Nestled in between the rugged Al Hajar mountains and the glittering Sea of Oman you will find the elegant, 5-star, Ritz-Carlton beachfront property – Al Bustan Palace – a top choice among luxury hotels in Oman…so I decided to check it out.
Category: Hotel Review
Simple And Charming: A Review of the Sheraton Oman Hotel (Muscat)
After arriving nearly an hour late from Doha, and having a few frightening moments at immigration, my next stop was the rental car company. My time in Muscat was limited so I rented a car to make the most of my time.
Simple Luxury: A Review of the Westin Doha Hotel and Spa
Within Doha there are many luxury hotels (e.g. Mandarin Oriental, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, etc.). I’ve stayed at a few of them over the last few years but there is something to be said about simple luxury. Don’t get me wrong, I love…
You Get What You Pay For: A Review of the Four Points By Sheraton Doha
It’s no secret, Doha is one of my favorite cities in the world. Any time I have the opportunity insert Doha into the equation, either, as my final destination or via connection, I do it!…
Centrally Located, Lively and Economical: A Review of The Generator Hostel, Stockholm (Yes, Hostel. Not Hotel)
Earlier this year, I traveled to Barcelona and had a great experience staying at a hostel. This trip, however, I would be traveling through Stockholm, Sweden, a city that’s known for awarding tourists with sticker-shock.
A Wonderful Compromise: A Review of the Hyatt Centric (Waikiki Beach)
The challenge that I have with Waikiki (and Oahu in general) is there is A LOT of hotel demand but everything is…
Simple and Efficient: A Review of The Mirage Hotel (Las Vegas)
I stayed at The Mirage in the mid-90’s with my parents for a family vacation, but have vague memories of that experience. One reason I was not eager about this stay was because…
A Hotel Disaster With A Beautiful Façade: A Review of The Bellagio Hotel (Las Vegas)
To say that that I was excited about my upcoming stay at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas would be an understatement. I have been to Vegas more times than I can count, but…
MOD: A Review of The Kimpton Aertson Hotel (Nashville)
My wife and I were looking for a relaxing weekend away from the crowds so we chose the off-the-tourist-path, boutique, industrial-chic Kimpton located in Midtown…
I Stayed In A Barcelona Hostel (…I liked It!) And Why You May Like It Too
In the game of travel, you define the terms. Yes, you! Stay in the city or in the coutry side? Tuk-tuk, taxi, uber or local transportation? AirBnB or Hotel? Ball-out or budget friendly? For many people, this can be overwhelming and coordination can be exhausting.
Five Star: A Review of the Hyatt Centric (South Beach Miami)
After a disappointing stay at The Betsy, the Hyatt Centric was a welcomed surprise. In fact, this hotel stay may rank as one of the
Perplexing: A Review of the Hyatt/SLH Betsy Hotel (South Beach Miami)
There’s something very exciting about staying in a boutique hotel….a hotel that can’t be found anywhere else and, typically, adds more personal guest service in
