Category: hotels
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Staying at Temple des Arts
ou could imagine my delight when I found out there was a movie-themed hotel in Morocco! And you could imagine my excitement again when it worked out for us to stay there one night on our way to the Sahara! Here’s the whole experience, complete with photos and movie links!
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Staying at Hotel Sacher Salzburg
I have to tell you, after an 8-hour red-eye flight, 3-hour train journey (with change!), and 20-minute walk from the train station, I’m not sure I can express to you how wonderful it was to be met at the door by a gentleman in a top hat, have the door opened for us, and be…
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What It’s Like Staying at Riad Mazar Fes
Y’all, there are a LOT of riads in every major city in Morocco, and it seemed almost impossible to choose one in Fes. Location is important to us, as are air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom, positive reviews, etc. It was overwhelming to sift through all the possibilities!
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Why I Will Not Recommend La Mamounia, Marrakech
This is the single worst hotel experience Steve and I have ever had. You know I like to keep my blog positive, and I get really excited about special experiences when we travel, so we had been looking very forward to our stay at La Mamounia for months. It was voted the #1 hotel in…
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What It’s Like Staying at Ayers Rock Resort: Sails in the Desert
There is exactly one place to stay if you want to visit Uluru, and that is Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara. There are actually eight accommodations of various price ranges on the property, and guests of each location have access to the amenities of all the locations!
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Staying at the Titanic Hotel, Belfast
Belfast, for the Titanic Museum! And, as it turns out, there is only one place to stay: The Titanic Hotel Belfast, of course! So that’s what we did. Thankfully, our trip was a success with no icebergs in sight!
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Everything You Need to Know About Staying at the Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki
If you’ve ever been to Waikiki, you’ve definitely seen “the Pink Hotel,” which is the Royal Hawaiian! It’s one of the oldest resorts in the world, and of course one of the first in Hawaii. Steve suggested we should stay here for our 5th anniversary, and it was really something special!
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What It’s Like Staying at the Legendary Savoy Hotel, London
It’s true! Steve and I got to stay at the legendary Savoy Hotel in London. You know it’s fancy when the address is simply, “The Savoy, London,” no further instruction needed.
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What It’s Like Staying at the Trump International, D.C.
What is the best hotel experience you’ve ever had? I’ve stayed in quite a few hotels and various other accommodations—everything from hostels and Air BnBs to real bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels! My favorites have one thing in common: history! I just love staying in a place steeped in history, seeing unexpected pieces preserved,…
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What It’s Like Staying at La Corte di Giulietta, the Courtyard of Juliet in Verona, Italy
located in the same courtyard as the famous balcony that inspired Romeo and Juliet, and get this… from 7:30pm until 8:30am the next morning, we had the courtyard all to ourselves! Our Valentine’s trip to Verona was the most romantic trip we’ve ever taken, and I hope this post inspires you to start planning your…
