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Hotel Aficionado: St. Regis Bangkok

Staying at the St. Regis Bangkok was one of the major highlights of my recent trip to Thailand. We had three days and two nights in Bangkok on the final leg of our trip and I must say that the trip could not have ended on a higher note. We arrived at the St. Regis [...]

February 22, 2012 2 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: Le Méridien Chiang Rai, Thailand

After an exhausting drive from Chiang Mai and a half day visit at Mae Fah Luang Gardens, our group arrived in the evening at Le Méridien Chiang Rai, tired and ready for some relaxation. We were greeted in the gigantic, festively decorated foyer by the General Manager Justin Malcolm who, in addition to having a handsome [...]

February 12, 2012 2 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: Anantara Golden Triangle

Recently I had the opportunity to tour Anantara Golden Triangle hotel in the Northern region of Thailand where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos intersect. With very little knowledge of the region, I was completely unprepared to find such an incredible jewel. This Chiang Rai resort is situated in the hills overlooking a working rice [...]

December 18, 2011 2 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: Omni La Mansión del Rio San Antonio

Recently a friend of mine and I decided we needed a getaway just for the night. Not just any getaway – a luxury getaway. We decided that we deserved the best hotel, the best service, and most of the all, the most comfortable beds we could find so we could sleep. Yeah, I know, how [...]

February 16, 2011 0 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: Omni CNN Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia

I’m not someone who usually gets to stay in nice hotels. En-suite bathrooms, private rooms and free Internet are major luxuries to me. My budget tends to limit me to backpacker’s hostels and basic hotels, so when I got the chance to stay at the Omni CNN Center Hotel in Atlanta, it was a no-brainer. [...]

December 20, 2010 0 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: La Cocotera Eco-Resort in El Salvador

I still don’t remember how I stumbled upon La Cocotera Eco-Resort but I am sure glad I did. My boyfriend and I were looking for a weeklong getaway and figured somewhere in Central America would be perfect. Our requirements? Near the beach, warm weather and some activities to do. La Cocotera exceeded our expectations. We [...]

November 10, 2010 2 comments READ MORE →

Hotel Aficionado: Relais Fontana di Trevi

Hotel Aficionado: Relais Fontana di Trevi Getting a flight to Croatia from the United States was not as easy as one would think. They were either exorbantly priced or required overnight layovers. I finally settled on the plan of flying into a major European city and catching a local Croatian Airlines flight. This landed me [...]