Checking into the Riu Westminster was a bit confusing. With a couple back-to-back reservations, the team seemed more than confused with the request to remain in the same room. Day two took additional phone calls on top of several emails and in person at check-in. Note to self, only stay here if your travel is…
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Hotel Angel Chippenham
While away in a work trip I took the only real hotel option in Chippenham and stayed at the Hotel Angel. Managed by Best Western, but it doesn’t seem to have any of the brand consistency. While the lobby and courtyard are cute, the rooms were very worn and seemed a bit carelessly made up….
Fort Road Hotel- Margate
On the back of a UK trip, the Husband surprised me with a night he knew would tick all my boxes- that is to say vibey boutique hotel, nice wine, great food, one of my favorites in artistic exhibition, and an eclipse for good measure. He chose the Fort Road Hotel for our home base…
Honest Review: TRS Ibiza’s All-Inclusive Experience
The boho chic, TRS Ibiza, was a festive blend of party pool and reading pool. The food felt the same, a real range of deliciousness. The hotel hosts a buffet restaurant which was delightful for breakfast options, rather rammed and sad at lunch, and with some stepped up options at dinner, but just a little…
Surprise Ibiza Getaway: A TRS Hotel Experience
The Husband walked in one day and asked me if I could take a few specific days off of work for a surprise. Luckily, my boss obliged and granted me the leave, so I could head to Ibiza (surprise!) for a last minute getaway. It was long over due to try out our new airport,…
Hotel Del Parco, an Exceptional Stay in Buttrio
After a week at a trade show in Nurmberg and ahead of a long weekend in Venice, we needed a place to crash for a night with the only real requirements being it was between the two cities and offered a great meal. Hotel Del Parco in Buttrio did exactly that- and more! The somewhat…
A Review of Ausonia Hungaria: Luxury or Letdown?
Recently I enjoyed my third stay at the quirky Ausonia Hungaria property on Lido. When I thought back to the time prior, so much had happened as last visit I was trying to enjoy the city in the sweltering heat, attempting to protect my sensitive skin from the sun, while rocking both a headscarf and…
La Ferme du Chateau, Our Last Night in Switzerland
Well, five and a half years in Switzerland went by in a flash! Ending the stint in a town where there “seems” to be (actually are) more cows than people, left us with literally one choice for our last night in town, La Ferme du Chateau. Luckily, the hotel was gorgeous and well situated in…
A Memorable Stay at the New BoTree Hotel in Mayfair
Where do I begin with the beautiful BoTree Hotel in London? New to the Hilton collection, we used points to test drive this jewel of a property in the Mayfair neighborhood of London. The day started with a glass of champagne in the light and airy lounge and exchanged a brief chat with the front…
Iseolago Hotel Review: Vintage Charm by the Lake
On the return journey from the trip to Bologna, we decided to stop in the Franciacorta region to taste some favorite bubbles in their home region. What a better way to celebrate a first anniversary than with a celebratory glass. We opted to stay at the budget-friendly, yet old school Italian charming, Iseolago Hotel, right…
Exploring Bologna: Aemilia Hotel Experience
For my first trip to Bologna, with the need to be in close(ish) proximity to the conference center, we selected the Aemilia Hotel. The hotel seemed to be full of pilots and flight crew as well as equipped with many meeting rooms and a lively bar that was well conducive for work. The common spaces…
A Dingy Stay at Hotel Sina Maria Luigia in Parma
Passing through Parma for a quick overnight on the way to a tradeshow brought us to the Sina Maria Luigia hotel, part of a small group of hotels near and dear to our heart. Despite the mixed reviews online, we persisted with a reservation for romantic reasons. However, had this have been our first experience…