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 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
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
A review of the Speke Hotel in Kampala, Uganda on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Multicultural restaurants and bars. Daily entertainment at its venues. Central location close to shopping and city sports. Largest dance floor in Kampala. Experience Built in the 1920s in memory of the explorer John Hanning Speke, who discovered the … Continue reading Experience: Speke Hotel, Kampala
A review of Hôtel Des Mille Collines by Kempinski in Kigali on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Historic and monumental property Panoramic views of Kigali. Trendy bar and dining patio next to pool. Top floor conference and event rooms. Experience The 4 star Hôtel Des Mille Collines, or “The Hotel of a Thousand … Continue reading Experience: Hôtel Des Mille Collines by Kempinski, Kigali
Arriving in Rwanda and visiting Kigali and surrounding areas with a special focus on the recent genocide of Rwanda on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. On the bus towards a country ripped apart by one of the worst genocides in the world I had no idea what to expect. The majority of my understanding … Continue reading The Genocide of Rwanda
Arriving in Kenya and taking a tour of the top sights of Nairobi on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. After climbing Kilimanjaro and doing the safari circuit, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro we were headed to Kenya. From Arusha they had an international bus directly to the capital. It left early in the morning … Continue reading Nairobi the Capital of Kenya
A review of Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Maasai Mara Reserve, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Amazing luxury for a self-sufficient property in the middle of the Mara. Extremely friendly and compassionate service team. Safari with a real Maasai tribe member in a decked out Land Cruiser. Multiple dining options … Continue reading Experience: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Maasai Mara
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
A review of the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Five Star international standard facilities and rooms. Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam. Best terrace in the city with sweeping sea views for parties and events. Professional and friendly multi-lingual staff. Experience … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro