Luxury travel tales with a twist of adventure
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Transit hotel in Dubai Airport: Brilliant for a layover!
Flying long haul on Emirates Airlines? Got a long layover in Dubai? Get some zzzz’s at the convenient transit hotel in Dubai Airport.
In Bali, luxury villas in Seminyak with private pool are all the rage
Once a small village, Seminyak is Bali’s trendiest and most fashionable district. Villa rentals are popular here. We stayed at both The Kunja Villas & Spa and The One Villas. Great perks!
Best Airbnb in Victoria, BC? These 3 are utterly charming
Best Airbnb in Victoria, Canada? We’ve stayed at several Airbnb’s in Victoria and these three qualify – an Art Deco manor, a bright garden suite and a James Bay cottage.
Best B&B in Mexico City? The Red Tree House is hard to beat
The Red Tree House is consistently rated the best B&B in Mexico City. We know why! Its tasteful rooms, yummy hot breakfast, free “wine hour” and friendly staff are hard to beat.
Cabo Airport Transportation: The 4 best and cheapest transfers
Taxis and the hotel shuttle bus aren’t your best Los Cabos airport transportation options. To get to your hotel, book a private or semi-private transfer in advance.
Why stay at the Grace Panama Hotel? How about bubbly and boutique style?
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.
7 reasons you’ll love the overwater bungalows at Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge
Built on stilts over the water in Bocas del Toro (Panama), Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge has just nine overwater bungalows. And excellent snorkeling!
Casa Cayuco: Eco-adventure at its best in Panama
A monkey that “comes” with your cabin? Not unusual at Casa Cayuco, an eco-adventure lodge in Panama’s Bocas del Toro islands. Off-the-beaten-path, it’s a place to unplug and eat well!
World’s best ship? Viking Star review and Viking Homelands cruise
What makes the “Viking Star” the world’s best new cruise ship? The all-balcony staterooms? The freebies? The spa’s snow grotto?
Pueblo Bonito resorts in Cabo: Which is best?
The Pueblo Bonito brand in Cabo San Lucas offers sun, sand and sea and good dose of affordable luxury. We’ve stayed at or inspected all of their resorts. Here’s our view on the best Pueblo Bonito resort in Cabo.
Best New Cruises in 2017: Hot ships? Cool ports?
What are the best new cruises in 2017? The hottest new ships? The most exciting new itinerary? The coolest new ports and best new cruise experience? Hop aboard to see what’s making waves for 2017!
Ship Within a Ship Cruises: 4 luxury small ship experiences on big ships
You want the deluxe perks associated with small ship cruising (a suite, fine dining) on a big ship? Say “hello” to the exclusive “ship within a ship” concept.
Reliving North Vancouver’s shipyard history at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
See cool yellow cranes and maritime artifacts in the old shipyard building site outside the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, a great 4-star hotel in North Vancouver.
Windstar Cruises Review: New ships are tops for affordable suite luxury
Can affordable luxury cruising get any better? Windstar Cruises’ new “star class” yachts are winners. For one, everyone gets a beautiful huge suite.
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