In the world of points and miles, I always considered the St. Regis Bora Bora the most aspirational property. There are great deals here and there, but the thought of staying in an overwater bungalow on points seemed to be the best. That is until booking a luxury Marriott safari property on points became possible. Let me introduce you to the incredible JW Marriott Masai … [Read more...] about Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara the next St. Regis Bora Bora?
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Hotel Review: Sheraton Zurich Junior Suite
On the tail end of our March trip to Switzerland, we did not want to be rushing to the airport in Zurich from Zermatt in order to make a late morning flight. Instead, we chose to spend a night in Zurich and ended up picking the Sheraton. This allowed us time to explore Zurich and eat more chocolate, a win-win. Although my stay was brief, I wanted to write up a review … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sheraton Zurich Junior Suite
JW Marriott Masai Mara Review: Luxury in the Savannah, a Truly Unforgettable Safari
Hakuna Matata, the famous Swahili phrase and popularized saying from the famed Lion King means no worries, and undeniably, at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, it certainly holds true. My recent stay in Southern Kenya was not only marked by excitement but by tranquility and relaxation. Over the five nights I visited the property, I was able to sample all of the services the camp … [Read more...] about JW Marriott Masai Mara Review: Luxury in the Savannah, a Truly Unforgettable Safari
Hotel Review: Moxy Bern Expo
My time in Bern was short, and although I would have loved to spend more time in the capital of the amazing country of Switzerland, I flew to the Alps to ski, so to the mountains I shall go. After arriving in Zurich in the early evening from Lisbon, we took the train onwards to Bern for a one night stop before continuing on to Zermatt in the morning. Not only was … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Moxy Bern Expo
Hotel Review: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
When dreaming about staying at a particular hotel for quite some time, I often worry that my expectations are too high going in and I am setting myself up for disappointment. Having had some of the best hotel stays of my life in the 12 months preceding my stay at the St. Regis Bora Bora, most notably the Conrad Maldives and Le Meridien Maldives, I was curious if my … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort