A review of the Casa Ellul in Valletta, Malta the trip A Long Malta Weekend. Highlights Located in the cultural heart of Valetta. Beautifully appointed and designed suites. Historic and local roots in the community. Great service team. Background Casa Ellul in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is steeped in history. The home on … Continue reading Experience: Casa Ellul, Valletta, Malta
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 my top ten countries visited in 2015! With a total of 54 new countries visited in 2015 I’ve had a wealth of new adventures and many eye-opening experiences. Here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based primarily on my overall experience and secondarily on the quality of the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2015
A review of the Holiday Inn Andorra in Andorra La Vella, Andorra on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Holiday Inn quality and comfort. Central location with free shuttle to the ski resort. Comfortable private event rooms. Specially designed activities and play rooms for children Great indoor pool and fitness center on-site. Background The … Continue reading Experience: Holiday Inn Andorra
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 Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Panoramic views of the Caspian Sea with a private beach. A plethora of onsite activities including the largest waterpark in the city. Excellent dining and bar options. Luxuriously designed rooms and details. Great service by multilingual … Continue reading Experience: Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Azerbaijan
Starting the Horn of Africa Tour with a layover in Zurich. My first stop on the Horn of Africa tour was a long layover in Zurich. I visited Switzerland when I was younger and a day tour an ideal way to refresh my memory and allow me to pick up a missing tourist shirt. The … Continue reading Day Layover in Zurich