There was a point in time when you wouldn’t ever hear my name and camping in the same sentence. It just wasn’t something that I would do; I’m a city girl. There was no appeal in not having available to me all of the amenities of a luxury hotel like a running shower, toilet, and comfortable bed. However, on […] Read more…
Hotel Review
Hotel Review: Ksar El Kabbaba – Skoura Oasis, Morocco
Ksar El Kabbaba, located in the beautiful Skoura Oasis, was the second place we stayed during our visit to Morocco. Very early on the third morning of our visit to Morocco, we began our four-day Morocco Tour heading to the Atlas Mountains, and then through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the direct route towards Ouarzazate. This […] Read more…
Hotel Review: Riad Turquoise in Marrakech, Morocco
The husband and I began our eight-day anniversary trip with a two-night stay at the Riad Turquoise. If you’ve read my post, you’ll know that I prefer staying at a riad while visiting Morocco versus a hotel. Riads offer the comforts of a hotel that’s shrouded in Moroccan tradition. After our flight from New York, we were anxious […] Read more…
Hotel Review: Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences Abu Dhabi
The Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences, a 21-acre luxury complex situated between the between the Souk (mall/market) and Traders Hotel in Abu Dhabi, is where my husband, daughter and I spent four nights and three days during our visit to the United Arab Emirates. After a long day of touring Dubai, we drove nearly two hours to Abu Dhabi, […] Read more…
Hotel Review: JA Ocean View Hotel Dubai
The first half of our trip was spent in the United Arab Emirate of Dubai. Since our daughter was longing for a beach vacation, I opted for the JA Ocean View Hotel perfectly located next to the beach on The Walk, Jumeirah Beach – the city’s famous seaside promenade. Plus, it was close to the Dubai Mall, and the […] Read more…