A review of the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in San Anton, Malta the trip A Long Malta Weekend. Highlights Elegant rooms and interiors. One of the country’s best spa facilities. Gorgeous outdoor pool area. Central location on the island close to the President’s Palace and botanical gardens. Wide variety of fine and casual dining. … Continue reading Experience: Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, Malta
Pacifying the Pacific: An island hopping tour covering 14 new countries! The pacific currently isn’t particularly in turmoil so it doesn’t need to be pacified, but my urge to travel there does. Thus the name of my new trip: Pacifying the Pacific (urge). I’m including East Timor which is technically Asia, but for its proximity … Continue reading Pacifying the Pacific
A review of the Casa Ellul in Valletta, Malta the trip A Long Malta Weekend. Highlights Located in the cultural heart of Valetta. Beautifully appointed and designed suites. Historic and local roots in the community. Great service team. Background Casa Ellul in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is steeped in history. The home on … Continue reading Experience: Casa Ellul, Valletta, Malta
Every year I have a rough plan and goals that I set for myself achieve. Overall, 2015 has been very successful though a rather extreme year of travel with 55 new countries. In the beginning of the year, I started in South Africa and made my way up through the Persian Gulf. I hit up … Continue reading 2015 Year Review
A review of the Kapok Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Great central location close to major attractions. Range of restaurants and cuisine. Outdoor pool and garden area. Beautiful event spaces for large party sizes. Background This year the Kapok Hotel is celebrating its 45th anniversary. What … Continue reading Experience: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad
A review of the Hotel Ker Alberte in Cayenne, French Guiana the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Dedicated and welcoming owner/operators. Delicious fine cuisine. Tropical themed pool. Central location. Background Hotel Ker Alberte was originally an authentic Creole mansion which has been transformed into a 4-star luxury boutique hotel. It’s been a labor of … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Ker Alberte, Cayenne, French Guiana
A review of my top ten hotels experienced in 2015! Click on the available link for the review! Hotels sometimes can make or ruin an experience in a new country. Along with my 2015 favorite new countries, I also had some incredible hotel stays that I will remember for years to come. Here is my … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2015
A review of the The Courtyard Paramaribo in Paramaribo, Suriname on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Personable manager and caring staff. Stunning riverside views. Outdoor saltwater pool. Located near city center and attractions. Background The Courtyard Paramaribo by Marriott Hotel may feel like a regular Courtyard at first glance, but there is much … Continue reading Experience: The Courtyard Paramaribo, Suriname
A review of the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown in Guyana the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Beautiful ocean front location. Modern luxurious facilities and rooms. Connected indoor and outdoor pool. Indoor and outdoor fine dining. State-of-the-art conference and event facilities. Background Georgetown is one of those fantastic places on the coast where the Demerara … Continue reading Experience: Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown, Guyana
A review of my top ten countries visited in 2015! With a total of 54 new countries visited in 2015 I’ve had a wealth of new adventures and many eye-opening experiences. Here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based primarily on my overall experience and secondarily on the quality of the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2015