and muddled jalapeño). Any mixture of flavors is only $1. Btw the flavors are not syrups and all natural fruit flavored. Oh, it just arrived. Hmmmm. Yummmm. Spicy just enough for a great flavor and then the banana comes to save you and mellow out the spice. As far as food I had the dirty queso which was actually pretty good!! The chips provided with the queso were nice and fresh. Lightly salted. A few others around me had the guac which looked pretty good, I will have try upon return. I also had the El Santo taco, and it was....... a $3 taco. The two shells weren't amazingly interesting nor the fillings. The sauce added a little something but still was barely above average as a taco. Four stars based on basic but above average food, the dirty queso pulling the weight. Then again with the customizations available their may be many combinations and possibilities. The wait staff was quick and eager, even when delivering to the wrong side of the communal table. Margaritas and natural flavors are a win and give reasons to continue to try the menu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nada; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Don't wait. Get here. Friday $2 tacos. Enrrique is the best waiter. On top of everything, attentive, bubbly but not overwhelmingly so. Very much appreciate him. Food: Pastor is my favorite. But the cauliflower tacos were perfectly spiced and had a hint of heat but also maintained great flavor. Not to be overdone by the chicken. And mushrooms, I love mushrooms and the mushroom taco was awesome. Chips were nice and fresh, I almost couldn't stop eating them. Then there was the queso...oh my, the queso. It was awesome all around. Ambience, food, service...what doesn't this place have? Oh and the pitchers of Nadaritas...must have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blaze Pizza; City: Fishers, IN; Review: As if the made to order with all fresh options ending with a perfect right out the oven pizza wasn't enough, add to that great customer service. Hunter helped me when I ordered online to the wrong store and didn't hesitate to get my order corrected and right out the door. I always enjoy being the customer service and the food to match.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Of Call; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I've been here before and I recall it being amazing. I got the mushroom cheeseburger again was pretty disappointed. Not sure why the place is so dark, but once the food arrived so did the gnats...even in the dark...so probably best to keep it dark. The burger, it was just a big burger, seasoning...bleh, the cheese, not melted, had to douse it with bbq sauce and mayonnaise for a bit of flavor. What saves this places is the drink, a 32 oz drink that will get you right, I'm only half way through it as I write this review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crescent City Brewhouse; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We came in for for a party event. We had a separate section the staff was great, lovely smiles and service. The prefix menu was okay, I had the red fish with A fried shrimp (literally one). The food really wasn't too memorable. What was memorable was the experience when the manager came to the table after it was requested that one person be allowed to pay separate. His attitude and demeanor completely dismissed any message he had. He was very aggressive and his tone and attitude was completely inappropriate. I was in shock as he spoke at us about the situation. Yes, there was a contract and terms and some of that had changed, all I ask is the respect to come to the table with basic customer service. Of which he did not. When he came back to the table as a follow up he did so with a much different attitude, and said that 'he's from the military' as his excuse for poor customer service and tact. Terrible excuse. The guy at the oyster bar would be the only reason I'd return to this place. That and the live music.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chef Oya's The Trap; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: So I've hear nothing but awesome things about this place. I literally almost drove right past it, and if you blink you will. It literally is pasted into the side of the liquor store. I arrived and there were about 5 or 6 people lingering around awaiting their orders. I went with the Loaded All Shrimp with the OG Garlic Herb Sauce. The shrimp was great, the corn, broccoli. The potatoes were aight. I wish I had went with perhaps the jerk or Curry sauce for more flavor though. The Garlic butter while good hinted at garlic and was a lot of butter. Definitely will be back to try this place again. Service was quick considering an order of about 13 shrimp, a couple minutes. Amazing actually. It LOOKS amazing, and wasn't too far off in taste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joella's Hot Chicken - Broad Ripple; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I went past the new location in Broad Ripple with a friend. I'd been to the location on 96th so I thought I'd give it another go. My friend hasn't been, lucky they have plenty of staff eager and willing to help explain the menu. We got there about 7:30 pm and got straight to ordering. I only mention that because around 8pm the line was to the door. The service was quick and fast. Although they did fumble the order, but fixed it and brought the food right back out. I went with the Half White, and my friend the 3 Wings. The food was great! My only thing was it wasn't hot hot hot, like mildly warm. Their parm string fries were pretty good. The price is appropriate and good for the portion, although the plate was emptied quickly. That may have been due to my gym day earlier in the day. Don't forget to try the cane sugar soda, the black cherry was great. A great place to grab a quick bite, great location and great service. Enjoy the pics!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Axe Throwing; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Awesome team event. Dejon and Anthony were awesome event coordinators. Our company brought in Qdoba and they had Sun King beer. Best team building I've done in awhile. The accommodations are awesome. I mean, it's axes and wood. But they had a practice cage while we played a few games. Don't leave until you learn how to double axe throw!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Discount Tire; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This place always has a wait, but the staff is very courteous, attentive and knowledgeable. Not sure they have any heat on in the waiting area and a TV would be nice for the 1.5 hr plus wait. Tires are tires, and for the most they aren't cheap. Don't leave this place without full warranty on your tires, they won't hesitate to replace them in the event of an issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gallery Pastry Shop; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Loved this small location tucked away in SoBro (Southern Broadripple) with a myriad of choices the pleasant staff didn't have any issue explaining all of our choices. My daughter had come before to attend a cake decorating class which is one of their many cooking class offerings. So upon their request to come for an after school snack I was more than happy to oblige. The interior give a nice homey feel without the forced look to be too much and while maintaining a professional ambiance. The open kitchen becomes the focal point and I'm a sucker for kitchen sitting. The chefs were seemingly unaffected by our eyes following them as they completed their daily task work. Finally, the food. We ended up with about one of everything. And it was amazing. Buttery crisp and flaky bread, creamy and wonderfully textured and sweet fillings! Even the ice cream was great! I'd highly recommend just stopping in just because, maybe grab and expresso and a croissant and enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thai Paradise; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Sorry wasn't impressed. Got in right before the lunch crowd and was quickly seated but can't say that for people arriving after me. Very small amount of seating, wait seems to be about 7-15 minutes. Spring roll came out, barely hot, soup was meh. I ordered the Basil Fried Rice, wasn't impressed by presentation but I guess when you running food in and out the kitchen so fast it's not gonna all look pretty. The flavor was ok, but the rice was harder than I would have preferred. Wouldn't break my top 2 list of downtown Thai spots. Fast service. Louder, small space. Limited seating. Decent food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baby's; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I came here an a early Sunday evening. Upon entering you feel like you're transported into 1960 classic episode of Happy Daze, but one where a magical unicorn exploded at the bar. I mean this in the best way possible. The staff greeted me immediately and I was seated as I chose a stool at the bar. The bar top was complete with server unicorn colored streaks and colors topped with glitter. I order a Veggie Burger loaded with toppings. A raspberry matcha, yeah I know it sounds like the weirdest combination but it works!!, and fries. The milkshake was out in the blink of an eye. The raspberry provides a great sweetest without being super sweet and the body of matcha flavor provides a creaminess and matches the raspberry awesomely. I was happy the veggie patty was not artificial meat, rather bean based. Loaded up it was a great burger, the patty was flavored well, held together as much as non meat patty can and wasn't dry. Fries oh my fries. I'm a sucker for shoe string crunch fries. And here they were, in abundance. I can't speak for the meat eaters but as far a veggie option Baby's provides a great location, venue, staff and food! I'll definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Siam Square; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: They're baaack. After a hiatus to update the decor Siam Square back. I didn't realize how much I missed those fresh piping hot and crispy spring rolls. I missed them so much I had an side order with my Bangkok Fried rice. So they are not taking orders and payments at the front desk. It adds a little bit of wait and congestion, it give you enough time to take in all of the events of the decor. From the bamboo wall, the new flooring, the new lighting fixtures and pictures. Seating is self service and includes two community tables. Also you self service water. The food was out fast and hot as usual. Flavorful as usual. I ordered the Bangkok Fried Rice I feel like it was a little softer and fluffier than norma. Good nonetheless, the spice level I requested, medium-hot was a little off. The spring rolls. Nom nom nom nom. Enough said. Still holding it down for Thai for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chuy's; City: Carmel, IN; Review: Stopped in for lunch with my buddy Chris. I arrived and Chris and the bartender are in a full conversation, not like just small talk. One of those, I can't just jump in conversations. Which is good cause shows me that the staff is very personable. At the bar the service was great. Chips and salsa and some type of ranch sauce was devoted a plenty by us. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas without cheese. The beans were flavorful and the enchilada was decent, not a lot of flavor per day but when combined with the beans and rice was good. Decent spot for some non meat options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sullivan's Steakhouse; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: We had a private party planned in the 'patio' areas and ended up sitting in the lobby over 40 minutes. The servers were great, but then someone threw away food from two guests instead of boxing it. Having spent the time to reserve a room and have to wait such an extended time is unacceptable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CrossFit Zionsville; City: Zionsville, IN; Review: I've been going here since April. I'm warmly greeted by the other members regularly. Encouraged when I'm working out. I rarely go to the same class and I feel comfortable showing up for any one. Most people stuck to a class and have a great camaraderie but will welcome you with open arms. The instructor are great in taking time to explain a workout, or provide alternatives as some of the techniques are advanced. No one makes you feel out of place for working at your level. There is always something going on for members, whether a food drive, BBQ, birthday celebration or holiday party. It's really a community, one that comes together around health and wellness! Sorry even with that being said every workout is a task, but one that I look forward to each time I enter the doors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cul de Sac Kitchen; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Okay, so this is my second time here. First time I made the mistake of coming hungry, this time I just got hungry while waiting. Only reason this is four stars...THE WAIT. Be prepared to wait, I'm not sure if they take phone orders or online, because I would gladly prepay. I'm extending some grace since it's newly opened and I'd imagine training others to assist the cooking but somethings gotta shake. The staff is very friendly and courteous, there about 10 tables, so nice clean space to eat. A nice menu of all plant based items, from walnut burgers to nachos. If you do come hungry make sure you get the Hungry Vegan, it's two of the burgers, because they go fast. It's a combination of their size, and the great flavor. The nachos. Oh the nachos. Oh. The. Nachos. I'm just gonna leave it there, go find out for yourself. I was legit gonna give a four star purely for the wait, and then the nachos!!! The fries also were good, I could do for a bit crisper but that's preference.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tea's Me Cafe; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: A great lil Tea House close to downtown Indy. I've been before, but decided to come this time for lunch, not knowing what the menu provides in way of plant based options. I was plesantly surprised that there were good set of options. I went with the half sandwich, half sandwich combo and a tea suggested by the cashier. The Tomato Treat Sandwich and Chickpea Curry Soup were a great combination for lunch. The bread alone on the Tomato Treat Sandwich was perfect!! The flavor, awesome! The small cup of Chick Pea Curry was a great side, and a small salad. The Tropical Cyclone Tea was a great suggestion by the cashier as well. Great friendly service, cozy ambience, what else is there to say? Go! I look forward to coming back and trying the other food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animation Art Studio; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: To begin this studio does a great job of maintaining a professionally run business while creating a artistic environment ripe for the amazing designs that come out of it. I initially corresponded through Amani's assistant to schedule my consultation. Once I arrived I was escorted back up the booth, a large room amongst several other artists. Amani greeted me and inquired about the concept that I had in mind for the tattoo. In true artist fashion, he sought to merge my concept and his artistic vision. He inquired about the thoughts, ideas and reasons behind my idea. This brainstorming helped us to form a great tattoo design. I'm currently sitting in the chair getting my half sleeve. Amani is meticulous about the sterile as and sanity of his tools, which is refreshing and set my mind at ease. I will say that I was slightly frightened by releasing some artistic license, the idea that was shared and being done has me beyond excited. Amani and the office provide nothing short of an fun and enjoyable experience. I'd suggest Amani and team to anyone serious about about adding artwork or piercings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Havana Cigar Lounge; City: Fishers, IN; Review: I hope that you know someone, spend $300 a month in membership or a 'preferred' customer because otherwise you'll be standing outside wait to be let in. Even when the from doorman 'doesn't agree with' the people 'management' allows in. They'll use any excuse, pre booked reservations, party size. And then to be told 'I don't owe it to you' when asked to speak to management. We were 13th on check-ins for walk ups waited patiently for over an hour AND said the party could be split for better seating accommodation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Union 50; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Covid friendly! Caught a couple of the last great days in a mild December. Sitting outside with spacious seating and the option of an evening seat by the gas fires Since I haven't eaten meat in almost two years I was slightly worried about the options. There were a lot, but they are well worth the visit. The Pan fried mushroom and Gnocchi were aaaamazing. Opted with the tofu and it was great with a crunch and softness to accompany the mushrooms. In addition the rotating cocktails give tons of options to enjoy a evening by the fire. If any of those are left this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BRU Burger Bar - Keystone; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: It's always great to revisit a regular and favorite restaurant such as Bru, but in a new location. Didn't want to head all the way downtown for a bite so me and my daughters hit the Keystone location. The outdoor area complete with heaters was perfectly setup for Covid era eating. I love that their plant based patty can be subbed for any sandwich. The staff is attentive and super nice just like downtown. The pics below is my 12 year olds sandwich which she handled. Luckily being a pro I knew that two sides of fries weren't necessary for them and the one order split nicely between the two girls. We left completely satisfied and happy to have some time out during 2020.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Barrel - Carmel; City: Carmel, IN; Review: I almost hate to give a review to this place because it is my favorite small bourbon bar and I don't want to blow up the spot. The bartenders especially Jenai are great! They engage in fun conversations, give great suggestions and are super attentive. The drink selection is amazing as well as the cocktail list. In addition, they usually have something special brewing like a local barrel old fashioned. I've become slightly hooked on the Peanut butter whiskey I've gotten in the PB&J. The sazarac is one of my favorites though. This is a great place but don't come. Because I love how cozy and quaint of a place it is and I'm sure you'll fall in love and try and take over my favorite place. Just keep this secret gem between me, you and Yelp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Academy Volleyball Club; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: With about 11 full length Volleyball courts, I surprisingly arrived for multiple days of tryouts with my daughter for first time club volleyball. The people were somewhat friendly when you sought out information, but most people seemed use to the program, format and facilities. The coaches seems to be pretty good giving feedback to the players. Its a big machine so make sure you are proactive if you have questions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Burger; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Sooo I'm not sure if this place is new, we came at a bad time, or they were just short staffed but they were struggling. The hostess was apologetic but at some point. The wait to be acknowledged was met with a 'sorry for the wait'. Understandable. Ordered the food and then the wait was additionally unbearable. They should at least ask if you want your fries or anything out first. Speaking of which the burgers came out and the fries didn't make it out until the burgers were done, and then these things they call onion rings came out. Food wise, I'm vegetarian so I was happy to hear they sub a vegetarian patty. It was a decent patty, added egg and was decent. The cheese sauce carried it. My girls both had burgers and they said they were good, crunchy edges. One asked if the others edges tasted burnt. But they both handled and finished the double patty. The fries were great. They are like a Penn Station fire, fresh and crunchy. Just like I like em. With a side of aioli they too were demolished. Now to the 'onion rings'. I pride myself in being a onion ring aficionado. These ummmm onion rings, let's just say never again. Spending over $70 for three people with $12 burgers and a la carte fries. Probably my last time there unless for a beer and fries ; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Peep Restaurant; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I came here with my daughters in. Thursday for lunch. Very slow and the hostess abs waiter were very attentive. Unfortunately I wasn't eating (10 day cleanse) but I'm reporting from my daughters and sister. One had Salmon bowl with over medium eggs. She said that is tasted good and looked like a nice portion. The other the B.L.A.T and by the way I look over she enjoyed it. She did say there was only one tomato for such a large sandwich. My sister had the road warrior, her favorite. So clearly it's good. Everyone reported the food was fresh and hot, which for me is very imperative. See the pics and judge for yourself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosies Place; City: Zionsville, IN; Review: TIP: I used the website, under location, to get on the waitlist. I drove in and within 5 minutes of arriving and checking in I was seated. They don't use open table or take reservations for party under 7. The hostess was very pleasant and we were attended to very quickly. Drinks came quickly and the follow up on the menu and suggestions were great. The space is very open and I think it's seats around 130, so waits don't seem to be long even for a Sunday brunch crowd. I ordered the daily quiche. Now let me tell you, I wasn't ready, it was amazing. I was told there are o my 8 slices made each day. I ATE TWO OF THEM. Literally ordered two orders of it. It was that good. I'd definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Courtyard Seattle Bellevue Downtown; City: Bellevue Washington; Review: Other reviewers complained about the parking cost and the location. I disagree. For openers, there is no parking in Seattle or Bellevue. Renting a car is nuts. It has one of the best public transportation systems in the country, If I stay downtown Seattle, the train takes me right to the hotel in less time than I could drive and park. In Bellevue, the 560 bus ($2.50) takes you from baggage claim to 1/2 block from this hotel in about 35 minutes. The hotel is a Courtyard. Plastic and clean. Rooms are small but clean. Starbucks under the hotel. For the reviewers who said they needed to "drive" to restaurants: WHAT? There are 3 right in the same block, 4 very fine places across the street, and Bellevue Way is only 5 blocks away! There are literally dozens of restaurants, inexpensive and not, within a 2 or 3 block radius of Bellevue Way and the Bellevue Square. Surely you can walk 5 blocks! Besides, if you do drive, you can't PARK there anyway! For those who "need a car" so they can drive to Seattle from Bellevue: Why? You can't park in Seattle on the street and most of the lots are full on the weekends. Park at Pike Place Market? HA! This Courtyard is 1/2 block from the Bellevue Transit Center. Walk the half block, take the 550 bus ($2.50) and 30 minutes later you are right downtown. No hassle. No parking. And in case you're worried about vagrants and homeless people on the bus, not the case. No homeless people in Bellevue anyway. This hotel's location is its best asset and you can snare pretty good rates if you book early.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square; City: Seattle Washington; Review: I am perplexed at all the people complaining about "parking" costs at this hotel. For openers DON'T DRIVE or rent a car. There is NO parking in Seattle anyway and the new mayor is promising that all street parking will be eliminated. Traffic, especially on I-5, is a 24 hour nightmare anywhere in the city. Why bother? Seattle has a perfectly good train which takes you from the airport right to the back door of this hotel! $2.50. 30 minutes. It will take you more than 30 minutes to drive from SeaTac to downtown almost any time of the day, and money to park IF you can find a spot to park at all. Why? The public transportation system is extraordinary, and FREE all through downtown. Just hop on a bus anywhere! Walk down the hills and take the bus back up them. Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, the waterfront, Bellevue, Georgetown? The bus, train, monorail or trolly will get you there faster than driving. Okay - the hotel. The Pioneer Square bus & rail station entrance is almost underneath the hotel. Walking from the airport train, with luggage, will take 2 minutes. It's in the "old" section of Seattle so places look "old" on the outside, but there are dozens of fine restaurants within 5 or so blocks and many more very good smaller places. The hotel is a converted office building. The rooms are cozy, but pleasant and clean. Security is good. The lobby is small. There is a coffee shop directly across the street from the front door and 5 or 10 more within 2 blocks. Caution: If you are staying a Friday or Saturday night, do NOT choose a room on an upper floor. The band & party noise from the 14th & 15th floors rolls down the outside walls as if all the windows were open. Stay BELOW the 10th floor. It's an old building. The lower floors have more traffic noise, but there is little traffic in that part of Seattle in the mornings on the weekends. Check your room after housekeeping leaves. Housekeeping's sketchy occasionally. You might find there are no drinking glasses, or the coffee perc wasn't refreshed, or, you might be missing soap or shampoo. Just careless, but on the flip side, the front office staff will bend over backwards to accommodate you. I didn't try the attached cafe. Overall, it's a Courtyard. It is its location which makes it special.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Tower Bridge; City: London England; Review: Stayed here using Hilton points early May (2011). Park Lane Hilton is better location but way more expensive -- points or cash. In general, great hotel. Modest rooms. Clean. Comfortable. Nothing extraordinary but no complaints. 110v outlets on the desk. We were male & female friends, not lovers, and the Hilton has queen rooms, or 2 twins nestled up against each other. Typical England. Little cozy for just friends. Beds were very nice, but after 9 hours en route, sleeping on the floor is fine too. As Hilton Gold we got access to the concierge lounge. THAT is a very special deal! For one, arriving at the hotel at the ungodly hour of 09:00 with no rooms ready, you need a place to wait. The upper floor Hilton lounge had free breakfast and an outdoor dining gallery. It was a good spread for breakfast, lunch or even dinner! And free booze. Free WiFi in the lounge. Front desk was very nice. Lobby area is quite pleasant if spartan. Location is good. Walk to Tower Bridge or the new London Bridge. There are a bunch of pubs and small ethnic restaurants nearby (west). Hint: Stay away from wine in the UK. Beer is inexpensive and excellent, but wine is 3 times what it is here and 2 times what it is in lobby bars at the US Hiltons. Fish & chips at a nearby pub was about £12 for 2, but so was one glass of wine! London Bridge station (tube & trains) is 3 easy blocks away (and includes such Americanisms as Starbuck's and Krispy Kreme - "America helping Brits get fatter through commerce"). Easy tube access to anywhere in London from there (buy a day pass or oyster card and don't screw with the point-to-point fares). Only costly portion, besides food, is getting from the airport to the Hilton. Taxi is about £60 at rush hour so we took the London Connect £18 to Paddington trying to save a pound. False economy. At rush hour, taxi from Paddington to Hilton is over an hour and cost £27. Might as well have taken a taxi all the way in. Then again, did we really need to get to the hotel at 08:30 rather than 09:00? Only way to do it cheap is the tube all the way from Healthrow, but that means shlepping large bags up and down stairs after a sleepless night in the air. We also stayed at that Hilton because it is close to London City Airport where we departed. About £20 and 30 minutes. (City Airport is a zoo. Allow extra time.) Taxis readily available in front of the Hilton day and night. Neighborhood is fine any time. You can walk the Tower Bridge to the Tower of London easily. If you just want to walk London from this hotel, walk west along the Thames. Very pleasant. Lots to see. If you want to walk the neighborhoods, walk east past the Tower Bridge. All in all, a nice property in a nice location. As I noted, Hilton on; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Mainz City; City: Mainz Rhineland Palatinate; Review: Stayed here 15 or so times last 6 months. Staff is inconsistent. Sometimes helpful. Sometimes not at all. Rooms all vary widely. Some are exceptional. Some mediocre. But all of them larger than most Euro hotel rooms. Stay away from top floor rooms in cold weather. Great rooms up there but the heating system never warms them up to comfort levels. If you get a front city park-facing room, make sure you have a high floor if you open the windows. People go outside the front door to smoke and it will come right back into your room on floors 1 and 2 (floor 0 is the lobby). Pillows are terrible so you might want to ask for extra pillows. Some rooms have Nespresso machines. Nice touch. Breakfast buffet is good. Plenty of selection. If you go early, you'll have the buffet area to yourself. I only dined (dinner) there once but the food was very good. Location is excellent. Downtown 2 blocks from town centre. 10 minute walk to DeutscheBahn Haupbanhauf (train station). Mainz is a major long distance rail hub so I stayed there before I needed to catch an early morning train. Very convenient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Frankfurt Airport Hotel; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Truly extraordinary rooms. Spotlessly clean. Stayed there over 10 times last 6 months. The only negative I can find is the breakfast buffet. It is pretty mediocre. The very strange thing is this Hilton apparently shares a kitchen with the adjacent Garden Inn but the Garden Inn breakfast is excellent. I don't get it. As with all Euro Hiltons, in my opinion the staff is helpful and attentive. Never had any issues with any of the staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Truly good but modest rooms. Spotlessly clean. Stayed there over 8 times last 6 months. Prices vary wildly but tend to drop towards the last few days before. Breakfast is great. The very strange thing is the regular Hilton apparently shares a kitchen with this Garden Inn but the Hilton is terrible. I don't get it. PS Didn't try the dining room for dinner, but you can find excellent food just outside the Garden Inn Hilton at the foot of the escalators - turn left. As with all Euro Hiltons, in my opinion the staff is helpful and attentive. Never had any issues with any of the staff. Getting there is tricky but watch for the signs to "long distance trains" then take the escalators UP and look for the Hilton signs overhead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Tokyo Steak House; City: Manchester, MO; Review: I fear these types of restaurants. Hibachi *can* be done well but every one that I've been to (this one included) muddles it down to "if we set things on fire, perhaps they won't notice that the food is bleh drowning in some form of sauce.". Well, I noticed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gokul Snacks & Sweets; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: I've only been there once, but I did enjoy it. The atmosphere is anything but normal though, as an Indian movie was playing loudly on the one wall big enough to act as a screen. For the record, I prefer fountain soda as well, no cans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: I was fortunate to live less than a mile away from this gem, making it a very frequent meeting space. I've never had a mediocre meal or drink here. The customers are mostly Mexican, and that is nothing but confirmation of what I already suspected: this is the best Mexican food in all of St. Louis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erio's Pizza & Restaurant; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: A local hole in the wall type of place. I recommend a simple pizza or their house salad. A good cheap Italian fix that will tide you over until you can make it back to Cunneto's or someplace else on the Hill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Barley's High Hog Ridge; City: High Ridge, MO; Review: I really enjoyed this place. We had a basic steak or some such and it was truly a treat. Parking is a pain, but I'm willing to suffer on that front for this food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hardee's; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: One time I was in line at the drive thru for this particular Hardee's and a moron in an old white Mustang thought I wasn't close enough to the car in front of me so he drove around me. I was all WTF and he got out of his car to come to my window to confront me. I rolled down the window and told him to get back in his quaint little car and would he mind stepping away from me because his breath stank. This will always be one of those "if only I had" moments for me. I like this Hardee's, the food is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rusty Pelican - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: OMG YES! This is currently our favorite restaurant. Upscale and classy all the way, the entrees vary between el seafood es deliciouso and steak. Fortunately their food is way better than my Spanish. You must get the escargot and bananas foster. I recommend eating them seperately though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: India Palace; City: Bridgeton, MO; Review: Ah, Indian food. You are my not-so-secret mistress of the night. And occasionally through the night if I order the wrong things. Never here though. The servers are always friendly, and the atmosphere is amazing. It's situated on the top (11th) floor of the Howard Johnson, overlooking the airport. If you manage to be there on a day the Air National Guard are doing maneuvers in their F-15's, they put on a helluva show. Your first choice should be the lunch buffet. Navratan korma is plan b. Rock on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnelly's Deli; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: I heart a good sammich. This place has them by the truckload. The best is the ham and cheese sammich, preferably provolone. They use all Boar's Head brand products, and they use them well. Say hello to Brian for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pho Grand Restaurant; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: This food is fast and fresh and all kinds of tasty. I was happy to have the chance to introduce it to some great friends and I think we're all better for the experience. Stronger and all that hooha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Hotel Lippert; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Do not take the taxis from the main railway station as we again were again ripped off even though I saw that the meter was turned on, what I could not see was the rate per kilometre, he must have a tourist rate. If you need a taxi catch the yellow taxis at least they tell you what the rate per kilometre is. Enough of the negatives. The hotel was perfect - so close to the square we thought we were part of Prague. The room overlooked St Nicholas' Church and was quiet. We had a large bedroom with joined beds and a large sitting room. The staff were brilliant and helpful. Free internet access was well used to catch up with home. Breakfast was composite covering it all. The best part was the proximity to the old town. We walked everywhere, over the bridges, up to the Castle, past the Parliament through the Jewish quarter and up to the New town but at night all roads lead back to the suare for the roasted nuts, foods and sweets. Pity it was not time for the Christmas markets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gasthaus Hotel Backmulde; City: Heidelberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: The hotel is near the University in the old town. The bus from the train station is about 8 minutes. Everything is proximate to the hotel. The room facilities are excellent and our room overlooked the street but was quiet. Breakfast was fantastic and the fruit bowl by reception was used. Internet access comes at a small cost but you can choose whether to use it or not. The walk to the ruined castle gives the best view and the return is even better if you go down the steps as it takes you past the local homes. Cafes aplenty and the universty bars are well frequented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: APLEND CITY Hotel Michalska; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: The second leg of our Central European trip. Do not take the taxi's from the front of the train station as we were well and truly fleeced. BUT upon arrival at this very well hidden gem, we were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to the loft one bedroom apartment. Beautifully presented with seperate kitchen and bedroom with a large bathroom. Modern amenities with style. The loft windows opened to show the majestic Castle in the background. Bratislava is very enjoyable and is quite close to Vienna for a day trip. We enjoyed the bountiful breakfasts and upon departure, we used the hotel taxi booking so as to ensure that we were not ripped off twice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Koenigshof; City: Mainz Rhineland Palatinate; Review: Location cannot be faulted. We dropped off our bags and returned to the main station across the road to catch a train to St Goar so we could take the Rhine river cruise back to Bingen where we caught the train back to Mainz arriving for dinner, Based on the advice of the night manager we spent some time the next morning exploring the Dom, a cathedral which dominates the city. He advised that St Stephen's had the best stained windows but we ran out of time to see it. The room was suitable for our short time in Mainz. The breakfast was excellent. And then twenty eight minutes later you are in Frankfurt airport heading home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Brunnenhof; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Very close to the main train station and proximate to excellent restaurants and sight seeing. The well run hotel is good value for those wanting to be able to see as much as Munich has to offer. Internet access available to guests which was used to keep in touch with home. The staff were vey helpful in giving excellent advice. However, the room decor has not been updated to give it a more contemporary feel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gerloczy Rooms de Lux; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: Upon our arrival by fast taxi (Zona) from the airport, we were taken aback by the location. We were shown to our third floor room and upon entering the sun filled room we were well pleased, modern but refined in that certain style. Proximity to the city and close to a laundromat, we had it all. The breakfasts and dinners were superb. Three days later we departed and the lift had been put into service so that the luggage was of no concern to get it down to the waiting taxi for the next part of our trip via the railways of Hungary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Shakespeare A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life and Times, and More; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Boyce Page; Review: I've had this book for ages. It's my go-to for all things Shakespeare; love it. Good condition. Mail ok Giftee loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contrary to Popular Belief: More than 250 False Facts Revealed; Author: Visit Amazon's Joey Green Page; Review: I have this book and enjoy it so much I ordered another to pass on to a trivia-loving friend. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pompeii; Author: Robert HARRIS; Review: Great story wound around lots of history. Good condition. Quick mail. This one was probably more fiction than history, but the history was worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Harris Page; Review: It is just about ver batim to "Lustrum" which followed "Imperim." I had read that book and felt cheated by buying this one but I realize it was not the fault of the bookseller. Good condition. Quick mail.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Harris Page; Review: This fed my love of conditions in early Rome. Learned a lot. Even though the book is fiction so many aspects are historically accurate. Excellent condition. Quick mail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger's Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare's First Folio; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Mays Page; Review: I highly recommend this book. A Shakespeare lover will enjoy it but the information on how The Folger came to be is highly elightening. Well researched and written - a great addition to any bookshelf.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stop the Train!; Author: Visit Amazon's Geraldine McCaughrean Page; Review: I just listened to this book on my Ipod and fell in love with this author. The book is historical fiction and is such a compelling read about the settling of America. It's a must read. Now I am searching out all of her books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Gerber Little Boys' 2 Pack Training Pant; Brand: ; Review: These run a little small, so for my just-over-two daughter (who does have large thighs) I bought the 3T size, which is working out great. These are perfect for her, because she sometimes has a little #1 or #2 come out before she can stop it and get to the bathroom. these aren't so great for a full-on, it all comes out-type accident, but we're lucky that we rarely have those anymore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hi-Tec Kid's Nepal Waterproof Junior Hiking Boot (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Bought these for our blue-loving 5-year old who has sensory issues and hates the big giant snow boots. These have worked great for all of us, with the small exception that he can't tie his shoes so that we have to help, but that's not a big deal since he's trying every day and we can see that they're helping him learn to tie. He has average feet, and these fit perfectly, and he loves them. Not clunky, don't make his feet too hot, and look nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marmot Women's Fuzzy Wuzzy Glove; Brand: Marmot; Review: I literally can't buy gloves. I have very long, thin hands, so men's gloves are way too wide (but usually too short in the fingers). I haven't had a decent pair of gloves in years. These fit. No, they're not the warmest gloves ever but they're better that the cheap spandex/cotton stretch things (or no gloves!) that I've been wearing the past few years after finally deciding I couldn't wear gloves that were too tight anymore. I really wanted them in purple, but they're nowhere to be found, so I took them in black. Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Newport H2 Sandal; Brand: ; Review: My son put them on and now wears them as his house slippers since it's still cold and snowy. A bit big, but that means they might just last through the summer. These sandals used to be awful when they only had the toggle closure since my kids want to do everything themselves, and they couldn't get these sandals on. Now that Keen added the velcro close it's much easier for them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: My son put them on and now wears them as his house slippers since it's still cold and snowy. A bit big, but that means they might just last through the summer. These sandals used to be awful when they only had the toggle closure since my kids want to do everything themselves, and they couldn't get these sandals on. Now that Keen added the velcro close it's much easier for them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Messermeister Silicone Coated Locking Tong, 9-Inch, Black; Brand: Messermeister; Review: I like these a lot and find them very useful, both inside and out. Come in a variety of sized; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 3; Brand: CarryGreen; Review: Came on time, Product just as describes. Pretty simple; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black/Silver; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: As advertised, arrived on time. Make good coffee. Simple to use. No complaints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Progressive International GT-3065 Acrylic Soap Dispenser, One Size, Clear; Brand: Progressive International; Review: I have purchase this several times. Seems to crack over time, but I love the way in looks on my window sink. Wish it were more durable, but haven't found one I like better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpiceStor 4" Spice Bottle Set with Organizer (10-Pack), Clear Bottle with White Cap; Brand: SpiceStor; Review: bottles, arrived on time, as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amici Home Dosatore Measuring Jar, 26 oz; Brand: Amici Home; Review: Handy kitchen addition. Doesn't react well to temperature change, be careful here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Round Springform Pan, Gray; Brand: Farberware; Review: Does the job. Product as described, arrived on time. Performs as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sylvania NOMA/INLITEN-IMPORT V24329 4 Pack 9" Battery Operated Flickering LED Candle Orange; Brand: Noma/Inliten; Review: Happy holidays. Love these in my window; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: geeWOW Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags Strength Tested with Reinforced Durable Handles; Brand: geeWOW; Review: I finally switched to "green" grocery shopping. I like these a lot. Now if I could just remember to remove them from the car and take them into the store with me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soniclean Soft Carpet Upright Vacuum Cleaner; Brand: Soniclean; Review: wife loves it. this is the vacuum the carpet manufacturer recommended so she had to have it. Arrived on time and just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INSTANT READ THERMOMETER by Lucia's Cookware. Best Digital Thermometer for any Food,; Brand: Lucia's Cookware; Review: Lost my favorite thermometer. Bought THIS on and one other. Dont like the OTHER one. This thermometer is my new favorite and I am going to buy another in case I misplace one. Works great, right size. Arrived on time as was just as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PratiPad Plus 4-in-1 Multipurpose Silicone Pot Holders, Trivets, Jar Openers, Spoon Rests - Extra Thick Protection; Brand: Pratico Kitchen; Review: My old cloth potholders had gotten so nasty that no number of washing could make them come clean. Bought these, problem solved, love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArtToFrames 8x10 inch Honey Oak Wood Picture Frame, WOM01336-150-8x10; Brand: ArtToFrames; Review: Inexpensive, perfect color. Just what I needed to frame poster. Also light weight so easy to sit in the mantel; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Dolphins at Bills: Final score, recap, and immediate reactions; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: New Jersey Couple Sues Taco Bell Over Chalupa Prices; Abstract: When is a $5 deal not a $5 deal?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dolphins draft dreaming: Joe Burrow has record-setting performance against Mississippi State; Abstract: With the Miami Dolphins stockpiling draft picks for 2020, it is never too early for Dolphins fans to take a look at top quarterback prospects for April's big event. We'll check in every week to keep track, so you don't have to. Here's your summary of what the top signal-callers did in Week 8 of the college football season: Joe Burrow, LSU Burrow cemented himself into the LSU record books this ...; Category: sports
