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
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
A review of the Hilton Kuwait Resort in Kuwait City, Kuwait on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Extensive private beach area. Excellent service for a large resort. Great selection of fine and casual dining. Stunning facilities for individuals and large groups. Revitalizing spa and fitness center. Background Hilton Kuwait Resort has created a … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Kuwait Resort, Kuwait City
A review of the Grand Hyatt Muscat in Muscat, Oman on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Centrally located in one of the best neighborhoods and near attractions. Resort like pool and beach space. Luxurious rooms and facilities. Award winning restaurants. Lavish banquet and conference facilities. Background The Grand Hyatt is a symbol of … Continue reading Experience: Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman
Trip planning and overview of the trip A Long Malta Weekend where I tour country 135. In the Mediterranean just south of Sicily, is an exotic island that occasionally pops up in conversation as a great vacation destination. Malta. Three main islands make up one of Europe’s and the world’s smallest and most densely populated … Continue reading A Long Malta Weekend
Driving from Lilongwe to and exploring Lake Malawi with a stop at Dedza Pottery on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa and the ninth largest in the world and borders Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi. It is home to over 1,000 fish … Continue reading Lake Malawi
A review of the The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Views and access to the beautiful Lake Malawi. Wonderful family run establishment with great staff. Many tours and activities around the lake. Elegant cabins and rooms, created with local products. Fine lakeside dining. Background The Makokola … Continue reading Experience: The Makokola Retreat, Malawi
A review of the Luderitz Nest Hotel in Luderitz, Namibia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Unobstructed sea views from every room. Full service restaurant and bar. Access to private beach and jetty. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable team. Background Luderitz Nest Hotel is located right on Luderitz Bay in secluded area … Continue reading Experience: Luderitz Nest Hotel, Namibia
Taking a day tour of Sandwich Harbour from Swakopmund with a stop in Wavlis Bay on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Sandwich Harbour is a unique and picturesque lagoon on the coast of Namibia south of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay and part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It is … Continue reading Sandwich Harbour an Unforgettable Experience