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ST. MAARTEN – Sonesta Ocean Point Resort review: Best all-inclusive on St. Maarten

November 7, 2019 Chris W. 0

My Caribbean trip this year was dedicatedto exploring the Dutch Caribbean. I hopped the various Dutch islands. In Sint Maarten I stayed at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort which is an adult only hotel. Their sister property Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino which is family [read more]

LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut

November 2, 2019 Chris W. 0

Lebanon is a small country and most places can be reached as a day trip from Beirut, also called the Paris of the East. When I plan a trip, like my Lebanon itinerary, I always check the Leading Hotels of the World website if they [read more]

NORTH KOREA – 7-day North Korea itinerary for first time visitors: A complete guide

November 1, 2019 Chris W. 0

North Korea or the Democratic Peoples Republic Korea (DPRK) is one of the most isolated and least visited countries in the world. I have visited twice and this North Korea itinerary for first time visitors is an itinerary you probably will follow if you visit [read more]

NIUE – The perfect Niue itinerary for 5 days / 1 week on the Rock

October 24, 2019 Chris W. 0

Niue is an island I have long time wanted to visit as I collected their stamps, which they issue as a source of income, as a child. Maybe you have never heard of it. Just going to Niue for an island trip from Europe for [read more]

CARIBBEAN – 2 weeks St. Maarten itinerary & island-hopping guide to St. Eustatius & Saba

October 19, 2019 Chris W. 0

Since I was a kid, I have been intrigued by the fact that my country also has islands in the Caribbean. These are the ABC-islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) and the SSS-islands (St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius). Both groups are great for a two-week Caribbean island-hopping [read more]

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. 3

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]