Title: The Astros-Nationals blockbuster trade that was almost a reality; Abstract: The Astros and Nationals share a Spring Training site, but there isn't exactly a lot of shared history between the two franchises as they prepare to meet in the World Series.; Category: sports
Title: Christian Wilkins: 'I was just really extremely selfish'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: How Much Power Does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Really Make? We Take it to the Dyno and Find Out; Abstract: A lot more, it turns out; Category: autos
Title: Oil continues two-day decline with concerns over global economy; Abstract: Oil fell for a second session amid concern that a fragile economic outlook will weigh on fuel demand.; Category: finance
Title: Melvin Gordon is losing the bet he made on himself; Abstract: Gordon might have a tough time getting paid what he wants this offseason.; Category: sports
Title: Earl Thomas reportedly yells at Pete Carroll, then ignores him postgame; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Ford Baby Bronco Bare Body Allegedly Leaked In Exclusive Photo; Abstract: Ford had no comment, but it sure looks like the real deal.; Category: autos
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: Raiders trade third-year CB Gareon Conley to Texans for third-round pick; Abstract: Conley represents yet another Reggie McKenzie-era first-rounder the Jon Gruden regime has jettisoned.; Category: sports
Title: Did Dolphins' fans actually agree on something from Sunday's game?; Abstract: We're back to arguing but we had a brief moment of unity; Category: sports
Title: Here's How Bad BMW's Big Grille Problem Could Get; Abstract: Ladies and gentlemen, it pains us to bring you this most tragic of slideshows. Actually, it really doesn't. In fact, we're rather excited to showcase what the future might hold for BMW should this current fascination with fantastically large grilles be allowed to continue unchecked. Perhaps this in-your-face display of kidneys gone wild will at least encourage designers in Munich to think twice before traveling further down this road. Us Motor1.com scribes work very hard to keep a neutral tone, but frankly, we're a bit worried about BMW. This big-grille fad is as ridiculous as the pet rock only without the cool hipster factor. It's as off-putting as listening to glam rock on a scratched-up record. We blame Lexus for this, and while some brands have pulled off the gaping grille with admirable results we're looking at you, Audi RS6 Avant oversized kidneys basically turn every BMW into a beaver joke waiting to happen. That's not a good thing. Bigger Isn't Better: BMW Concept 4 Debuts With Massive Double Kidney Grille Reviled BMW Concept 4 Grille Redesigned By Another Fan We aren't alone on this. Peruse the comments of any Motor1.com articles referencing this bonkers nose and you'll find plenty of criticism. Rendering artists the world over have attempted to make the big grille look better, while others including the anonymous designer who graciously sent us the designs featured above are ready to show us a world where every BMW is, in a word, ugly. And yes, with BMW's deep involvement in the Toyota Supra, we couldn't resist leading with a makeover that could well come to the Supra's convertible twin, the Z4. Sure, the facelift could've been on an actual Z4, but seeing the double kidney on a Supra has a bit more shock factor. Jump into the slideshow at the top of this article to see just how deep and how big this kidney-shaped rabbit hole can grow.; Category: autos
Title: Why the Patriots made a very un-Patriots trade for Mohamed Sanu; Abstract: The Patriots haven't traded a second-round pick for an age 30 player since ... Corey Dillon.; Category: sports
Title: Democrats' 2020 race has a new shadow: Hillary Clinton; Abstract: Some Democrats are putting up caution signs for Hillary Clinton as she wades back into presidential politics.; Category: news
Title: Broncos trade two-time Pro Bowl WR Emmanuel Sanders to 49ers; Abstract: It became very clear in the past week that Sanders was on his way out as the Broncos continue to sink toward the bottom of the standings.; Category: sports
Title: If Scott Israel wins 2020 Broward sheriff election, Gov. Ron DeSantis won't suspend him again; Abstract: If Broward voters elect Scott Israel as sheriff again in 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he wouldn't re-suspend him. "No, no, no. The people can make that decision going forward," DeSantis told reporters at the state Capitol. Three days after DeSantis was inaugurated in January, he suspended Israel for what the governor saw as systemic failures surrounding the 2018 Marjory Stoneman ...; Category: news
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Former FIU Professor Killed By Commuter Train In Massachusetts; Abstract: A former Florida International University professor is dead after being struck by a commuter train in Massachusetts.; Category: news
Title: There's a scientific reason you crave junk food when you don't get enough sleep; Abstract: Why do you crave junk food when you're sleep deprived? Blame your ancestors.; Category: health
Title: Does Tire Rotation Include Tightening Lug Nuts? Michigan Court Thinks About It For Awhile, Concludes 'No'; Abstract: In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening the lug nuts.; Category: autos
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Rising California gasoline prices highlight growing divide in US; Abstract: Regional differences in taxes, environmental rules and access to energy infrastructure can translate into large seasonal swings in gasoline prices. Prices have surged this fall in California and other West Coast states.; Category: finance
Title: Kelly Ripa Jokes Son Michael Is Experiencing 'Extreme Poverty' in Brooklyn; Abstract: Kelly Ripa Jokes Son Michael Is Experiencing 'Extreme Poverty' in Brooklyn; Category: tv
Title: 'Dancing With the Stars': 'Devastated' Christie Brinkley sobbed over Sailor's elimination; Abstract: Sailor Brinkley-Cook cried over her shocking dismissal from "Dancing With the Stars." She tells USA TODAY that mom Christie Brinkley took it hard, too; Category: tv
Title: CNN Poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April; Abstract: Former Vice President Joe Biden's lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president has rebounded, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.; Category: news
Title: Singer Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars: 'None of My Clothes Fit'; Abstract: Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars; Category: tv
Title: Riders Rescued After Universal Orlando's "Rip Ride Rockit" Roller Coaster Breaks Down; Abstract: It was a rough start to the day for some people at Universal Studios in Orlando.; Category: travel
Title: 'Wheel of Fortune' fans can't believe all three contestants missed puzzle; Abstract: It was apparently a tough night for the Wheel of Fortune contestants Tuesday. All three contestants struggled to solve a puzzle, which seemed fairly simple. The final puzzle in regulation game play was a phrase, which quickly became "TH_ Q_ _STION R_ _ _INS." The first contestant guessed "the question rounds" and "the question raising." The second contestant added an "M" and then guessed "the question reminds." And finally the third contestant bought an "E" resulting in the puzzle "THE Q_ ESTION RE_ _INS." He didn't even try to guess before the buzzer sounded. Host Pat Sajak was shocked all three contestants could not solve the puzzle. And fans at home took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the matter. The puzzle came full circle and the first contestant got another crack at it. This time she guessed correctly, causing Sajak to exclaim, "Good job. I never thought it would get back to you!"; Category: video
Title: This Honda F1 V-10 Is the Perfect Engine for Your Dream Swap; Abstract: All yours for the low, low price of $12,200.; Category: autos
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: Rivian R1S and R1T: Everything We Know; Abstract: The Plymouth, Michigan startup quickly became one of the hottest things in the automotive world. Here's what to expect from its first two cars.; Category: autos
Title: Broncos' John Elway: Drew Lock 'not ready' yet; Abstract: Even if the Denver Broncos wanted to make a quarterback change and move on from veteran Joe Flacco, general manager John Elway says second-round pick, Drew Lock, is not an option.; Category: sports
Title: AP source: Phillies agree to hire Joe Girardi as manager; Abstract: A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to hire former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler.; Category: sports
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: Tim Ryan drops out of presidential race; Abstract: Rep. Tim Ryan announced his decision to end his campaign, stating he would run again for his House seat.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Frustrated Antonio Brown has active morning on Twitter; Abstract: Receiver Antonio Brown continues to wait for his next opportunity, and he continues to be justifiably frustrated by the fact that the NFL's slow-moving investigation is essentially keeping Brown suspended without pay.; Category: sports
Title: Remarkable Patriots defense may be Bill Belichick's masterwork; Abstract: Excelling in "bend-but-don't break" tactics, New England defenses during Bill Belichick's tenure have given Tom Brady and Co. unmatched margins for error.; Category: sports
Title: Subway preacher, 79, needs 30 stitches after commuter attacks him with high-heeled shoe, cops say; Abstract: A peeved commuter used a high-heel shoe to silence an elderly subway preacher Thursday morning, swinging the stiletto with such force the 79-year-old evangelist needed 30 stitches to mend a wound to his head.; Category: news
Title: Here's How the 2019 Best Driver's Car Contenders Rank by 0 60; Abstract: Acceleration doesn't define finishing order but it's still a metric we love; Category: autos
Title: N'Kosi Perry to start at quarterback for Hurricanes at Pittsburgh; Tate Martell on medical leave; Abstract: The Miami Hurricanes are sticking with redshirt sophomore N'Kosi Perry as their starting quarterback when they play at Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon, the team announced Friday. Perry will make his third straight start in place of redshirt freshman Jarren Williams, who started the Hurricanes' first five games. "Based on the strength of his preparation throughout this week, we feel that ...; Category: sports
Title: Big US retailers pull some baby powder off shelves after recall; Abstract: Four major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Target, are removing all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder from their stores after the health care conglomerate's recall last week of some bottles for possible asbestos contamination.; Category: finance
Title: Ex-SS guard on trial: I saw people led into gas chamber; Abstract: A 93-year-old former guard at the Nazis' Stutthof concentration camp testified at his trial Friday that he once saw people being led into the gas chamber, followed by screaming and banging sounds behind the locked door.; Category: news
Title: Dolphins expect reinforcements from PUP list and injured reserve, but which players?; Abstract: The Miami Dolphins have reinforcements coming in the next few weeks. Four players are eligible to come off injured reserve or the team's physically unable to perform list this month if the Dolphins decide to activate them, adding a few veterans to the 53-man roster. Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley, who started 11 games the past two seasons, is working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ...; Category: sports
Title: Chicago high school athletes' parents sue for kids' right to compete during teachers strike; Abstract: Fifteen parents of Chicago high school athletes are suing to allow their children to take part in a cross-country meet while their educators are on strike.; Category: news
Title: Brady on speculation he'll leave Patriots after season; Abstract: FOXBORO Mass. -- During ESPN's Monday Night Football pregame show Adam Schefter speculated Tom Brady could leave the New England Patriots -- either to retire or to join another team; Category: sports
Title: Jaguars rule out 2 starting linebackers against Jets; Abstract: The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without two starting linebackers and a backup against the New York Jets on Sunday.; Category: sports
Title: Passenger shaming hasn't worked. So maybe it's time to try airline shaming.; Abstract: The passenger shaming movement says more about the sad state of air travel than it does about the people who fly. So what can be done to fix it?; Category: travel
Title: 26 Little-Known Facts About RVs; Abstract: Most of us who own an RV know one thing for sure we like getting it out on the open road. But the RV industry is full of trends, history, growth, and economic impact that might surprise even the most devoted RV owner. Find out more about the big picture behind your rig; it'll make great fodder for the next road trip.; Category: autos
Title: Dolphins' RB Kenyan Drake traded to Cardinals for 2020 Conditional Draft Pick; Abstract: Miami trades the 25-year old RB to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2020 Draft pick; Category: sports
Title: Porsche will let buyers skip the dealership and buy cars online; Abstract: A new pilot program launching with 25 Porsche dealers will give potential owners a totally different purchasing experience.; Category: autos
Title: 'Rich Kids' Stars Morgan Stewart and Brendan Fitzpatrick to Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage; Abstract: ET confirmed earlier this month that Fitzpatrick is now dating 'Bachelor' alum Amanda Stanton.; Category: tv
Title: Will the Dolphins go 0-16? Ranking Miami's six best chances to avoid a winless 2019 season; Abstract: Based on Miami's schedule, the Dolphins have six games with a decent shot to notch their first win of 2019. If they fail, chances are Brian Flores and Co. will join the 2008 Lions and 2017 Browns in 0-16 infamy.; Category: sports
Title: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride: Finding the No-Compromise Crossover; Abstract: $45K Seven-Seat SUV Shootout; Category: autos
Title: Dolphins activate Robert Nkemdiche from PUP; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Ford Kills the Flex; Abstract: One of Ford's last remaining holdouts in the non-SUV category meets its end.; Category: autos
Title: Elizabeth Warren's Days Defending Big Corporations; Abstract: Elizabeth Warren had never taken on the federal government before. But in 1995, she found herself up against the Clinton administration, representing the Cleveland-based conglomerate LTV Steel. Even though LTV had sold off its coal mines during the 1980s, a new law required it to contribute to a health fund for retired miners. LTV believed that it should not have to pay. Those claims, the company said, should have been handled as part of its...; Category: finance
Title: Former US Senator Kay Hagan dead at 66; Abstract: Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, a one-time Capitol Hill intern who went on to become North Carolina's first Democratic female senator, died Monday at her Greensboro home. She was 66.; Category: news
Title: Setting Realistic Diet and Workout Goals Helped This Guy Lose 100 Pounds; Abstract: Ryan Lill hit 371 pounds by the time he was 23. He's lost 100 pounds so far using a fitness app.; Category: health
Title: World's first guitar-shaped hotel opened with a smash; Abstract: The $1.5 billion guitar-shaped Hard Rock property in Hollywood, Florida celebrates its grand opening; Category: travel
Title: How to Split an Apple in Half With Your Bare Hands; Abstract: Paul Rudd wowed Twitter the other day with a video in which he split an apple in half with his bare hands. Amazing! What human being can do that? Surely nobody but Paul Rudd!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Sam Darnold will play through thumb injury; Abstract: Darnold suffered the thumb sprain Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.; Category: sports
Title: Tom Brady: When it comes to the future, my focus is on this season; Abstract: "I'm not thinking about many things beyond this week."; Category: sports
Title: Today in History: October 29; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Should Miami shut Howard down for season? That and more from Dolphins locker room; Abstract: PITTSBURGH -- Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard will undergo yet another an MRI at some point Tuesday, and if the results aren't great -- particularly if he needs a third scope in four years -- the organization will have to make a decision: Shut him down for the season or try to bring him back for the last month of the season. Howard sat out the roughly half the game after ...; Category: sports
Title: General Motors on track to lose nearly $3 billion from strike; Abstract: Labor action will slice automaker's profits for the year, though latest earnings top analyst forecasts; Category: finance
Title: Ford Reveals Acceleration Times for 760-HP Mustang Shelby GT500; Abstract: The 2020 Shelby GT500 is the quickest production Mustang ever.; Category: autos
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review: This Changes Everything; Abstract: 42.875% better than the already brilliant GT350, it's a world-class supercar-killer; Category: autos
Title: Dolphins were dominating Steelers ... then one questionable play-call changed everything in another loss; Abstract: The Miami Dolphins were clicking on all cylinders. Xavien Howard returned from two-game hiatus, and got his first interception of the season on the first defensive series. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdowns in the first quarter, the first of the season for Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns, as Miami's offense had seemed to finally found its groove during its disappointing start this season. The ...; Category: sports
Title: Trump goes on Twitter tear after White House official condemns his Ukraine call; Abstract: President Donald Trump launched a sustained online offensive after details emerged of damaging congressional testimony by a senior White House official.; Category: news
Title: Senators grill Boeing CEO over plane involved in 2 crashes; Abstract: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg faced withering questions from senators Tuesday about two crashes of 737 Max jets and whether the company concealed information about a critical flight system.; Category: news
Title: Nunes Aide Is Leaking the Ukraine Whistleblower's Name, Sources Say; Abstract: A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes has been providing conservative politicians and journalists with information and misinformation about the anonymous whistleblower who triggered the biggest crisis of Donald Trump's presidency, two knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast.; Category: news
Title: 'DWTS' Recap: A Fan Favorite Goes Home In Yet Another Crazy Elimination; Abstract: So many epic performances filled Halloween Night on 'DWTS' and the night ended with another jaw-dropping elimination when two of the best performers were in the bottom two. Len Goodman decided who went home.; Category: tv
Title: Peter Luger's says its steaks are still 'the best you can eat' after zero-star review from the New York Times; Abstract: Pete Wells wrote that his fries were "mealy and bland" and that the Caesar salad's croutons were "straight out of the bag."; Category: foodanddrink
Title: How To Open a Can Without a Can Opener; Abstract: All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos
Title: The Best Value Meal Deals at 50 Chains Across the Country; Abstract: Some restaurant chains have ditched their dollar menus and other special offers, but there are still many great deals out there. All the big names like McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, KFC, Taco Bell have serious money-saving deals you need to check out. But so do many regional chains. Find out what's near you.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Here's how the Fed rate cut affects you; Abstract: For consumers, lower rates do mean cheaper loans, but you'll earn less interest on savings accounts and maybe lose buying power over time.; Category: finance
Title: Most adults over 50 would rather die than do this; Abstract: Older adults would rather die than reside in a nursing care facility, Nationwide Retirement Institute found. Even worse, they find long-term care expenses terrifying. The annual cost of a private room in a nursing home is now $102,200, according to Genworth Financial.; Category: finance
Title: Hong Kong crashes into recession as protests hit economy; Abstract: Hong Kong's economy contracted sharply in the third quarter as it entered a recession, exceeding economists' worst estimates of the damage from nearly five months of protests.; Category: finance
Title: Hennessey Maximus Is a 1000-HP Jeep Gladiator from Hell; Abstract: If a 2020 Jeep Gladiator is not aggressive-looking enough, Hennessey has this even more intense version, which it's bringing to the SEMA show.; Category: autos
Title: Property Brothers' J.D. Scott Marries Annalee Belle in Vintage Theatre-Themed Wedding; Abstract: J.D. Scott is Married! Third Property Brother Ties Knot; Category: tv
Title: Game time: Fast facts, keys to Miami Hurricanes at Florida State; Abstract: Another installment of the historic Miami-Florida State rivalry is upon us. Okay, national championship hopes aren't nearly on the line this time. In fact, with both teams 4-4, outside of season openers, this is the first time since 1975 that neither team is above .500 at the time they face each other. It's also only the fourth time since 1977 that both teams come in unranked (2007, 2008, ...; Category: sports
Title: A way-too-early look at the favorites to win the 2020 World Series; Abstract: With the 2019 World Series in the books and the Nationals champions, it's time to look forward to 2020. Which teams are favorites to win it all?; Category: sports
Title: Exxon profit plummets with plenty of oil to go around; Abstract: Exxon Mobil's profit tumbled with crude prices down about 15% from where they were last year, though a $300 million boost from a tax-related item helped.; Category: finance
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: School's back for 300,000 Chicago students after 11-day teachers' strike; Abstract: School's back for 300,000 Chicago students after 11-day teachers' strike; Category: news
Title: Louisiana woman arrested for selling students doctor's notes to get out of class; Abstract: An employee at a Louisiana medical clinic accused of selling students fake doctor's notes has been arrested. Belinda Gail Fondren remained behind bars Friday at the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office Jail on a charge of filing or maintaining false public records.; Category: news
Title: Woman wanted for climbing into Bronx Zoo lion exhibit: 'I am the lion now'; Abstract: Myah Autry said her decision to climb a fence and head into the lion's den was a "spiritual" experience.; Category: news
Title: Police Recover 1981 Chevy Corvette Stolen Nearly 40 Years Ago; Abstract: It was stolen when new and looks a bit the worse for wear, but police in Michigan are seeking its long-lost owner.; Category: autos
Title: Previewing the Debut of the 2019 College Football Playoff Rankings; Abstract: This week's No Huddle column is a primer for the debut of the 2019 College Football Playoff rankings. The post Previewing the Debut of the 2019 College Football Playoff Rankings appeared first on Stadium.; Category: sports
Title: Miami coach Manny Diaz reacts to FSU firing Willie Taggart, talks Hurricanes after big win; Abstract: A byproduct of the Miami Hurricanes' 27-10 win over rival Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday was that Seminoles coach Willie Taggart was fired on Sunday. UM coach Manny Diaz reacted to the news on Monday morning. "It's unfortunate," Diaz said on the Joe Rose Show on 560-AM. "As coaches, we all know expectations are high. Willie has had success, and we know he's a good coach. Sometimes ...; Category: sports
Title: Fan reactions to Dolphins 26-18 win over Jets; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Kaley Cuoco Shuts Down Divorce Rumors With A Cute Instagram Post; Abstract: The couple has a "very unconventional marriage."; Category: movies
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Potential Florida State football coaching targets; Abstract: Luis Torres of the Orlando Sentinel looks at potential Florida State football coaches following the firing of Willie Taggart; Category: sports
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Title: ChefLand Clam Shell Locking Serving Tong/Barbecue BBQ Grilling Tong, 7-Inch, Stainless Steel, Set of 2; Brand: ChefLand; Review: Too short to be useful for anything other than cold appetizers and the like. But the purchase was my fault: the item was described as six inches long, and I judged (incorrectly) that that would be adequate for hot items too.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kitch Easy Release White Ice Cube Tray, 16 Cube Trays (Pack of 4); Brand: Kitch; Review: Very good -- certainly all that I'd expect in an ice cube tray. Sturdily made, easy to twist to remove ice cubes, good-sized cubes, and easy to stack. But as other reviewers have noted, pay attention to the dimensions. They fig without problem in my full-sized kitchen fridge, but they probably would be too large for the freezer compartment in most dorm-room fridges and the like.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: SK Place Crete Luxury Seafront Villas; City: Almyrida Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: My husband and family (teenagers) spent one week this August at Villa Almrya. Everything was absolutely perfect and exceeded our expectations from the pictures and description. The villa is modern with every little touch thought of, from a fantastic welcome back to yoga mats in each bedroom. The service at the villa was very good, it was like staying at a four star plus hotel but with the privacy of a villa. The housekeepers were in every day and this included cleaning out the barbecue (much to my husbands pleasure!) So fantastic service, excellent villa and a location/view to die for! Breakfast everyday looking at the village, the sea and the mountains beyond. There is not one negative thing to say about our week at skplace..it was absolutely perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bleverde Estate; City: Gavalochori Apokoronas Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We have just returned from a fantastic week at Villa Levanda, we were a family of 4. Everything exceeded our expectations, and for my husband and I, it was the best villa we have ever stayed in! The villa has been newly constructed by the owners, and they have done so with fantastic taste and style.Because they have injected some great art work and some personal touches, it felt more like a home than a holiday stay! To top this the location is magnificent, over looking vineyards and out to the sea! The best moment everyday was that magical view with breakfast. The villa is walking distance to the village of Gavalohori, with a bread shop and a some tavernas. The ride from the villa, over the back road to Vamous and then onto the coast is breath taking...a must even if you have no destination in mind! We were very reluctant to leave what had been a perfect week for us, it was absolute paradise in every way!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed Breakfast by the Beach; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: I took my Mother for her 84th Birthday and we managed to pick the worst weather this Summer, however our stay at the Bed and Breakfast by the Sea was a highlight! The room was super, cleanliness is excellent and everything has been thought of from an iron to home made cakes to go with tea. Absolutely faultless. Although we could not benefit the beach is just around the corner. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Worth the money and I would thoroughly recommend if you are in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baudon de Mauny; City: Montpellier Herault Occitanie; Review: Excellent welcome; we were given a drink of choice then talked through the hotel and the area. Our room was compact (superior room) but nice, great fun pink and silver flamingo wallpaper, well equipped bathroom and a very comfortable bed. The hotel is in a super location. We did not really see anyone else during our 2 night stay, so the Hotel felt very quiet and peaceful, which is great after sightseeing! We did not sample the breakfast in the super breakfast room as it seemed rather expensive. I would prefer for breakfast to be incorporated into the price and included! You could make tea/coffee in the communal lounge, but I would prefer the option to be in the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Nord Pinus; City: Arles Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: The only positive thing I have to say about this hotel is the location! The hotel is sold on its background, of its past visitors and associated history; and to come for the salon and bar and the romance; however when we were there the bar and the salon were not in use, and were empty the whole time (July!) The outside bar was empty when the rest of the square was lively and packed, probably because of the ridiculous prices! No atmosphere, positively unwelcoming! We received an almost rude reception on arrival, which set the tone for the rest of the stay. The hotel is dark and unwelcoming in the summer months. The bedroom and bathroom were small (we knew this, so not an issue) and everything was very tired and faded. This can all be accepted as part of the ‘character’, however the bed was so uncomfortable, which cannot be excused in a hotel. Breakfast is not included and we chose not to eat here due to the price, similar food on offer elsewhere at better value. I would not recommend at all, if you want location there is a the Hotel Forum in the same square, with a small pool and much better value!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Le Grand Balcon; City: Toulouse Haute Garonne Occitanie; Review: We stayed at the Hotel for one night at the start of a holiday and it was a good base for Toulouse. Central location, great cool, light rooms. The staff were very helpful, we arrived a little early for our room, and were given coffee whilst we waited, also a selection of restaurants to look through, which the hotel then booked.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domaine Saint Hilaire; City: Montagnac Herault Occitanie; Review: The Domaine is run by a hard working English family, who welcome you into their home and allow you to be part of their story. The house is situated in the middle of the vineyards, and has a very comfortable style. Our room and bathroom were quite small, but well decorated, very clean and an exceedingly comfortable bed. There are numerous areas available for guests to use, sitting room, library, and an outside area with a pool. We started our first evening with a wine tasting given by the son Daniel, which was informative and fun. We then went on to a house supper made by Anne, sitting next to the pool on a beautiful summer evening. The food was excellent home cooking, 4 courses including cheese! The mix of guests was interesting and various tips and advice were picked up by everyone. Breakfast could be couples, but we opted for it by the pool on a group table.Freshly squeezed orange juice, cereals, croissants, toast and a beautiful selection of fruit. (A cooked option was offered) After a day's sight-seeing the next day and a hearty lunch out, we opted for Anne's suggestion of a picnic purchased on our way home. We enjoyed this in a prime location by the pool, aided by a bottle of the Domaine wine! A relaxing stay. The negatives would be the following: If you like a drink of wine, then getting out to restaurants in the evening is a trek. The pool had a lot of wasps when we were there late afternoon which rather spoilt our thoughts of a swim (Lots of nearby lavender, which was beautiful!) We also felt we would have like the opportunity to make a cup of tea, when we got back on our second day and sat by the pool and first thing in the morning (tea in bed is offered but it seems such an imposition on people who are working so hard) Thank you for allowing us to share in your Languedoc dream!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domaine Les Roullets; City: Oppede Luberon Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: From the moment of driving into the Domain and being greeted by one of the owners, it was obvious this was going to be very special indeed. We spent 2 weeks touring the region and this was the most beautiful place we stayed. Why? A grown up venue! The setting is stunning, and the house and grounds are beautiful. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very special, tasteful, luxurious and comfortable. Guests are totally catered for; beside the pool is a garden room that has a fridge with a shelf for each room, plus equipment available so you can make a light lunch or supper. Throughout the property there are numerous seating areas, which enable you to feel alone and at home. We ate out the first night (Le Petit café in Oppede-le-Vieux; excellent!), but the second day we lazed by the pool, as the rest of our holiday had been sightseeing, and bought a picnic for the evening. This was perfect, a table under the trees on the lawn, good wine, opera playing subtly in the background, and we were even delivered a candle by the owners when the sun went down. Bliss! I want to live there! Walking onto the owners terrace for breakfast was another highlight for me. Each morning the tables are laid out (for two) and dressed in a different way. Our first day it was very Provençal, blue and white, sunflowers in bowls; the next day was beige and red with roses! The settings were a mixture of old and new, all very tasteful. Fantastic attention to detail. Not only here but everywhere you look around the estate there is something to please the eye. Thank you for allowing us to stay! Bliss!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glangrwyney Court; City: Glangrwyney Brecon Beacons National Park Wales; Review: We stayed last week at the Coach house for 3 nights as we were doing some walking in the Brecon Beacons. We had a friendly greeting from the owners, who also gave some walking tips when asked. There were 3 of us and the cottage had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, as well as a great kitchen, living room and small outside area. It was exceedingly good value, as elsewhere we would have needed 2 rooms. We enjoyed the freedom of our own space, with a good kitchen to cook breakfast in, and a lovely sunny living room and terrace area after a days walking. Taxis were easy to get into Crickenhowel (£5), or a bus stops just down the road. Best place for food is the Bear Inn.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Clos Saint Saourde; City: Beaumes de Venise Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We spent 2 nights here in the room Beaulieu. The whole place has a very comfortable, welcoming feel, with nothing too perfect, but tastefully put together. The location is quiet and beautiful, surrounded by vineyards and trees, especially appreciated by the beautiful pool area. We were welcomed by Geraldine, who took the time to make us a pot of tea and chatted with us. The ‘special factor’ at Le Clos Saint Saourde for us was the help and great advice we were given by Jerome to aid our appreciation of the area. He had excellent advice which tempted me away from an afternoon by the pool, which I was very glad I did! Breakfast was prepared by Jerome and too was relaxed; by the pool, with coffee, breads, croissants, cereals hams and cheeses. We had 2 excellent meals out at L’Oustalet at Gigondas and Le Vieux Fort at Crillon Le Brave, both recommended and both very good! A negative factor is that this means a drive or a taxi! This is a place that is different. Our room Beaulieu was not as bright as the pictures, and I personally found the ‘cave’ part a little damp, but that is my own personal taste as I prefer more shiny and new. We spent most of the time we were there at the beautiful pool area, so it was not a problem. The owners Geraldine and Jerome are leaving France, as they are such an important part of what is being offered it will be interesting to see what happens to this lovely place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riad Dar More; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights and were impressed by the excellent value offered. The Riad is tucked down side streets, but after the first time is very easy to find, and is very centrally located for all the main sights. We had the smallest room,it was nicely decorated, but most importantly the bed was very firm and comfortable, with good pillows. The bathroom was perfect. The Riad is a calming place, decorated stylishly and simply throughout. We had breakfast in the small courtyard and on warmer mornings on the roof. Again a simple breakfast of croissant, bread, fruit or yoghurt, delicious freshly squeezed orange juice and a big pot of coffee. Staff were friendly and very helpful. We would thoroughly recommend. The negatives, which are very minor are: water pressure is a little low, some of the towels were a little hard, and our pick up was about 20 minutes late. Otherwise perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No 131; City: Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: Stayed for one night recently with a girlfriend and this was a very special place. We booked with Mr Mrs Smith and were upgraded on arrival to 'very good rooms'. Everything is just right, the location, the staff, the decor.......I could not fault anything. The rooms are quite quirky and all individual, my bathroom was quite small as the bath was in my bedroom (Room 7), but my friends was down a few stairs from her room and very large (Room 4).Throughout the reception areas and the rooms the attention to detail is impeccable; it is very pleasing to be somewhere that does not feel like everywhere else. There was so much to take in from artworks to lighting. This attention to detail was also in small details, such as a hot chocolate thermos delivered at night with chocolate homemade cookies, magazines in abundance to a pharmacy jar on the bar at breakfast! There were many staff, and all were friendly, professional and attentive. It is very comfortable and very stylish, you feel as you are staying in someones home! We ate in the restaurant and food and service were both very good too. The buffet breakfast is perfect. I feel I need to go back to soak it all up a little more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Mamounia Marrakech; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We spent a day here during our visit to Marrakech and I would thoroughly recommend it. We purchased a pass (1600 MAD pp) which allowed spa and pool entry, one spa treatment and lunch. This was excellent value! The Hotel is beautiful, both inside and out. We lazed by the pool for a couple of hours and even swam at the end of November! We then had our 3 course lunch at the Italian restaurant. Food was very good, great portion sizes for lunch. We had an excellent lobster starter, sea bass main course and 2 puddings, the tiramisu (OK) and an excellent pear tart! Then we had our treatments, my husband had a very relaxing massage and I had the hammam. The Hammam was superb, so different to previous Turkish experiences! The spa rooms are beautiful. So a must do as a very special day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daphne Trevi; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Well located hotel, side street, close to metro and taxis. Helpful reception staff on arrival who had organised a restaurant for lunch (very Italian!) for us to meet up with our friends who had arrived the night before Small room and Bathroom, but clean and functional. Nice hard mattress on a large bed. Breakfast was simple but sufficient, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, juices, coffee tea, pastries/bread and jams. Excellent value for a hotel in central Rome Negatives: WiFi not working in the rooms, said they were upgrading The shower head had to be cleaned by my husband to give a better water spray!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Agli Alboretti; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We arrived in Venice at lunchtime and this was a small restaurant opposite our hotel. It looked sweet, it was not very busy but the service was friendly and the food was simple, tasty and good value. For 62 Euros we had a sea bass dish and tomatoes with a delicious creamy burrata and a demi carafe of wine. Due to the time of year we sat inside, but there is outside seating. A good quiet spot if you are visiting the Academia.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Etoile de Saint Paul; City: St Paul de Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d; Review: We have just enjoyed 4 nights at this special bed and breakfast. Everything was perfect, the room is a good size, with a large bed and a small kitchenette; excellent walk in shower, and a terrace. The hosts are charming and very helpful. They offer an excellent breakfast for 8 euros, outside by the pool, on tables made up with white linen tablecloths, and an excellent selection of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, pastries, bread, cheeses and eggs made to your request, with freshly squeezed orange juice! A nice touch is coffee and tea are available to make all day. We enjoyed the fact it was a 15 minute walk to town, very uphill there, but downhill home! St Paul de Vence was perfect early evening when most of the coach loads of tourists had left, so go in before supper and wander. Positives: excellent hosts, lovely rooms, good location for Saint Paul de Vence Negatives: none, but worth knowing that there are no views from the bed and breakfast, but easily obtained by walking up the hill. Small area for lounging around the pool, so be prepared to be friendly! Lovely 4 nights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bastide du Calalou; City: Moissac Bellevue Var Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights this week and found the hotel to be very special. The location is beautiful and the view from our bedroom window stunning. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The decor of the hotel is classic, but it is very comfortable, big sinking sofas in the bar area. A gorgeous outside terrace enjoying the views if the weather allows and an inside dining area with large glass windows framing the view. