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…
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Hotel Garbi Review: Perfect Ibiza Retreat for Adults
After the busiest summer on record…or nearly… we capped it off with a couple days of proper chill time in Ibiza. Staying in a new area to us, Playa d’en Bossa, the Hotel Garbi was centrally walkable to clubs, restaurants, and even old town which we did one ambitious day. (Nothing like arriving to a…
Elysium Hotel- Paphos
We recently enjoyed a few nights at the absolutely gorgeous Elysium Hotel in Paphos. Everything about the hotel was just top- from the luxurious rooms (and their glorious aircon), to the overly welcoming staff, to the perfect sunset terrace, to the sprawling breakfast buffet. Really, this hotel exceeded our expectations and we were only sorry…
Staying at Hotel Schwizerhof: A Delightful Basel Experience
On a quick overnight in Basel ahead of an early morning flight, we stayed at the Schwizerhof just outside of the main train station. For a three star hotel, I was rather impressed with the spacious room that featured it’s own elevator arrival- a real first! It also held many electric ceiling windows, and a…
The Honeymoon Part 1: Cheeca Lodge
In my wildest dreams, I’m not sure I would have pegged the Florida Keys as a honeymoon spot, though plenty of weddings seem to happen there. However, when a good friend marries just after you do, the only logical thing to do is pack as much in as possible on the back of a long-haul…
Hyatt Place The Circle- Zurich
One very snowy day in Zurich, the first of the season perhaps, we were lucky enough to check-in to the Hyatt Place located in Zurich’s ‘The Circle.’ While I thought my partner had booked the Hyatt proper, we were both surprised to end up here, but it seemed warm and friendly enough. We also learned,…
Apex City Quay- Hotel & Spa- Dundee
Well-situated to the Dundee waterfront is the Apex City Hotel & Spa. Perfect with adjacent parking, it makes for a good base for exploring the city. You’re greeted in the lobby by a fun crew… Our standard room was comfortable with a view of the waterway across the street. The bath was reminiscent of the…
Sina Centurian Palace- Venice
After test driving a night at the Sina Centurian Palace, along with the gorgeous meal at Antinoos, we were hooked! The building itself is an architectural dream. Pulling up to it in a water taxi, really gave the stay a special start. After booking a standard room with Tablet (my first time using this service),…
Le Dune Suites- Puglia
While I don’t love reviewing things that really didn’t live up to the expectation, I must make an exception for Le Dune Suites as a cautionary tale. A beachfront hotel…turns out not exactly…purporting to be a chic boutique property thanks to some great marketing. While it was fine and any other weekend than a special…
Borgo Donna Canfora- Capo Vaticano
It’s almost painful to write about Borgo Donna Canfora because I hate to let the secret out about such a wonderful gem of a find on the Capo Vaticano. After tacking Calabria onto the front end of our trip as a very last minute decision, the first item of business was the four hour drive…
Le Clos Corbier- Ay-Champagne
While Reims and Epernay are lovely towns in the Champagne region, Ay is the real gem. A sleepy village with just a few restaurants is home to some really well-known brands including Bollinger and Billecart-Salmon, both of which we were lucky enough to visit. Recommended by Billecart was Le Clos Corbier, a small family-run hotel…
Hotel Parco dei Principe- Sorrento
Imagine a mix of the best vintage Miami Beach Hotels or maybe Palm Springs vibes are more apt, but cross that with the Amalfi coast and you’ll find yourself at the Hotel Parco dei Principe in Sorrento. The hotel’s design aesthetic was next level and rightfully so, as the first design hotel of famous architect,…