Imagine waking up to this view every morning! There’s something about seeing the Sydney Opera House that takes your breath away, at least it did for me. I have always wanted to see it up close and to not only do that, but have a view of it from my hotel room only made my… Read More
After an exhausting 16 1/2 hours in the air and taking Airport Link from the airport to Circular Quay, I was ready to crash. When we decided to cruise out of Australia, we were extremely excited to have a little time to spend in Sydney before the cruise. To maximize our limited time, we made… Read More
The Pool at The James Royal Palm While the rest of the country was under a deep freeze in December, I had the good fortune of escaping the cold to take a cruise and spend a few days in South Beach at The James Royal Palm. Look at this view! How could you possibly have… Read More
Whether you want to admit it or not, everyone has an idealized version of Hollywood in their minds. Granted, I know mine is colored by movies and television, but I wanted to stay at a hotel that Hollywood starlets and even bad boy rockers would want to stay at as well. When I found the Sunset Marquis between… Read More
If you travel often, you might find yourself dedicated to certain travel brands like airlines, luggage, and hotels. As someone who frequents Marriott hotels, I was pleased to discover that Marriott not only offers business and beachfront hotels but also casino hotels. Maybe you haven’t considered a casino hotel for your next vacation. Look at… Read More
When it came time to decide where we would be staying during our trip to Edinburgh, it seemed like a no brainer. I’m a huge fan of boutique hotels and so I immediately gravitated toward The Glasshouse Edinburgh. It didn’t hurt that we’re part of the Marriott reward program and this hotel is part of… Read More
Azul Beach Hotel lobby Have you ever gone somewhere new and upon arrival thought that you were about to embark on a completely different kind of experience? Even though we had arrived after dark, the Azul Beach Hotel was inviting and welcoming and far from stark and cold like some hotels and resorts can be.… Read More
Dining on the beach at El Dorado Seaside Suites Continuing with our trip in Mexico, we are off now to El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma. An adults-only resort, El Dorado Seaside Suites promises luxury, privacy, romance, sun, and sand at their Gourmet Inclusive boutique resort named by Forbes.com as one of the most romantic… Read More
Beachfront at Azul Sensatori While staying at Azul Fives, I had the chance to visit a few other Karisma properties including Azul Sensatori in Puerto Morales. This Gourmet Inclusive resort concept by Karisma is designed to allow couples, groups, wedding parties, families, and friends from all generations reconnect under the sun in Mexico. Located only… Read More
Continuing on with my review of the fabulous Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma in Playa del Carmen, Mexico after part I of my resort review where I covered the various room accommodations many aspects of the resort. In this second part, I’m going to cover food, food, and more food, as well as just about everything… Read More