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a ' romantic room', which is compact but has all you need, a very comfortable bed and pillows and a good shower. We ate at the hotel for both nights as it meant no driving, the food was good. The bastide menu was very good value, I also had the scallops with truffle rice from the a la carte, excellent! The pool is beautiful and a good temperature. Pros: a special place, super staff, wonderful location Negatives: we did not like having to pay 16 Euros each for breakfast, the setting is obviously super and the choice good but it felt unnecessary, I would prefer a slightly higher room price to include it, as the bastide is good value for all it offers. Lovely stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clos de l Ours; City: Cotignac Var Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights this week, and feel a little cheated by the weather which did not allow us to enjoy the location and the facilities to the full. However, we were given a nice welcome, including a complimentary glass of wine from their vineyard. The room looked out onto the vineyard, so peaceful. Well decorated, with a very large comfortable bed and a great shower. Breakfasts are on the terrace overlooking the pool and vineyard, a typical French breakfast of fruit, breads, pastries, cheese, ham, eggs, with juice and coffee served by the owners daughter. They do not allow food on your own little terrace so it is a drive to Cotignac or to a fantastic local restaurant of about 5 to 10 minutes. Plus points: location, comfort, welcome. Minus points: nothing major but bathroom lighting is quite dark, charged for any extra tea bags, coffee capsules and water. You need some basic French to aid conversation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Petit Palais; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We stayed here about a week ago for 2 nights.The hotel is in a quiet residential location, but everything is within walking distance, plus because you are away from the main tourist area there are some excellent local restaurants. (Pastry Plaisirs, Terroir Divin) The hotel is clean, quite old fashioned in style but comfortable. We had a seaview room on the ground floor, but a good view. We also enjoyed a quiet hour or so and a pot of tea by the pool area. Only small but it was like a little oasis after a hot busy day around Nice! Positives: Location, friendliness, cleanliness Negatives: We had a shower over the bath, which was slightly awkward. We do not like paying extra for breakfast, we would prefer it to be included in a higher room rate, however if you are a big breakfast eater, then there was an excellent breakfast buffet, good quality fresh food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lanthia Resort; City: Santa Maria Navarrese Baunei Province of Ogliastra Sardinia; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights, and very unusually for us we were not tempted to leave as the hotel and all it had to offer met our needs perfectly! We had a deluxe double room (about 800 Euros for 3 nights, so not cheap), The bedroom and bathroom are large, fairly clean simple lines, but most importantly a comfortable bed. The room had a small outside seating area. The Hotel is modern in style, with a super pool, and a fantastic private beach. You walk to the beach through a tunnel under the road and you come to a beautiful pine clad area, they have set this up with loungers and hammocks, plus a great beach view restaurant. So between the beach, the beach bar for lunch, the pool and the restaurant for supper there is no need to leave! The food at both lunch and supper was excellent, special mention goes to the delicious large prawns I was cooked by special request at the beach bar, a super grilled octopus starter and a yummy molten chocolate pudding! So all very good, but to top this the staff are so friendly and so helpful that they help make the holiday! Thank you! 100% recommendation. We did wander down to look at Santa Maria Navarrese and had a late afternoon drink, great little bar on the sea front, full of people drinking their aperols! Any negatives.. nothing of real importance, being English I missed tea making facilities in the room, but they were happy to serve afternoon tea at the pool with complimentary home made biscuits! I feel to keep charging top prices they need to ensure the grounds are maintained as perfectly as they have been planned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albero Capovolto; City: Golfo Aranci Province of Olbia Tempio Sardinia; Review: Welcoming, beautiful and relaxing We very much enjoyed our 3 nights at Albero Capovolto this September. The cherry on the top is Alessandro who is the most perfect host, welcoming you into his holiday home like a member of the family. He tells you a lovely story about the house which sets the scene. Nothing is too much trouble for him, but equally he is very discreet, that it almost feels like it is your own holiday home! One night after a large lunch, and a holiday of eating out, we just fancied some cheese and a nice bottle of wine, so Alessandro set a table for us, with candles so we could enjoy. On the last day we were flying late and he allowed us to take his beach towels to the beach, and suggested we returned for a swim and a shower later in the day before heading to the airport, that is true customer care! The location is beautiful, with sweeping views across the hills from the pool area. The pool is fantastic, an easy place to while away some hours. Scattered around the house are various seating areas and tables, so although there are 5 rooms, everyone can find their own space. The décor is relaxing, comfortable and quirky. We were in one of the smaller downstairs rooms (Lavender, room 4), which was perfectly comfortable for sleeping, as the rest of the time we were out. Only the suite room has its own outside terraces (2!) Breakfast is laid out on the terrace overlooking the pool, beautifully done, with a good choice for breakfast, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, bread, homemade jams and a homemade cake (which always looked delicious, but I never tried as it is not my breakfast of choice!) In addition, you can have eggs any way you like, and excellent coffee or tea. Unfortunately, we did not get to sample the supper evening as the night it was due was too windy and rain was forecast so he had to cancel. You do have to drive to supper in the evening, both Golfo Aranchi and Porto Rotundo are about 10 minutes away. We ate at L’Ostrica in Golfo Aranchi, recopmmended by Alessandro which was excellent fish. We also enjoyed Paramare on the Marina in Porto Rotundo. Close by are 2 great beach clubs with restaurants. Fino beach restaurant and the white beach. Stunning little bays with beautiful turquoise water. We spent a day at the White beach, you can hire 2 beds and an umbrella for 39 Euros, and for 3 Euros more you can get a front row position! Busy, but how the Sardinians enjoy their wonderful beaches! You leave with a polaroid taken by Alessando of your group, a lovely touch! So Albero Capovolto gets 10/5 for room, food, service and value, a very special place with a very special host. Things to be aware of: There are no tea/coffee making facilities available in the rooms or centrally for guests, so as an English couple we very much missed a cup of tea in; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indigo Berlin Centre Alexanderplatz; City: Berlin; Review: We booked the Hotel through BA, linking flights from London Heathrow and the hotel, flights, for 3 nights accommodation including a pre booked breakfast came to £546.00. Location: +ve The hotel is well located for trams, buses and trains. It is about an 8 minute walk to museum isle. -ve Due to location, there are not many 'nice bars' in the vicinity of the hotel, so you need to travel for food and drink. Hotel: +ve Modern, clean and well kept. We had a classic room, which although it was small, it all worked. The bed was very comfortable, the bed is high, which allows for suitcases under the bed; the power shower was the best! Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. -ve Quite noisy from the tram even with windows closed. Staff: +ve very friendly and very helpful. Spoke excellent English. Food: +ve We only ate breakfast, which included a very good selection, hot, cold, eggs, fruit, cereals. -ve coffee was not very good, even when ordering a cappuccino from the bar! Breakfast is being tidied away at 10.30! Good value hotel which I would recommend if your preference for location is to be close to tourist sites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fortaleza; City: Galle Galle District Southern Province; Review: We arrive quite late at night, but were greeted with nice cool towels and a refreshing cold fruit juice, before being shown to our room.We were staying at No 50 Lighthouse Street which is just down the road from the main Fortaleza hotel. Our room was lovely, cool creams and greens, seating area, very comfortable large bed and a large modern bathroom. There are just 4 rooms in this villa. You have breakfast at Fortaleza, which was good, an excellent oat cereal with fruit, we were too full for the eggs, plus breads and jams. We did not eat at the hotel, but did have a drink in the courtyard. Staff were very attentive, their English at No 50 is not good, but they want to chat! A nice calm starting point for the Sri Lankan part of our trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RAAS; City: Jodhpur Jodhpur District Rajasthan; Review: I agree with all of the recent positive reviews, this hotel takes your breath away You walk in from the chaos and madness of Jodphur, to an oasis of calm and beauty, which just gets better, as you then walk through the magnificently designed tunnel entrance, to be blown away by the view of the Fort! Every time I walked through I had the same wonderful experience. The hotel is beautifully designed and maintained. The staff are excellent, the food is very good. Just perfect! We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a duplex suite over looking the Fort, which was fantastic. Just go, you will not be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Heritage Haveli; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: The hotel is a 300 year old building about 40 minutes in traffic from the centre of Jodphur, a quiet space to return to. Nice gardens, a pool and a spa. We had a back garden room (111) with a seating area, bedroom and bathroom; with heritage style furniture, it did feel like you were experiencing a part of 'old India'. Hotel is interesting, with a lovely terrace, and at night they light fire pit tables. Ate at the Hotel on the first night, a good mushroom curry, an ok spinach and chicken curry, but we were not tempted to eat there the second night. Very attentive and friendly staff Excellent breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galle Fort Hotel; City: Galle Galle District Southern Province; Review: We called into the Hotel to review the menu whilst we were walking around Galle, we chatted to a waiter who then booked us our table, promising us one in the courtyard by the pool. From the moment we arrived for a meal we were looked after by this same waiter, excellent, perfect service! We had a lovely table on the terrace. We started with cocktails a Bellini and an excellent Martini.We both had fish for supper, I had an excellent tuna steak, cooked perfectly to my liking, pink in the middle. We shared a dessert Nice 'colonial' style place for supper in Galle, with good food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RAAS Devigarh; City: Rajsamand Rajsamand District Rajasthan; Review: From the moment you drive into the hotel and are greeted by a smiling beautiful member of staff, as you walk under the arch and are showered with rose petals, you know you are staying at a very special place. This attention to detail is a theme of the hotel. We had a garden room, which were the old stables, which was well designed with a private outside sitting area, a small lounge area, bedroom and the most enormous bathroom.No views. However we did go for a tour of the palace and although I did not see into the rooms I would advise paying the extra for a room here, to get the full Indian Palace experience, plus views. The whole hotel is beautifully developed, integrating the palace and the more modern pool area. They have a small gym, with the running machines facing the view, plus a spa, which we did not have time to use! Service is excellent, food in the restaurant and by the pool was very good too. The first night we had a butter chicken and mixed vegetable curry with breads, this was one of my best Indian meals in my 2 week trip. Plus a super sweet but very good Indian steamed desert! For the second night we pre-ordered a 7 hour slow cooked lamb shank with black daal and breads. The wine, as in the rest of India was not very good and expensive! TIP: If you are staying in the garden rooms, make sure you do a tour of the palace, plus do not miss the fantastic lounge bar in the palace open to all guests. Perfect hotel in every way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abode Bombay; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: Abode was a very different type of hotel to those we had been staying in during our Rajasthan trip, but I think it perfectly reflected the city we were in. Mumbai is much more modern and developed than the rest of India we had seen. This was a great boutique hotel, comfortable, stylish, clean. Helpful staff, great breakfast. Free tea and coffee throughout the day. We had a superior luxury room, which had a seating area, a roll top bath in the bedroom and a small shower room. Great location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Rosa; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: This is a very special boutique hotel, where the service provided is 5*. This is not a glossy hotel, but is perfect in every way. The setting is beautiful, with views down the river. The hotel style is comfortable. We had a super room with a large terrace, with table and chairs for our dining and loungers for our relaxation. We had been travelling for over 3 weeks, so we enjoyed the privacy this hotel offered, not having to get all dressed up for supper. You are invited to eat where you choose, and your table is laid up for you. We enjoyed all of our meals on our own terrace. Lovely staff. Service is excellent. We would wake in the morning, breakfast table was laid, and we enjoyed a pot of tea, before getting dressed and ready for breakfast. Food was very good On one of the evenings we went for a complimentary and private introduction to Sri Lankan cooking and watched the chef prepare all the curries for our Sri Lankan supper. We were taken to see the different herbs growing, a cinnamon tree, lemongrass, everything. Shown how they make fresh coconut milk. It was an informative and enjoyable experience. Do go, you will not be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bear Hotel; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: We used to live in Bath, just up the road from the pub, and you would never go to the pub then, so returning to Bath for a night we thought it would be interesting to try it out. Well the pub has undergone an amazing transformation! We paid £85 for bed and breakfast, which by Bath standards is good value. They have developed the rooms in a certain style, I felt like I was back in my living room as a child!! But nice to be different. Rooms are fairly basic, but the beds were comfortable, the shower was very powerful, and they are the most important things. We did have a room overlooking the road, and with the new slide glass window system, we could not hear the traffic at all and slept very well. The staff are all young, but excellent, friendly, professional and happy! Gives it all a great vibe. Breakfast in the morning was very good, fresh coffee of your choice and you can select from their Breakfast menu. Full English costs about £12, so if you both had that, then it makes the room very good value! We enjoyed the Vegetarian, but be warned it is massive, my husband could not finish it and I had a bowl of Granola and yogurt. (If I was paying the £6 charged for it, I would expect some fresh fruit with it, as it was not good value if compared to the cooked options) Would I recommend, yes definitely if you understand it is quite simple, but everything that needs to be good is, like beds, showers, breakfast are perfect. I feel the owners could keep it in slightly better condition, our room door looked like it had been forced open, plus perhaps soften it a bit? But that is just my opinion. Good value accommodation, with parking, a 10 minute downhill walk to Bath.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pardus Seek Luxury Tents; City: Palatupana Yala National Park; Review: Review: Please read the whole review as there are positives as well as negatives, and you can decide what is right for you. We stayed for 2 nights in January, on the recommendation of good friends, who put us in touch with Hansa, who seems to be the star of the operation, however he was not there when we visited as he was ill, which could have affected many things about the stay. But, it could not have affected the accommodation. I am not a camper, but I have been on Safari in Africa and stayed in luxury tents. Apart from having a proper bed it is not luxury camping, very dirty pillows, no wifi as stated, no fans as stated, shower barely worked and water very cold! In Hansas absence the staff were working very hard, but they barely spoke any English so communication was very difficult. I have nothing to fault about the attitude and service given to us by the young team. The food was excellent, in fact it was almost embarrassing, as we were given so much food, which was all very good, but we could not eat it all. Because of the lack of English, we could not communicate this to the staff, which was very frustrating and seemed very wasteful! If, like us, you like Sri Lankan food, then tell them, as the first day we were given a very strange lunch, 3 courses, chicken soup, fried chicken and nice vegetables and a creme caramel, far too English for what we want to taste when abroad!! The rest of the food was excellent. We were lucky enough to enjoy the very special night on the beach, with a big fire, tables set up and an excellent fish barbecue, with red mullet, prawns, crab and calamari served with garlic bread! It was a fantastic starry night, waves crashing, perfect. Breakfasts are vast, with a big selection, we had omelette with onions tomatoes, a mountain of toast, fresh juice, watermelon and tea. Another day it was stuffed pancakes, egg hoppers and a fresh juice fruit plate. The Sri Lankan curries for lunch and supper were excellent too. The Safaris are fine, probably better if you have not been to Africa. The first day we went for an afternoon safari in zone 1. It was exceedingly busy, we did see some mother and baby elephants, but generally an unpleasant experience due to the sheer weight of traffic. Because we had Hansas email we could contact him for advice on what to do the next day, he recommended a drive to zone 3, one and half hours, but the zone was very quiet, peaceful and beautiful and we saw a leopard! So, for us it was worth the drive. Another highlight was spending a couple of hours in the morning on their beach, it was magical. We were the only people there, the sea is not safe to swim in, but there are secluded bits around rocks which are out of the current. A real highlight. So positives and negatives,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection; City: Unawatuna Galle District Southern Province; Review: We arrived here after about 3 weeks travelling in India and Sri Lanka and from the moment we walked through the hotel reception we loved it. The location is calm and very beautiful, a million miles away from the hustle and bustle outside the front door! The setting of the pool and the rooms is stunning, the sea unfortunately is too rough to swim in, but beautiful to watch and have as background noise! We had an enormous room, Oliver Ridley 1. Seating area, a very large 4 poster bed, dressing area and an outside bathroom with its own courtyard. Although this was very pretty to look at, it really was a negative for me. So, room choice, if this is not your thing, then there are rooms without outside bathrooms. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. A complimentary plate of fruit on arrival. Staff are very friendly and efficient. We were here 3 days and ate at the hotel 2/3 nights. The first night I had a great catch of day, red mullet; my husband had Mahi Mahi, which was fine and we shared an excellent coconut pudding. The next time we had an excellent supper of Lobster curry, with yellow daal, potato curry, chutney, rice and poppadum; butterfish with vegetables, roasted pineapple and tomatoes and a tomato salsa. The service that night was excellent. Wine was very limited in choice and expensive (but much the same as rest of Sri Lanka). Need to move with the times and with the type of people staying and improve the wine buying! Good laundry service. There was lots of wild life iguanas , egrets, swallow murmuration and turtles in sea Beautiful little hotel, perfect setting, noise of waves, the best pool ever, grounds kept beautifully, lots of staff, polite and charming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ceylon Tea Trails Relais Chateaux; City: Hatton Central Province; Review: We had had a busy 4 weeks travelling in India and Sri Lanka, and this was our relaxing treat at the end, 3 nights at Ceylon tea trails, one night in the master suite and 2 nights in a garden suite. The setting is amazing, in the hills, amidst the tea plantations, the Sri Lanka I wanted to see! Sitting by the pool, in an amazing setting....tea plantations, giant bamboo on one side, and an English garden on the other! This Hotel gets 5* for the amazing service from Saneth and his front team of 2, the behind the scenes support and the excellent chef and his team. The whole team, with Saneth as the driving force provide outstanding service. As an English tourist, and probably staying at the most expensive place we have ever stayed, you have to overcome that English reserve and enjoy the service being provided. We ate exactly what we wanted every day, cooked to perfection. Nothing was ever too much trouble, plus the staff very quickly pick up on what you like/do not like, so it feels very personal. But the real highlight was our last evening. We were flying back to the UK the next day, and although the days were warm, the evenings were quite chilly, but returning to an English winter we were determined to sit outside. We asked Saneth, who assured us it was no problem. We expected a few heaters, but were greeted by the most amazing, blazing outdoor fire, with our own table for 2, set up in front!! It was also full moon night, we could not have wished for a more beautiful evening, one that will be remembered for a long time. The master suite was very nice, beautiful garden, lovely seating area and an enormous bathroom, which unfortunately made the garden room feel less so! This hotel is very expensive, but in terms of service you get more than you pay for. This is not the best place I have stayed, but it is the best service I have experienced, so thank you to Saneth and his team.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George Hotel; City: Frome Somerset England; Review: We stayed here recently as a one night stopover. We selected the hotel because it was good value. You have to go into the pub to gain entry to your room, there is no reception. TIP: Our room was up several flights of stairs, down corridors. There is no lift, and very kindly the man checking us in carried my bag, but be aware of this when you book. The room was small, but the bed was comfortable. Coffee/tea making facilities are in the room. The Bathroom was larger, a shower over the bath, but the water pressure was surprisingly good for such an old building. The bathrooms are fairly simple, but newly tiled and clean. We had to leave before breakfast (it was included in the price), but they very kindly made us 2 take away coffees for the car. Would I recommend? Yes if you want a base for a night, with all the essentials right: comfy bed , water pressure and clean. Nothing fancy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L Hotel Particulier; City: Bordeaux Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights in June at the start of a 3 week French trip and the hotel was in a perfect location, easy to walk everywhere or to jump on a tram. We stayed in Studio Parlement. The room is large with a super large and comfy bed, and a rather small but very efficient shower room. My main criticism of the room is that it is quite dark, and if you sleep with the window open it is quite noisy, but that is the sacrifice for being right in the city. There was a cupboard type kitchenette, which we liked as we enjoy having tea and breakfast in our room before we start our day. They provide tea and ground coffee for the coffee machine. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful. There is a small courtyard area, and a wine shop, which seemed quite peaceful, but we did not get time to use. I would recommend as a relaxed city spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Fregate; City: Cap Ferret Lege Cap Ferret Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We had a comfort room, which was small but functional, and good value for the area (but mid-June) at £100 per night There was a little balcony but no chairs No in room tea, coffee facilities Comfy bed. Clean. Swimming pool, but we did not get chance to use. Slightly on edge of town, but an equal-distance walk to either side of the coast! We had breakfast one morning, and it was good value compared to the local cafes. I rate this hotel as good, but Tripadvisor go from average to very good!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mill at Gordleton; City: Hordle Lymington New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire En; Review: Booked quite late as I decide to go for a couple of nights away with my mother (86!). We had a twin room, which was nicely decorated, comfortable English country style, with a bathroom with a shower over the bath. The hotel has lovely grounds. I selected it based on the good reviews of the food as I did not want to drive out again in the evenings. Breakfast was excellent, a vast choice of hot dishes, plus the usual breads, cereals etc.Breakfast was included in the room price We had a super evening meal in the restaurant, the monkfish was excellent. The next night we wanted a lighter meal and ate in the bar. All the staff were friendly and exceedingly helpful. I would recommend for anyone wanting a base for the New Forest and the coast who likes to eat in, so I give it 5 stars. They will need to do some refurbishment soon as some bits are looking a little tired; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LaFavia Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights last week. We stayed in LaIndia,The rooms are compact, but have everything you need and were very clean.Decor is stylish, retro and quirky. The bed was large and comfortable, good pillows too. We had a small kitchenette in our room, which we did not use (a kettle would have been more useful for an early morning cup of tea in bed!) There is coffee and tea available in the breakfast room the whole time, but it was too far and too cold during our stay for an early morning visit! Breakfast was good, coffee, eggs, breads, cake, cereals, fruit and yogurt. You pre-order the day before and say the time you want it. We were given a welcome drink and a quick introduction to Milan. The reasons I have not given it 5 stars is because I did not like the shower, it was quite claustrophobic with a dark shower curtain. I also feel this place would really excel itself in the warmer weather as there are so many gorgeous outside seating areas which I am sure are used for breakfast (which is rather cramped in the winter). And the rooms would be so lovely and bright. There are some great little restaurants near the hotel, and we walked everywhere as we like to explore, but it is about 20 minutes to centre of Milan at a medium pace. Good value for Milan. I would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chain Locker; City: Falmouth Cornwall England; Review: We stayed here for one night this week. The Hotel is in a good location. The room was a decent size (Room 33), nicely decorated. The room cost £115 a night in mid February, which I feel is quite expensive for the time of year, breakfast is included. Pros: Excellent, large comfy bed. Good selection of teas, plus a welcome hot chocolate before bed, in the room! Lots of very hot water Good location (although I imagine in the summer some of the rooms could be noisier as there is a large outside bar area which was not used in our February stay!!) Nice, lively bar for a drink. Breakfast included, so adds value to the room as it is £7.50 to purchase a continental breakfast and about £10 for a cooked breakfast, plus coffees. Negatives Our bathroom was very compact, with the most useless basin ever, especially if you are a man! Need to carry luggage up stairs, so be warned!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Smorfia; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights, and everything was perfect. Excellent location. Big room, comfortable bed, quiet, small but functional bathroom and spotlessly clean. And on top of this excellent value. There are only a few rooms. Breakfast is simple at a sweet little cafe, we had cake and cappuccino for breakfast each day! We would thoroughly recommend Tip, hotel on the top floor as far as the lift goes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifteen Keys Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We booked here recently as a group of six coming to Rome for the rugby. For us all,The Fifteen keys was a perfect boutique hotel. As mentioned in other reviews the staff are all so cheerful and friendly, nothing seems to be a problem. We were greeted and given a welcome drink whilst our bags were taken to our room. We were in room 12, which was only a classic room, but if the weather was better we would have had a lovely little shared (room 14) terrace to use. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom a decent size with a good shower. Our friends had the suite on the top floor and there was a great area for relaxing and a small balcony. The hotel itself is modern classic in style and very comfortable and relaxing. We made good use of the 24 hour bar and enjoyed the bar area as if it was our own little sitting room! Breakfast was great, good coffee, fresh juices, fruit, cereals, breads, croissants, pastries, eggs, cakes etc. There was something for everyone! Location is good too, for lots of the sights it is easily walkable. I would recommend this lovely little hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence CGH Le Kalinda; City: Tignes Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We have skied in this area several times and so know the area well. Positives The apartments are a great size, comfortable dining and lounging area, modern bathrooms, good storage. Ski in and out Good ski shop for ski hire A well stocked supermarket, very pricey, but wide choice of produce Large pool and spa with hamman and saunas. I went twice and each time there were no more than 3 people swimming Negatives No real apres ski environment Limited choice of restaurants and bars, but understandable as all the units are self catering It was a perfect choice for the holiday we were aiming for and we would certainly look at the company for future ski accommodation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Puerta De La Luna; City: Baeza Province of Jaen Andalucia; Review: We stayed for 2 nights in this hotel. The location is excellent. The building is beautiful, charming and quite special. We had room 116 which was a lovely comfortable room with a nice private terrace overlooking the pool. We spent an afternoon by the pool and it was a real oasis in the heat. We enjoyed our stay, but the hotel has so much potential it could easily be 5*. They are only small things, but it is attention to detail. The pool area has beautiful orange trees, but the pots contained dead and dying plants. The breakfast charge is very expensive, so we were not tempted to try, 15.50 Euros each, when we got a good breakfast for 5 Euros for both of us in town. Generally looking a bit tired in places. Our air conditioning was not working, we were offered an upgrade to a suite for the second night, which we decided was too much hassle to move, so we asked for free parking which was given. Staff could be a little more welcoming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kook Hotel Tarifa; City: Tarifa Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend. The hotel has its own unique style, industrial finishes but modern, comfortable interior. The welcome was lovely, Orianne made us very welcome with a cup of coffee and plenty of answers to our questions! Great restaurant recommendation. Our bed was comfortable and big; the bathroom was small but the shower was the best rainshower; we had a terrace but did not really use it as we had spent the days on the beach. Breakfasts are cereals, fruit, hams, cheese, boiled eggs, all tastefully presented. And the location is great, right in the old town, but very quiet. A fantastic town and a great place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Le Quartier Bercy Square Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Loved the little "Japanese" garden ate entrance of the hotel, and in the way to the rooms. The room was a bit small but still very comfortable and perfect to stay a couple of days to visit Paris. The bathroom was small too, but the shower was great, water run with pressure and warm has I like it! In general the commun areas were small, but one shouldn't forget that it is Paris, and the building was renovated, so all was very pleasent! The neighborhood was quiet and safe. Every morning there were a street market, where you could buy fruit to eat during the day. It's close proximity to the subway, M6, made it very easy to move anywhere! Staff was were helpful and friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cerca do Sul; City: Sao Teotonio Odemira Beja District Alentejo; Review: Wonderful place to stay away from city life and do a reset! Extremely well decorated, very comfortable rooms, wonderful fire place room where you can read and relax if you go in winter time! Very nice surroundings relaxing pool. Magnificat beachs nearby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina Atlantico; City: Ponta Delgada Sao Miguel Azores; Review: Hotel location is excellent walking distance from downtown. Rooms are very comfortable, not to big, but you can sleep very well. The room balcony is perfect. Breakfast is great. Hotel employees were very helpful and friendly. We had to leave really early before the breakfast room opened and they've opned early for us. Thank you! To return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alanda Hotel Marbella; City: Marbella Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Very nice hotel, with some amenities, nothing to fancy. Rooms are very big, with a big and very comfortable bed. My room was just above the breakfast esplanade and facing the busy street, however, no noise was listened inside, with the balcony window closed. Breakfast in the esplanade was very pleasant, diverse and with good quality. Coffee was not bad for the type of machine. The hotel personal, both reception and in the breakfast room, were very nice, professional, and helpful. Even though it's location is a bit fare from the center and the beach, it has a bus stop very close to the exit and there was never long the wait. Good price - quality hotel! I Recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyt Al Salaam; City: Stone Town Zanzibar City Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: We stayed for 2 nights while visiting Stone town. We loved it! It is right in the center near the bay and the Unesco heritage old part of the town. We followed the suggestion of Juma, and upgraded to the room with the ocean view, and that was the best we did. The room was really spacious, with a unique bathroom, very comfortable, ideal to relax after the long and hot day visiting the city. The hotel has an excellent restaurant, with fantastic Swahili seasoning. We recommend the coconut soap and the seafood salad, divine! All the staff is great, really friendly, always smiling and whiling to help you even when there is a language barrier! Because it is an old building it doesn't has an elevator, and rooms are on the 1st and 2nd floor...if you have good knees no problem but if not and/or you have heavy luggage (has we did) it may be a no. But for us that was totally secondary. I recommend this hotel !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lusitano; City: Golega Santarem District Central Portugal; Review: We picked Golegã and Hotel Lusitano by change, but right away seemed like a very nice place! It turned out we loved it. Our idea was to relax, visit some countryside or stay inside if we wanted. We stayed in the main house or the old part of the hotel, which old has only the great recovery job done, magnificent wooden doors and floors, ceilings all impeccable. Our room (115) was enormous, very cozy and comfortable. The bed was fantastic and even in central town no noise was listened inside from streets. At arrival it was given to us the passwords for the wifi, not a feature that we were looking for, but might be helpful for others. Breakfast was great, overlooking the garden. We had dinner as well one night and it was very good too, taste, cooking and quality price. We've also tried the SPA, amazing, the water circuit was as good as any other water circuit spa, the pool is overlooking the garden, it felt really good. But what we really loved was the floatation booth, it was one hour of pure pleasure, so peaceful, return to the origins! Definitely, an experience to repeat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: I have read all of the Jack Reacher novels, and Never Go Back is the best in a while. Lee Child provides all the action and plot intricacies readers have come to expect, and this one has a compelling story as well, providing a more detailed look into Reacher's complex psyche. A thoroughly enjoyable and fulfilling read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dummy Line; Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Cole Page; Review: Bobby Cole has a clean, direct writing style, creates compelling characters, and really knows how to tell a story. I enjoyed every single page. When I finished The Dummy Line, I ordered Moon Underfoot without even putting my Kindle down. Cole is a great find.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Underfoot (A Jake Crosby Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Cole Page; Review: I ordered this one the minute I finished The Dummy Line, and I'm glad I did. Great characters, plenty of action, and lots of emotion. Jake Crosby is a realistic hero, powered by love for his family rather than the "super-human" skills so many thriller characters seem to have. My only criticism is that Jake's role was a little smaller in this book than in The Dummy Line, but the other characters and plot lines were so entertaining that it didn't matter all that much. Overall, a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Darkness (Elvis Cole Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: This is the first Robert Crais novel I have read, but it certainly won't be the last. Superbly crafted and filled with compelling, believable characters, this story was entertaining from beginning to end. I'm going to order all of the Elvis Cole series and read them in order. Elvis is the kind of character that sticks in your mind long after you finish the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extended Family; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Kendrick Page; Review: Very creative story and very well written. Not for the faint of heart, but outstanding if you like a hard-hitting thriller populated with compelling, believable characters and you are willing to stay up late at night because you can't put it down. I'm already looking forward to Kendrick's next book, and I hope to see Officer Grey Gift again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undercurrents; Author: Visit Amazon's Frances Fyfield Page; Review: Ridley Pearson never disappoints, and this Lou Boldt mystery is one of the best in the series. I had already read some of the subsequent Boldt stories, and this one provided a lot of background and insight into one of the most compelling detective characters in crime fiction. Undercurrents is a must read for anyone who is looking for an engrossing, beautifully written mystery with a heart-stopping, and somewhat heart-breaking, finish...and some intriguing insight into the science of water currents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abandon; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Crouch Page; Review: This book is typical Blake Crouch...original, compelling, fast-paced, and absolutely addictive. Crouch is a creative and masterful story-teller. The story line was a little different from what I expected when I bought it, but I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Einstein Prophecy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Masello Page; Review: Robert Masello is a master of blending actual historical figures with fictional characters and events, along with just the right splash of supernatural suspense, to create compelling, incredibly readable stories. THE EINSTEIN PROPHECY was my second book by this author, and I'm now reading a third. I'm a huge fan, and anyone who reads this book will become one too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Absolute Pressure (Orca Sports); Author: Sigmund Brouwer; Review: First, I love Key West. Next, reading and learning about scuba diving, pirate treasure and sharks attracted me to this book. Last, there was surprise ending that an old reader like myself enjoyed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Agent Josephine's Numbers; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Ponnay Page; Review: What a fun book for children and adults to read together. How about writing another book using a spy backpack to increase readership to boys. How about a secret agent kid's wheelchair. A big 5 stars from a senior want-to-be secret agent. Secret Agent Cookie Dough signing out ._.. _ _ _ ._..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Makeup Artist Money Manual: A Simple, Step-by-step Guide to Your Long Lasting, Lucrative Career In Wedding Makeup Artistry; Author: Visit Amazon's Theresa Amundsen Page; Review: Each person should check with the Health Department of their state. One state requires hours of training from a state approved school then must pass a state exam. Then one must have continuing education to keep their license current. For a business you can't put makeup on anyone unless you have a state license. So check with your state. A license in one state may not be transferable to another state. It's a great book with lots of advice and tips.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hugo: How Two Boys Learned of Life from a Killer Shark; Author: Michael McEachern; Review: How neat that several readers thought of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. A shark story always gets my attention. Learning about growing up in the South on the water was an extra bonus. The author should write more stories about Southern life on the water. Get your coffee cup and settle down for a good read. You won't want to put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cougar!; Author: Visit Amazon's W. W. Brock Page; Review: This book is an excellent read for teens to seniors. If you like hunting, the outdoors with dangerous animals and government plots you'll like this book. There is no bad language, there are people with character & integrity, and there is a slight touch of romance. My state is now having sightings of cougars, bears & wolves so this made the book an even better read. One cougar was shot in town because of it being near an elementary school. At least my state doesn't have alligators. I didn't hesitate buying the next book Night Wind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Fathom; Author: Visit Amazon's James Rollins Page; Review: Good adventure book with a deep sea monster thrown in for added flavor. A unique ending to top off a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemon: Teach Me Everything I Need To Know About Lemon In 30 Minutes (Herbal Remedies - Superfoods; Author: Visit Amazon's 30 Minute Reads Page; Review: A fast and easy book to read with great information. Thirty minute books are wonderful. This was a good review about lemons plus learned additional benefits of lemons I didn't know. I would have given the book five stars if there had been scientific references included to support the heath benefits. My refrigerator is now stocked with lemons.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Henry and Tom; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Atkins Page; Review: This is a book for all ages from teens to seniors. If you like the ocean and all water creatures & vessels you'll enjoy this book. If you throw in a shark I'm hooked until the end of the book. Get in your favorite reading chair and enjoy an adventure. Pass the book onto a youngster.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: knots: The Complete Guide Of Knots- indoor knots, outdoor knots and sail knots (knot tying, Knotting, Splicing , Ropework; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Williams Page; Review: For myself I must have photos. The only photo is on the cover A photo of each knot needs to be with each instruction.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Roma Pizza; City: West Berlin, NJ; Review: Unacceptable. We ordered 80 wings, 3 pizzas and 5 sandwiches for the super bowl. The only item we received that was good were the sodas. The wings were uneatable and some of them didn't even have meat on the bone. We called the manager and after some back and forth they basically said they pre cook the wings so they can't help if some of the meat falls off and ended up hanging up. The Super Bowl is one of my favorite days of the year and I was looking forward to wings all day long but ended up being sadly dissatisfied. Unacceptable how terrible the food was and then nothing was done to a customer that placed an order over $100 dollars. We're going to end up giving the food to a homeless person tonight. Not sure if they'll even be able to eat it, though.