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LEBANON – Le Bristol Beirut: A unique luxury hotel in downtown Beirut (hotel review)

June 25, 2019 Chris W. 0

Beirut is also called ‘the Paris of the Middle East’ which is something you’ll only understand if you have visited. When I was planning my Lebanon itinerary, I looked for a hotel where I could sample this Parisian atmosphere with a twist. Le Bristol Beirut [read more]

LEBANON – The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks)

May 9, 2019 Chris W. 1

Lebanon is a small hidden gem in the Middle East and a beautiful destination for a 10-day trip. It’s just a 3-4-hour flight from Europe and thus a perfect destination for the May (or October) school holidays! I visited with my family (kids 13/16 years) [read more]

CHINA - Two days in Lijiang old town and outlying small villages

CHINA – A two-week Yunnan itinerary travel guide: Kunming to Shangri-La

January 17, 2019 Chris W. 2

Yunnan is one of China’s most diverse provinces and this two-week Yunnan itinerary will take you to all the highlights. I have been to China plenty of times and this travel guide describes my trip from Kunming to Shangri-La. It’s suitable for a first time [read more]

ST. LUCIA – Jade Mountain Resort hotel review; a luxury destination on its own

January 1, 2019 Chris W. 0

I really started to enjoy island-hopping after my Pacific island-hopping trip and my visit to Solomon Islands & Vanuatu. It was time to visit the Caribbean too. Last September I visited the Caribbean for the first time and my stay at Jade Mountain Resort St. [read more]

CAMBODIA – Park Hyatt Siem Reap hotel review; an urban luxury sanctuary

November 19, 2018 Chris W. 0

I stayed at Park Hyatt Siem Reap the first time 5 years ago when it just opened and revisited this year. Now I went with my family and it’s time to make a hotel review. Siem Reap was the last stop of our 3-week Ho [read more]

CAMBODIA – Phum Baitang Resort, Siem Reap; must-stay luxury green village

October 27, 2018 Chris W. 0

Siem Reap is well known for Angkor Wat and other temples. I already visited Siem Reap for a week some years back but visited it again during the family summer holiday recently. I booked Phum Baitang Resort by Zannier Hotels for the last 3 nights [read more]

SOLOMON ISLANDS – World class diving with Dive Munda & an Agnes Gateway Hotel stay

September 29, 2018 Chris W. 0

The Solomon Islands are worldwide known for its world class dive sites. Many are in and around Munda with sites for beginners and underwater caves for advanced divers. The reefs are pristine and full of fish but there are also many wrecks if you’re into [read more]

VIETNAM – Luxury stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort review

September 28, 2018 Chris W. 1

I’m a huge fan of Intercontinental hotels as you probably know. When I saw that the Intercontinental Phu Quoc opened early summer I added a 4-night stay there to the summer family holidays. It was a perfect fit as I had a 4-night gap in [read more]

Resort view from sea - ANTIGUA - Blue Waters Hotel review; a must stay luxury beach resort

ANTIGUA – Blue Waters Resort review; a must stay luxury beach resort

September 24, 2018 Chris W. 0

I visited Antigua, the bigger island of Antigua & Barbuda, recently when I hopped Caribbean islands. There are many resorts on the island and after some research I booked the Blue Waters Resort & Spa Antigua. I stayed 4 nights on all-inclusive basis and I [read more]

CARIBBEAN – Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados: Caribbean island-hopping itinerary

September 19, 2018 Chris W. 0

I visit around 35 countries every year of which, on average, 10 are new and the others re-visits. The Caribbean never crossed my path until recently when I had the opportunity to go there of a business trip in Philadelphia. I had two weeks and [read more]