When planning this trip to Peru, I knew that Machu Picchu would be on there but I had no idea that the Amazon would be on the itinerary. Years of playing The Amazon Trail surely didn’t help as I always thought the Amazon was only in Brazil. I was quickly proven wrong in my research and discovered that […]
Hotel Reviews
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You end up staying at a lot of different hotels when you travel and over the years I've gone to lengths to try to capture the good and the bad of ones that are worth mentioning. If you're browsing, check out my reviews below. If you are looking to go to a specific place, make sure you go to the Destinations page!
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Sirata Beach Resort in St. Pete’s – Review
Perfectly situated on the St. Pete’s Beach, Sirata Beach Resort is the kind of place where you can enjoy the warm gulf breezes, ocean waves, and pristine white sand. Amongst the 13 acres of beachfront, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find your perfect spot to relax. If you’re looking for more than just beach, Sirata also has […]
Best Budget Ryokans in Kyoto
If you’re planning a trip to the culture capital of Japan, you might have caught on that one of the things you have to do is related to your accommodations. Instead of staying in a regular hotel or hostel, what you’re actually looking for is a very traditional form of a B&B called a ryokan. […]
5 Waikiki Beach Hotels That Won’t Break the Bank In Honolulu
If you’re staying in Honolulu, there’s no better place than on the Waikiki Beach strip. With beach access, top restaurants, and luxury shopping all within walking distance, this area is also very expensive and high-end. That being said, for those who know where to look, there are some affordable hotels in Waikiki. Here’s a list of […]
5 Best Hotels Near Toronto’s Pearson International Airport
Whether you’re in town for a conference, business meeting, consulting gig, or visiting family and friends, there are many reasons to stay near Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. While they don’t have the perks of being downtown, finding cheap hotels in Mississauga near the airport means easy access to rental cars, free hotel shuttles, and non-touristy […]
Top 5 Airbnb Rentals on a Budget in Copenhagen in 2021
A gateway into Scandinavia, Copenhagen is a dynamic mix of the old and the new. Old traditions shine through with its narrow streets, canals, and beautiful historic buildings. On the new, the city is dotted with incredibly progressive modern architecture, a great transit system, and may just be one of the cleanest cities in Europe. […]
Conrad Maldives – The Amazing Food
Over these past couple of months, I’ve been writing features about different parts of the result and with this being my very last one, I thought I’d cover one of the best parts about the resort, the food. I’ve been to a lot of all inclusive resorts over the years and I can safely say […]
Conrad Maldives – The Amazing House Reef Snorkelling
Honestly I don’t know if it gets any better than the house reef at the Conrad Maldives. Having been to several resorts over the years, the local reef off the beach is always, for lack of better word, “shitty”. There is minimal coral and if there are any, it’s been trampled over so many times […]
Outdoor Wilderness Adventure at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana
All-inclusive + luxury ranch in one sentence? Hells yes! Most of the time when we think about resorts, we think palm trees, the beach and white sand beaches but what if instead you traded it in for a mountains, an old-fashioned rodeo and epic hiking? I had my first ranch experience this year when spending […]
Catalonia Royal Bavaro Review – Refined and Serene Luxury
All-inclusive resorts are a dime a dozen in the Dominican Republic but the Catalonia Royal Bavaro is a true stand out in providing an experience differs from all the other ones I’ve been to. For months I had been looking forward to this mini-vacation. With summer just about over, I knew this was going to […]