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rose Tattoo Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Rose Tattoo Cafe is exactly what I would consider a 5 star restaurant. The restaurants perfect mixture of quaint and elegance is extremely attractive to the eye. The addition of the flowers around the restaurant are soothing and a great mood setter. I had been looking to take my girlfriend to a nice romantic dinner in Philadelphia and wound up reading ravishing reviews about Rose Tattoo Cafe so I decided to give it a try. I am pleased to say that it lived up to the high expectations I had from the moment I set the reservation. The food: I ordered the scallops and she ordered the filet. All of the food came out in the proper manner. Appetizers first, salads next and then the entrees. My scallops were cooked perfectly with a little crust on the outside and very soft on the inside. My girlfriend also really enjoyed her filet. The only thing I could remotely say negative about Rose Tattoo Cafe was it was difficult to park and they didn't have great beer selections. All of the above are to be expected so it did not change my view on the evening. Absolutely would recommend Rose Tattoo Cafe and will be back in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Philadelphia Tap Room; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Fried PB&J is a meal that was created from God or the owners of South Philadelphia Taproom, I'm not quite sure. A fun activity my girlfriend and I do is to try as many restaurants that were on the show Diners, Drive-ins & Dives (Triple D). This restaurant was on our list since we are trying to go to each one of the restaurants in Philadelphia Guy Fieri has visited. Now, our cardinal rule is that we have to get everything that Guy tried and split them. This is non negotiable for us; no matter how obscure the dish. Food: Guy Fieri got the Fried PB&J, Ricotta Doughnuts and the Wild Boar Tacos. The Fried PB&J was simply fantastic. From my sentence above you obviously can tell I am a huge fan of this item. There is no other way to describe it-a must try! The Ricotta Doughnuts unfortunately are not on the menu anymore. It's a real bummer because they were my girlfriends favorite. The sauce that they came with was incredible. The Wild Boar tacos were good. I'm not a huge fan of Boar in general but the tacos were good and I would definitely try them again. The place itself is a small little dive bar in South Philadelphia. Parking is tough as to be expected but it's worth the hassle of finding a parking spot in order to try their food. We will definitely be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Esperanza Restaurant & Bar; City: Lindenwold, NJ; Review: I have tried Mexican food in many states and La Esperanza is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in America. Luckily, it's only about a 10 minute drive from my house. First off, their portions are huge and the prices are extremely fair. If you get their combo meals you'll get to try different items and get a lot of food at the same time. The best way to form an opinion of their food is to try their tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, burritos etc. This place is TRUE authentic Mexican food, people! They also have very good margaritas to pair with their food. If you got for happy hour they have good prices on their spirits. The restaurant is in a very unique pink house and has an authentic Mexican ambiance to it. The staff has always been very kind and helpful. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King of Pizza; City: Berlin, NJ; Review: To be honest, I've never had anything from KOP that isn't really good. Their wing sauce: I could shower in that stuff! Their Margarita Pizza: Best slice of pizza I have ever had. Go here and try their wings, they're the best wings I've ever had. The only negative thing I'd say about KOP is they do not deliver. So, I have to get up and drive there. Otherwise they're a 5* pizza place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ralphs Italian Restaurant; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I have been wanting to try this restaurant for years. I have heard so many positive stories about this place so I finally decided to visit on Valentine's Day. The three story restaurant made me feel like I was in little Italy. I loved how everybody that worked there seemed like they were related. The service was great and everybody there was friendly. My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner. We had the mussels in red sauce to start. She had Veal Parm and I had the Veal Cap; The food the outstanding! The portions are huge so next time we go we will end up splitting entrees family style wise. If you go with four people I would recommend getting 3 entrees to split, it will be plenty of food. I can't wait to come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silk City Diner & Lounge; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Silk City Diner was another restaurant my girlfriend and I had on our list to visit. It was on Diners Drive ins and Dives, so we have been wanting to come here for quite some time. We always get what Guy Fieri got however, seeing as the episode aired 10 years ago one of the items he got was no longer offered. We ended up getting the pork empanadas and the wings, since he did get both of them. The wings: The server talked us into getting an off menu wing called "The Lenny Wings". They offer two sauces, Buffalo and Tai Chili. The Lenny Wings are their wings with a mixture of both sauces. They were absolutely phenomenal. I looked at my girlfriend and jokingly said: "I'd bath in this sauce". Obviously the statement was hyperbole but that's just to give you an idea as to how incredible the sauce was. I have had wings all over the area and these are by far the best wings I have ever eaten. Not hyperbole. The Pork Empanadas were also very tasty. The first taste I noticed was the shell. It was so crunchy, which I really enjoyed. The sliced carrots that came underneath it was also very good. All in all, I will be back. Definitely the best tasting DDD spot I've been to in Philadelphia thus far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nino's Tailoring & Dry Cleaning; City: Voorhees, NJ; Review: I took 3 pairs of pants to Nino's to be tailored and tapered. I am beyond satisfied with the job he did and will continue to be a customer. I've struggled to find a tailor in his area for quite some time. After much trial and error I finally found my place. He does a tremendous job and doesn't charge an outrageous price. It takes about a week to get your clothes finished so plan ahead. Other than that, he's exceptional. Update: I've used Nino's quite a few times since this review and I still love it there. He is my go to tailor and his turnaround times have been much quicker. I dropped off 3 items on a Monday and picked them up on a Friday. Highly recommend using Nino.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggiano's Little Italy; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I love this place! If you're with just two people sit at the bar with Chris- he's awesome! If you're with a larger party get family style- you won't regret it! My favorite meal there is the Chicken Francese. For an appetizer I'd recommend the Mozzarella Marinara. If you have room for dessert go with the chocolate cake. All 3 items will have you leaving happy, full and tired! Place can be loud so be prepared for that, other than that it's amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dolsot House; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: My friend and I went here after a round of golf, since he read their wings were ranked the 5th best in New Jersey on NJ.com. We both ordered 4 soy sauce wings and 4 honey sesame wings. He also had a sandwich that he really enjoyed. The wings were phenomenal. They are a big size wing and they are extremely crunchy. The sauce is exceptional as well. My friend likes to consider himself some type of wing aficionado and rates wings wherever he goes. He gave their wings a 9 out of 10; Due to taste, quality and overall creativeness. I enjoyed my first visit there so much I decided to take my girlfriend there for dinner. We ended up having the same server, who I wish I got his name because he is so nice. She got a dish she really enjoyed and tried the wings as well; she loved everything. Overall, Dolsot is a great BYO restaurant to go to. The staff is very friendly, It's family oriented and their food is creative and delicious. Highly recommend going there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bar One; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: My girlfriend & I stopped in here one night before our reservation at Ralph's. We had an hour before dinner and decided to sit and have a drink here. Oddly enough, we checked their reviews and decided to give it a try. We got to talking with the bartender and she informed us that Ralph's owned Bar One. We glanced at the menu while we had our drinks and both agreed that we had to come back here. Fast forward a few months and we ended up back at Bar One for brunch. It was around 12:30 when we got there and I believe their brunch is 11-2:30 Then the kitchen closes for an hour and they start dinner at 3:30 PM. My girlfriend got Eggs Benedict that she really enjoyed. I ended up getting the cheesesteak omelette with their special wiz sauce on top. I didn't ask how they made their sauce but I suspect it's a mixture of wiz cheese and heavy cream; it was to die for. The entire meal was phenomenal. Their menu is also very eccentric which, as a foodie, I really enjoy. The staff is very friendly and informative. They also have a lot of drink specials. If you love Bloody Mary's you'll love it there. They seem to be a new bar so I wanted to make sure I gave them a good review to help spread the word. I definitely recommend Bar One and I'll be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Submarine; City: Maple Shade, NJ; Review: I'll start off my saying, I really really like this place. It actually saddens me to give them a 4*, but such is life. Their Italian hoagie is my favorite hoagie in this entire area. Portions are massive, so if you get the smallest size it will be plenty. I always get hot peppers on the hoagie and they really give it a great kick. My dad introduced me to this place and it's also his favorite hoagie in the area. My mom loves their cheesesteaks. In fact, if I ever go there I call her and ask her if she wants me to pick her up one. The only reason it's not a 5* is their delivery. I called once on a Saturday and they don't deliver until five, I was then forced to order elsewhere. Then I called again at night and they said they don't deliver to me because I'm on the other side of 38; I'm literally a 8-10 minute drive from there. It's because of those delivery policies that I don't order there more frequently. If they change that, I'll never order sandwiches from anywhere else again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrap Shack; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I met my girlfriend here for lunch today. Her Aunt & Uncle had been here so she had mentioned trying it. I see a lot of not so good reviews on here and I don't really understand them. The place did not blow me away but I thought it was a cool looking bar, food was good, and it was fairly priced. I got the Chicken Pesto Wrap and really enjoyed it. The wrap was more the size of a burrito than a wrap, so when I left, I left full. The ingredients were fresh and they had four different selections of wraps to chose from. I went with the tomato wrap and liked the choice. Overall, I thought it was a really good wrap. My girlfriend got the Pear & Walnut Salad that she enjoyed. It was a good size salad and all the ingredients were fresh. I even tasted it and thought that was good. It was during lunch and the server looked to have a lot of tables. So, service was a tad bit slower than I would have liked. If it were dinner, I wouldn't have minded but I only have an hour for my lunch break. Other than that I really enjoyed my visit. Again, it didn't blow me away but I definitely will come back and eat here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaetano's of West Berlin; City: West Berlin, NJ; Review: Gaetanos in Berlin is by far my favorite Sandwich place in that area. I have since moved to Cherry Hill, so I don't get a chance to eat here that much anymore. However, when I lived in Berlin I was a frequent customer. Portions, portions, portions. Their sandwiches come in three different sizes, the smallest is plenty for a single person. The largest you could easily split between three people. My two favorite items to order there are their Cheesesteaks & The Big G Fries (wow). Cheesesteak is awesome. Great meat, great roll & great portion size. Big G fries are epic. Cheese wiz, bacon & mozzarella cheese. Order these, say no more. Their delivery is swift. Their prices are fair. Their food is great. Highly recommend Gaetano's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Diner; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I live right next door to this place and haven't yet dined there, until last night. My dad used to take us here when we were kids so I had a relatively positive memory of the place. They used to bring our food out in cardboard cars from the 50's, which as a kid I loved. This is somewhat of a higher end diner. The menu is much smaller than a normal diner and their food options are more in line with a restaurant than a dinner. Although, price wise they're not crazy expensive. They are however, slightly more expensive than your typical diner. I really enjoyed my dinner. I got the BBQ blue burger and it was fantastic. They cooked it the the appropriate temperature, which isn't always that easy to find. They have an all day bunch and so my girlfriend got the chicken and waffles. They smelled fantastic. I had a bite and really enjoy them. My girlfriend also really seemed to enjoy them. I found out they do still do they cardboard cars for kids, which is awesome. The have a jukebox on every table, so bring quarters! Really enjoyed my dinner here. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Sitio - Grill & Café; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: I have been wanting to try Peruvian Food for a long time now. A client of mine is from Peru and he keeps raving about it. So, I figured I'd take my girlfriend out for date night during restaurant week. I have read the reviews for here and can say I personally loved my dining experience here. The decor of the restaurant was nice, the food was very good and service was very good. It's a BYO and I felt the opened our wine the second we sat down, which I greatly appreciated (it was a Friday after a long week). We did restaurant week and we both ended up getting a Peruvian dish and some contemporary dishes. I ended up getting the pumpkin raviolis. They were, of course, fantastic! My girlfriend got steak with Peruvian pasta that she really enjoyed as well. We did try some empanadas off of the restaurant week menu and loved them. The only thing that is unfortunate is that it's such a pain to park here. If you've never been to collingswood before, be prepared to drive around and find a spot. However, the easier thing to do would be to just park at the PATCO and walk a little farther. Great place. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kitchen Consigliere; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: I've been wanting to go to an old school Italian restaurant for a while now. After hearing great thing about this place I decided to give it a try and take my girlfriend here for a date night. First off, I loved the theme and the decor. It's all very mob related, pictures, decorations etc. The story behind the restaurant and their name is also mob related so I recommend looking up the story before you dine here. We ended up getting Mussels red as an appetizer, which we enjoyed very much. The broth was very tasty and we kept it on the table for a while after we finished them to enjoy with our bread. My girlfriend got a homemade stuffed rigatoni special that was off of the menu. She really enjoyed it. I had a bite of it and thought it was very good. I got the Chicken Sicilian for my dish. It was really good. I try to get a dish that only the restaurant makes, instead of chicken Parmesan, to get a gauge for the food. The dish was mildly spicy but it had a lot of great flavors in it. We ended the night with the tiramisu. It was fabulous and also massive. Definitely too big to eat by yourself. All in all, really good Italian restaurant. Being that it's in Collingswood, make a reservation and show up a little earlier to find parking. Definitely will he back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dump-N-Roll; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is another food truck that was at my apartment in Cherry Hill, NJ. The person that ran the truck was super helpful and extremely friendly. They had 3 different types of dumplings, then a speciality dumpling and truffle fries that they're known for. I wasn't in the mood for fries so I ended up just doing the pork and chicken dumplings. I have to say, they were phenomenal. From the look, they look like perogies, but don't be fooled they taste just like dumplings. The Chicken came with a special type of sauce and then the pork ones you used soy sauce. The were fried perfectly and had great flavor. Also, great size so 10 total dumplings was enough food to fill me for dinner. I thought they both were really good. I hope they come back here soon so I can try the truffle fries next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk Of The Town; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I come from New Jersey, so I always pass this place whenever I'm going to sports stadiums or other things in the stadium area. I kept telling my girlfriend and a friend of mine how one if these days I'm going to try this place. Well, last night was one of those days as I was in the area and decided to stop. Have to say, I really loved it there. My girlfriend and I split a cheesesteak and fried pickles. The cheesesteak was very high quality and had very good taste. I felt the steak on the sandwich was a higher quality than the other notable Philadelphia cheesesteak spots. The roll was also very good which overall made the sandwich a home run. It was also cheaper than the other places as well. The fried pickles were very very good. The pickles were the chip type and they had a lot of breading on them. They were bigger than usual and very crispy. I have been thinking about them all day. They have a very big menu so next time I stop we are going to try more stuff! Tip: They don't have a bathroom, so don't come on a full bladder. They also accept credit cards, which I found quite convenient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moe's Southwest Grill; City: Sicklerville, NJ; Review: I really try to keep it positive on here but I can't stick to that with this place. If I had to describe this Moe's location in one word it would be "disgusting". I really enjoy Moe's food. I've been to many locations and continue to dine there to this day. However, this location is so far below the standard of every other Moe's it's just unacceptable. The food taste old and not fresh. The entire restaurant is not clean. The staff isn't rude but they sure are not friendly. Even their welcome to Moe's when you walk in sounds incredibly somber. I've been to this location a few times because it was close to my house. I always felt it was never as good as the other places for the reasons listed above. My friend and I were out and he wanted Moe's and this was the closest location so we ended up here, reluctantly. The food was so bad my friend actually asked for his money back. I ate around half of mine and didn't want the hassle so I just said to myself I'll never come here again. My friend, however barely ate his food because it wasn't edible. The manager gave him his money back without giving him a hard time. That and the fact that I like Moe's in general is why it's a 2 Star and not a 1. Anyway, steer clear of this location. Ownership obviously doesn't care about the quality of the food here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harvest Seasonal Grill - Moorestown; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: I recently visited Harvest for a date night with my girlfriend. She's really into organic and farm fed food so she convinced me to try this place. We had a reservation and were sat immediately. The server was very helpful and you could tell he really knew the menu. The restaurant had a fancy feel to it but also comfortable. The food: I wasn't sure how much I was going to enjoy this simply because the health concept generally goes out to the window for me when dining out. Surprising, I really enjoyed their food and the portions. I started out with the goat cheese salad which was delicious. It had very great flavors; you could taste how fresh the lettuce was. The portion size was also perfect for a before dinner salad. For dinner, I had the swordfish and it was exceptional. Swordfish is a dish you don't see at a lot of restaurants so I had to try it. Portions were smaller than at typical restaurant but it was enough to fill me and leave me satisfied. It goes really well with their health conscious menu. I left full, happy and not feeling like I needed a nap. All in all, I really enjoyed Harvest. Definitely looking to go back when the seasons change and they have a different menu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Salmon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: My girlfriend had been telling me this was her favorite Sushi restaurant in the city so we decided to dine there for a night out. We went on a Friday night with a reservation and were sat immediately. It's one of the rare Sushi restaurants that has a bar and serves alcohol, which was nice to have. We ended up getting "The Sushi and Sashimi for two". It's a dinner for two people that includes sushi, nigiri, and sashimi. The food comes out on a pirate boat dish which is esthetically pleasing to the eye. It was high quality sushi that we both really enjoyed. For the sashimi, they had white tuna, which is something I've never even heard of. We both tried it and really enjoyed it. For Nigiri, to be honest, I've never even heard of that until we went there. It's sashimi with rice underneath of it. It was something different that if you like sashimi you'll definitely like. We also had Saki that came out in a cool pourer with an ice cube inside to keep it cool. It was a really good meal. I'd recommend going to Fat Salmon if you're looking for a good Sushi Restaurant in the City.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Pizza; City: Pennsauken, NJ; Review: I moved to Cherry Hill a few months ago and have been doing a lot of trial and error to try and find my go to pizza place. One day this place put a menu on my door so I decided to give them a try and I haven't look back. I've had so many different items from this place and every one has been very good. From pizza, to cheesesteaks, to wings, to calzones, they're all good. Every time I get delivery they're also much faster than most pizza places around. Tips: Their wings come with sauce on the side, just an FYI. If you're looking for good delivery food I'd definitely give them a call. They also give you a menu every single time you order so I now have like 10 of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bank & Bourbon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I have been wanting to try this place for some time and being that it's restaurant week I decided to go here for a night out. The decor and the feel of the restaurant inside was very nice. They easily have over 100 different bourbons and whiskeys to chose from, as well as an extensive wine list. They give you the option of still or sparking water when you sit down, which I enjoyed. The bread that they give you when you sit down is phenomenal. I wish I had more of it. The food: Since we did restaurant week we both had 3 courses. My first course was the Hamachi, which is something I've never had before. It was raw fish, apples, radish and other ingredients. It was very flavorful and the perfect amount to eat before an entree. I would definitely eat it again. My main course was the flat iron steak which was cooked exquisitely. It had a lot of flavor and the spinach purée on the side was tasteful as well. For dessert I had the German chocolate cake. It was very rich and had a lot of coconut to it. I'm not the biggest fan of coconut but I decided to give it a try. With that in mind, I still enjoyed the cake. I definitely want to come back and dine here again to try more of their food. We both really enjoyed our dinner and left satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoes Kitchen; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I've been to multiple Zoe's Kitchen locations and this one is my favorite. I have never had a bad dish at this place. Every single item I've ordered I really enjoyed. The restaurant is very clean and they always have good service. Parking is sparse so you may have to park behind the building, other than that it's top notch. I usually get the Chicken Kabob and the Pesto Hummus. Both are fantastic, and I've never been able to find a hummus I enjoy more than their Pesto Hummus. Anyway, they just came out with their cauliflower rice bowls. I've been trying to eat healthier so I gave it a try and I absolutely loved it. The entire dish had 10G of net carbs and it was extremely flavorful. The green salsa on it gives it a kick and really enhanced the flavor. I can't want to go back and get it again. If you like Mediterranean food go to Zoe's. This place is the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoe Repair Plus; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I had been looking for a good shoe repair place and Shoe Repair Plus had good reviews so I gave them a shot. I dropped off a pair of Chukka Boots that had water stains on them. I did not realize at the time when I bought them, that they're not waterproof. So, of course after rain and snow there were water stain marks all over them. I brought them here and he was able to buff out almost the entire stain. There is still some stain slightly visible but I knew it was impossible to completely eradicate the stains. He also buffed the boats which made them shiny and gave them an almost new look. I dropped them off on a Monday and picked them up Thursday, so the turnaround time was quick. He also only charged me $10, which I thought was a very good price. I was very impressed and happy with the entire experience. I'm glad I finally found my go to shoe repair shop and I will definitely be brining my other shoes here for now on! Tip: This place is right next to the TD bank on 561 so slow down or you may miss it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beawon; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I saw this has some mixed reviews but this was one of my favorites meals of recent memory. I've been wanting to try Korean BBQ for quite some time, so I took my girlfriend here on a Monday night and we absolutely loved it! They cook the food right in front of you on a grill which makes for a cool experience. You can do A La Carte or they have meal combos, which we got for us two to share. There was so much food that we left stuffed with a lot of food still on the table. The meat was very good quality as was all of the food they bring out before the meat to share. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They could tell it was our first time there so they made sure to make our experience enjoyable. I honestly can't wait to come back here. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dominic's Tavern; City: Bellmawr, NJ; Review: I had been to Dom's many times in the past to drink and hangout, but I have never had their food before. I recently saw they were on a NJ.com list for top 25 best wings in NJ so I knew I had to try them. I went here on a Sunday afternoon with a friend and we got 10 wings mild and 10 wings in their hot-daddy sauce. Their hot daddy sauce is a mixture of cheddar cheese, ranch and mild sauce -- it's fantastic. I have to say, their wings are exceptional. They were very big with great flavor. They are crispy wings, so the wing absorbs the sauce. I really enjoyed both sauces as well. The hot-daddy sauce was very good but it's filling, I'm not sure I could eat 10 myself in that sauce. However, if you're there make sure to try it, it's fabulous. The best part is how cheap it is. For 20 wings it was under $13!! I know dive bar prices are very good but that was just crazy. I can't wait to go back and have some more wings. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Distrito; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: I came here on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar right around lunch time. It was a really good experience from start to finish. I can't remember the bartenders name, but he was very knowledgeable when it came to tequila and other alcohol. He made sure our food came out in the right order, chips, apps and entrees so we got to enjoy everything. He made an off-Menu jalapeño cucumber margarita and it was delicious. They have a pick two lunch menu that I really enjoyed. I got to enjoy an app (Nachos) and an entree (Tacos). All of the food we had was very enjoyable and I look forward to coming back again. Strongly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Library II; City: Voorhees, NJ; Review: I've actually never been here before and I wanted a nice date night, so my fiancée and I decided on here. They do not take reservations so we got there at 6:45 on a Saturday and had a 40 minute wait. Not bad at all, we sat at the bar and had a drink or two before our table was ready. Their drinks are super reasonably priced, especially their wine. If you want more than one glass of wine you might as well get a bottle since two glasses are the same price as a bottle. My fiancée ended up getting a bottle of wine that was $18; extremely cheap for a higher end steak house. You actually bring your empty order ticket to the cook station next to the salad bar to order your food. Then whatever you get comes with unlimited salad and bread. We both got a filet and shared a baked potato. The food was exquisite and cooked to perfection. We had such a great evening here and can not wait to go back! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chickie's & Pete's; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: I've been wanting to try this location ever since I found out they were building it. First off, this location is massive. The outside deck is really big and the inside of the restaurant is huge. They have easily 30+ draft beers on tap and then a section of them that are only brewed in NJ, which I thought was cool. I wish they had more philly beers since it is Chickie & Pete's but it's still really cool they have a selection of all local beers. The decor is eerily similar to every other Chickie's I've ever been in and the menu is the exact same thing. So of course, the food was very good. The location of this is top notch and the atmosphere is really good. I'm excited to continue to visit this location in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherry Hill Towers Apartment Homes; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I lived at Cherry Hill Towers for a year and overall I really enjoyed my experience there. The apartments are nice, updated, and it's priced fairly reasonable for the area. Pros: The location is great. It's right on 38 across from the mall so you're so close to everything. Also, there's a back exit so you can come out at the light and not have to u-turn on 38. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. From the maintenance to the people working in the office, they're very friendly. The complex is very big and clean. They clean the complex pretty much every day and have great upkeep of the grounds. There's a pool and a gym. Both are great additions to have in your complex. Cons: The air unit is SO loud you can barely hear when it's on. I literally had to turn the TV up when it's on and can't hear people who aren't in the room when it's on. It's extremely inconvenient to recycle. You have to go all the way to the 1st floor and out to the dumpster to recycle. That's a huge pain and made me not want to recycle. The washer and dryer in 1 that we had was awful. It was so small and took 3 hours a load. You had to do 4 small loads and it would take 12 hours to finish. Most people that live here are great. But there are a lot that are rude. They're scared of a puppy in a complex that's the most dog friendly I've ever toured. They actually have dog poop bags all around the back of the complex for tenants to use. Some people would refuse to get on the elevator with my black lab/border collie puppy that's the friendliest puppy there is. He's literally got PTSD from some of the people that screamed and ran when they saw him. Now, he's scared of people he doesn't know. It was frustrating on a daily basis. If an apartment complex allowed you to walk your snake around I wouldn't live there. Yet, they're scared of dogs and they still live there. All in all, I did like CHT. I would recommend it to anybody that doesn't have a dog. My recommendation to management. Lower the parking fees for out back and underneath. It's empty because it's too expensive. If it were $10 a month up top and $25 below instead of $25 and $50 I would have purchased two spots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramblewood Country Club; City: Mount Laurel, NJ; Review: I've golfed here three times in the past 3 weeks and I have to say, it's turning out to be one of my favorite courses in the area. Ever since Jaws bought it, the course has continued to get better and better. First, there's three 9 hole courses instead of a front and back 9, they're called red, white and blue. So, you could play different ones each time you play there, which is cool. It also makes hem able to have the most tee times available in the area. The blue course, IMO, is the most challenging of the three. Some of the grounds still need work but it's like bits and pieces, you can tell it's well kept overall, but there's just areas that need continual work. Also, until today I had no idea that had a cart girl going around. I have never seen one before so i don't know if they just started or if they have only them at certain times. Also, there's not many places to fill up water so make sure to bring some. Those are really my other negatives, the lack of cart girl, lack of water stations and then some of the random botched areas in the fairway. All in all, great course and love playing there. Edit: Last couple times I've played here the course has been in horrible shape. Not to mention, they air raided the greens, never told us and still charged us the same price. Very bad look IMO. Changing to a 3* now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Valleybrook Country Club; City: Blackwood, NJ; Review: Another Ron Jaworski golf course that I really enjoy. Dollar for dollar, this is the best value course in the entire area. It's certainly not "cheap" but it's very affordable, and it's a nice course. They have a driving range right next to where to check in to warm up, which is always great to have. There is water refill stations every 3 holes, and cart girls driving around the entire course. It's on the easier side compared to most courses because it's pretty wide open, but it has holes are are challenging. The grounds are well kept and they usually have a Marshall telling you when to start at the first hole so the pace is always good. They always have a good amount of tee times available as well. All in all, great course to go to. Again, not the most challenging but a really fun and well kept course to play at.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scotland Run Golf Club; City: Williamstown, NJ; Review: This is the best public golf course in the 856 area. The course is simply exceptional. One of the harder golf courses as well. It starts you off on a par 5 at hole 1 and hole 10. Hole 10 is my favorite hole I've ever played. There's a lot of sand at this course which makes it challenging. The greens also have a lot of hills which makes putting much more challenging. The course is kept together so well. It's worth every penny. I'd much rather pay the extra $20-$30 to play here opposed to other courses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indian Spring Country Club; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: This is probably the best bang for your buck course around. I live super close to here so I golf here quite a bit. The course is always in good shape, they're always organized and it's a really good price. This course isn't easy but it's not hard as well. Par 70 course so there's only two par 5's. Most holes I feel are on the shorter side but they do have some holes that are pretty long. The rough is tough to play out of and it's pretty easy to lose balls here. So my recommendation is to hit it on the fairway haha. All in all, really like this course. Recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aps Day Spa; City: Evesham Township, NJ; Review: I surprised my fiancee' with a last minute couples massage for here. There was a groupon for a pretty big discount so I decided to give it a try. We were a little hesitant at first since we did read a lot of the reviews and they weren't the best. However, we ended up really enjoyed it there. If you haven't been there, i'd recommend you get the groupon and give it a chance. There was no wait when we got there and we walked right back and started within 5 minutes of arrival. We ended up choosing the hot stone massage and it felt great. They give you an option of swedish or hot stone when you get there and I am very happy with our choice. They massage your entire back and legs for about 20 minutes or so and then they do around 20 minutes of hot stone and then spend 10 minutes or so doing your torso and scalp/head. They give you the option to upgrade for $15 for deep tissue, but we felt it was not necessary as the normal massage was plenty. I read the reviews and had a different experience as others. Now, maybe if we got the swedish it would be different but i am not sure. I will be going back for another hot stone and would recommend it as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pennsauken Country Club; City: Pennsauken, NJ; Review: Pennsauken Country Club is another one of my dollar for dollar favorites. If you book at 1PM or later the discount is really significant as well. They have the standard golf rules and i feel they're right in the middle of strict and laxed. Which, for me, is the type of courses I look to go to so I can have a really good time but also follow proper golf rules and etiquette. I really enjoy how after the first three holes you go under the highway to finish off the front 9. I will say, some of the holes on the front 9 can be tough for a few reasons. Mainly, the sight of the pin is difficult because turns and hills. Also, some of them are pretty long par 4's and par 5's. No complaints, I enjoy the challenge just want to give perspective. The back 9 is much more open in my opinion and has one of the hardest par 5's i've ever played. It's so long and has a big hazard you have to shoot over. That is followed up with a really short par 3 to help make up for it, though. I think the course is really well kept as well. They have a person driving around selling food and beverages as well. That is pretty standard but not every course does it so i wanted to point it out. All in all, very good course and recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rancocas Golf Club; City: Willingboro, NJ; Review: I think the reviews on this course are way off. This course is kind of a hidden gem, in my opinion. Maybe because the location isn't that populated, I am not too sure. I will say every time I have went here I enjoyed my round. They are more relaxed than a lot of courses so it's a good course to try if you are just starting out. They are very affordable and always have a plethora of tee times available. They also have a driving range right next hole 1 for warm ups. The course is shorter than most I think but they make up for it with a lot of holes that dogleg and some thinner fairways. The grounds are always well kept and the pace of play is always on par. The only negative i have is one hole on the front 9 has power lines in front of it so i almost always hit them when teeing off. Other than that, it's a nice course that I recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riverwinds Golf & Tennis Club; City: Deptford, NJ; Review: I seldom give golf courses 5 stars but I loved my round here so much that I felt it was warranted. This is a links course so the course is wide open with very long fairways. The course was beautifully kept and the pace of play was on par. Right before you tee off they give you a bucket of balls that you can hit into a net for a warm up which was great. I did not see anybody riding around selling food or drinks but at the start of the front and end of the front there is a food and drink stand that takes credit cards. There is also a beautiful view of the city of philadelphia on the back 9 that's great to look at. The 17th hole is a par 3 that is my favorite par 3 i've ever played. You are basically hitting onto an island that is only the green. It is not flat either, so it makes it challenging. I did not check out their restaurant so I cannot comment on that but I heard good things. This course is a little pricier than most but in my opinion the extra money is worth it. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dad's Deli & Catering; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: This place is awesome. I have only been there for breakfast but it's great every time I've had it. It's hard to see from the road but it's directly behind the Rita's. They also don't have any seating so be prepared for takeout. They usually have my food ready within 5 minutes every time I order. Great quality and an extensive menu. Their breakfast sandwiches are really big and their portions are big too. Also, it's really cheap which is great. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bistro Romano; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I had heard about Bistro Romano and wanted to take my fiancée there for a nice date night and it did not disappoint. We absolutely loved it there! First off, we sat downstairs where it feels like you're in a wine cellar. The service was exceptional and the food and drinks were great. When you go, ask to sit downstairs because the atmosphere is unmatched. We had heard they were known for their Caesar salad so we decided to try it. As long as your table gets more than 1 salad they make it for you table-side. What was great about it was that they handmade the dressing right in front of you. The salad was so good. The dressing tasting different in a good way because it was so fresh. Highly recommended getting that. Their bread was also outstanding. They give you a paste instead of oil and it was delicious. Their food and drinks were great. My fiancée got a wine flight of four different wines. We thought that was really cool that she got to try four different types of wine. It's something that a lot of places don't offer. For me, I got their smoked old fashion and it was the best thing there. They add smoke to the whiskey when it's made so it has a great smokey taste. Their food menu is Italian (ish) which we thought was unique but good. I got the veal saltimboca and it came over mashed potatoes instead of pasta or traditional potatoes. I thought it was very good and enjoyed it. My fiancée got the scallops and she loved her meal as well. Also, my fiancée is gluten free and they were extremely accommodating. All in all, great place that made our night very enjoyable. There's so much I could write about it because we enjoyed it so much. If you're thinking about going there, do it. It's awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yokohama Japanese Restaurant; City: Maple Shade, NJ; Review: I had an amazing time here. I noticed how great the reviews were so I wanted to give this place a try. I had high expectations coming in and they lived up to them. My fiancée is gluten free and believe it or not sushi has a lot of gluten in it. They were very accommodating and made sure her entire dinner was gluten free. We did a 2 person sushi dinner and it was so much food. The sushi was also high quality, so it's not the type of sushi you get at a standard all you can eat sushi place. All in all, this place was very good. They have their own bar so you can get drinks there. Their food is high quality. Service was very good. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pho Voorhees; City: Voorhees, NJ; Review: I have been trying more of more Asian restaurants and this one is one of my favorites. Full disclosure: I don't care for Chinese food. So, outside of Sushi I rarely ate any Asian food. However, I have been trying more and more places because I have became very fond of Korean food. I tried this restaurant with my fiancée one day and it was great! We have the lettuce wraps, she had Pho and I have BBQ pork with fried rice. The lettuce wraps were awesome and the BBQ pork had so much flavor. Everything was fresh and tasteful. The entire meal from start to finish was very good. We can't wait to go back again. