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
A review of Asimina Suites Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Great location near airport, town center, shopping, and nightlife. Private beach and beautiful outdoor pool. Service that goes the extra mile. Hotel spa featuring a wide selection of treatments and (including a sauna for nudists). Experience In 1980s … Continue reading Experience: Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos
Exploring Arusha and some of the top sights of the city and booking our hike to Kilimanjaro on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. The city with over half a million in population is the capital of the Arusha Region and a hub for tourists. Right at the base of Mount Meru, the major attractions … Continue reading Arusha the Tourist Hub
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A morning in Ciudad del Este to see the Itaipu Dam before heading to the border for Brazil! Flying from Santa Cruz, there is a brief layover in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, before arriving in Ciudad del Este. During the transfer … Continue reading Ciudad Del Este and the Itaipu Dam
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Traveling to Bolivia to see the world famous Salar de Uyuni or Uyuni Salt Flats and taking a tour of Uyuni town, the Train Cemetery, and Isla Incahuasi. To get to Uyuni, the town where tours leave for the salt flats, I … Continue reading Uyuni Salt Flats Largest in the World
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A single day trip to Algeria, visiting the Tipaza Ruins and the capital Algiers with stops at Port de BouHaroun, Notre Dame d’Afrique, the Casbah, the Great Mosque of Algiers, the Ketchaoua Mosque, the Grand Post Office, Le Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, and the Monument … Continue reading Algiers and Tipaza, Algeria
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Casablanca and spending a day to tour the city with stops at Hassan II Mosque, the Old Medina, Habous, La Corniche, and the Morocco Mall. To spend a day exploring Casablanca, we had to start off early from Fez. Catching a 5:10 a.m. … Continue reading Casablanca
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Morocco and spending two days in Marrakech with visits to Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Souk, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and experiencing a hammam at La Sultana, a cooking class at La Maison Arabe, a belly dancing show at Dar Essalam, and staying … Continue reading Marrakech
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 12: Taking the scenic tourist bus from Cusco to Puno with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi Ruins, La Raya, Sicuani, and Pukara on the way. Arriving in Puno and ending the day with a sunset over Lake Titicaca on the way to our hotel, Titilaka. There are … Continue reading Scenic Tourist Bus from Cusco to Puno
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 6 – 8: Arriving in Cusco and exploring the laid-back city. This is also the meeting point before we set off on our Lares hike and visit to Machu Picchu. The Avianca flight arrived slightly ahead of schedule. From the airport I got a taxi to … Continue reading Cusco The Imperial City