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
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 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 the Pestana Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Fantastic location with incredible views. Trendy hotspot for nightlife. Exclusive spa experiences and rooftop pool. Safe and secure. Background Pestana Caracas has quickly become one of the trendiest hotels in the city since opening in 2008. With 195 rooms … Continue reading Experience: Pestana Caracas, Venezuela
A review of the Casa Gangotena in Quito, Ecuador the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic mansion with European styled interiors. Central location in Quito’s old city. Fine dining featuring the local tastes of Ecuador. Culturally significant site with close ties to the community. Friendly and professional staff. Background The site of Casa Gangotena … Continue reading Experience: Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador
This week on Wandering West Africa I visit the top sights of Lagos, Nigeria, take a trip to N’Djamena, Chad through Morocco and visit the main sights of N’Djamena. Nigeria Immigration Coming from Cape Verde, via Morocco, I arrived in Lagos in the early morning. Nigeria was a big accomplishment for me, because I had … Continue reading Nigeria and Chad
A review of the Hotel Plaza Grande in Quito, Ecuador on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic property right in the central Plaza de la Independencia. Fine French inspired cuisine with live opera. Luxurious rooms and amenities. Highly personalized service. Background Hotel Plaza Grande is has been one of the most unique buildings … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito, Ecuador
A review of the Hotel Patio Andaluz in Quito, Ecuador on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Stunning colonial architecture. Close to local historical and cultural sites. Enchanting Ecuadorian and Spanish cuisine. Host to world dignitaries, actors, and historic figures. Listed as an Ecuadorian National Monument. Background Hotel Patio Andaluz is a charming boutique … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Patio Andaluz, Quito