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frutta Bowls; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: I wanted to try this place because the pictures looked glorious, so I gave it a shot. I really loved it here. The bowls were huge and super filling. I got an Açaí banana bowl and my fiancée got an Açaí PB&J bowl and we really enjoyed them. My fiancé is also gluten free so we got gluten free avocado toast that we both enjoyed. The food is super fresh and very tasteful. It's pricey, but I understand because fruit, especially Açaí is expensive. I do wish they'd tell you the calories of their food. But otherwise, i recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allora; City: Evesham Township, NJ; Review: I have to admit, when I saw they said "Marlton's Italian hot spot" on their website I chuckled a little bit. However, after dining here I can see why they market as such. Their food, atmosphere and overall experience was superb. The outside is nothing to see, it's in a strip mall. But, once you step inside, it has such a nice family owned Italian feel. They have a ton of gluten free and vegan options on their menu if you have restrictions. It's also a scratch kitchen so they can make anything to your liking. We shared the mussels are they were very good. Also, they have a pesto oil to go with their bread that we enjoyed very much. My fiancée had the Short Rib Ragu and she absolutely loved it. I tried it as well and it was super rich and tasteful. I had the Chicken Parmesan and loved it. You could taste how fresh the chicken and the sauce were. The menu was fairly priced and he also a BYOB, but they do sell wine bottles if you forget to bring yours. Great restaurant and highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kettle & Grille; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: This is a great all around diner. I've dined here easily 20+ times and have enjoyed it every time. Their breakfast is phenomenal, with so many different great choices. Their dinners are also very good and greatly priced. Really recommend trying Kettle & Grille; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denim byob; City: Haddonfield, NJ; Review: I have been wanting to try Denim American Bistro because of their story and reviews. We each brought in a pair of jeans with us and gave it a shot on a Friday during lent. Everything, and I mean everything we had here was exceptional. It was good service, fresh food, fair prices and great ambiance. They have so many gluten free options as well. My fiancée got a gluten free crab cake, which is very hard to find, and she loved it. Their Brussels Sprouts appetizer is so addicting; you can't stop eating it. They also had lobster potatoes skins that were so flavorful. If you bring a pair of jeans they donate them to the homeless and give you a free dessert. It's a legit size dessert as well, not a sampler. I'll attach some pictures below for you to see. I highly recommend giving this place a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paprica Modern Mediterranean Grill; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great authentic Turkish food. I TRUED PAPRİCA for lunch and I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of food for lunch and it won't break your wallet. The menu has a lot of choices for anybody with dietary restrictions or somebody that likes to try different food. The staff was friendly and helpful with the menu. Their Pita is excellent and a highlight of the meal. They have some dishes that have some heat to them if you like that. Recommend giving PAPRİCA a try. Also, they are BYOB.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zahav; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Exceptional. I mean, that's really the best word to describe it. Zahav is truly worth the wait and lives up to the hype. Great service, great food, fair prices and great ambiance. The only negative is how long it takes to get a reservation here. But, when you dine here you'll understand why. My fiancée and I had the tasting menu and it was fantastic. The food comes out as it's prepared so make sure to eat it when it hits your table; don't wait for the rest of your items to come out. You get a lot of food and you'll try a lot of different type of food so be open minded and have an appetite. Pictures posted below to enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Ballroom Dance Centre; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I have really loved my sessions so far! We got the Groupon and wanted to get some lessons for our wedding, since our song isn't a traditional slow song. We really enjoyed it and decided to buy the package after the fact. They choreograph the entire dance for you and are very hands on. They make it super easy to learn. Also, their schedule is very flexible which is great! Really recommend Storm Ballroom!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hash House A Go Go; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got a chance to go. First off, holy portions. The entrees are absolutely enormous. If I were with 4 people I'd get two entrees to split between the four. I really enjoyed the food and I even really enjoyed the menu selection. They had a 24oz beer in a bag, which I thought was cool. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5* is the service isn't good there. They give their servers way too many tables and it takes forever to get all of your stuff. If they would fix that I think their reviews would be much better overall. I'm not dying to go back, but I would because I did enjoy the food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Westwood Golf Club; City: Woodbury, NJ; Review: I played here today for the first time. Their overall reviews were actually really good so we gave it a try. I enjoyed my round but to be honest, it's not a good course. The staff is friendly, they have a lot of tee times available, and the course layout is really cool. However, they don't take care of the course whatsoever. A lot of the fairways are filled with crab grass and dirt. The tee boxes are abysmal; most of the time you are hitting off of dirt. (Attached is a picture of a tee box we played off of) We were playing a hole at 11am on a Saturday while a guy way literally cutting the grass on the fairways... My buddy hit a ball, he picked it up, cut the grass then through the ball back down. I've honestly never seen the grass being cut on a Saturday morning before, it was absurd. I don't want to bash the place because it was laid back and the staff was nice, but I'll most likely never play here again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tacconelli's Pizzeria; City: Maple Shade, NJ; Review: I had heard about this place, but the Philadelphia location. I did some research and learned that the younger brother owns this one, and his father started the original. Anyway, I live close to here so I decided to give it a try. First off, once you step in, it feels more like a restaurant than a pizzeria. It's BYOB as well, so it's a nice place to have dinner. We didn't do research on the menu when we got there. We actually just wanted a slice each to try it but they only sell pizza by the pie. So, keep that in mind for your visit. Also, it's pizza, pasta and salads, nothing else. The pizza is cooked in a brick oven. I really enjoyed it. It was cooked perfectly and all of the ingredients were good quality. The pie I got was half specialty and half pepperoni. The speciality was definitely my favorite. The tomatoes were cooked so well it almost tasted like it had a red sauce base instead of white. I also really liked how they did appetizer pasta portions. We split a pasta to give it and try, and it was very good. Really good place. Definitely will go back and have dinner there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marco's Restaurant; City: Pennsauken Township, NJ; Review: I've golfed at Pennsauken country club and stopped in here to get a hotdog or a beverage but I've never sat down and ate here until now. We came for the AYCE crabs and had a fantastic time. Typically, they do it every other weekend. One weekend it's here and the next it's at Indian Spring Golf course. We have now been to both locations and the food is the same at both. We pretty much only come here for the crabs but man, they're great. The biggest Dungeness Crabs I've ever eaten. They let you pick between Old Bay, Garlic, or both. We always get both together and it's really good. It comes with AYCE crab fries, a soup or salad and bread for the table. Very good food and a good deal for everything you are getting. We've been numerous times and will continue to visit. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harvest Coffee Roastery; City: Medford, NJ; Review: This place is a little secret. Right off of main street, so you can't see it from the street. It's such a quaint little coffee shop. You always feel very welcomed whenever you're inside. They have different coffee each day. Kenyan, Columbia, Brazilian, Puerto Rican etc. The best thing, and you have to ask for it, is their ice coffee ice cubes. Get iced coffee and ask for the coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes. This way, your drink will stay cold and won't be watered down. My favorite coffee out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Topgolf; City: Mount Laurel, NJ; Review: I mean, it's top golf so of course it's 5 stars. It's such a fun place to go to. Also, super affordable. Depending on the time of day you go the hourly rate varies, but the price stays the same no matter how many people are in your party. So, if you have 4-6 people it's extremely affordable for 2-3 hours. I've always had very good service every time I was there. The food has always been good and they have good selections of drinks. My only recommendation would be to try and reserve a lane before you go. Sometimes it can get busy and you may have to wait. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Pheasant Golf Club; City: Lumberton, NJ; Review: I'm an avid golfer and I'm a strict grader when it comes to golf courses. Let me start by saying this certainly isn't a bad course and I would golf here again. This is a semi private golf course but tee times are always available. The area of the course is somewhat remote. They have locker rooms for both men and women and a restaurant on site. Also, they do have a person riding around selling food and beverages on the course. I really liked the course layout. A lot of the holes were different and it kept me guessing. It wasn't too easy but it wasn't hard either. The course had a lot of dog legs and hills. The reason for the 3* is they just don't take care of the course. The fairways aren't in good shape, the greens aren't in good shape and the rough is in even rougher shape, pun intended. If they were to really buckle down and take care of the course I think it would be a very good course you'd happily spend $80-$90 on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rancocas Golf Club; City: Willingboro, NJ; Review: Just played here again. I had to update my review because the course was In bad condition. The tee boxes were mostly dirt and every single one was on a hill. There was crab grass all over and the rough was weeds. It wasn't taken care of whatsoever. The greens were nice and the layout it nice but it's not taken care of.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rey Bagel Bistro; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: I really enjoy Rey's. Their bagels are very good and I like that they also offer bagels outside of just bagels. Their pricing is fair and the use good quality food. There's a lot of seating inside and a staff is very friendly. Great place to go and get breakfast. I have not tried their lunch yet but it is in my to do list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission BBQ; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Ugh, I love this place. I've been here probably close to 10 times since it opened, which was a month ago. The first few times I got the meat trio. So I've had all five meats that they offer. I always get it moist, not lean. The Brisket is exceptional and really melts in your mouth. Secondly, I like the pork, then turkey, then sausage then chicken. As for the sauces, they have six but my two favorite are the KC and Texas. Baby Back ribs: They're insane. They legitimately come right off of the bone. You don't need sauce because they're so tasteful and seasoned perfectly. Chicken: They have a bird chicken. It is basically a seasoned and smoker big rotisserie chicken. The smoke makes the inside pink so don't be alarmed, it's fully cooked. Sides: Green beans and baked beans are by far my favorite. Amazing place. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verona Ristorante Italiano; City: Haddonfield, NJ; Review: I stumbled upon Verona while walking the street a few days prior. We looked up their reviews and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did because I absolutely loved my experience there. It's a small Italian BYOB that makes some of their own pasta. The food was delicious and the prices were super fair. I saw people got the octopus appetizer on their previous reviews. I was glad to find out it was their special that night as well, so I got to try it. I've never had octopus before but I have to say, I really enjoyed it. It was my favorite item I had throughout the meal. We also split the Caprese Salad and we enjoyed that as well. I had Chicken Parm and my fiancée had a special that night that was hand made pasta with a lot of seafood. I got a side of handmade pasta for myself because I wanted to try it. It was an up charge but I wanted to give it a shot. Both of our entrees were very good and we're good portions. The chicken parm was very crispy and was perfect width. For dessert we finished with Creme Brûlée, which we really enjoyed as well. Not to be left out, the service was impeccable. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Will be back. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olga's Diner; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Finally, Olga's is open! I had been driving past this and anxiously waiting for it to open so I could try it. First, I was a little surprised at the substandard reviews it had received. But, they're mainly price driven as well as wait time. Which, to me is not a great way to review restaurant. It's a little pricier than a typical diner but it's a name brand diner. It's fresh food, not frozen and it's also brand new right on Rt. The food was very good. I split the mozzarella slices and they were awesome. They were made fresh in house and you could immediately taste the difference. The sauce was also good, not too sweet like some pizzerias give you. The chicken parm I got was so good. The portion size was also huge. The chicken was freshly breaded and fried, so it was very crispy. Lastly, great service. Our server was very good and helpful. I barely ate my soup so she assumed I didn't like it and offered me a salad. I enjoyed the soup but I wanted to save my appetite. All in all, it's a good spot. It has better dinners than a typical diner. Give it a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zushi Dozo; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I think I found my sushi place for now on. I drove by this place and googled it and saw it had good reviews, so I gave it a try. It's a very small restaurant so I wouldn't recommend going on a weekend without a reservation. They have fried chicken, sushi, actual entrees and even soup. Their menu is extensive, which is great. I tried the fried chicken and it was like a tempura chicken, but it was phenomenal. Highly recommended. My fiancée had the soup and she loved it. We even joked that when she's sick I'll have to go there and get it for her. The sushi is high quality and super fresh. We then split fried ice cream. It was basically tempura ice cream. It was exceptional. Highly recommend getting it. Good service, friendly people. Give it a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LaScala's Fire; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: This is by far my favorite LaScala's. They have an inside and outside and the outside is dog friendly. We brought of dog here and sat outside for lunch and they were totally okay with it. The ricotta board is amazing. The honey and the ricotta go so well together. And the bread you dip it with is baked great. Their portions are really big so beware. We typically get 2-3 items max and split them. And when we get three it's a lot of food and we have to box it up. Great place. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rai Rai Ramen; City: Mount Laurel Township, NJ; Review: This had opened up right down the road from us and we have been wanting to give it a try. We strolled in on a rainy night and it did not disappoint. First off, I was surprised how big and clean it was on the inside. It almost had a fancy restaurant look to it. The restaurant has a lot of seating and is very well decorated. They have a good size menu. They have apps, combos, and then a bunch or different type of ramen. I chose the pork ramen with the soy base. It was fantastic. My wife got a combo and we really loved their chicken fried rice. All of the food we had was very good. The prices were good and the service was great. We will definitely be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearthside; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: I mean, come on! This restaurant is truly amazing. I had heard of Hearthside through the grape vine and I knew I had to go. I heard you have to pay for the bread but it's worth it. So of course I need to go and pay for the bread (it was very good bread). Now, it does take a while for a reservation. I believe we booked ours 6-7 weeks out, so just be prepared for that. The restaurant is also BYOB. So while it's an expensive place you won't have to pay the ridiculous alcohol cost, so It makes it that much more affordable. Their menu is like this: Small, medium and large plates. They recommend for two people that you get two of each. Now, having gone through this I recommend going 2-1-2 or 1-2-2. It was so much food and I think 2-2-2 is simply too much. Their menu ranges from having Sushi to steak to chicken to pasta. I recommend going there and trying a bunch of different items. You won't be disappointed. The only photo I have is of the lamb chops, which was a large portion. Anyway, hope to be back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woodcrest Country Club; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I'm really shocked and the reviews for this course. Of all of the courses open to the public in the area Woodcrest and Scotland are the best IMO. Woodcrest really does the little things that makes you not mind paying top dollar to golf. They give you bottles of water, tees, divot tools, towels etc. The course itself is always in pristine condition and the pace of play is on point. It's a very challenging course as well. So if you don't golf often it may not be the best place to go. If I had to critique it, I'd say I wish they did a better job covering the course from the roads on the front nine. Other than that, I really do enjoy it. The clubhouse is extremely nice. The bathrooms/locker room are loaded with stuff to get ready or to freshen up after your round. Their food is really good there as well and they always have a good beer selection. Just a reminder, it's semi private. So Friday from noon on is members only. As well as Saturday and Sunday until noon. So if you're not a member you can't get the best tee; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Capital Grille; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: What a spectacular meal. My wife and I went here because we had a gift card and had never tried it. From start to finish, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We split a bottle of wine and when picking out the wine they bring the list out on a tablet, which was very cool. They do have some great specials and the menu is customizable. I had a salad and she has a soup, we both enjoyed them. I absolutely love steak but I rarely go to high end steakhouses simply because it's expensive. I could tell the difference right away. The ribeye I had was so tasteful and cooked exquisitely. My wife had a bone in filet and it was perfect. For dessert we had a brûlée cheesecake and it was delicious. If you're okay spending a lot for dinner I highly recommend going to capital grille.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anthony's Creative Italian Cuisine; City: Haddon Heights, NJ; Review: I really enjoyed my meal at Anthony's. My wife and I made a reservation for Anthony's on New Years Eve. It was very packed but with a reservation we only waited a few minutes. The restaurant is an old house that has the layout of a Philadelphia row home, two floors that are thin and long. The restaurant has a very homey feel to it and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The overall service was very good. Their menu is Italian but different. They did not have the traditional Italian dishes on their menu. No chicken parm, chicken Marsala, and very little pastas. It forced me to go out of comfort zone and get something I wouldn't have. I got the Veal Francese and my wife got the filet. We both really enjoyed our meal. The quality was very good and again, I enjoyed the menu. We'll be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Dog Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: It saddens me to give such a poor review because I absolutely love the food here. Their burger is great, the pot pie is great, and they have a very good beer selection. I even really enjoy the dive bar feel and overall decor. However, it's simply the worst service from start to finish I've ever witnessed. No seriously, I've gotten better hospitality at the local McDonald's. This place is littered with hipsters disguised as servers and bartenders and they're the rudest people I've ever encountered in the restaurant industry. When you go out to eat, the best part of it, is that you're treated special. You're shown a great experience and welcomed with open arms. I worked in the industry for five years and loved delivering guest great experiences so they left happy and wanting to visit again. This establishment delivers absolutely none of that. From a service and hospitality stand point, Good Dog Bar ownership should be absolutely embarrassed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lamberti's Tutti Toscani; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: Love this place! My wife and I have been here so many times and for some reason I just kept forgetting to review it. We have had so many different food items here that don't have any specific item to speak on, so I'll just review the restaurant overall. It's a family owned Italian restaurant that has a brick oven for pizza. So you can order pizza for take out. They only do reservations for parties of 6 or more. But, whenever we go the wait is generally not very long. They always have great service and make you feel homey and welcome. Their food is authentic Italian and always fresh. It's a BYOB and their prices are good. Highly recommend you giving them a shot. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laser Wolf; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Incredible experience. If you've been to Zahav and liked it, you have to try Laser Wolf. It's the same owner and also Israeli cuisine. My wife and I got lucky that somebody cancelled their dinner (big mistake) and we were able to get a reservation last minute. The restaurant is in what looks like an old warehouse in the middle of a fish town neighborhood; it was such a cool atmosphere and design. We had a beautiful night so they opened the garage door to allow fresh air, which made it even better! The decor and layout is very casual and welcoming. Slightly different from Zahav, which is somewhat fancy. The food is fantastic. They offer 12 different tapas that go along with hummus and pita. Some were spicy and some weren't, but they were all delicious. They have Babaganush and Kale Babaganush, which was different but very good. We both got meat and it was cooked exquisitely! Lamb and skirt steak to be exact. Highly recommend trying this place ASAP because it's impossible to get a reservation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Zhengzhou Metro; Description: rapid transit metro rail network in Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Title: Apple 80 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player 5.5 Generation (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Apple; Review: 1st one didn't work...doa... 2nd didn't allow itunes to sync completely. Customer support will not support ipods that have non-itunes music on the device!!!!!!!!!! (even though it is from my own cd library and even though they allow you to rip from cd). You can only call a Apple store to talk to someone and that someone only reads from script of info that is on the website anyway.... Support is a joke. Creative's machine is worth looking at....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34275; Brand: Iomega; Review: On and off, on and off. Using with my mac... too noisy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HP SimpleSave 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Easy to setup. Came with all cables (nice). Fast. Most importantly QUIET!!! I am using with my mac.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB LCD Projector (V11H337020); Brand: Epson; Review: Almost too good... everything is so clear that frequently it looks like HD video... blu ray through this is simply stunning. Very happy. Easy set-up too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Red Dot (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jawbone; Review: Got this for my wife for christmas... she didn't get to opening until May (I know...) does not work! Drops in and out, distorts. My iphone 5 speakers are more satisfying--avoid this cheap toy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bravo Audio V2 Class A 12AU7 Tube Multi-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier; Brand: Bravo Audio; Review: Makes a constant hum that I find unbearable. I would like it to just 'work' and don't want to have to change the power supply.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Dot I+ 6JI X2 Tube standard Hybrid Headphone Tube Amplifier; Brand: LittleDot; Review: driving my beyer headphones it makes my iphone playing lossless audio sound great and a good deal louder. I changed the tubes based on other feedback, but it sounds the same to me!-- that is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (OLD MODEL); Brand: Audio-Technica; Review: Fantastic sounding... a real toss up between these and beyers. If you like more bass these are better. They are REALLY good for pop, rock, funk--basically electric music. Jazz and classical are better served elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: beyerdynamic Studio Headphones, Gray, 250 OHM Pro (490970); Brand: beyerdynamic; Review: WOW! Best sounding headphones I have ever heard or owned. Just fantastic---especially for jazz and classical. Buy them you won't be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony STR-DH740 7.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: About after warranty, it failed. Mailed to sony service--they could not fix it--really--told me too bad. Didn't offer anything else, no explanation. Into landfill. Never will I buy ANY sony product again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samsung WB250F Smart Wi-Fi Digital Camera (Cobalt Black); Brand: Samsung; Review: No memory card makes this unusable to take photos when you receive it! That should be clear upon purchase!!! You have to spend extra money to make it work!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OontZ Curve Bluetooth Speaker Ultra Portable Wireless Full 360 Degree Sound with Built in Speakerphone works with iPhone iPad tablet; Brand: Cambridge Soundworks; Review: Amazing sound for such a small device and CHEAP. Such a deal! For $25, you can't wrong. The battery lasts a long time between chargers. My only complaint is the stupid voice announcing connection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Ultra-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - 25 Mile Range; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Didn't help at all; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Carhartt Men's Fleece 2 In 1 Hat; Brand: ; Review: I got this for my girlfriend, she looks cute in it, she wears it mostly as a hat w/o the face guard. That wouldn't work for me as my head is much bigger than hers but for her it is not problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tumi Luggage T-Tech Presidio Park International Business Carry-On Bag, Navy, One Size; Brand: Tumi; Review: The good: pockets in the right place, fits all planes, rolls well, suiter The bad: you need to take the suit out asap as: the shoulders get a bit crunched The ugly: nothing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i 3-in-1 Winter face mask with hood and neck gaiter; Brand: Alki'i; Review: I got this for my girlfriend. She likes it as a scarf more than a hat as she says she doesn't do much cold-weather jousting. She wears it quite often around the house to keep her neck warm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: Needed a bag for a 17 day trip to Europe for 4 different conferences. The bag is well designed, has great pockets and served me well. The only thing is that my 15" inch laptop w the built in num pad is a very tight fit both in and out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: My Neighbor Totoro VHS; Brand: Hitoshi Takagi; Review: This movie has a special place in my heart and it's a must see. So excited to have added it to my collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exosquad: Season 1; Brand: Lisa Ann Beley; Review: Just as good as I remember it. A blast from the past, and so far it's aged quite well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animaniacs: Vol. 1 (DVD); Brand: Rob Paulsen; Review: Just as good as I remember! Hilarious, and now I understand a lot of the jokes I was too young to get the first time around. Pinky and the Brain has really aged well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 1: Water, Vol. 1 (Checkpoint); Brand: ; Review: This is undeniably one of the greatest shows ever. The back half of season 2 is one big thrill ride, and I am re-amazed every time I watch how much emotion, story, lessons, action, comedy, drama permeate a 'simple' kids show. The writing is poignant and consistent, the animation is powerful and stylish. Would give a 5+ if I could.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book Three Collection; Brand: Zach Tyler; Review: Stop reading this and JUST WATCH IT. Best show, best ending. Really, just go and watch it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Ravens vs. Bengals scouting report for Week 6: Who has the edge?; Abstract: Here's who has the edge on offense, defense and special teams in Sunday's Week 6 game between the Ravens and Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Lamar Jackson had his worst passing game of the season in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, averaging just 5.8 yards per attempt, throwing three interceptions and taking five sacks. Jackson's passing ...; Category: sports
Title: Carlos Correa lost his mind while saving Astros vs. Yankees in ALCS; Abstract: Carlos Correa hit the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the ALCS, lifting the Astros over the Yankees to even the series. And he doesn't remember.; Category: sports
Title: Ravens vs. Bengals: Open Thread; Abstract: Back to where it all began; Category: sports
Title: NFL odds: Ravens open as underdogs to Seahawks in Week 7; Abstract: The NFL odds open with the Seattle Seahawks 3.5-point favorites over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. It's a tempting bet to make.; Category: sports
Title: From diplomats to Democrats, here's what you need to know about the key players in the Trump-Ukraine scandal; Abstract: Everything you need to know about the key figures in the Trump-Ukraine scandal engulfing the White House.; Category: news
Title: AFC North Week 7 preview: The Ravens can prove themselves this week; Abstract: The Baltimore Ravens get arguably their toughest test in Week 7 as half the division sits on the couch due to their bye weeks; Category: sports
Title: Ravens get CB Marcus Peters in a trade with Rams; Abstract: The Baltimore Ravens have traded with the Los Angeles Rams for former All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters.; Category: sports
Title: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport breaks down Los Angeles Rams' trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey; Abstract: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the latest on the Los Angeles Rams' trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.; Category: sports
Title: Russia questions language of "unusual" Trump letter to Erdogan; Abstract: Russia questions language of "unusual" Trump letter to Erdogan; Category: news
Title: Ravens News 10/17: Earl's return, game picks and more; Abstract: Offensive Line Scoring vs. Bengals 10/13/19 - Ken McKusick Lamar Jackson enjoyed good protection as the offensive line produced ample time and space (ATS) on 16 of 33 drop backs resulting in a pass or sack (48.5%, excluding 1 spike). The game-sealing 18-play drive was the longest in the NFL this season by time (9:46) and covered 83 yards, and overcame 15 yards of penalties. Despite the fact the Bengals knew exactly what was coming, the Ravens...; Category: sports
Title: Solomon: Astros are Team October; Abstract: NEW YORK In the pregame hype video at venerable Yankee Stadium, a broadcaster's call blared throughout the stadium as a highlight reel ran on the video screen, stating that the "dream season continues." Well, it is continuing. But perhaps for just one more day, thanks to the Houston Astros. On Thursday, the Astros once again flexed their muscle against the Yankees, taking an 8-3 win to move within a victory of advancing to the World Series for...; Category: sports
Title: Six teams on upset alert in NFL Week 7; Abstract: Week 7 offers plenty of intriguing matchups, and these six teams are on upset watch.; Category: sports
Title: Ravens vs. Seahawks final recap: A statement win; Abstract: The Baltimore Ravens found themselves with an opportunity to make a statement this week against the 5-1 Seattle Seahawks in the pouring rain. Led by big defensive plays, they accomplished just that. The Ravens started off the game with the ball after the Seahawks won the coin toss and deferred. The offense capitalized on the opportunity to strike first. Lamar Jackson connected with Miles Brown downfield for a 50-yard completion. GOING FOR...; Category: sports
Title: AFC North Preview: Week 7; Abstract: With the Steelers and Browns both on bye weeks, the Bengals and Ravens are the only AFC North squads taking the field in Week 7. Here's a preview of their contests: Cincinnati Bengals (0-6) After failing to get a win through the first six weeks of the season, the Bengals have quickly been left behind in the AFC North. Rookie head coach Zac Taylor will have to continue to rally his troops against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite the stockpiling...; Category: sports
Title: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean says no to that, bans guests for life; Abstract: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean Cruises doesn't seem to think that's a good idea, particularly when it's dangerous.; Category: travel
Title: White Evangelicals Stand Behind Trump Despite Impeachment Inquiry: Survey; Abstract: As House Democrats investigate President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, white evangelicals are standing firmly behind their man. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute illustrates how loyal this powerful religious demographic is to Trump ― and how deeply alienated it is from other major American religious groups, particularly Christians of color and the religiously unaffiliated. Eighty-eight percent of white evangelical...; Category: news
Title: Does Tire Rotation Include Tightening Lug Nuts? Michigan Court Thinks About It For Awhile, Concludes 'No'; Abstract: In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening the lug nuts.; Category: autos
Title: Fact Checker: Trump's shiny new talking point about income growth; Abstract: The president is touting numbers that favorably compare his record to Obama and Bush, but he's cherry-picking the data.; Category: news
Title: AFC North Roundup: Week 8; Abstract: It's lonely at the top . . .; Category: sports
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Trump education official to resign and call for mass student loan forgiveness; Abstract: A senior student-loan official in the Trump administration said he would resign Thursday and endorse canceling most of the nation's outstanding student debt, calling the student-loan system "fundamentally broken."; Category: finance
Title: Order! Order! Britain's speaker quits Brexit hotseat; Abstract: John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons -- a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.; Category: news
Title: Patriots' Watson plenty familiar with Ravens' defense; Abstract: FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) As a veteran of 16 NFL seasons who spent two of those years with the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Watson is well versed in the hard-nosed history of that team. "It was an impression that was made upon me playing against those guys when I was here," the 38-year-old tight end, who is in his second stint in New England, said Wednesday. "Playing against them several times here as a Patriot (from 2004-2009), even in Cleveland...; Category: sports
Title: The 'Whimpering' Terrorist Only Trump Seems to Have Heard; Abstract: It was a vivid scene worthy of the ending of a Hollywood thriller, the image of a ruthless terrorist mastermind finally brought to justice "whimpering and crying and screaming all the way" to his death. But it may be no more true than a movie script.; Category: news
Title: When world leaders visit the Trump White House, things can get awkward; Abstract: The president of Finland is not the only world leader whose visit to the White House was overshadowed by President Trump's controversies.; Category: video
Title: Ravens vs. Patriots: Play of the week; Abstract: Well that was fun. Fueled by strong performances from Lamar Jackson, Mark Ingram and the offensive line, the Ravens pulled off a huge upset victory over the undefeated Patriots on Sunday night. Baltimore outgained their counterpart in terms of total yardage and were extremely efficient in the redzone. They moved the ball effectively against the league's No. 1 defense, one that was off to a historically-great start through eight weeks. Earl...; Category: sports
Title: AFC North Roundup: Week 9; Abstract: While the winless Bengals sat home on their bye week, there was some movement at the two and three spots in the division. At the 1:00 hour, the Steelers picked up a big victory at home against the injury-ravaged Colts. Pittsburgh is now .500 with a 4-4 record. The Browns are going in the opposite direction, though. After losing to the Broncos on the road, Cleveland is a distant third place with a 2-6 record. Baltimore is still alone at the top...; Category: sports
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Lamar Jackson told Tom Brady he's the 'GOAT' after Ravens-Patriots game; Abstract: Lamar Jackson was the best player on the field when the Baltimore Ravens thumped the New England Patriots Sunday night, but he clearly has a great deal of respect for the quarterback he was playing against.; Category: sports
Title: Twitter offers alternative 'read the transcript' shirts; Abstract: Trump campaign dresses supporters in "Read the Transcript" T-shirts. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on human props.; Category: video
Title: Dog Throws A Total Tantrum When She Realizes Mom Wants To Take The Stairs; Abstract: Aurora Angel Beste Nala has always been the friendliest dog, and loves going out on adventures and meeting new people.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
Title: Injury Report: Final Updates Before Week 10; Abstract: A game removed from their bye, the Ravens appear banged up, but those injured should be healthy enough to play; Category: sports
Title: Wrestling referee warned Rep. Jim Jordan about Ohio State doctor's sex misconduct, new lawsuit says; Abstract: A college wrestling referee said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he told Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, that he found Dr. Richard Strauss masturbating in the shower in front of him.; Category: news
Title: Ravens vs. Bengals: Game time, TV Schedule, tickets, online stream, odds and more; Abstract: Everything you need to watch the Ravens vs Bengals; Category: sports
Title: Ravens vs. Bengals: Betting Preview; Abstract: Highlighting the best bets of the week for the Ravens vs. Bengals; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: WAWO 15 Color Professionl Makeup Eyeshadow Camouflage Facial Concealer Neutral Palette; Brand: COKA; Review: The texture of this concealer pallet is fantastic, it has great coverage and a wide variety of uses, I guess it's meant for professional makeup artists and a lot of the colours are of no use to me but I use at least two of them on a regular basis, and two more occasionally, which is the only reason I'm giving it for stars, I feel like the range of colors is kind of a waste for me, but the product itself is wonderful, it's not cakey, gives me a natural for and concealed my imperfections, therefore I highly recommend it :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lipstain, Bit of Brown, 0.1 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I ordered this product a couple of days ago, not only did it arrive quickly, it works beautifully. It tints your lips in a natural way, it looks as if you just had natural rosy lips. I have medium brown skin and my lips are a little darker than the average tone, I also have some dark stains on them I assume from Sun damage but this lip stain evens out the color and gives my lips great definition without making me look too made up. I love it, I immediately went back and ordered another one in a different color. Totally recommend it :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WAWO 15 Color Professionl Makeup Eyeshadow Camouflage Facial Concealer Neutral Palette; Brand: COKA; Review: The texture of this concealer pallet is fantastic, it has great coverage and a wide variety of uses, I guess it's meant for professional makeup artists and a lot of the colours are of no use to me but I use at least two of them on a regular basis, and two more occasionally, which is the only reason I'm giving it for stars, I feel like the range of colors is kind of a waste for me, but the product itself is wonderful, it's not cakey, gives me a natural for and concealed my imperfections, therefore I highly recommend it :); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20 Pairs Regular Long and Thick Eyelashes Style 1 and 2; Brand: DPNY; Review: These are a great buy if you want to learn how to apply false lashes, they're very inexpensive and you can practice many times without feeling wasteful. My only complaints are that these lashes are synthetic looking, which is ok if you are wearing them as part of a costume but not for daily use. Also, they're not very curly which kind of defeats the purpose of fake lashes since they stick straight out and you can hardly tell they're there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NYX Cream Blush, Tea Rose, 0.12-Ounce; Brand: NYX; Review: I put just the tiniest dab of this blush on my skin and ended up with my face being completely pink,the color is very intense so be careful if this is the last part of your makeup routine. It is very creamy and great quality I really liked the bright pink color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ardell LashGrip Adhesive for Strip Lashes - Dark 240466; Brand: Ardell; Review: This product is great! I got it within a couple days and I used it for the first time today, I can't even feel it, it's smooth and dried up completely black, I love it and will buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ardell Fashion Lashes - 120 Black Demi; Brand: Ardell; Review: They look natural and very sexy, I have bought them twice, be nice to them and you can reuse them for about three weeks, easy to apply with the right glue, will continue to buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daiso Japan Natural Pack Charcoal Peel Off Mask 80g : 1 Tube; Brand: Daiso; Review: I ordered this product on Feb 26 and received it on March 1st! (Regular shipping) The pores on my cheeks had been getting out of control as well as the ones on my nose so I was excited to try this mask; I washed my face with a sugar scrub and then regular face wash before applying, I took a nap while it dried and when I peeled it off I instantly felt a difference! My skin was soft and after a couple more uses my pores were clean and less noticeable, I definitely recommend this. The only problem for me is that the smell is a little too perfumey for my taste, didn't stop me from using it though. Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strawberry Sponge Hair Curlers (6 Sponges); Brand: Blue Moon; Review: I got these rollers about three weeks after ordering, not bad. They came in the original plastic bag and a yellow envelope so they were almost completely flat when I opened them, I pulled them out and they immediately recovered their shape, I have shoulder length hair, they rolled all the way up, I put them on right after my shower with wet hair, I needed 2 packs of six to cover my whole head but I have very thin hair so you may need more, I slept comfortably with them on and in the morning had wonderful bouncy curls. I love them, they look adorable and work perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Texas police officer shoots woman to death inside her home; Abstract: A Fort Worth police officer checking out a residence with an open door opened fire on a 28-year-old woman inside her home.; Category: news
Title: 'I never saw that': Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Mulvaney quid pro quo admission; Abstract: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on "This Week" Sunday.; Category: news
Title: Mahomes feels 'good,' hopes to beat 3-week recovery estimate; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Patrick Mahomes expected to miss 3-6 weeks | FOX NFL Kickoff; Abstract: Peter Schrager on Patrick Mahomes' injury; Category: sports
Title: Trump was 'honestly surprised' by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says; Abstract: President Trump reversed himself Saturday night, in the face of withering criticism about his decision to host next year's G-7 meeting at his own Florida resort.; Category: news
Title: Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation; Abstract: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.; Category: video
Title: Pence makes swing through Virginia before key state election; Abstract: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) Vice President Mike Pence made a campaign swing through Virginia on Saturday to try to shore up support for Republicans as they try to maintain control of the state legislature in Tuesday's election.; Category: news
Title: Leading Democrat Says Impeachment Poses Risk for Elections; Abstract: A top Democratic lawmaker says the potential impeachment of Donald Trump poses political risks to his party, at a time surveys shows nearly half of Americans -- but few Republicans -- support the president's removal.; Category: news
Title: What's on the ballot across the country on Tuesday; Abstract: Voters head to the polls across the country on Tuesday to decide a host of critical elections that will shape social and fiscal policy - and offer an early hint about the state of the electorate a year before the 2020 presidential election.; Category: news
