So many people consider the hotel restaurant as a place of last resort, somewhere that is to be used if the weather is inclement or all other places have closed for the evening. But in many cases, this is simply not so, hotels can command some of the best chefs, waiting staff, and sommeliers in…
One of the great things about staying in a hotel is to be pampered, everybody loves to have that short time of being waited on hand and foot, and to have the use of extraordinary facilities. There was one great film quote when a gorgeous leading lady was asked what she most wanted out of…
Hotels differ all over the world, some are large and on a grand scale, some are small and bijou. Some are city hotels with all the excitement of the urban environment, and some are quiet country retreats. No matter what, they all follow similar criteria, such as normal buildings serving accommodation. However, the hotels we…
Continuing our blog to reveal the best gadgets to carry in your luggage when you travel we look at packing a roaring fireplace, a walking mat and your very own personal Jacuzzi. Sometimes you are forced to travel on a budget or have to stay in a hotel because there is no alternative. It is…
The are many luxury hotels around the world with rooms with lavish décor and amenities, such as libraries, bars, fireplaces and even bowling alleys, that could cater to the needs of any movie star. Yet sometimes you have to travel on a budget; however, this does not mean you cannot travel like royalty. In this…
The second part of our blog to discover the most exclusive hotels in the world takes us to Spain, Polynesia and Australia. We have already discovered exceptional residences in the Caribbean, Belize and Namibia, and now we search even harder. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort – South Pacific Many visions come to mind of the South…
Have you ever thought of getting away from it all, of seeking solace from the rat race? Well, this blog is right up your street, as we look at some of the most secluded hotels that exist on the planet. There are many hostelries off the beaten track, but we are not talking about these,…
This is the second edition of our round-the-world quest to try and find some of the biggest hotels that can be found on the planet. So far, the gaming capitals of Las Vegas and Macau have provided us with some extravagant examples of mammoth hotels, and here we are on the hunt for some more…
Choosing a hotel when you are away from home is a very personal thing, and it depends on many different factors. Firstly, what budget you are operating under, then if it is for business or pleasure, and why you are looking for a hotel. For instance, if you are on a shopping trip then you…
Continuing our traverses around the world to find the most Unique Hotels, we delve into another foray of the unusual and in some cases the bizarre. This time we will be featuring shipwrecked cruise ships, see saw barns and salty resting places. Palacio De Sal – Bolivia The Bible relates a story about a Pillar…