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Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport: Bottom Line Review
In late July, my wife and I flew to England to see my family and friends before continuing on to the Maldives for our 20th anniversary. Our flight to the Maldives (via Doha) was due to leave from London Gatwick Airport at 9am. We could’ve stayed with my friends the...
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HOTEL: Helicoptor crash at Cairns DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns, Queensland in Australia has died, and two others have sustained non-life threatening injuries. Th The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel on the Esplanade in Cairns has been evacuated after a twin-engined helicopter crashed into the roof,...
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Review: The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, Washington D.C.
Opened in 1925, The Mayflower Hotel, currently a part of Marriott’s Autograph collection, is D.C.’s longest-operating hotel and a true…
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Review: Quality Apartments Melbourne Central was affordable comfort
Quality Apartments Melbourne Central – Introduction After confirming my flights, my next hurdle was finding accommodation on points while at the Australian…
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Review: Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa | Oahu’s Newest Hotel
I had the opportunity to stay and review the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa recently and was surprised with the $0 resort fee and the return of the club lounge on Oahu. Watch the video below for a full walk-through, photos, and my thoughts are below. Booking I booked this...
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Review: Residence Inn by Marriott, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
On a recent stay, I spent three nights at the Residence Inn, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Here is a detailed review of the hotel and what to expect. It was quite a good stay at a nominal price.
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Review: The Ivens is a Chic Boutique Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal
The Ivens – Introduction The Ivens, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is centrally located in the elegant Chiado district in Lisbon,…
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HOTEL REVIEW: The George Hotel, Christchurch (Ōtautahi). Luxurious local comfort.
Introduction The question of where to stay becomes a little piquant in a city that an earthquake nearly destroyed in 2011 and nonetheless killed 185 people. Do you stay in something that survived the calamity or one that has been built to withstand one in the future? I’d spent considerable...
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An Exquisite Stay at the Al Manara, Saraya Aqaba, Jordan
Introduction and Booking Nestled along the northeastern tip of the Red Sea is Aqaba, Jordan’s sole coastal gem. It’s renowned…
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Review: The English Hotel Las Vegas should be your go-to away from the strip
The English Hotel – Introduction and Booking The English Hotel is a boutique hotel in the vibrant Las Vegas Arts…
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Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway
Conrad Washington DC – Introduction and Booking With a quick weekend trip to Washington DC, this time, I decided to…
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