A review of Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Maasai Mara Reserve, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Amazing luxury for a self-sufficient property in the middle of the Mara. Extremely friendly and compassionate service team. Safari with a real Maasai tribe member in a decked out Land Cruiser. Multiple dining options … Continue reading Experience: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Maasai Mara
A review of Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Vast property set on 9 green acres close to downtown Arusha. Luxurious international five-star facilities and rooms. Complete facilities with outdoor pool, spa, gym, shops and restaurants. Proud, professional, and service oriented staff. Experience As a center for … Continue reading Experience: Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
A review of the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Five Star international standard facilities and rooms. Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam. Best terrace in the city with sweeping sea views for parties and events. Professional and friendly multi-lingual staff. Experience … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
The start of a weeklong journey through Cuba spending two days visiting the best sights in Havana on the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Havana The capital and largest city of Cuba was founded in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. It is now a major tourist city with over a … Continue reading Havana, Cuba
A review of the Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic from the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Highlights Beautiful sunset views over the city and sea. Excellent pool and facilities. Convenient location in close proximity to historic Santo Domingo. Friendly front desk staff and overall a well managed property. … Continue reading Experience: Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo
Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti Visiting Port-au-Prince in a day to see firsthand the destruction from the earthquake and to explore the city’s sights. The capital and largest city of Haiti was destroyed by a 7.0 earthquake in 2010. As a French colony in 1749, the city remained the major center of … Continue reading Port-au-Prince in a Day
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Mi Pueblo “Samary” Hotel Boutique in Sucre, Bolivia. Highlights Historic colonial property with modern renovations yet of original charm. Located right in the center of Sucre. Restaurants with traditional food tasting options. Refreshingly helpful and friendly staff. Experience Mi … Continue reading Experience: Mi Pueblo Samary
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of The Aubrey in Santiago, Chile. Highlights Artsy modern design and decoration. Beautiful property with terraces and an outdoor heating pool. Peaceful and private grounds with sights and sounds of local (and not so local) wildlife. Great in-house bar and … Continue reading Experience: The Aubrey, Santiago
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil An overnight trip from Buenos Aires to visit Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento in Uruguay with stops in Plaza Independencia to see Palacio Salvo and Solís Theatre, Plaza de la Constitución with the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, Mercado del Puerto, Museo del Carnaval, … Continue reading Uruguay – Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Hotel Club Francés in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a two night stay. Highlights Historic building with antique accents. Excellent personalized service. Luxurious and spacious rooms. Centrally located in the Recoleta neighborhood. Experience Traveling with a friend to Buenos Aires, … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Club Frances