It was my fourth attempt at visiting Istanbul, following three failed trips in the past. For those plans, I had trawled through the internet trying to find a suitable hotel among the city’s vast offering. On each occasion, I had booked different properties, but evidently none of them were meant to be. So, going for … More The Westin Istanbul Nisantasi: My review
With Muscat being the beautiful, low-key city that it is, I wanted to find a property that matched that classy, chilled vibe. I knew I wanted to be by the coast, and was looking for somewhere reputable and upscale that didn’t completely shatter my budget (Oman has one of the strongest currencies in the world … More Crowne Plaza Muscat: My review
Modern-day China is no stranger to luxury. Its urban centres are packed full of glittering high-rise, many of these housing 5-star hotels. And Chengdu, its fourth largest city, with a population of around 20 million people, is no different. It had been over 10 years since I had last visited China (read my top tips … More Ritz-Carlton Chengdu: My comprehensive review
Southeast Asia is a dream holiday destination for many, and Cambodia’s Siem Reap — home to the 8th Wonder of the World in the form of Angkor Wat — would have to be right up there as a must-visit spot. It is a beautiful town abundantly rich in Khmer history, culture and art, and well … More Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort: My review
Azerbaijan is known as the ‘Land of Fire’; indeed its ancient Persian name of Aturpatakan roughly translates to ‘a place where the sacred fire is preserved’. It lies in an oil-rich part of the world with intense geothermal activity that includes mud volcanoes and natural-gas fires that blaze continuously on hillsides. The region was also … More Hotel review: Fairmont Baku Flame Towers
If you decide to stay out at the Dead Sea when visiting Jordan, you’ll likely find yourself choosing from the handful of resorts that line the coast at the sea’s northern end. And if you want to truly indulge, you may want to splurge on a few nights at the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, widely … More Hotel review: Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
