Category Archives: Middle East

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Experience: Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel

A review of the Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel in Israel on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Beautiful beachside location. Trendy rooftop lounge and restaurant. Friendly and helpful service. Spacious and modern suites. Experience The Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel was originally opened in 1992 as one of Tel Aviv’s first all suite hotels. It … Continue reading Experience: Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel

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Experience: The American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem

A review of the The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Rich history dating back to the late 1800s. Luxurious and uniquely designed rooms. Pleasant outdoor areas in the property. Interesting mix of frequenting guests. Experience The American Colony Hotel has a history that incredibly goes back to … Continue reading Experience: The American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem

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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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Why You Should Visit Lebanon Today

Visit Lebanon and its main attractions despite war raging in neighboring Syria with notes from my trip The Great Eastern Summer. Lebanon was once a famous country for tourism but struggled to rebuild its reputation after a long civil war that ended in 1990. Today it is plagued by the Syrian conflict to the east. … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Lebanon Today

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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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Experience: The Smallville Hotel, Beirut

A review of The Smallville Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Sexy design and decoration. Central location next to the National Museum. Great enthusiastic service. Incredible suites with wrap-around terraces. Experience Beirut, the capital of Lebanon is the most bustling city of the country. This large metropolis has many … Continue reading Experience: The Smallville Hotel, Beirut

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Experience: InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut

A review of InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Close to Beirut City Center and shopping areas. Access to several luxury pool options. 24 hour rooftop bar and restaurant with great view. Old world charm with modern conveniences. Experience Le Vendome Beirut is the definition of old-world luxury. The … Continue reading Experience: InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut

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Top 5 Sights of Doha on a Layover

The top 5 sights of Doha, Qatar easily seen on a layover on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Doha has become a very popular layover point with Qatar Airways connecting cities around the world. A long layover is the perfect chance to visit some of the cities top sights. Here are my top five … Continue reading Top 5 Sights of Doha on a Layover