A review of my top ten hotels experienced in 2015! Click on the available link for the review! Hotels sometimes can make or ruin an experience in a new country. Along with my 2015 favorite new countries, I also had some incredible hotel stays that I will remember for years to come. Here is my … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2015
A review of the The Grand Hotel de l’Opera in Toulouse, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Central location in the Toulouse entertainment district. Luxurious rooms with unique views of the Opera house. Elegant fine dining. Creative and classy interiors. Proactive and professional service. Background The Grand Hotel de l’Opera has become … Continue reading Experience: The Grand Hotel de l’Opera, France
A review of the Hotel la Résidence du Vieux-Port in Marseille, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Fantastic views of Marseille’s port. Fresh and simple Mediterranean dining. Fun and lively retro décor. Diverse function rooms for formal and casual events. Background The city of Marseille is one of the most historic cities … Continue reading Experience: Hotel la Résidence du Vieux-Port, France
A review of the Five Seas Hotel Cannes in Cannes, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Luxury travel themed design. Rooftop infinity pool and sundeck. In-room spa treatments. Chic and modern restaurants. Private yacht. Background Five Seas Hotel Cannes is a trendy 5–star boutique hotel nestled among the historical architecture of the … Continue reading Experience: Five Seas Hotel Cannes, France
A review of the Royal Riviera Hotel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Private sandy beach. Beautiful aromatic gardens. Outdoor heated pool. Exquisite French and Mediterranean cuisine. Background The Royal Riviera Hotel has been a landmark since 1904 when it opened as the Panorama Palace. It managed to survive two … Continue reading Experience: The Royal Riviera Hotel, France
A review of the Hotel Majestic Barrière in Cannes, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights The place to see and be seen in Cannes. Impeccable traditional French cuisine in the signature Fouquet’s Cannes. Fine luxurious interiors and facilities. Private beach and jetty. Heated outdoor pool heated and a stunning spa. Background The … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Majestic Barrière, France
Cruising for Saints in the Caribbean Day 10: A day on the French and Dutch Island of Saint Martin with sailing on the prized Stars and Stripes Yacht then chilling on the beach! Arriving in the Dutch port of we debarked and split up. The men of the group were going on a tour while … Continue reading Saint Martin, The Friendly Island
Cruising for Saints in the Caribbean Checking out Puerto Rico, three new countries, and several territories on a weeklong Caribbean cruise, bringing my country count to 45. An area previously known for colonization, pirates, and slavery, the Caribbean is now synonymous with paradise. A short flight away from most places in North and South America, … Continue reading Cruising for Saints in the Caribbean