Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Sayan: My #1 hotel in the world.

Four Seasons Sayan: My #1 hotel in the world.

Having finished our experience in the north of Bali (Tulamben), we ‘drove’ over some ‘roads’ to reach the city of Ubud.  Now, I have been creeping on the Four Seasons Sayan website since we made the booking and I can tell you the property is […]

Oasis in the desert… Banyan Tree Al Wadi.

Oasis in the desert… Banyan Tree Al Wadi.

While making plans to go to the Atana, I decided that rather than make the three-hour trip all at once, it might be nice to break the drive up.  Hubs and I went to the Banyan Tree Al Wadi in 2014 (as a vacation from […]

A rustic visit to Oman: Antana Musandam.

A rustic visit to Oman: Antana Musandam.

While I am more familiar with Muscat and Dibba, it was wonderful to explore a side of Oman I had never previously visited.  Located in the Musandam (known for its stunning mountains and vistas), Atana Musandam is roughly 3 hours from Dubai (including a stop […]

One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai… Or, the Residences.

One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai… Or, the Residences.

Have you ever had a dream property in a city?  No?  Just me?  I’ve got a few fantasy destinations picked out in most places and the One&Only has long (loooooong) been on my list for Dubai.  (Also worth noting: the Al Maha Resort and Nurai Island, […]

Best Weekend in Abu Dhabi? Fairmont Bab al Bahr 36 Hour Weekend Package.

Best Weekend in Abu Dhabi? Fairmont Bab al Bahr 36 Hour Weekend Package.

Having visited and taken advantage of this experience no less than 3 times, I can honestly say the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s 36 Hour Weekend Package is among the most relaxing ways to spend two days in the capital.  We first went for this package back […]