Title: 45 Amazing Facts About Airplanes That Will Make Your Mind Soar; Abstract: Why do they really dim the lights on a plane? What's the safest airplane seat in case a crash? These amazing flying facts might just surprise you.; Category: travel
Title: The first thing 14 lottery winners have bought after finding out they were rich; Abstract: Winning the lottery may be a dream come true, but what that actually looks like is different for everyone.; Category: finance
Title: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
Title: Man who inherited 6 figures shares advice he'd give his younger self; Abstract: Brandon Neth inherited around $123,000 from his late father and grandfather when he was 20. He spent most of it on cars, clothes, and restaurants.; Category: finance
Title: Sessions wins endorsement from key GOP senators; Abstract: Eleven Senate Republicans Friday endorsed former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in his bid to regain the Senate seat in Alabama that he held for two decades, bucking a White House that has frowned on him running again.; Category: news
Title: Russell Wilson vs. 49ers' No. 1 defense: Monday night's prime-time matchup; Abstract: What Russell Wilson does to a defense can't be replicated. Certainly not in practice. For example, 49ers backup C.J. Beathard attempted to simulate the Seahawks' quarterback on the scout team last week trying to give the defense a sense of Wilson's scrambling style and cornerback Richard Sherman said Beathard strained his back in the process. And Wilson can't be replicated in another game. The 49ers' last game was against Arizona rookie...; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pure; Author: Andrew Miller; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Such an interesting book. In a sense we have an unreliable narrator who leads us in to what feels like a world apart and is indeed the kingdom of the dead, as it takes place in the cemetery of Les Innocents in Paris. The unreliability stems from the fact the protagonist is himself sn innocent in this setting and seems to find the behaviour and intentions of the othe characters a mystery. The blow to his head also has an effect on his perception of words and events. One of those books that made me want to reread it as soon as I had finished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Strange Fate of Kitty Easton; Author: Elizabeth Speller; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I did enjoy this book, but perhaps not as much as Elizabeth Speller's first novel 'The Return of Captain John Emmett'. Speller has a good story to tell but it is sometimes masked by her thorough research of the period and I wondered if there is at least an article waiting to be written about the British Empire Exhibition by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wild Rover: A Blistering Journey Along Britain’s Footpaths; Author: Mike Parker; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Written on the back of the success of his previous book 'Map Addict' this had some rather forced humour along with some interesting facts. Possible in need of a good editor?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: They Knew Mr. Knight; Author: Dorothy Whipple; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: What a fascinating read this was! In some ways I did not enjoy the storytelling aspecy of this novel as much as I have Dorothy Whipple's other novels, but an attempt to explore the nature of sin and a persional relationship with God provided much food for thought. These topics may now be considered deeply unfashionable as the theme of a novel but the afterword has sent me back to read The Towers of Trebizond by Rose Macauley afresh. I am also reminded of the spiritual journeys undertaken by Elizabeth Goudge's characters, but somehow there is more grit in Dorothy Whipple's mill. One small 'sin', stepping in to a first class railway carriage with a third class ticket, sets in motion a whole series of events which lead to the downfall of the family and prison. It is hard to believe that Celia can choose to be so naive and helpless and can find no practical way to assist her family, but this is summarised for us in the passage 'When Celia cast about now for some means of support, only small, unprofitable ways presented themselves. If the professions, offices, schools were closed to married women with qualifications, they were certainly not open to a married woman without qualifications.' Finally Celia throws off the curse of caring what others think and discovers some measure of true happiness bringing a sense of resulution to the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Buncle's Book (Miss Buncle, #1); Author: D.E. Stevenson; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A realy funny book about a woman who writes a book about a woman who writes a book. Much more subtle than Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and just a s heart-warming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Lover's Lover; Author: Maggie O'Farrell; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I'm very unsure about this book and was disappointed as I thought that 'After You'd Gone' is so beautifully crafted. In essence I really did not feel that I knew nor understood any of the protagonists. Lily in particular was just a shadow of a character; why did Marcus suddenly change his behaviour after five monogomous years? Did I really care about Sinead? Back to pondering Forster's flat, as opposed to round, characters thanks to being introduced to Aspects of the Novel by my English teacher, the incomparable Mrs K M Flint.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Missing Ink: The Lost Art of Handwriting; Author: Philip Hensher; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: The final chapter of this book made it worth the read with its encouragement to embrace handwritten communication in the same way that we embrace the slow-food movement. Philip Henscher needed an editor with a firm hand as he wanders away from the topic with ease. What is missing from the book are sufficeint illustrations of the styles of handwriting under discussion. None the less it was an interesting read and has highlighted the topic of handwriting whenever it is mentioned, most recently for me in Middlemarch, which I would have glossed over previously.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, #1); Author: Rachel Joyce; Genres: fiction; Review: Thiswork may not qualify as great work of literature but it is a book that endures with the reader long after it has been read. Tender, thought provoking and a challenge to our attitudes to mental illness, it is a work that deserves to endure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redemption of Alexander Seaton (Alexander Seaton, #1); Author: S.G. MacLean; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is a good story and also sent me off on the trail of scottish history in the 17th century. I shall be seeeking out the next two volumes in the series. The only thing it lacked was a dramatis personae; it took sometime to sort out all the characters in my mind and in the end I had to write one out for myself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blaming; Author: Elizabeth Taylor; Genres: fiction; Review: First of all I can see that Elizabeth Taylor is a talented author who has honed her skill (this is the last of her novels, but the first that I have read) because I find the book a compelling read, despite the fact that we have yet another middle class protagonist with too much time and money on her hands. Women of our generation with full time jobs, a house to run, grandchildren, children and elderly parents to care for must surely wonder why on earth these women don't find something to DO! I have the same difficulty with Anita Brookner's novels which is why I have put her works to one side. The difference here is that I shall seek out Elizabeth Taylor's other works and hope for a heroine that I can relate to in some way. All we know of Amy is a litany of the tings that she dislikes, which makes her a character without depth (a truely 'flat character' to quote Forster in Aspects of the Novel) but I am not quite at the end so perhaps there is more to be revealed in the final chapters. And there was, but it did not make me relate to Amy. I would like to be able to understand what had happened to make her so truely selfish.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar; Author: Suzanne Joinson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I read this book because I too have been to Kashgar and travelled to tje Takla Makan desert. I found the this book slow to start but by the end well worth the read. The various threads of the story weave together to make a satifying finish. I enjoyed the descriptions of Kashgar, the desert, Urumqi and Heaven Lake because I know them so I cannot judge how effective they will be at conveying a sense of place to the reader. In the the end the passage which remains with me is this: 'Travel is, in many ways, an untranslatable experience... This is the problem with the communication of another sphere; in all honesty, adventures -for want of a better word- are inherently personal, and intimate. Even the materialty of buying tickets, the alighting of trains, the catching of ferries and all the consequential trifles that go into the organisation of such an endeavour amount, ultimately to a series of personal moments.' I relived my personal moments through this book, but hope that others may enjoy the journey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life After Life (Todd Family, #1); Author: Kate Atkinson; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Kate Atkinson is now an assured writer and takes on many parallel journeys through the ever leaving the reader stranded along a false trail. I found the descriptions of the work of the ARP wardens in London during World War Two compelling; a subject that is often glossed over all too lightly in works of fiction. We are made painfully and aware that many more civilians were killed in this conflict than members of the armed forces, each death a tragedy in its own right and the product of random chance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home; Author: Susan Hill; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it sent me back to my own shelves to compile a reading list. I have to deduct one star for Susan Hill's views on Jane Austen!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Stopped Time; Author: Jane Davis; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I found myself gradually drawn into this story slowly and eventually engaged. The author has done some detailed research into the history of the period and at certain points this shows through rather than the narrative, giving an uneven ride to the reader at times. I was left wondering if she should have stepped away from the fiction and written up her research as social history rather than a novel. However overallit was an intersting and entertaining read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Light Between Oceans; Author: M.L. Stedman; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Such beautiful prose and a compelling tale makes this my favourite 2013 read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Jonathan Livingston Seagull : A Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Bach Page; Review: I am a 38 year old GWM. I was born one of triplets and know the struggle to be normal, fit it, and be accepted. I first read Jonathan Livingston Seagull in 10th grade because it was required. Even then, there was something profound and deeply spiritual that spoke to me. In recent years, having come out as gay, losing both of my parents to death, and longing for something more out of life, I felt compelled to read this book again. I wept the entire time. What an encouragment it was for me to continue to be true to myself and the higher calling on my life. My favorite line, "But you can, Jonathan. For you have learned. One school is finished, and the time has come for another to begin." This book will inspire you to be more than just ordinary or normal for we are all so much greater.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seat of the Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Zukav Page; Review: This book was given to me as a gift several years back. It sat on my shelf for quite sometime. Then in 2003 with the loss of my mother and some other life difficulties, I felt a tremedous need to look for more and find some sort of deeper meaning to this journey called life. Zukav's book provoked my thinking like nothing had done before. I am a former seminarian and this book challenged me to look at more than just the surface meaning of my existence. Seat of the Soul helped me to make a tremendous leap in my spritualiy and allowed me to find greater purpose in the face of much personal loss. This book is not an easy read, but it will truly inspire if you so allow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles; Author: Visit Amazon's Marianne Williamson Page; Review: I am an avid reader and A Return to Love is one of the most moving, honest, and inspirational books of our time. I love Marianne Williamson's candidness about her own life's difficulties. She has managed to extract much wisdom, insight, and depth into what life is really all about. I quote her in my own book. One of the most powerful insights (and there are many) comes as she tells of doing a funeral for a woman who was brutally murdered. Marianne Williamson was attempting to console the woman's husband......"Michael, you will never be the same, we all know that. You have two choices: You will become harder or you will become softer. You will conclude from this that no one, including God, is ever to be trusted again, or you will allow your tears to so melt the walls that surround your heart- that you will become a man of rare depth and sensitivity." For any of us that have experienced such a tragic loss, this is the type of spirit that we should strive for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Other Side and Back; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Browne Page; Review: After losing my mother in a tragic car accident in 2003, I started looking for books that would help me deal with her death. I had lost other loved ones, but as a gay man, when you lose your mother, it's a tough pill to swallow. Sylvia Browne's Book, The Other Side and Back was exactly what I needed. I love her informative and candid demeanor. It was as if this book was written specifically for me. Some three years later I have written my own book about the loss of my mother, my complete acceptance of who I am, and my longing to live the most rewarding life possible. In my book, I quote Sylvia Browne, "the toughest part is leaving the people in our lives better for having known us, without sacrificing ourselves in the process." What a powerful insight! Sylvia's book is a must for any person who longs for their true purpose and the real meaning behind this journey we call life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Personal Power Through Awareness: A Guidebook for Sensitive People (Book II of the Earth Life Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Sanaya Roman Page; Review: I initially read Personal Power through Awareness about a year and a half ago. I was COMPLETELY amazed. It felt as if this book had been written specifically for me. The adage, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear is absolutely true. Sanaya Roman's book encapsulated my entire stuggle for the first 35+ years of my life. I so desperately wanted to be the good son, the perfect minister, ideal Christian, husband, friend, employee, etc. I wanted to please everyone, but the one who matters most.....me. This book was momunental in helping me reclaim myself and getting in touch with my energy. I even quote the following reference in my own book. "Being alone, sitting quietly, allowing yourself to rest physically, emotionally, and mentally will give you an increasingly clear sense of self. In those still times you are not playing out any role or any identity, and your soul can speak to you more clearly. You have the clearest sense of your own energy when you are not around others, when you are alone." I just finished reading this book again and even after five times through it, I still walk away with something new, timely, pertinent, and extremely helpful. I have no doubt whatsoever that you will do the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healing into Life and Death; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Levine Page; Review: This book is one of the most thought-provoking and illuminating reads of our time on the subject of death. It was first published in 1987 but did not come across my radar screen until after the sudden loss of my own parents just a few years back. Stephen Levine has taken a taboo subject (the thought of our own demise) and reshaped it into something glorious and spectacular. I love the many beautiful life stories that anchor this book along the way, particularly the letter from Bill in Chapter 11 and his analogy, "soon my body will drop away from me like a cocoon and my spirit will fly like a butterfly- beautiful and perfect." Other favorite and poignant passages (of which there are many) include, "truly we have been waiting our whole life to hear I love you in our own voice", "making a cup of green tea, I stop the war", and "we become who we have always been, that which preceded birth and survives death." For anyone who is looking to find comfort in the midst of illness, loss, and grief, this book is simply exquisite and in a league all it's own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Numbers; Author: Visit Amazon's Doreen Virtue Page; Review: This book is nothing short of amazing. It was given to me as a gift from a dear friend a year ago and I use it on a daily basis. Like most people, I grew up with a very negative and limiting belief about money and my ability to truly manifest the life that I want. In the last 9 months, this book has single-handedly been responsible for my shift into my own power and consciously holding the space to create the life that I deserve and desire. The universe is constantly offering us signs of encouragement. I am a visual person and this book has helped me to interpret these signs in a fun, very positive, and affirming manner. Case in point, I moved into a new apartment recently, apartment #111. The meaning of that number...."An energetic gateway has opened for you, rapidly manifesting your thoughts into reality. Choose your thoughts wisely at this time, ensuring that they match your desires. Don't put any energy into thinking about fears at all, lest you manifest them." I have not looked back since!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pandigital PAN1500DW 15-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Espresso); Brand: PanDigital; Review: This is my second frame and by far the best of the two. The price for what you get is fantastic. Easy to set up and use. Nice idea of having a place for the remote on the back of the frame when not using it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p; Brand: Nikon; Review: This is amazing for its size. Does everything as advertised and more. Just enough automatic positions, and yet able to use some manual settings. The pictures are bright and clear..... great optics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G-Project G-BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Boombox Speaker Rugged Portable Speaker with Rechargeable Battery (Black); Brand: G-Project; Review: Looked at a lot of bluetooth speakers. Most were just too small. This one was a good size, with good bass; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CowboyStudio Bein Fashion Universal Embroidery Style DSLR Camera Shoulder Wrist Grip Neck Belt Strap, CAM7423; Brand: CowboyStudio; Review: It is so much better than having a strap around you neck and the camera bumping into everything. Adjust to exactly how you want to carry it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CowboyStudio 77mm Center Pinch Snap-on Lens Cap for Nikon Lens Replaces LC 77 - Includes Lens Cap Holder; Brand: CowboyStudio; Review: Hey, it's a lens cover. It fits exactly like the original one did. Not much else to say about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lepy LP-2020A Hi-Fi Digital Amplifier, Mini Stereo Audio Amplifier with Power Supply Black US; Brand: Lepy; Review: Needed to kick up the sound bar a bit to hear it with all the effects in the movie This is perfect for that. Or any speakers that need a boost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ViewSonic VX2270SMH-LED 22" IPS 1080p Frameless LED Monitor HDMI, DVI, VGA; Brand: ViewSonic; Review: This monitor is beautiful and great for just about any kind of viewing. I am enjoying it. Just one thing..... the instructions are really shabby. You need to know something about Installing and setting up, since all you get is a series of generic pictures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim 64GB Store 'n' Go USB Flash Drive - PC / Mac Compatible - Red; Brand: Verbatim; Review: You get what you pay for. They work great for storage, but a bit awkward to use. Very little protection. I do recommend them however; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive- SDCZ33-008G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: It is amazingly small, have to be careful to keep track of it. Best to plug it in and leave it. Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Adjustable Laptop Stand, Raise Screen Height to Reduce Neck Strain, 3" Height Adjustment, Large Platform for Docking; Brand: 3M; Review: Exactly as advertised. Holds my 17 inch Toshiba very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Wireless Performance Combo MX800, Backlit Keyboard, Wireless USB Mouse for PC; Brand: Logitech; Review: The software with this keyboard and mouse is super. Not great for gaming, but perfect for business and everyday home use. Well laid out and easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker USB 3.0 4-Port Portable Aluminum Hub with 2-Foot USB 3.0 Cable (Carbon); Brand: Anker; Review: Good quality, works perfectly to increase your USB 3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: co2CREA(TM) for Bose Soundlink Color Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Semi-Hard EVA Carrying Travel Storage Case Bag (Storage Case Black); Brand: Co2Crea; Review: It was a gift for someone else.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Teah Stylus Pen 4 in 1 Universal Ballpoint Stylus Pen Stand Holder Wipe for All Capacitive Touch Screen; Brand: Ace Teah; Review: If your phone has a case on it, they won't work as a stand; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Habor Wireless Mouse, 2.4G USB Wireless Mice Optical PC Laptop Notebook Computer Cordless Mouse with Nano Receiver, 6; Brand: Habor; Review: It's a mouse. Small, simple, and works great. A plus is the USB fits inside for carrying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker (Red); Brand: Bose; Review: This was bought as a gift and the person I gave it to absolutely loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everki Advance Laptop Bag - Briefcase, Fits up to 16-Inch (EKB407NCH); Brand: Everki; Review: Excellent. Holds my big gaming laptop and still room for all the extras.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iCloth Small Lens Screen Cleaning Wipes, Box of 100 - Pre-Moistened & Individually Sealed (iC100); Brand: iCloth; Review: They work great. Excellent on everything I have tried them on. However they are really quite small and it takes many to cover a large monitor or TV; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HAVIT Ergonomic Wireless Mouse 2.4GHz Optical Vertical Mouse with 3 Adjustable DPI 800/1200/ 1600, 6 Buttons (Black); Brand: Havit; Review: Great replacement mouse; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Small Time Operator; Author: Bernard B., C.P.A. Kamoroff; Review: Great book! More of a text book than a "How to" sort of read. Small Time Operator is like an encyclopedia of all the in depth goodness you need to know when starting your business.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Catbird Volume 1 (Graphic Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Atwood Page; Review: I really liked the idea of Angel Catbird and his character design is pretty awesome. Maybe it's just because this is the "origin story" issue, but I found a lot of this book cringe worthy and super cheesy. The cat facts were also..hmmm...just weird. I get it, but I don't get it. Hopefully books 2 and 3 are better, but after this, not sure if I'd pay to continue.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tintin in America (The Adventures of Tintin: Young Readers Edition); Author: Herg; Review: I know you have to give Tintin some grace because of when it was written, but geesh...out of all the Tintin books, this one may be the most problematic. This would be a great addition to a Tintin collection for completionists, but the world would forgive you if you never bought it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Then. Now. Next.: A biblical vision of the church, the kingdom, and the future; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. David McDonald Page; Review: This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. What McDonald presents in this new book is an outline for the church as we look towards the next 500 years. Some exciting stuff to think about for sure! A must read for any church leader, anyone in ministry, and anyone who wants to see a better future for the church.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Becoming Baby Wise, Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Ezzo Page; Review: Love this book! Lots of helpful tips and info. It's a nice balance between on-demand and finding a schedule that works for your family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: River Palace Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The River Palace was an immaculate hotel with lavishly decorated - albeit relatively small - rooms and bathrooms. The staff were extremely helpful and made us most welcome on our arrival, fielding questions and showing us the local sites on a complimentary street map. Although the road that the hotel itself is situated on is a little grim you are within a stones throw of the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo - which was fantastic. In all, the River Palace offered excellent value for money and an extremely pleasant stay and I would happily recomend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Hotel Tramontano; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: Just returned from the Tramontano, and there's no doubt that Sorrento is breathtakingly beautiful. Whilst the Tramontano was nice, I wouldn't say it lived-up to its stunning surroundings. Our sea-facing room, for which we paid E280 a night, was on the lower floor. The internal bathroom was very small, emitted a musty smell and would certainly have benefited from modernisation. The room itself, however, was large, very clean and superbly air-conditioned. The balcony was more of a tunnel (carved into the cliffside) so wasn’t terribly pleasant – we’d have been better off on a higher floor (worth considering when booking). If you were early enough to get window / balcony seats at the bar and restaurant then you were treated to spectacular views, if not, these areas were unremarkable and expensive (particularly the internal bar). The reception staff were extremely helpful but I found the maitre d' and his waiting staff less congenial – another reviewer's comment about only being spoken to if you were considered to ‘moneyed’ rang very true. In any case, we were much happier spending our money in Il Buco and O'Parrucchiano – two fabulous local restaurants you must visit if you stay in the area. On reflection, I think the less expensive, adjacent Hotel Bellvue Syrene benefited from far more beautiful public areas, yet had an equally glorious setting. The Tramontano was obviously great once, and trades on a distinguished history, I just think it needs an injection of TLC to justify its reputation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Katathani Phuket Beach Resort; City: Kata Noi Beach Karon Phuket; Review: Spent 5 nights in a Junior Suite with ocean views in March 06. This hotel has a superb location, occupying virtually the whole beach at Kata Noi - a perfect sweep of white sands and azure sea that offers great swimming and snorknelling. Having travelled around Phuket during our stay I think Kata was the best place to have lodged - perfect mix of nightlife and stunning, peaceful scenery during the day. The hotel's pools were also superb, nicely scupltured and roomy enough to occupy the hotel's many guests. But there were some really disapointing things about this hotel: 1. Decor in the Ocean-facing wing was tired - the corridors between rooms had all the charm of a multi-storey carpark. By contrast, the newly re-furbished Bhuri wing, although set back from the beach, was far more stylish. 2. Hotel restaurants - really poor, serving expensive, mass produced food. We made the mistake of eating in the main restaurant on the first night where we were promised an international BBQ - I thought we'd get freshly prepared food, grilled to order - instead we were greeted with platters of insipid, uninspiring food that had been been sitting around for hours. Then the entertainment started. Describing the 'caberet' as one step removed from Butlins is too kind - it was completely naff and totally dominated the whole restaurant. We found the beachfront Fisherman's Wharf no better than mediocre, only Cinnamon offered decent nosh - but when the heavens opened the roof leaked so badly all diners had to leave their seats and retreat to the centre of the restaurant. Breakfast, although offering a wide selection of foods, felt like a free for all in a noisy school canteen. 3. The service was the least good we experienced in Thailand, the staff just seemed uninterested - we really objected to being asked to wait at check out while Housekeeping frisked our room. How many other 5* establishments would expect its guests to do this? As others have also commented, it was disappointing to have to pay for use of beach loungers. To sum up, the Kata Thani just lacks wow factor and sophistication. It's truly average, saved only by the incredible beach it sits on and proximity to other bars and restaurants (if you're happy to do a short cab ride). Disappointing really.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almyra Hotel; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: The Almyra is one of the few hotels we've stayed in that truly lived up to the stunning images and impressive promises in the brochure. The whole place oozes style and comfort, while offering some of the most efficient and genuinely child-friendly service we've ever encountered. We have a one year-old and wanted to try and re-capture some of the luxury travel we enjoyed pre-parenthood, and the Almyra absolutely delivered. More importantly, because our son was welcomed throughout the hotel and catered for excellently at mealtimes, he had a fabulous holiday too. We stayed in a sea-view terrace room with the most beautiful outlook onto the sea and Pafos' harbour and port. Our accomodation was on a B&B basis which enabled us to explore eatieries in the locality (a bit hit and miss but the Seven St Georges Tavern was magnificent and the Gourmet Tavern and Mandra are worth a visit). Eating in the hotel is pricey but all the restaurants are in such wonderful settings and offer really good childrens' menus and service so we always felt it was money well spent. Breakfast is particularly impressive. I think it's worth mentioning that previous reviewers have been quite harsh about Pafos. True, some of the roads nearby are dominated by tacky bars and clubs, but these can be easily avoided. The archaeological sites are numerus and excellent and the walk along the coastline beyond the fort is lovely. We hired a car for 2 days and trvelled up to the Akamas which was awesome, and spent the second day in Troodos which again was beautiful - and all just an hour from the hotel. The Bird Park was superb but I wouldn't recommend visiting the Aquarium, it's a very sorry state indeed. That said, I can imagine many visitors to the Almyra don't feel the need to leave the hotel at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Given our family - a couple with 2 children under 5 - this hotel was fab. It felt special, but nonetheless welcoming to a young family. I completely understand the reservations expressed by those travelling without children below, this probably isn't the hotel for you, because it's full of people like us. I definitely wouldn't have stayed here pre-parenthood, but if you want to feel spoiled, whilst giving your kids a treat, this place is great. Highlights: Breakfast - wonderful - honestly can't think of anything that was missing. Communal areas - generous with tasteful decor, loved the roped walkways through the tropical gardens. Tapas restaurant - service throughout the hotel was great, but they really excelled here. Attitude to children - welcomed everywhere, at all times, meant you could have a drink in the bar until 10pm without feeling like a pariah. Entertainment was akin to 'posh butlins' but kept the children rapt. Lanzarote - an underserved naff reputation, so much to go and see! Rent a car and tour the incredible volcanic landscapes, ocean vistas and vineyards. The National Park was phenomenal. Marina Rubicon - fab eateries 10 minute walk from the hotel. In the town the food was more touristy and predictable, but not bad. In-room kitchenette - microwave and fridge covered all our basics. Take your own kettle. The less good: Pools - were cold (put our 2 year old off for a few days) and could have done with a bit of tlc (tiles in floor were not spotless) Snack bar - pool-side restaurant was tired and had an uninspiring menu, meant we always headed out for lunch. So all in all, a great trip. Without my Mum hat on, I might not give the Princesa Yazia a full 5 star rating, but as a proud parent of two, looking for a pampered family week away, I certainly would.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pine Cliffs Village Golf Suites; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: We stayed in a Golf Suite in the last week of August '16. It's become an annual struggle to find great resorts that can accommodate all 5 of us in one room/ apartment so Pinecliffs seemed like a great option. Pros: 1. Good transfer time from Faro airport - 30ish minutes 2. Beautifully maintained resort, plenty of pools and lovely walk down to beach 3. Excellent standard of accommodation with brilliantly equipped kitchen (which was fortunate given my biggest complaint...) The not so good: 1. Eye-wateringly expensive food and drink - truly - and we're used to London prices. It got to the point where I was determined not to part with another euro inside the resort and this really spoilt the holiday - awful to feel like you're penny pinching when you're supposed to be kicking back. Every meal we ate inside Pinecliffs was astronomically priced and decidedly average. We ate several times at A Lagosteria down the road where the food was excellent, fab atmosphere and it even offered small play area to amuse the children. S. Martino opposite the main gates was also a good option for a cheap and cheerful Italian and o Golfinho along the beach was great for a beer and fresh fish at lunchtime. The additional charge for Wifi was also hard to swallow - as many others have said, this really ought to be included at a resort of this standard. 2. Unimpressive customer service - on arrival Reception couldn't immediately find our booking (they'd booked us in under my middle name rather than surname). It was handled so poorly, as we were left hanging round reception while they sorted their admin error. We also found the service in the restaurants to be quite a performance whilst failing to deliver the basics (e.g. steak cooked as requested, wine at the right temperature, the correct digestif...) 3. Location - I so wish we'd hired a car. The immediate strip is uninspiring. We like to get our bearings and trekked off to nearby Olhos d'Agua on foot but that also had little to offer. We took a taxi into Vilamoura one day which was a great change of scene. 4. Navigating the resort on foot - there are hardly any footpaths (they seem determined to keep you on site) and traffic whizzes by the poorly lit roads alarmingly. 5. Lack of a buzz in the evening - no entertainment - I appreciate this can be of dubious quality on holiday but there was absolutely nothing going on after dinner in the resort. 6. A final minor - but nonetheless infuriating - gripe: the sunlounger cushions do not attach properly to the beds which means they slip down ALL the time, this really did drive me bonkers! Overall, I felt like we had exhausted this place (and our bank balance!) in 3 days. What keeps people returning year after year alludes me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Island Sunset Resort; City: Belle Cote Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: We didn't have a great experience here. With a scenic beachfront setting, exceptionally pleasant staff and decent restaurant it held all the promise of a great stopover during our Cape Breton road trip, but we had a far from comfortable stay. We tried to check in at 4pm as advertised but there had been a wedding the day before and many rooms were still not ready for new guests. Frustrating, but we spent an hour on the beach and got into our room an hour later. The cottages are old fashioned and would greatly benefit from some crisp white linen in place of the tired and uninviting dark purple and green bedding on offer. The Wi-Fi also did not work. Our biggest issue, however, was the total failure of the plumbing system. No wc, shower, bath or basin for a family 5 was frankly a disaster. An out of hours maintenance gentleman gave us access to the office bathroom at 8am the following morning but this was small comfort. A 10% discount was offered on checkout which was latterly increased to 25% but we still felt this was insufficient compensation for the failure to provide even the most basic amenities during our stay. Disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sunshine Inn; City: Parrsboro Nova Scotia; Review: Stayed in Cottage 2 with my family of 5 and had a thoroughly excellent stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the home-cooked breakfast was the best we had during our Nova Scotian trip. My children were delighted by the wonderful bonus of a beautiful lake to the rear of the property where they could swim and take a boat out. Enjoyed a great dinner at the Harbour View Restaurant in nearby Parrsboro. Tremendously good value, keep up the great work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Master Evernote: The Unofficial Guide to Organizing Your Life with Evernote (Plus 75 Ideas for Getting Started); Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. Scott Page; Review: Easy to use and makes keeping notes and receipts a piece of cake; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, Updated and Expanded; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas W. Tallamy Page; Review: Excellent book. Recommended to me by Master Gardeners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Mellichamp Page; Review: Excellent book. Recommended to me by Master Gardeners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Michael Pyle Page; Review: Book arrived in great condition. Excellent resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Riotte Page; Review: Very good resource for best results in encouraging a productive garden.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrography Basics: Techniques and Exercises for Beginners (Fox Chapel Publishing) Skill-Building Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns with Temperature, Time, Texture; Author: Lora Irish; Review: Excellent resource. Very good demonstration pictures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Salomon Women's XR Mission Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: I hike all the time, and run on trails a decent amount too. These are perfect. They're really comfortable and have a great grip. The laces are strange, but they never come undone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WR00 Minimus Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I am still adjusting to forefoot running, but these are fantastic. They're so lightweight and comfortable, it barely feels like you're wearing shoes. I also opted for these awesome neon coral laces to go with. Sof Sole Oval Shoe Laces - 45" - Coral; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keds Women's Chillax Washed Laceless Slip-On Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: A few years ago I bought a $12 pair of shoes a lot like this at a drugstore and they lasted so much longer than I expected but finally died. These are my replacements. They were the closest color I could find, and I just love the slightly dusty pink. So cute with a ton of spring and summer outfits. My original shoes had laces, so I was bummed that I couldn't find similar ones with laces, but thrilled that these shoes still have real lace holes. I slipped the old white laces on these, tied them up, but loose enough to still slip on. They are just SO cute, and I actually much prefer the look with little white laces. Plus these are naturally a thousand times more comfortable and supportive than drugstore shoes ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keds Women's Chillax Washed Laceless Slip-On Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: A few years ago I bought a $12 pair of shoes a lot like this at a drugstore and they lasted so much longer than I expected but finally died. These are my replacements. They were the closest color I could find, and I just love the slightly dusty pink. So cute with a ton of spring and summer outfits. My original shoes had laces, so I was bummed that I couldn't find similar ones with laces, but thrilled that these shoes still have real lace holes. I slipped the old white laces on these, tied them up, but loose enough to still slip on. They are just SO cute, and I actually much prefer the look with little white laces. Plus these are naturally a thousand times more comfortable and supportive than drugstore shoes ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keds Women's Chillax Washed Laceless Slip-On Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: A few years ago I bought a $12 pair of shoes a lot like this at a drugstore and they lasted so much longer than I expected but finally died. These are my replacements. They were the closest color I could find, and I just love the slightly dusty pink. So cute with a ton of spring and summer outfits. My original shoes had laces, so I was bummed that I couldn't find similar ones with laces, but thrilled that these shoes still have real lace holes. I slipped the old white laces on these, tied them up, but loose enough to still slip on. They are just SO cute, and I actually much prefer the look with little white laces. Plus these are naturally a thousand times more comfortable and supportive than drugstore shoes ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: California Costumes Women's Bavarian Bar Maid Costume; Brand: California Costumes; Review: I returned this. The quality was just horrible, and it had a bunch of imperfections in it. The shoulders and white "shirt" part were completely crooked. Plus the sizing was totally bizarre. I am petite so I don't expect "normal" sizes to fit me perfectly, but when I pulled the shoulders where they belong, the "shirt" started below my breasts. Of course, one side much worse than the other since it was absolutely asymmetrical. Awful.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gaudi-leathers Women's German Dirndl Dress Costumes For Bavarian Oktoberfest Carnival Halloween; Brand: Gaudi-leathers; Review: Bought this for Oktoberfest in Munich and I absolutely loved it. The quality is fantastic. I read that reviews said the arm holes can be tight, so I sized up and am glad I did. It fit really well, and I just cinched the ribbons in front to draw the waist in a bit. Wish I had a better picture, buuut this one pretty much sums up its purpose ;) Just wish I had more excuses to wear it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint; City: Durham North Carolina; Review: I have stayed in 4-5 different hotels in this area and this is one of the best ones in that price range. Good rooms, good service. Great location across from the mall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel; City: Riga Riga Region; Review: Very nice, clean hotel in very good location. Great breakfast. One of the best business hotels I have stayed in Riga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Tower Bridge; City: London England; Review: As London is one of our favorite cities, we visit it quite often. We chose this hotel as we had to spend some of the HH points and the Tower Bridge Hilton had a great offer. We came from the City Airport and were pleasantly surprised that it took us only 15 min by taxi. We have stayed in quite many Hiltons and this is one of the newest and nicest we have been. Definitely better price /quality ratio than in Hilton on Park Lane. We walked a lot and discovered the part of London we have not been before and loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanford Inn by the Sea; City: Mendocino Mendocino County California; Review: We looked for the cozy hotel in Mendocino to have truly relaxing weekend and Stanford Inn website seemed really promising. The gardens were lovely, the staff very warm and friendly. The room was nice with lovely views. The fireplace in the room definitely sounds romantic but maybe it did not have a good draft as the room smelled of smoke. The biggest disappointment was a bathroom which was some kind of mixed combination of 70-es wood paneling meeting 90-es toilet fixtures. The bed was too soft for us so the first night we did not get good nights sleep. Next day we had a full day of outdoor activities so we just did not care in the evening. The pool area looks much nicer on the pictures and although we planned at first to spend some time there and take the spa treatments then after seeing the area decided to change our plans as the nature around the area offers so many beautiful alternatives. We were really looking forward to our breakfast. You probably have to be vegan to truly appreciate that. We did not. It felt that they have overcomplicated things, mixing too many things and tastes and the outcome was somewhat questionable. We would have been happier with the simple porridge. BTW, they do serve eggs and milk if you ask for it. We had our lunches and dinners in the neighborhood which offers surprisingly many memorable fine cuisine opportunities. This is the perfect place for total time-out as our phones did not have a reception and also WiFi was not working. And last, but not least. If you have a dog, this is a perfect place for you. We did not quite appreciate the barking dog in the neighboring room who was left alone for hours. Would we stay there again? Probably not. We would find some much cheaper B&B to get that cottage-country feel or pay more and get some truly Zen place with the aftertaste of luxury.