Debbie Gerber and Boomer & Senior Travel TV take you on a day trip from Rome to Tivoli Gardens ( Villa d’Este ) Italy by train and bus. Villa d’Este is also known as Tivoli Gardens. It makes a nice day trip out of Rome. The gardens feature the water organ, fountains and pools of water. Travel to Italy with a side trip to Tivoli Gardens. Tivoli train, Tivoli Gardens bus, things to see and do in Rome Italy.

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We loved Italy and wanted to cook something that would remind us of our vacation there. Spaghetti Casserole may not be totally Italian but the smell and taste are. It is easy too. Learn how to make the Spaghetti Casserole Show #22.

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There are different hotel room categories or hotel room types. Hotel rooms come in a variety of bed configurations. Each category of bed configuration or category of accommodation is charged at a different room rate. You may see a deal, special or rate quote that appeals to you but it is best to check to see that the rate quoted is for bed arrangement, number of people and category of accommodation that you want. It wouldn’t do to book that rate and then find out it was a single bed if there were more than one person supposed to be staying in the room.

Here are some of the bed configurations hotels and resort accommodations come in:

• Single – One bed
• Double – May be 2 single beds, 2 double beds, or 2 queen beds
• Twin – 2 single beds
• Triple – May be 3 single beds or 2 double or queen beds with one single bed, roll away bed, or sleeper sofa
• Quad – Bed arrangements that will accommodate 4 people, usually 2 to a bed
• Suites – Larger Rooms that may include another room, sitting area, kitchenette, Jacuzzi or Deck. Depending on the accommodations the number and size of beds may vary.

Categories – Hotel rooms and resort room categories differ as well. The more prestigious the category the larger or more amenities it may come with. Some types of categories are standard, deluxe, jr. suite, suite, executive suite, presidential suite, two bedroom suite, view or balcony, kitchenette or apartment.

The room position – What area of the hotel it is located in, whether it has views, is it near elevator or amenities like the pool or restaurant.

Amenities – Jacuzzi, bathtub, shuttle service, balcony, Mini bar use, breakfast, snacks, gym, swimming pool, restaurant or hair salon. The list is endless and different with each hotel or resort.

Before booking a hotel, resort or other accommodation make a list of your requirements:

Number of people in your group:

Number of rooms, beds and sleeping arrangement:

Room category:

Where in the hotel you want the room:

Amenities:

If you have this when you book your room or consult with a travel agent you will get what you want in your accommodation. Even though you book online or with a travel agent always check directly with the hotel to see that they have your reservation correct and that it includes everything that you had requested or believed was to be included in the price. Be sure to check if there are any undisclosed charges or fees that are not included in the rate that you have been quoted. Pre-planning and requesting what you require will reduce your travel frustrations and you won’t be shocked, disappointed or upset when you arrive at your hotel or resort.

Video Show #18 Travel to Tallinn Estonia as a port of call on the Baltic Seas Cruise. Experience an exciting fairy tale like place with Debbie Gerber. You might even see Shrek near the Nevsky Cathedral in old town Tallinn. Learn about the Bridgettine Sister in Estonia and see the ruins of the Pirita Convent. Join Debbie for a cruise tour of Tallinn Estonia. Should you take a cruise tour or independent tour? See the highlights and top things to see and do in Tallinn Estonia on the video tour. Travel to the Song Festival ground where the singing revolution took place.

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Cruise tips and information on the Baltic Seas Cruise. This couples vacation show highlights sightseeing things to see, do, eat and how to get around at the the ports of the Baltic Seas Cruise. Stops are Copenhagen Denmark, Tallinn Estonia, St. Petersburg Russia, Helsinki Finland, and Stockholm Sweden. The cruise ship was the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas.

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