Category Archives: Jordan

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Top Ten Hotels of 2014

A list of my the top ten hotels of 2014 I’ve stayed in around the world! While spending almost 50% of my year traveling, I’ve stayed in many different accommodations around the world. Here is a list of my favorite top ten hotel experiences in 2014 and not all of them are from my Top … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2014

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Top Ten Countries of 2014

A summary of my top ten countries of 2014! With 49 new countries across 5 continents visited in 2014, I had a serious year of travel with some wonderful and crazy experiences. I’ll post the complete list soon, but until then, here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based on the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2014

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Experience: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

A review of the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Expansive property and amazing pools. Located right on the shores of the Dead Sea. Professional and friendly staff. Varied selection of fine dining options. Experience The Dead Sea is a salt lake at Earth’s lowest land … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

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Experience: Mövenpick Resort Petra

A review of the Mövenpick Resort in Jordan on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Closest hotel to the entrance of Petra. Luxurious room with modern amenities. Great views over the Great Rift Valley. Wide variety of restaurants. Experience Mövenpick Resort is one of over 70 locations of the Swiss Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts … Continue reading Experience: Mövenpick Resort Petra

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Experience: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba

A review of the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba in Jordan during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights The best location in the city. Incredible rooms, all with sea views. Comprehensive facilities and excellent dining options. Service that will make a guest smile. Experience Aqaba, a city that has been inhabited since 4000 B.C. has always … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba

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Experience: Grand Hyatt, Amman

A review of the Grand Hyatt Amman on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Exclusive health and fitness sanctuary. Near famous historical and cultural sites. Zara Gallery. Gourmet dining. Experience The name Hyatt certainly needs no introduction in the world of hotels. A far cry from the little motel Hyatt founder Jay Priztker bought … Continue reading Experience: Grand Hyatt, Amman

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The Great Eastern Summer

An itinerary and planning for “The Great Eastern Summer”, a trip of a lifetime, across three continents and over thirty countries. With three months open for travel my friend Bill and I were set to do some serious exploring. We would start in Africa, go on safari and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then venture into the … Continue reading The Great Eastern Summer