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Hotel Restaurant; City: Vilnius Vilnius County; Review: This was a nice change to the ordinary boring business hotels. The decor was at times close to being just a tad tacky but overall feel was cozy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom were quite small but it is expected in those centrally located boutique hotels. I was surprised to read the critical comments about the breakfast because I thought the breakfast was very good compared to so many other hotels. Several people from our group had problems with the WiFi. I do not know if I would pick this hotel for the next business trip but definitely for the nice romantic weekend. And last but not least, even if you ask the hotel to a call for the taxi, check if the meter is working as in our case we noticed only on the way to the airport that our meter was not and the taxi driver wanted to rip us off asking 70 Litas which is about 4 times more than the trip costs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Hotel Matyas; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: We were somewhat discouraged by the entrance to the hotel as it looked more like a hostel than a hotel. Also the way to the rooms (we were at the courtyard side on the 2-nd floor) was interesting. But our room 210 was clean, bathroom nice and clean, nice towels. No smells in our room which seems to be a problem by some reviewers. Our room also looked relatively freshly painted. Maybe also helps that you can’t smoke any more in the rooms as on January 1-st. We had a fridge but it was broken. Beds were small but quite comfortable. We had no wi-fi in the room and could not get a wi-fi in the lobby either. Only some rooms have air-conditioning, ours did not and I can see, how it could be a problem in summer. We were very happy with the reception desk as they all were very helpful. Breakfast was good, I would even say that very good for a 3 star hotel. Plenty of choices and surprisingly good coffee. It is not a hotel you would want to spend some time in but it is good place if you only need a clean bed in very good location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kiel by Golden Tulip; City: Kiel Schleswig Holstein; Review: We came by car from Klaipeda ferry and needed a hotel with the parking lot and wifi. There are not so many choices in Kiel as you might think. We are familiar with the Best Western and would not have picked it but as we got a free night option from the hotel.com, we decided to spend it in BW. It could be actually quite good hotel but their interior design. It was just so unbelievable tacky. If you do not know how to match the colors and patterns, leave it neutral and simple. Cheap marble imitation in bathrooms was ok maybe in 80-es. Maybe. Etc. Otherwise, bed was good, room was big and clean, parking was free and breakfast was rather good. Wifi worked only in the lobby and was quite slow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Terzo Crotto; City: Cernobbio Lake Como Lombardy; Review: We were driving From Switzerland to Monaco and needed a place in between to stay for the night. Terzo Crotto fit that criteria very well as they had a parking lot and also free wifi. The room was quite spartan but bathroom was very good and spacious. The hotel is very close to the lake. You can take the boats to the other small towns. We did also have dinner in Terzo Crotto and enjoyed it very much. Also breakfast was very good. Overall Cernobbio looked like a very good base to discover the lake Como and we would definitely consider staying in Terzo Crotto again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aktiv Hotel Schweiger; City: Fussen Swabia Bavaria; Review: While looking for the hotel in Füssen, we needed a hotel with the parking and also with wifi. The main criteria for picking this hotel was that it looked renovated and modern rather than skiing lodge type of establishment. Our GPS found it without any problems. The room was great. Very tastefully decorated. Big bathroom. We were on the second floor and it looked that it was designed for disabled so we had a lot of space even in the bathroom. Center of Füssen was in walking distance. Breakfast was great and we did enjoy the saunas and the pool downstairs. There are some comments about the hotel being too expensive. It is Füssen. We looked at the other hotels around us which looked kind of outdated and we were happy to pay the extra. I did not give them max points though as in this century it is very annoying not to have wifi in the room even if you have to pay for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Valandraud; City: Saint Emilion Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: It is very well renovated little property. It is more hotel than typical B&B. Rooms are nice, bathrooms are great with very modern appliances. Breakfast room is downstairs as well as a big family room. Family room has great seating areas with the beautiful views on the winery. It has very Scandinavian feel to it, with the light wood modern furniture and white sofas. It was such a lovely room that we decided to buy food and wine from the grocery and eat there one lunch. When you will check in they will show how you can use the kitchen, etc. It was a low season so it was nice and quiet. You can come and go as you please.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le 45 BB; City: Carcassonne Center Carcassonne Aude Occitanie; Review: The owners have done a great job renovating the property. They have a really beautiful house. They are renting out 2 rooms in their house and also the studio which is in the house at the other side of the pool. Only issue we had was that both rooms in the main house faced the street and at least our room (rose) was quite noisy as the property faces a busy street. We also saw the studio and it look great and is more private.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Artemide; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I am not going to repeat everything good said in the previous reviews. It is all true. We also got a great rate because it was a slow season. Extra points go to the service staff in the breakfast room and restaurant. We felt truly welcomed every time. Upstairs restaurant has a very good value/quality ratio. We would definitely go back to Artemide after they finish their spa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Myriad by SANA Hotels; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Brand new trendy hotel. To start with good things, the hotel staff was extremely helpful and nice. As there were not so many people in the hotel, we probably got a special attention. The room was not quite a 5 star for us. We had deluxe large double room and it was small. They have tried to camouflage it with the open planning concept which means that shower is in the middle of the room in glass box (be careful at night not to bounce into it) and all grooming is also taking place in the room. Shower therefore can be used as an entertainment feature:) So you better travel with somebody you know or you would like to get to know very well because after that stay there are no secrets;) Interior was the same prefabricated standard box that you see these days in so many new hotels. We also missed the place where we could sit and drink wine or eat dinner (room service food was very good). On the more positive side, the bed and the blackout curtains were great. We also used the spa. It had a great view. Steam sauna could use much more steam though. Some tips on arrival and departure. If you are worried about being ripped off by taxi drivers and you have a light luggage, you can take the subway which would be only 2-3 stops. From Moscavide station hotel is visible so you cant get lost there. It is about 10-15 minute walk. Oriente station is nicer and I would favor that at nighttime because of the neighborhood. Just walk towards the park and river. We took the taxi back from the hotel to the Airport and it was 17.50 euros. Keep also in mind that those 2 stations are you best access to town and it can take around 40 minutes by metro to reach the center. The hotel`s neighborhood is lovely for jogging and walking but there is not so much to do there. There are plenty of restaurants in the park but nothing good. If you main purpose is to discover Lisbon and its restaurants and nightlife and maybe also visit Sintra and Cascais (highly recommended) then it would be much more sensible to stay somewhere in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Square Nine Hotel Belgrade; City: Belgrade; Review: The location was great to discover the city. The staff was friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the SPA staff. Room was nice and big as well as bathroom. Great shower. Decor through the hotel was very nice. Modern but warm and cozy. Great big bed, etc. Only minus is that the air conditioning system is very tricky. The default temperature in my room was 25,5. I asked to lower it as soon as I was taken to the room. It was OK for a couple of days and it was again back to 25.5. and I could not manage to lower it myself so I switched it off. Later I heard from our group that they all had the same issue. Fortunately the nights were cool and we could open the windows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Berna; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: We chose the hotel because of the location and TripAdvisor rating. Location was great. At the one end of the street is a subway and the railway station, at the other end of the street stops the tram nr 1 which takes you through all the center. Tickets available in the reception. Some good eating options nearby. Such a high TripAdvisor rating a quite puzzling as the hotel was ok but nothing sensational. Makes you wander what the other hotels must be like.The reception area is quite tacky. We are the lucky ones who got the upgrade to the new building and room was nice. I guess it was a renovated room although a pink sink and fake marble tiles on the bathroom walls gave it happy 70-es look. Room itself was nice and tasteful and free beverages were great. Everything was clean which is a big plus. Bed was great and we slept quite well despite the trash pickup at 6 a.m. one morning and some screaming on the street at 2 a.m. for an hour two other mornings. Wifi worked fine with our 4 devices. We had breakfast only once as it had plenty of sweets but very little other options. As we slept well and room was nice and clean and location was great, it was overall a quite good experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cumberland; City: London England; Review: I have stayed in London in many very nice hotels and this was definitely my worst experience. I was expecting a modern luxury hotel but in the reality the hotel had a personality of the ice cube. Lobby is huge and unwelcoming. Nobody was there to help with our bags which was very strange in this class of the hotel. Very little staff helping with anything. Rooms are ok but hardly luxurious, with very sloppy paintwork. Cleanness in the bathroom was only on eye level. Mostly catered for big tourist groups or conference crowds, causing long queues at breakfast. Breakfast was good, although looked like a zoo. Breakfast staff is under pressure to move and serve fast, so very few smiles. If you like shopping then location is OK, although Oxford street shops have turned to cheap crap stores and it is not the same as it used to. There are so many other options in town for that price in nicer neighborhoods.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Quebec; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: The girl at the reception desk was super nice. Rooms were ok. We had a great view on the old town but unfortunately the windows were so dirty that we could not enjoy the view. Everything else was as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boston Marriott Copley Place; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Woman in the reception was very good. Rooms were like everywhere else in the same type of hotels. Very convenient for shopping as it is connected to 2 shopping centers. It is convenient to have several restaurant options downstairs but many options also close to the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: We faced the construction site and did not appreciate to be waked up at 6 a.m. by drilling sounds on our first day of holiday. As we found out later, officially the work was supposed to start at 7 a.m. which also was too early for us. It would have been nice if the hotel would have informed us about it while we did a booking. Otherwise the hotel was good. They could improve their breakfast adding some veggies to the buffet. We cut our stay short and moved to the next location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Hotel Washington DC; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Everything was very good. Reception was friendly. Room was nice, bed was comfortable with many pillows. Only minuses were a very noisy air-conditioner and engine room or something next door. I did not have breakfast but bar service was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cumberland; City: London England; Review: I was in the same hotel earlier this year and was disappointed in the experience. So when I found out that I have to stay there again, I was not very happy about it. This time I was put into executive room and it was in the smaller building behind the main hotel and that made all the difference in the world. We still had a breakfast in the main hotel and also had access to the lounge. I was not happy with my first room as I had a family next to me where the kids were screaming nonstop. The girl downstairs was very helpful and understanding and changed my room which was smaller but I loved it. The all atmosphere of that smaller building suited me much better. I do hope that one day the service staff at the breakfast also learns to smile in addition to being very fast and efficient. Overall was very nice experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden; City: Berchtesgaden Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: We got really great rate for 1 night through the hotels.com but loved it so much that decided to change our travel plans and stayed for another night at full price. The service was great. We really loved the heated pool outside in the evening. We also had dinners in the grill room. Food was great. Also it was probably the best breakfast I have ever had in the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ottomanson OTH8400-2X12 Runner Rug, 1'10" x 12'0", Red; Brand: Ottomanson; Review: Great quality! The carpet is heavy enough that it does not roll up on the ends or crease when you store it. If you are going to do a red carpet, do it right. Don't cheap out and buy one of those plastic runways. I will reuse for events for years to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi Props Party Accessory (1 count) (2/Pkg); Brand: Beistle; Review: I expected this to be cheap, but there were fold marks all over this backdrop. I couldn't use it. It was so cheesy. It is made of thin plastic like the kind an inexpensive trash bag is made with.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chezmoi Collection Austin 3-Piece Oversized Bedspread Coverlet Set (Queen, Black); Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: This is a pretty quilt. It is extra long/wide depending on which way you turn it. I bought it for our oversized king size bed. The color reminds me of coffee with cream. The stitches are an illusion, however. They look more like an imprint on the fabric, rather than actual stitching. I think that it is good quality for the price but I will tell you...I thought I had gone into early menopause when I slept in this blanket. NO JOKE. I suddenly started having night sweats and I thought...good god, what is happening with my hormones?? I finally realized that this blanket does not breath! That may or may not be an issue for you...but just a heads up, if you are already in menopause you might want to pass on this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WALL CHARMERS Large Black Faux Deer Head - 21" White Faux Taxidermy Animal Head Wall Decor; Brand: Wall Charmers; Review: Perfect touch for a modern take on traditional southern decor. The horns come in the box detached and are not seamless when inserted. Due to the location of our deer we didn't fuss over it too much. If you are an absolute perfectionist this might bother you...but then stop being a cheapskate and go to one of those showrooms for your "perfect" decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LANGRIA 6 Tier Wire Storage Rack and Shelving Unit Organization with 5 Hooks, Silver; Brand: LANGRIA; Review: I bought this rolling rack to hold employee uniforms. It is sturdy enough for heavy use. So far, we haven't had any issues with rust.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LANGRIA Double Rail Garment Rack (Medium); Brand: LANGRIA; Review: I bought this rolling rack to hold employee uniforms. It is sturdy enough for heavy use. So far, we haven't had any issues with rust.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Asia Divers Resort; City: Koh Tao Surat Thani Province; Review: Although the hotel is beautiful, and the rooms are ok, there are a few things that make this hotel not so great, such as the lack of hot water (which was not mentioned anywhere), the unfriendly staff at the reception and the not so clean bedsheets. Also, we had to stay an extra night and ended up getting a good discount on that (1100 bht/night through booking.com and 800 on the spot) - which is good news, but also feels a little bit like we've been ripped off for paying more money for the previous nights. The breakfast was quite good and the location is also a bonus.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: River View Guest House; City: Bangkok; Review: I went to this guesthouse exclusively for the rooftop bar, as indicated by Lonely Planet, and was not disappointed! The rooftop bar has a very chill vibe, nice decoration, and no dress code. The view of the Chao Praya river is amazing, specially with a cold beer in your hand to fight the Bangkok heat. The staff was super friendly and the prices were ok.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampstead Boutique Hotel Boracay; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: No complaints here. The staff was super friendly, the breakfast is ridiculously good, the rooms are spacious, stylish and clean. It's located 5 walking minutes from the beach and near restaurants. Would definitely recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Paradise; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: Little Paradise is a good hotel near the end of Haad Rin beach. I've been to Ko Phangan days after the full moon party and had the impression that the island lives for the full moon party. During the rest of the month the island is almost empty. The hotel, however, is quite good. The room has plenty of space, a nice balcony, and was clean when we arrived. It is by the beach and a short walking distance from the village center and other beaches in the area. There is also a convenience store near the entrance. Thw downside was the 1000 thb deposit we had to make when we arrived, which was a problem since I was at the final days of my trip and didn't want to exchange more money. The deposit makes sense during the full moon party, but not outside of it. The haad rin beach is beautiful and was very clean even after the full moon party.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funky Flashpacker; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Funky Flashpackers is a nice cheap option in Siem Reap. Close to the night market and Pub Street, and also close to other nice local restaurants. The double private room I stayed had plenty of space, nice minimalistic decoration and an amazing hot water shower. It is a party hostel though, so loud music from morning to night. The staff was pretty helpful and kind. The appetizers from the bar were very good. Even when I had a problem with my reservation and had to check out earlier than expected (totally my fault, not the hostels), the staff was kind enough to help us find a new place on the same street and walked us to a nearby guest house - that was as good as funky flashpacker! Had an amazing time at siem reap at funky flashpackers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wilton Easy Flex Silicone Spatula Set, Your Go-To Tools for Mixing, Folding, Scraping, Cooking and Serving., Blue, 3-Piece; Brand: Wilton; Review: First group of silicone spatulas I have bought. They work well, can take the use and heat. They don't melt. Don't care for the rounded one too much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tovolo Pancake Pen; Brand: Tovolo; Review: We're having lots of fun making letter pancakes, spiral pancakes, star pancakes and crazy shape pancakes. Grandson is learning letters, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Run 3611 Rectangle Cookie Cutter Set, Clear; Brand: Fox Run; Review: It worked for Lego cookies, but I wonder about long-term use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TRINITY TBF-LINERS01-3614 Shelf Liners (4 Pack), 36" x 14"; Brand: Trinity; Review: Great! Product is well-made, easy to assemble. Came promptly too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Lunch Box - Disney - Cars - Metal Tin Case w/ Plastic Handle & Clasp; Brand: Disney; Review: The lid came off after opening it less than a dozen time. The thin wire came out. Very cheaply made.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG1963000000 High Heat Silicone Spatula, 13.5", Red Handle; Brand: Rubbermaid Commercial Products; Review: Would appreciate a little more flexibility; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CYS Sea Glass Table Scatters Vase Fillers, Frosted Light Blue (1 lb bag); Brand: CYS EXCEL; Review: Hope this works in upstairs bathroom decor; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Persian-Rugs Moroccan Trellis Area Rug Carpet, 5 x 7-Feet, Gray; Brand: Persian Area Rugs; Review: This really pulled my blue-gray walls and navy sofas together. Beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gorilla Grip Original Area Rug Gripper Pad (5x7), Made in USA, for Hard Floors, Pads Available in Many; Brand: Gorilla Grip; Review: Grips really well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Fill Silicone Popsicle/Ice Pop Mold Piece Stand (6) - STAND ONLY; Brand: Sunsella; Review: No damage; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZHANZZK Beach Ocean Waves California Paradise Waterproof Bathroom Shower Curtain 60x72 Inches; Brand: ZHANZZK; Review: Good match; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Cookie Preferred Press Cookie Press; Brand: Wilton; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CALM NITE Twin Size Mattress Pad Protector - Waterproof & Hypoallergenic Cover, Vinyl Free Topper - Machine Washable TM; Brand: CALM NITE; Review: Good fit, smooth, comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO 11132000 Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups with Magnetic Snaps; Brand: OXO; Review: I know this set was made to last. So happy to have it! I like also that you get an exact measure because of its design. I recommend this set of measuring cups!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEW, Commercial Egg Slicer, Mushroom Slicer, Garnish Slicer, Aluminum Cast Frame, Stainless Steel Cutting Wires; Brand: Update International; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenArt 55210 Pro 2 Cup Adjust-A-Cup, Satin; Brand: Kitchen Art; Review: I hope the markings don't wash off this time; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Open Frypan, 8 - Inch; Brand: OXO; Review: Wrong size pan. My mistake; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lil' Davinci Store & Display Art Cabinet Frame, 12 Inches x 18 Inches; Brand: Lil' Davinci; Review: Hope she likes them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxy Home Hamam Traditional Multicolor 1 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 7 in. Rubber Backed Door Mat; Brand: ; Review: Wrote this already!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Better Flat Wire Whisk; Brand: OXO; Review: Dont use it as much as I thought I would. A fork works great too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HIC Splatter Screen Guard Strainer, 18/8 Stainless Steel, Fine Mesh, 13-Inches; Brand: HIC Harold Import Co.; Review: Works well, though I am concerned about the mesh darkening. Will it melt?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Towels, Hand Towels, Towel Set,Commercial Grade Microfiber Towel for use in Bathroom, Kitchen, Nursery and for Cleaning (12''12'',; Brand: CALIFORNIA CADE ELECTRONIC; Review: They look nice, feel nice. Now lets see how they withstand bleaching after wiping two grandkids mouths and hands after meals. Im hopeful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Seasonal Cupcake Liners, 300-Count; Brand: Wilton; Review: Would have liked half of these cupcake liners offered. Who can use up 300 of these??; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Metal Over Door Hair Care & Styling Tool Storage Organizer Basket for Hair Dryer, Flat Iron, Curling; Brand: mDesign; Review: Doesnt fit my hair dryer, and thats why I bought it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Nightingale; Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Touching. A home front perspective of WWII. More than worth the time to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1); Author: Paullina Simons; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5/5 *Intense epic love story *Characters that are touching *Enriching history for the background Who doesn't love a romance in a tragic story setting? It is an intricate story, with 800 pages that include intricate details of said story. Someone is either going to love or hate the amount of detail. Personally, I think it all added to the story, and I truly enjoyed reading every last word and wouldn't take away from the book. *Spoilers* With that being said, there were a few issues with the story. 1. Love triangle with sister. The forbidden love aspect for the story is meh. 2. Alexander's anger. Unfortunately, he does have some ugly aspects of his personality that can be harmful. His possessiveness, jealousy, and anger are romanticized by Tania, but that is what people in love do. However, it can leave readers feeling uncomfortable, annoyed, and certainly can break the enchantment of the epic romance. 3. Tania's innocence. Yes, it is apart of her personality throughout the series. Yet, it is almost icky. The story paints her as too young for such emotion and love, but at the same time that's the point. It is her first love, and it's the love of a lifetime, etc. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Tania borders on a Mary Sue to begin with, but there's still something about her that makes me care about what happens to her. 4. LUCK! Out of this world luck. Alexander and Tania should be dead considering everything they have gone through, but they're not.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So good. The world building was perfect, loved learning about the Night Court, and was left satisfied yet wanting more. Perhaps, that's all that needs to be said, the 600 page book was more than satisfying and I was left wanting more. Loved the character development, the depth of many of the side characters, the intertwining plot lines. Can't wait for the next installment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss of Deception (The Remnant Chronicles, #1); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It was meh. I found myself scanning the book to finish. There was a love triangle, which I don't mind as long as it's well done. I wouldn't say it was that well done. I think my biggest issue is I never got invested in Lia. I didn't really care what happened to her. If anything, I liked the side characters better, such as Pauline or Walther. I don't think I'll be picking up the sequel any time soon, but if I do it would be to find out what happened to Pauline.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Black Prism (Lightbringer, #1); Author: Brent Weeks; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The magic system alone makes this book worth reading. "Magic" or in the story, light. An awesome way to take the actual scientific ways of explaining light and twist them into a fantastical magic system. On top of a great magic system, there is also a combination of political and religious systems that always make for an interesting tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Slow start but so worth it! I adore all of the characters, world building, and plot. So good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Brandon Sanderson: The plot twist master.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Garden (The Bronze Horseman, #3); Author: Paullina Simons; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I have an extreme love hate relationship with the final installment of The Bronze Horseman trilogy. Throughout the three books, one of my biggest issues has been with Alexander. He is controlling, manipulative, angry, violent, and so forth. However, in the past two books I feel like it can be brushed off more easily--what I mean is, they were in war time, he was suffering PTSD, and so on. However, I feel like his violence and abuse towards Tania peaks in this book, and just wasn't ok with it. With that being said, there were good parts. Tania and Alexander make an ideal life, an happy ending most certainly. However, the book drags. I feel like the book could have been wrapped up much before the actual ending. Simons makes sure readers know what happened to Tania and Alexander through their entire life, and I mean the dates in the book reach 2000. It wasn't necessary to go so much into their children's lives. The book should have been left with Alexander and Tania establishing themselves, a small blurb of the family to come (even though I have issues with that as well, considering she gets pregnant once its convenient). As per usual with this series, every hardship does work out for the best in the end (unrealistic, but sort of desired by the reader). I'm not sure, this book left me feeling eh whereas I though the first two were much more interesting. I think I'll still look into the prequel of the series, and finish it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Blinding Knife (Lightbringer, #2); Author: Brent Weeks; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Beautiful. About to start the third right away, and easterly await the forth book! The plot twists, the interacting storylines are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Eye (Lightbringer, #3); Author: Brent Weeks; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't know how I didn't see some of the twists but I didn't. An amazing book, this series has yet to disappoint. Very much looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish; Author: John Hargrove; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I remember being captured by the magic of SeaWorld as a child. I even had the opportunity at the age of eight to swim with dolphins and dolphin trainers. While my love has always been for dolphins instead of whales, I can relate to the utter passion and desire to be a trainer. That was me, even though I was a girl living in NY. With that being said, the biggest difference between me and John is twenty years. He was entering college and started training, I entered college and Blackfish debuted. My glorified vision of SeaWorld collapsed while I was in my late teens. However, I remember the dream and the absolute crushing feeling I felt when I realized that SeaWorld really isn't so great and neither is any other place that keeps animals in captivity. The book walks the line of personal and informative well. John shows the reality that is the situation: It is far from ideal for these animals, SeaWorld is a corporation focused on finances and images; not it's employees and animals. However, the animals cannot be simply released. SeaWorld has the means and places to maintain and provide for the animals for the rest of their lives, which is necessary at this point. Much worth the read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children, #1); Author: Seanan McGuire; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Whimsical and haunting, while enchantingly inviting. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Furthermore; Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Maybe more a 3.5. The narrator seemed a bit like a not as charming Lemony Snicket. I also desperately wanted to understand and know more about the worlds the characters go through. I wanted more world building. However, Alice never completely understands what's going on so I guess it makes sense the reader does. Things also seems to go a little from one event to another; the plot is jumpy. With that said the characters themselves are great to read. They're strong and dynamic, which I love. But, in the end the story was just ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What an original twist on a fairytale; I need the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blankets: A Graphic Novel; Author: Craig Thompson; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The style of the narration reminded me a lot of Fun Home. I was overwhelmed by the story, but there are parts that struck a cord. The art is beautiful though and goes along with the narrative well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book gave me so many feelings. I think the book is going to be important in the distant future. It's one of those books that sticks to you, you think about even when you're finished, and makes me feel like it'll be a classic. The book contains topics that are identifiable, not talked about, and need to be acknowledged. It's life; people who deserve a happy ending don't always get it but that doesn't mean there isn't something beyond that bad ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through the Woods; Author: Emily Carroll; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Perfect for Halloween. Creepy, haunting, and fairytalesque; I absolutely love the artwork, drawing style and coloring wise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The New Ghost; Author: Robert Hunter; Genres: comics, poetry, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A brief story with an adorable ending; the book had a beautiful art style and is worth the quick read. However, it's hardly long enough to be considered a graphic novel but for a few dollars it's well worth the gander.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norse Mythology; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Gaiman achieved what he set out to do, but it wasn't what I expected. The straightforward renditions of the original tales are reader friendly, and fairly short. With that being said, they are rewording of the original tales, tales I've read in other novels. They're was no spin, no originality, just another collection Norse myths; which isn't a bad thing, just not what I expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders; Author: S.E. Hinton; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Forever a favorite. I can't even count how many times I've reread this book now. I did pick up this edition for the bonus material and because my local BN had a signed edition on Black Friday. It was a great reread. I loved the notes from the actors in the back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A lot of action which was amazing, but still looking for more character development. With that being said it's only the second book in the series. More a 3.5 where Cinder was a solid 4/4.5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy #1); Author: Katherine Arden; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm having a hard time rating this. I don't usually feel wishywashy, but this time around I do. On one hand I loved it, it was atmospheric and engrossing. The characters didn't really grow at all, yet I didn't dislike any of them. I liked the folk lore within the story, but since I'm not really familiar with Russian folklore, I can't really comment on the accuracy of it. However, I do really love Vasya. I do absolutely LOVE the mixing of the old folklore and religion within the book; the belief in both, the conflict between the two, absolutely love that aspect and I think that's why I read the book so quickly. 4.25/5; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Night Circus; Author: Erin Morgenstern; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Dreamy, enchanting, dark, lovely.... Descriptive. I absolutely adored this book l, however I recognize slow and descriptive writing can be a huge turnoff for some people. It was absolutely beautiful, but beware if you cannot handle a slow plot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caraval (Caraval, #1); Author: Stephanie Garber; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.75 For those who have read the Night Circus, don't expect the same from Caraval. For all the dreams and whimsies of the Night Circus, Caraval holds a nightmare. Essentially, it's a dark twisted type of circus where people go hoping for a great adventure and receive more than they wished for. I won't lie, there's insta-love. While I'm not particularly bothered here, especially in a surreal setting like Caraval, it may be a deal breaker for someone looking to buy the book. Scarlett was a fantastic character, however every other character is completely static. There's clearly a plan for a sequel, so perhaps that's too quick a judgement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lincoln in the Bardo; Author: George Saunders; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 5/5 for recognizing a piece of genius 3/5 for enjoyment Also here's an article from the Guardian, where Saunders discusses writing the book: [url]... Lincoln in the Bardo is a postmodernist novel contemplating the afterlife. The story takes place in the bardo, a purgatory-like setting, in 1862. President Lincoln's son, Willie, has recently joined an interesting crew of characters in purgatory; the story continues from there. The structure of the story, while interesting, is off-putting and takes a few chapters to get used to. Furthermore, I had zero clue what was going on at first either. However, with that being said, once I understood what was going on, I can see how this could be a book to include in a lit class. It is unique, has alot of themes, and honestly probably deserves a reread from me already, hence the 5/5. Yet, I can't say it was the most pleasurable read either--it has heavy themes, is very thought provoking, and takes some concentration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I love the artwork, but found the story lacking. Perhaps, I should've read the short story first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thick as Thieves (The Queen's Thief, #5); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The book is more of a companion to the series than a direct sequel. I'll be upfront and say that I wish it had more to do directly with the Thief and the Queen, but alas it didn't. While that doesn't make it a bad book by any means, in fact it was well written, it does make me feel disappointed. I flew through the book, but it didn't feel like anything of major consequence was occurring throughout the journey we witness, mostly because the book does revolve around a slave of seemingly little consequence. Overall, I think I suffered from a lack of investment in this set of characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attachments; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Adorable, easy-read; definitely want to check out more of Rainbow Rowell's books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: DNF. Not a fan of the narration, and I'm trudging to get through it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Zoe Rooms for Rent; City: Pollonia Milos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Zoe apartments is nicely located walking distance to bars, cafe's and restaurants. The rooms where clean and cute with small tv's and mini kitchenette, a closet and small table with a chair. Simple, clean, essential. The owners welcomed us to some fruit and drinks while we waited to check-in and see the rooms. The apartments are a few steps from the sea and offer a nice breeze and fantastic sunsets. Breakfast was served every morning with delicious yoghurt and honey and others fruit and biscuits, etc. My only disappointment was the price, compared to other friends staying at similar places we paid a bit more. Overall we had a great holiday, the location was convenient and everything went well, I would just have preferred to have done more research on prices and other options. Maybe next time! :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Stayed here with family for a weekend night out in Rome. The hotel is located close to via veneto in the Center of Rome close to restaurants and bars. The breakfast was good and the personnel friendly and helpful. It was the first time for me staying in a hotel in Rome as I come from there and have family I can stay with when I often visit. I would recommend this hotel for people visiting the city. A few steps away from villa Borghese this Nh is clean, organized and well located. Nothing particularly fancy but overall good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Playacar; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I went last year to this resort and I was very happy with it! It was my first all inclusive hotel stay and we were both satisfied with the rooms and the food. The beach was amazing and service was friendly. The hotel is not one of the newest but we didn't care as the beach and food were very nice. We had a great time and we booked another stay at another Riu in the DR. Will do a review of that once we get back after xmas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K West Hotel Spa; City: London England; Review: K west is not in the heart of the city. The hotel is very nice and the spa area looks incredible, although i didn't personally go to the spa my brother did and was happy. The hotel is modern and the rooms we had on the 5th floor have no view but are very cozy and have all the amenities you need. Finally the place is located on the underground line that takes you to the center and is easily accessible and close to a nice shopping center.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Bambu; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: Ok, this is my second visit to an all inclusive Riu hotel and we knew how everything worked and we had high expectations after the one in Mexico. Overall the resort is nice, clean and with an amazing beach. The rooms are not a five star hotel and the whole experience (the second time) is less amazing, let me explain... The food is ok not great and it is more about quantity than quality. Initially you get excited but after 2 days you feel like you are always getting the same type of food. The specialty restaurants are not well organized and the quality is not that of a 5 star hotel. We were happy with the Asian but overall not impressed. The idea in general with these all inclusives is nice and you can definitely relax and not think of anything. However we had the impression we could have gone out of the resort more and would have had equally or more fun but the resorts want you to stay there and sell you all they can in terms of services like excursions and souvenirs overpriced. The staff was friendly but seemed very lazy again not as any 5 star places I've been to before. We were happy but be warned... It is what it is. If you have kids it's probably really good and if you are an 'alcoholic' same... 24/7 drinks :) the adult and kids areas are nicely separated so this place caters to everyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Aragia; City: Klagenfurt Carinthia Austrian Alps; Review: We booked the Aragia through Octopus travel.Dec 11 - 13 2004. ON the internet form we were given the option of single, twin or double room, and we chose the latter. On arriving at the hotel we found two twins pushed together, two duvets, two mattresses and a 5 cm wooden gap between the beds. Does no-one do double beds any more? The hotel is exactly as described, friendly, comfortable, quiet, the staff helpful and genuinely pleased to have English visitors,(which makes a pleasant change!) but best of all was the extensive, generous, varied and tasty breakfast, with both hot and cold dishes. A very definite plus. Klagenfurt also has one of the best Christmas markets I've visited, attractive, unhurried and not too crowded. We had a great weekend. So, out of 10? 7 .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kalamar Hotel; City: Kalkan Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Booked on the Internet thru Travel Zoo Top 20 offers. Hotel, tranfers and flights had to be booked separately. We had a standard boxy double room with great en-suite facilites, a sort-of balcony, i.e. it was the terrace for all the rooms on that level, a fridge which wasn't cold at all, aircon. The room was adequate for us, we didin't spend much time there, but it was a tad small. Breakfast was on a splendid terrace with the best view ever over looking the sea, but the food was ordinary and unimaginative, (I'm gluten intolerant, so the options are always limited.) and the terrace could be hot by 9am and also windy. Service friendly but unprofessional, these looked like students doing holiday work. The Hotel runs a shuttle bus down the hill to a concrete ledge on a rocky cove which it calls a beach club. In reality it's a glorified human frying pan. There's no natural shade and the rocks heat up very quickly. True there's a cafe( expensive and unimaginative, with bored staff) sun loungers and parasols, but it's just for grilling yourself ( sorry sunbathing). It is free for hotel guests so don't let the avaricious staff con you out of any money. The hotel has no restaurant!!! I couldn't believe that this glorious setting couln't be used for dinner. There's room service and bar service at hotel prices, so you're obliged to go to Kalkan, 20 mins+ on foot which can get hot and tiring. We took an all-day excursion (£35 per person) to the Gorge with a lovely rustic lunch stop which we really enjoyed. Otherwise the delights of Kalkan were restaurants and bars which weren't that cheap. It was surprisingly empty. I know that June isn't the main season, but at that time there were only 12 couples who disappeared after beakfast, so I had the lovely little swimmingpool entirely to myself. Bliss! We enjoyed our stay. The object was to chill and relax but it would have been nicer a) to have had more to do b) other people to talk to c)to have a decent restaurant without having to go to Kalkan everyday. We understand the Hotel is going to re-furb and build a larger pool where the(unused) tennis court is, and create larger rooms. The suites are fabulous and wonderfully private, but are costly. So we wait and see what develops.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manners; City: Bakewell Peak District National Park England; Review: Wanting to avoid the scum which is the centre of Bakewell, we popped into the Manners on the off-chance for lunch. It is a standard, town pub with unexciting, slightly dated decor, but the lunch menu offered far more than the usual pie 'n'chips. We had a good meal, tasty, well presented and efficiently served. We were well pleased and will definitely go back next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel; City: Otterburn Northumberland England; Review: Through Travelzoo we had a voucher for dinner, bed and breakfast in this Hotel, and we were genuinely delighted with it. The staff were helpful and welcoming, our room, especially the bed, very comfortable and roomy, but the best was the dinner where the quality of the food was really very high. For us, staying here was a real find, the value for money through the voucher just made it exceptional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndgrove House; City: Seahouses Northumberland England; Review: Breaking our journey to a family wedding in Inverness we stayed one night here Bank Holiday. It was a miserable cold wet day with a stiff East wind blowing, so it was a wonderful relief to come into a warm house with a real fire burning in the grate! Our room was warm and spacious with a spotless en-suite, the usual tea making items plus homemade biscuits. There is a room for residents to relax in, so you're not stuck in your room all the time, with the fire, additional books and a small fridge should you wish to chill your wine. On arrival our host made us tea and biscuits which was a most welcoming touch. Breakfast is cooked to order, served in a larger room and was generous and very tasty. If we get the opportunity, we'd love to return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arte Luise Kunsthotel; City: Berlin; Review: This is a marmite hotel, you love it or loath it. The reception is very functional but hardly restful. The reception staff were unfailing helpful, spoke excellent English and were very polite.There an 'art work' of the lower part of a horse's head which is most odd and relates to nothing at all. There is a lovely shady courtyard surrounded by high vine clad walls with a few tables and chairs which are available to use for coffee, or breakfast. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant but guests can use the adjacent wine bar, or a self-service machine in the foyer. Our room was street side, facing east and we were provided with ear-plugs, never a good sign. In this case it was the S-Bahn which rattled and screeched past at window height. It was hot, so we had the windows open, very noisy indeed. The bed was on a raised platform, just high enough to trip over or fall off, out heads were directly under the window so early light woke us up, the blind prevented the windows opening at night, two upright kitchen chairs and a tiny bistro table were all we had to relax on, no air con, no luggage racks, no lift. Two ladies (67 +78) had to unpack on the floor on our knees. Tiny shower room with little room for toiletries. And as for the art work.....say no more! In a nutshell: excellent location, polite helpful staff, comfortable (just), downside: the noisy trains, no air con, no lift.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Olivaer Apart Hotel am Kurfurstendamm; City: Berlin; Review: It doesn't look much from the outside, where there is a burger-type restaurant. The entrance to reception is at the back of a rather dark hall. I booked a single room which was pleasant, views on to the back courtyard. It was very quiet, comfortable and the bathroom was very roomy. No bath, just shower. The house has been converted into a hotel, so many walls are partition walls and if the hotel is busy it can be noisy with other people banging doors, and even walking down the corridor makes things shake. But when I was there, it was quiet. Breakfast as expected, rolls, hams, cheese, tea/coffee/juice. For the money, it was excellent value. I booked thru last.minute.com and paid only £42. Perfect location in the center of Berlin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Auto Focus-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens; Brand: Nikon; Review: I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas, as before she used a Kodak Easy Share LS420. Not happy with the shutter lag, and a want-to-be amateur photographer, we picked out the Nikon D40 Digital SLR. The lens speed is fantastic and the colors come out gorgous. She has never gotten so many compliments on the clarity and color of her photos before. The camera is light weight and comes with a heavy strap to carry. You also get a 18-55mm lens that zooms and distances the photos as you desire. It has an auto-focus option where all you have to do is press the button half way and it will focus the photo for you before you take it. On Auto, the lens speed is fast as long as you have an object you are focusing on. The action option will truly only work well if you are focused on a fast moving object, otherwise the lens will stall and the photo comes out yellow and foggy. (But why would you be using action if there wasn't anything moving, anyway?) On Auto, it is difficult to take a picture of anything close (Say, within 8-6 inches of the lens if it is a larger object) since it will not focus it, but then you can switch it over to Manual if needed and take the photo that way. The camera is attractive, the battery life is decent, the photos are spectacular. It uses a standard SD memory hard which was the same her old camera used. For a beginner, it was easy to pick up and use without the manual, which she still hasn't read. Her only complaint is that you do not see the photos on the LCD before you take the picture, only after. (hense the 4 instead of 5 stars) The neat thing about the photos as well as the camera lets you adjust the lighting, sepia or black and whites, and color adding right on the camera without putting it onto your computer and using a software. I expect her to share some of those photo contest winnings in due time, with her Nikon in hand. Nikon lived up to its reputation with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uniden BC340CRS 100-Channel Clock Radio Scanner (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Uniden; Review: This is a great thing to have in case of bad weather. Has great range and clear reception.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF/HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Philips; Review: This is the best antenna in this price range. I tried the Jensen rabbit ears and the Quantum which is amplified. This antenna out performed both and I measured the strength of the signal. Both the others are nearly twice the price. This was the best I found and simple to use. Just connect and point in the right direction. Great Value for the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PHILIPS DVP 5140 MUTI REGION CODEFREE DVD PLAYER WITH DivX &; Brand: Philips; Review: I really like this DVD player, as it plays most anything. The only flaw is there is no resume feature if it goes into sleep mode and shuts off. You have to start from the beginning and fast forward. The worst thing is the remote. The design is awful and causes you to move closer for it to work. No resume, and no open/close. But a good player for the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingston 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card SD/2GB; Brand: Kingston; Review: I use mine in my Nikon. These also come in a 3 pack which will save you a few bucks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP 4 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card 2-Pack L2531A; Brand: PNY; Review: These work as good as any I have used. I use mine in my Nikon with never a problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Nikon; Review: This is one great camera. compact, easy to use, and outstanding quality photos. One of the best deals for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control; Brand: Nikon; Review: This was gift to my daughter. I have seen her use it and she swears by it. I guess it is a great item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Pink (4th Generation) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Apple; Review: This was a gift for the grand-kids, and they went wild! We still don't understand how they fit all that music into that little thing, but the size and sound is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SquareTrade 3-Year Cameras & Camcorders Protection Plan ($4000-4999.99) - Basic; Brand: SquareTrade; Review: So far I have not used it yet. However, in registering, these people answer their phones, are helpful, and seemed concerned. Great initial response!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SquareTrade 3-Year Cameras & Camcorders Protection Plan ($4000-4999.99) - Basic; Brand: SquareTrade; Review: So far I have not used it yet. However, in registering, these people answer their phones, are helpful, and seemed concerned. Great initial response!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SquareTrade 3-Year Cameras & Camcorders Protection Plan ($4000-4999.99) - Basic; Brand: SquareTrade; Review: So far I have not used it yet. However, in registering, these people answer their phones, are helpful, and seemed concerned. Great initial response!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INTUOS3 Travel Bag; Brand: Wacom; Review: If you have the tablet, protect and carry it with this! This was for a gift, but my daughter swear by it. Nice quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras; Brand: Nikon; Review: Great lens for the price--can't be beat. Produces nice images, crisp and clear. Again, can't be beat for the price. As one reviewer pointed out, this lens does not have it's own focus ring, and AF (Auto Focus) works with most newer Nikons, but not with some of the older. (For example, does not AF (and hence, does not work) with my D40, but is compatible and works with my D90) To be to-the-point, the negatives on this lens is that it is slow to focus and a bit noisy (sound, not image quality). Other than that, it takes beautiful pictures...and did I mention that for the price, it can't be beat??? I definitely recommend it and would buy it again. I love having it in my bag for those longer distanced shots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Onkyo SKW204 Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer (Black); Brand: Onkyo; Review: I bought this as a gift to go along with a receiver. I heard and sampled the sound which is full and thunderous. Great control and plenty of power.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onkyo TX-SR308 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Onkyo; Review: This was a gift for my son-in-law and he could not wait to hook up all his peripherals and blow my ear drums out! With the matching sub-woofer, it rocks the house! Looks good too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung C500 1080p HDMI All Multi Region Code Zone Free DVD Player; Brand: Samsung; Review: I bought this so that I could buy Region 4 and region 2 DVD sets that are not available in the U.S. Did that, and this machine works well. Why all machines are not region free? Who knows? The quality is good, it works well and is very affordable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens; Brand: Nikon; Review: I was fortunate enough to get a Nikon D40 several years ago, which kicked off my photography hobbie. Originally I wanted a nicer camera to shoot for the family, and I knew Nikon was a reliable brand, and the D40's were very well priced. (It's how they hook ya!!!) A few photography courses later (and a couple photos published in international magazines!) I've been hooked on Nikon cameras. Last year I upgraded to the Nikon D90. I love taking pictures of animals and children and landscapes as this is how it all started for me. I wanted something that could keep up with my family and pets. A shutter with a high enough speed to catch that "one" moment. Some of the eye-catching qualities this D90 has, is a 3" color screen with a "live view". People who use some of their earlier models (such as the D40) are probably used to having to view through the lens to get their picture. Well, now you don't. In addition to that, you can also shoot video (more on that in a bit.) 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, ISO 200-3200, image sensor cleaning, AF, and in-camera retouching. The camera is easy enough to use for a newbie, as you can set it to "Auto" (One of seven shooting modes) and literally just point and shoot and go about your merry way. The camera uses an SD card for memory, though Nikon warns that it should be of a couple certain brands or the camera may not accept it (After formatting the card through the camera, I have not had a problem using 'cheapie' SD cards with it, however). Being a Nikon DSLR, however, you can, of course, go through and set anything and everything up manually to your liking, for the more serious hobbyist or professional. The camera comes with a good quality lens, (18-105mm) a certain upgrade from the stock lens with the D40. (Though the lenses are interchangeable) I enjoy it's "sounds" compared to the D40, if that makes any sense haha! It's heavier and larger than the D40, which I appreciate as well. I am a firm believer that one shouldn't by hybrid products with the hopes or assumption that the product does both (or all) tasks as well as the individual product would be. (Ie, point and shoots should not be expected to be a good video camera, or vice versa) And many other digital cameras I have used have proven this over and over, however the D90 video camera is quite impressive. Videos are limited to 5 minutes in length and have to be done via the lcd screen. It shoots HD videos with great color and quality, however has no AF (Auto Focus)--the only negative I can really give. It's perfect for catching special, spontaneous moments, high enough quality to use to create your own short film, and even easy enough for the responsible kid to use for school projects or just for fun. All and all, the camera is great. Good, hardy build to it. I've; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 pcs COSMOS ® Aqua Blue/Black/Purple Stylus/styli Touch Screen Cellphone Tablet Pen for Kindle Touch/Fire E-book; Brand: Cosmos; Review: I had to order these twice! They are High quality and must have for a Kindle. However, my kids and grandkids started grabbibg them for their Ipods and other devices. Versatile little buggers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim 4.7GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc DVD-R (25-Disc Spindle) 95058, Silver; Brand: Verbatim; Review: I do a lot of recording and these never have failed me. WHat can I say? Great source of media.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEEWER Bayonet Mount Ring for Nikon 18-55 18-105 55-200mm Lens; Brand: Neewer; Review: I bought this for my daughter who had mount break on her Nikon. She said this was a quick and easy fix.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxell 190131 Double Slim Jewel Case 25Pk Color; Brand: Maxell; Review: I use these cases for holding copies of home movies or giving them to family. the protect the DVD and make for easy storage and a nice appearance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxell 638014 Archiving 8X DVD Recording Device Compatable Stores 2 Hours of Information DVD-R 4.7 Gb Spindle 100 Disc Pack; Brand: Maxell; Review: These are quality DVDs. I have not had a problem with a single one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyle Updated Portable Turntable Phonograph -Trumpet Horn, Cassette CD w/Aux-In, FM/AM Radio, Vintage Retro Style, Vinyl-To-MP3 Recording, 45RPM; Brand: Pyle; Review: I bought this as a gift and my daughter loves it. Works very well. Good sound and features and is most beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Ultra-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - 25 Mile Range; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This is amazing. Don't use a bulky antenna when this easily does the job better. My digital signal is clear and strong!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: August DTB110 - Digital TV Signal Booster - Amplifier for Antenna ATSC Reception; Brand: GadgetCenter; Review: This works very well. I used it to increase my digital TV signal and the difference was very obvious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mohu Leaf Metro TV Antenna, Indoor, Portable, 25 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready HDTV, 10 Foot Detachable; Brand: Mohu; Review: This floored me, as it is basically unseen, yet is better than these huge unsightly contraptions. Strong signal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Blade 4GB (5 pack) USB 2.0 Flash Drive Jump Drive Thumb Drive SDCZ50-004G-5PK w/; Brand: SanDisk; Review: These are as good as any! I back up almost all my work and use quite a few. The price is right and the product is dependable,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behringer HPS3000 Studio Headphones; Brand: Behringer; Review: These are great for the price. Works for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N300 2.4Ghz + N300 5GHz Dual Band Router; Brand: ARRIS; Review: Works well, but lacks range. My home is only 1800 SQ Ft. And this barely does the job. My furthest computer just gets enough signal. It lacks distance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: What can I say? I always use these and they have never failed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse MTE28VGM 2.8v GM 4GB MP3 Player and Video Player; Brand: Eclipse; Review: This just junk. Screen does not respond, Downloads take way too long. I threw mine away out of frustration the first day!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: iMBAPrice 12 Feet Professional Quality Nickel Plated 3.5 mm Male/Female Stereo Audio Extension Cable; Brand: iMBAPrice; Review: This does a nice job, Good value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ravelli APLT2 50" Light Weight Aluminum Tripod with Bag; Brand: Ravelli; Review: Solid and works well very stable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bipra External Portable Hard Drive Includes One Touch Back Up Software - Black - FAT32 (60GB); Brand: BIPRA; Review: Amazing and easy to use. With this storage I back-up two desktops.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (HB-UMLS); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Does a very good job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 16GB Data Traveler 3.0 USB Flash Drive - Blue (DTIG4/16GB ); Brand: Kingston; Review: Love these for back-up; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SaiTech 3.5mm Stereo Jack Splitter Cable Adapter for ipod, Mp3 Player, Mobile Phone, Laptop, PC, Headphone Speakers (Black); Brand: SaiTech IT; Review: does the job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Does the job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800; Brand: Microsoft; Review: These are great. I use them exclusively. I like that mouse battery last a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Proscan PLEDV1945A-B 19-Inch 720p 60Hz LED TV-DVD Combo; Brand: PROSCAN; Review: This was a gift and made my granddaughter very happy. Works well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive- SDCZ33-008G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: I love these because of their size. Never fails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop Webcam; Brand: Logitech; Review: Outstanding. Wide range of adjustments and great microphone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: urBeats Wired In-Ear Headphone - Nicki Pink; Brand: Beats; Review: This was a gift. They work well, but get the insurance protection. Not made to last!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZOOM TELEPHONICS DOCSIS 3.0 5341-00-00J 343Mbps Cable Modem; Brand: Zoom; Review: Did not meet my needs. Switched to Motorola.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim 4.7GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc DVD-R (25-Disc Spindle) 95058, Silver; Brand: Verbatim; Review: I always find the quality of these to be great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Indianapolis Brownsburg; City: Brownsburg Indiana; Review: The hotel is very convenient to I74 and is what you would expect from a Hampton Inn - clean well appointed rooms and good service. As pointed out by other travelers the road noise in our room was very loud. I'm not a light sleeper and was exhausted after 10 hours of driving and still had trouble getting to sleep because of the traffic. It quieted down in the early hours but by 5 I was awake again as the traffic picked up. I work in commercial construction and offer the following to management who I know is reading these reviews. There are many window systems on the market that could be retrofitted into the rooms on the interstate side to shield your guests from this noise. They are expensive but without that investment in this hotel I could not recommend it to other travelers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Honey Lake Plantation Resort Spa; City: Greenville Florida; Review: Recently held our daughter's wedding here. The grounds were beautiful, the cottages comfortable and convenient and the chapel was a beautiful setting for the ceremony (it was too hot to be outside by the lake unfortunately). The staff was very attentive and quickly cleared up the few issues that surfaced for the guests and bridal party. The only negative was the rather misleading way they represent the activities available. While the outdoor pool and game room were nice, the kayaking was discouraged due to alligators in the lake and while they have two horses, they are young ponies too small to ride. It's not cheap, but if you want a stunning backdrop for your special day and the convenience of having your whole bridal party together in a private location this is a good option.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles; City: Cape Charles Virginia; Review: Stayed here on a visit to meet with our builder in Bay Creek. Tammy and Jim were not only gracious hosts in their lovely home but were incredibly informative about the area. They hooked us up with dinner reservations, told us about local activities and were just very pleasant to sit and chat with. The home is spectacular with Christmas decorations inside and out, very comfortable rooms and beds and a picture perfect breakfast. Highly recommend Bay Haven Inn for your next stay in Cape Charles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King s Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast; City: Hot Springs Virginia; Review: My second visit but my husband has been coming here for 20 years. Liz and Richard are just so sweet and welcoming you can't help but feel like you've come home to visit family. The Inn is convenient to up scale activities at the Homestead or great hiking and outdoor activities along Jackson River and in the mountains. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and breakfast is perfectly served. The only thing better than the parfait was the conversation with our lovely hosts. Highly recommend Kings Victorian if you want a great get away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Willow Grove; City: Orange Virginia; Review: We received a wine tour with Central Virginia Wine Tours (see separate review) and decided to stay here in conjunction to make it a special get away. We were not disappointed. The front desk was extremely helpful in making the arrangements, of swapping out the down bedding (my husband is allergic) and with dinner reservations. The room, Creekside 3, was exactly as pictured on their web site and was just beautiful. The service was impeccable. We're not used to things like butler service so it was a rare treat. Breakfast the next morning on our private deck was right on time, delicious and perfectly presented. They are pricey but we felt completely pampered by their turn down service and attention to our every need. Would definitely recommend this Inn for a special couples get away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles; City: Cape Charles Virginia; Review: This was our second time at Bay Haven Inn and the hostess, Tammy, was just as pleasant and accommodating as ever. Our room was just lovely with it's new paint job. Loved the comfortable bed and great shower. We had to leave early to get to our next stop and she was able to shift schedules and give us a wonderful breakfast before we hit the road. This time around we got to enjoy her beautiful flowers! Her garden is not to be missed. In addition to running the Inn, Tammy is heavily involved in the development of Cape Charles and is a wealth of knowledge about the area and all the up and coming businesses and events. Highly recommend Bay Haven for your next trip to Cape Charles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: My tiny home saves me $1,500 a month; Abstract: Desperate to plan for retirement and reduce her living expenses, Michelle Boyle set out to build a tiny home with a tiny budget.; Category: finance
Title: Toddler dancing to celebrate 11 months cancer-free goes viral; Abstract: Kristian was celebrating his 11th month being free of leukemia.; Category: health
Title: Doctors Want FDA To Warn Women About Cheese And Breast Cancer Link; Abstract: Up to 12,000 members of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine agreed that the federal government should add label to cheese products that would warn women about the risk of having breast cancer.; Category: health
Title: A couple digging a grave for their baby found another infant buried alive; Abstract: Authorities were looking for the girl's parents, who they believe must have involved.; Category: news
Title: Postal Worker Honors Wife's Request to Hide Packages; Abstract: Some of us may be guilty of swiping our cards a bit too much for online shopping.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kate Middleton Wears Same Hat Diana Wore as She and Prince William Head to Pakistan Mountains; Abstract: Kate Middleton and Prince William Visit Melting Glacier Pakistan; Category: lifestyle
Title: A baker creates incredible optical illusion cakes, from a White Claw can to a Doritos bag; Abstract: Luke Vincentini, the baker behind the optical illusion cakes, told Insider that his inspiration came from staring at a bag of Doritos.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Prince Harry gets emotional talking about baby Archie during speech; Abstract: Prince Harry was overcome with emotion Tuesday while discussing life as a new parent. It took place at an event honoring children who face medical challenges.; Category: video
Title: Why I stopped shopping at Marshall's and Trader Joe's; Abstract: They're money pits. There, I said it.; Category: finance
Title: A woman was accidentally reunited with a dog she'd fostered, and the sweet story will make you cry; Abstract: After months apart, a journalist reunited with her former foster dog when the pup decided to plop down on her lawn on a day that she really needed it.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Photo of emotional nurse after 'particularly hard day' goes viral; Abstract: Her sister revealed that she had just wrapped up four days worth of work that included assisting in the delivery of a stillborn baby.; Category: health
Title: 23 Ways You're Wasting Money at Costco; Abstract: The warehouse club can save you money, or it can cost you money if you're not careful.; Category: finance
Title: Star Tracks: Celebs at Home; Abstract: Celebrity Homes: Inside Stars Houses Summer 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: See Justin Theroux's Sweet Reaction to Ex Jennifer Aniston Joining Instagram; Abstract: Actress made her debut on the social media platform on Tuesday with a Friends selfie; Category: tv
Title: These YouTube Channels are Changing How We Learn to Cook; Abstract: Thanks to the video platform, it's easier than ever to master both simple and advanced techniques at home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Billionaires who live in the smallest American towns; Abstract: Of the 680 billionaires that live in the United States, quite a few have chosen to live in quiet locales that are remote, sparsely populated, and offer plenty of space for sprawling complexes of mansions and gardens. Twenty of America's billionaires live in towns with less than 3,500 residents.; Category: finance
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1970s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Here are 25 things that we all thought were perfectly acceptable back in the 70s that most of us wouldn't even dream of doing today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 50 Awful Foods That Should Never Be in Your Kitchen; Abstract: Think your cabinets are stocked with mostly good-for-you foods? Take a second look.; Category: health
Title: The 'ghost baby' in her son's crib? Turns out there was a very reasonable explanation for it.; Abstract: Maritza Cibuls had a hard time sleeping after seeing what looked like a ghost on her baby monitor.; Category: news
Title: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news
Title: An architect who built his dream tiny home in Colorado shares photos; Abstract: Creating a customized tiny house is a big task. From sketches to real-life infrastructure, here's how an architect builds and designs tiny houses.; Category: finance
Title: Bartenders share 13 things they'd love to tell customers but can't; Abstract: There are some things that bartenders just won't tell you, even if it's to everyone's benefit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Singer Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars: 'None of My Clothes Fit'; Abstract: Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars; Category: tv
Title: 5 bad money habits you're probably guilty of and how to break them; Abstract: Here are five common money mistakes you might be making and some strategies to help curb the financial habits that are hurting your wallet.; Category: finance
Title: I never realized I was different until I had to buy a plus-size prom dress; Abstract: Related Slideshow: 15 prom fashion trends that you'll see everywhere in 2019 For my friends and me, shopping for a prom dress was a rite of passage. But apparently I was too big for it.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Mountain skeleton may be man from Japanese internment camp; Abstract: In the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a watercolor and got caught in a freak summer snowstorm.; Category: news
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A couple's attempt to re-create a picture-perfect engagement photo with a bottle of Champagne totally backfired, but the result is going viral; Abstract: Alyssa Snodsmith, 24, and Collin Hewett, 23, shared their failed attempt to recreate a Pinterest picture for their engagement photo.; Category: lifestyle
Title: All the Shows Hoping to Be the Next Game of Thrones; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: 50 secrets it's OK to keep from your partner; Abstract: Do you tell your significant other everything? While a high level of honesty and openness is healthy in a committed relationship, there are times when keeping something to yourself can actually be kinder, smarter, or better for everyone. Read on for the secrets it's just fine not to share with your partner.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'DWTS' Recap: A Fan Favorite Goes Home In Yet Another Crazy Elimination; Abstract: So many epic performances filled Halloween Night on 'DWTS' and the night ended with another jaw-dropping elimination when two of the best performers were in the bottom two. Len Goodman decided who went home.; Category: tv
Title: This Pomona College senior is living out of a converted school bus and saving $10,000 a year on student housing; Abstract: George told Insider she became obsessed with the idea of "van life," last year and wondered what it would be like to live full time on the road.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: Don't Save Too Little, or Too Much; Abstract: Given that 50 percent of households are currently at risk of not having the funds to maintain their living standards in retirement, according to the center, their fears are not unfounded. But while retirees who live extra cautiously may be securing the sense of contentment that comes with having the resources to deal with sudden expenses like long-term care, they may also be sacrificing quality of life to do it.; Category: finance
Title: Chicken recall: More than 2 million pounds recalled, may be contaminated with metal; Abstract: Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., based in Arkansas, is recalling more than 2 million pounds of its ready-to-cook chicken products, the USDA announced.; Category: health
Title: Porsche launches into second story of New Jersey building, killing 2; Abstract: The Porsche went airborne off a median in Toms River, causing it to crash into a red brick building.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Camellias Womens Steampunk Gothic Steel Boned Underbust Waist Corsets; Brand: Camellias Corsets; Review: Love this corset! Looks great and feels great. Two cons. The hooks in front are difficult. and the back piece under the laces is almost round so it doesn't compensate for my wide hips and the curved edge shows. Other then that it is great for waist training, costumes and everyday outfits!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i Womens warm winter fleece lined leggings; Brand: Alki'i; Review: These would have been so much better if they were a bit bigger, the ankle part is too tight. They look like children's leggings but they stretch nicely. I don't like how see through they are, more like tights, but still are good for dresses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Nano T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: One wash and it shrunk so much I couldn't even get it on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alegro Women's Innocent Lily Elegant Lace Overlay Lined Underwire Bra; Brand: Alegro; Review: First time wearing it was good. After washing once the straps were stretched and it not longer fit comfortably and the straps keep falling down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rampage Women's Pindle Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Cute shoes but not made for walking around all day long; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goozler Best. Dad. Ever. Funny Father's Day Unisex T-Shirt; Brand: The Goozler; Review: My dad loved this shirt. It was a bit thin but is still a good shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ALEGRO Floral Waltz Underwire Bra Style 9008A; Brand: Alegro; Review: Very thin lace on the cups and shows when your cold. Also did not last very long and it doesn't even fit right anymore. Very low quality but could work if taken care of very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Chlass Ring Flat Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Love these shoes. They are comfortable and can be dressed up or down. I did find them to be a bit narrow but not so narrow that I can't wear them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DREAGAL Fashion Halter Hollow Out Padded Bra Sexy Cross Back Vest Tank Top For Women; Brand: DREAGAL; Review: This is exactly what I was looking for. The band is a little loose but that was expected since I have a band size of 28. The cups were also very very small, for me they are more like rose petals. Even with the loose band and too small cups it works with open back tops which is exactly what I needed it for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Moustachio's Top 10 Manliest Mustaches of All Time Assortment,Black,One-Size; Brand: Mr. Moustachio; Review: These worked well on the picture we were putting them on but were painful to take off when we decided to put them on our faces.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Short Sleeve Nano-T V-Neck Tee; Brand: ; Review: Barely fit at first and after washing it didn't fit at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Short Sleeve Nano-T V-Neck Tee; Brand: ; Review: Barely fit at first and after washing it didn't fit at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DILANNI Occupy Women Latex Waist Training Cincher Underbust Corset Body Shaper Waist Trainer; Brand: DILANNI; Review: Fits perfectly and looks just like the picture. It really helps with posture too. It is made for taller people than my 5'2" but that expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers BOBS Women's Bobs Plush-Dream Doodle Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable and cute. I did have to buy a size up for my wide feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLOYA Women's Denim Print Fake Jeans Seamless Full Length Fleece Lined Leggings; Brand: CLOYA; Review: I ordered a medium because I have thicker thighs and didn't want them to stretch out funny. These fit my legs but are loose in the waist and I constantly have to pull them up. The print on them is really good but as I expected you have to make sure they aren't stretched funny or the pattern is off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lost Cities; Brand: Rio Grande Games; Review: My wife and I purchased this game 1 month ago and can't stop playing it. Lost Cities is a great mix of strategy, ease of game play, and just random luck. The game takes less than 10 minutes to learn, and after a few games about 15 minutes to play. You will find yourself constantly saying, "Let's play just one more time." Ultimately, that is the best statement one can make about any game.Gameplay consists of playing from a hand of 8 cards, and trying to accumulate more points than your opponent. While there is strategy involved, generally you are playing as much against yourself as you are your opponent. If you get to aggresive in trying to build up only one of the 5 available locations, you might just get greedy for points and run out of time. We do this all the time, and love it! Generally, when my wife and I lose a game, it can be said that it's just as much our fault as it is our opponents ability to score points and beat us.Try it, you won't regret it. (...)you won't find a more addictively fun game. "Let's play again!" For 1 to 2 players, or if you buy 2 sets of the game, 4 can play.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ingenious; Brand: Fantasy Flight Games; Review: After playing and enjoying Lost Cities by game designer Reiner Knizia, I decided to stop by our local game store and check out Ingenious. Last night my wife and I played it for the first time, and as with Lost Cities, we loved it.Immediately after playing we wanted to play again. There is no doubt in my mind that we will not tire of the game. The common quality that Lost Cities and Ingenious share are the "addiction" factor; both games will have you saying "let's play again" over and over again at the expense of sleep. I don't believe a greater compliment can be said about a game than this.Ingenious is incredibly easy to learn, and takes less than 1 minute after setting the game up for you to begin playing. Game play consists of playing hexagonal chips of 6 different colors on a board in turn-based play. The chips are like hexagonal dominoes, have 2 hexes connected, and each hex containing a different color. Once no chips can be placed upon the board, the game is over. The player who has the lowest amount of points for any of the 6 colors loses. Game strategy requires that you score points for each color, and this requires concentration and strategy.Understand that Ingenious is not a strategy game that will leave you frustrated, overwhelmed and weary. No, ingenious is not like that. Ingenious has just enough strategy to have you scampering to win, and just enough random luck to make it unpredictable. And my favorite part of Ingenious? All players know that when the board is full, the game is over. There is an end in sight, and just like Lost Cities, you play against yourself just as much as you play against your opponent. Your strategies can kill you, or leave you the victor. Spend too much time acquiring points for one color, and you might sacrifice your victory.Try it, you won't regret it. I paid over $35 at my local gaming store, and it was worth every dollar. The game is of sturdy components, as to assure you will be playing it in 10 years. For 1 to 4 players. Yes! You can even play this addictively fun game solo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battleship; Brand: ; Review: Battleship is a classic game of search and destroy. Players take turns seeking out the placement of another player's 5 ships hidden from their sight. The first player to sink their opponent's armada gains the victory.Battleship plays in about 30 minutes. Even though there is a large random aspect to Battleship, the game is tremendously fun to play. The fun for most is trying to "hide" your ships, or place your ships in a unique way as to baffle your opponent.There are some nights where a good, intense strategy game is more fun to play, and there are some nights where you want a fun, yet less intense battle. Battleship is for these gaming nights. While some consider battleship "too random", I find myself still enjoying the game after 30 years.Great for all ages. My 6 year old loves to play.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monopoly; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Monopoly may well be "the" game of the 20th century. Players work their way around the board acquiring properties, utilities, railroads and wealth. The goal is to accumulate wealth faster than your opponent with the goal of eventually bankrupting them.The game can be played until only one player is left, or following a time limit. Why a time limit? A game of Monopoly can literally turn into an "all-nighter". I have been involved in 3 player battles of Monopoly that have lasted well over 6 hours. Granted, most Monopoly games do not take this long, but on the other hand very few finish in under 2 hours.Monopoly is a rarity in our modern busy culture; a game that is time intensive. Most modern quality games (like Lost Cities or Ingenious), even though they are a blast to play, games are designed to be played in 30 minutes or less. For this reason, Monopoly might not have the appeal it once had.I for one still find it a joy to play, and with the hundreds of versions and styles available, you can play Monopoly in any genre you like. My favorites are Star Wars Monopoly and Wisconopoly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yahtzee Classic; Brand: Hasbro; Review: I have been playing Yahtzee since I was 6, and I get as much enjoyment out of it now at age 37 as I did over 30 years ago. If you've never played the game, you are in for a treat. Players role 5 dice and try to rack up points by rolling the most 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's, straights, full house, etc. And if you get 5 of one kind? Yahtzee! A big score!Strategy plays a big role in this game, and it can easily be said that half the games I lose, I do so because of my mistakes.Yahtzee is a true family classic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radica 20Q Artificial Intelligence Game - Colors may vary since the item may come in 3 different colors; Brand: Radica; Review: My whole family is fighting over this gem! Granted, 20Q misses some easy ones, and gets some really hard ones, but it is one of the funnest things I have played in a while. A must have for long trips. My only problem is that it is flimsy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tsuro Game of Path Strategy Board Game; Brand: WizKids; Review: This is a very unique game. Players lays cards, doing their best to not slide off the game board, and doing their best to push others players off. My family loved it.The learning curve is 2 minutes, and the game will enver be the same twice. Great family fun, and great for up to 8 players as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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