A review of the Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic from the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Highlights Beautiful sunset views over the city and sea. Excellent pool and facilities. Convenient location in close proximity to historic Santo Domingo. Friendly front desk staff and overall a well managed property. … Continue reading Experience: Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo
Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti A review of the Best Western Premier Petion-Ville in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Highlights A luxury oasis. Excellent friendly service oriented staff. Prime location in central Petion-Ville. Pool and spa facilities. Experience After the recent earthquake that destroyed much of the city, a few new hotels have opened. The … Continue reading Experience: Best Western Premier Petion-Ville
Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti Visiting Port-au-Prince in a day to see firsthand the destruction from the earthquake and to explore the city’s sights. The capital and largest city of Haiti was destroyed by a 7.0 earthquake in 2010. As a French colony in 1749, the city remained the major center of … Continue reading Port-au-Prince in a Day
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Touring Rio de Janeiro in a day. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in South America. It is the capital of the region and part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the cultural landscape. … Continue reading Rio de Janeiro in a Day
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highlights JW Marriott five star luxury standard. Located on Copacabana Beach. Great terrace and pool views over the bay. Professional and welcoming staff. Experience This 5-star luxury property is one of … Continue reading Experience: JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A tour of Santa Cruz de la Sierra with visits to Plaza 24 de Septiembre and Guembe Biocenter. Santa Cruz de la Sierra The second largest city and one of the most important for business in Bolivia started as a small settlement … Continue reading Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Mi Pueblo “Samary” Hotel Boutique in Sucre, Bolivia. Highlights Historic colonial property with modern renovations yet of original charm. Located right in the center of Sucre. Restaurants with traditional food tasting options. Refreshingly helpful and friendly staff. Experience Mi … Continue reading Experience: Mi Pueblo Samary
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of The Aubrey in Santiago, Chile. Highlights Artsy modern design and decoration. Beautiful property with terraces and an outdoor heating pool. Peaceful and private grounds with sights and sounds of local (and not so local) wildlife. Great in-house bar and … Continue reading Experience: The Aubrey, Santiago
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A tour of Santiago in a day, exploring the main sights including Cerro San Cristóbal, La Chascona, Plaza de Armas, Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago, and Museo Bellas Artes and briefly checking out the nightlife. The capital of Chile has been Santiago since … Continue reading Santiago in a Day
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Finca Adalgisa for an overnight stay during a tour of Mendoza, Argentina. Highlights Elegant winery and vineyard with integrated hotel. Amazing personalized and accommodating service. Excellent restaurant with wine pairing and cooking classes. Tours and organized activities are fun … Continue reading Experience: Finca Adalgisa Mendoza