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

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

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

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

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

Experience: Londa Beach Hotel, Limassol

A review of Londa Beach Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus on the trip The Great Eastern Summer Highlights Pool and private beach in the middle of Limassol. Popular cosmopolitan restaurant and bar. Unique and modern minimalist rooms and suites. Personalized luxury spa. Professional, family-like staff. Experience In 2014, the Londa Beach Hotel received awards for Cyprus’ … Continue reading Experience: Londa Beach Hotel, Limassol

Experience: Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos

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

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

Experience: W Doha

A review of the W Doha, Qatar during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Forwarding thinking trendy design. Excellent “whatever you need” service. Central downtown location. Opulent suites with innovative design features. Experience Doha, the up-and-coming Middle Eastern capital is has had significant development within the last 10 years. This growth has also seen … Continue reading Experience: W Doha