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Luxury Hotels: Hip, haute and romantic

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Victoria Falls Safari Club: Luxury near the smoke that thunders

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeApril 11, 20182 Comments

Victoria Falls is a popular stop on the safari circuit. Where to stay? With 20 suites, the Victoria Falls Safari Club is a wonderful boutique hotel near “the smoke that thunders.”

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Finding Zen at Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa in Koh Samui

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeMarch 28, 20186 Comments

Couples who like stylish boutique hotels and want a peaceful beach getaway will feel at home at Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa. The spa offers great Thai massages too!

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Grand Hyatt Singapore Review: An oasis of calm in the glitzy shopping city

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeMarch 4, 20182 Comments

The Grand Hyatt Singapore places you smack-dab in the midst of Orchard Road’s shopping; when you’ve exhausted your credit cards, cool off in the rooftop pool.

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Best place to stay in Chobe? Our Ngoma Safari Lodge review

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeFebruary 15, 20182 Comments

Thirsty elephants may drink right from the pool of your bush-chic chalet at Ngoma Safari Lodge! Meals are delicious and the Chobe views are mesmerizing.

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Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort: New hotel gem sparkles in Mozambique

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeDecember 18, 20175 Comments

With 50 sea-view rooms far from civilization, Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort is an ambitious new hotel in northern Mozambique that outshines all expectation.

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Make like a celebrity at Azura Quilalea Private Island Resort

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeDecember 2, 20172 Comments

The private island resort of Azura Quilalea in Mozambique’s off-the-grid Quirimbas Archipelago wows with just 9 hand-crafted villas, colorful diving and a picture-perfect beach.

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Hotel Vistabella Review: Coming up pretty in Roses, Spain

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeNovember 16, 20176 Comments

When it comes to beautiful boutique hotels in the Mediterranean – ones with lots of blue and white that get their inspiration from the sea – Hotel Vistabella is hard to beat.

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Ibo Island Lodge, Mozambique: A trip back in time to a forgotten place

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeOctober 28, 20176 Comments

Mozambique’s Ibo Island Lodge simply oozes character; it’s a fab restored colonial mansion! Must-do: Breakfast on the sandbar under a Bedouin tent.

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Chinzombo: Zambia safari camp wows with luxury and killer leopards

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeSeptember 20, 20174 Comments

Chinzombo had us at the private pool. And we loved the eco-friendly air-conditioner above our bed. Killer leopard sightings at this luxury safari camp were a bonus.

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3 best places to stay in Bocas del Toro for a secluded tropical escape

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeSeptember 9, 20172 Comments

Where to stay in Bocas del Toro, Panama? We checked out these three best places: a beachside Bali-style resort, overwater bungalows and an eco-adventure lodge.

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Treat yourself to the Bali-style Island Plantation on Bocas del Toro

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeAugust 16, 20174 Comments

Romantic, a beautiful pool, eco-friendly, a cool beach club. Of course we loved our stay at the adults-only Island Plantation on Bocas del Toro, Panama!

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Best boutique hotel in San Jose del Cabo? You’ll love Hotel El Ganzo

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeJuly 11, 20173 Comments

Drop-dead ocean views from its hot rooftop infinity pool are just one reason why Hotel El Ganzo is the best boutique hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

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Why stay at the Grace Panama? How about bubbly and boutique style?

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeApril 13, 20174 Comments

Why pick the Grace Panama in Panama City? How about five-star luxury, free bubbly and friendly service? Rates are really easy on the wallet too.

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A cold winter’s visit… and a warm stay at SoHo Toronto

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeMarch 27, 20176 Comments

Smack-dab in Toronto’s buzzing entertainment district, the SoHo Toronto (aka SoHo Metropolitan Hotel) is a cool mix of urban hipster and luxury chic.

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7 reasons you’ll love the overwater bungalows at Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge

In LUXURY HOTELS by Janice and GeorgeMarch 18, 201716 Comments

Built on stilts over the water in Bocas del Toro (Panama), Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge has just nine overwater bungalows. And excellent snorkeling!

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