2025.10 UK & More – Doubletree NDSM Amsterdam

I could claim that collecting loyalty points was one of the reasons we stayed in two different hotels while in Amsterdam.  But the truth was that one hotel was significantly more affordable than the other.  If visiting Amsterdam outside of peak season, the Doubletree at NDSM Amsterdam is definitely budget friendly.

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2025.10 UK & More – Hilton Garden Inn Manchester

While making our return from “The NORTH” towards the Isle of Wight, we spent a second night enroute.  This evening’s stop was in Manchester at our second Hilton Garden Inn that was attached to a sporting venue.  This one was at Old Trafford cricket grounds.

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2025.10 UK & More – Premier Inn Penrith

While we made our way south from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we wanted to check out different parts of the country.  After traveling west along Hadrian’s Wall we stopped for the night in Penrith to make the most of the light the next day.

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2025.10 UK & More – Newcastle Upon Tyne Doubletree Hotel

Want a functional, airport hotel within the Hilton brand in Newcastle?  Well, good news, and there is the only option and it’s just fine for a few nights.

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2025.10 UK & More – Heathrow Terminal 4 Hilton

We had a morning flight to hop across the English Channel, and I had decided we would stay at a nearby airport hotel.  For us, departing from Terminal 4, the Hilton Terminal 4 hotel was an easy choice largely because of its proximity to the terminal.

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