World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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The Beau Vallon Beach on Mahé in the Seychelles is one of the most famous beaches in the islands of the Seychelles. We got the opportunity to enjoy it’s picturesque setting during our multi day stay on the island of Mahé. We’d learn that this particular beach is well worth spending some time around. Activity: Strolling Beau Vallon Beach and Bazar Labrin festival, Mahé, Seychelles After our first day at Le Meridien… Read More
For our stay to kick off our stay in the Seychelles, we started off our visit at Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove in Bel Ombre near the Beau Vallon Beachon Mahé, Seychelles. We experienced a pleasant stay with great service in a fantastic location right on the Beau Vallon beach. Review: Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove Resort, Bel Ombre, Seychelles Our visit to the Seychelles would have us split our time across the island… Read More
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier of Kenya based out of its aviation hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. We were continuing onwards on a connecting flight through this hub from Tanzania to the Seychelles. Our second flight today would be on their Embraer 190 aircraft product; the most common equipment in their regional fleet. Review: Kenya Airways E190, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mahe Seychelles International Airport… Read More
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier of Kenya based out of its aviation hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Based on Nairobi’s location, it has the potential to be a strong competitor for African connecting traffic and likely gets strong competition from it’s competitor Ethiopian Airlines in Ethiopia to it’s north. Kenya Airways is a member of Skyteam, serving mostly European destinations with the odd North American and Asian… Read More
Precision Air is one of the regional carriers that offers service throughout the Republic of Tanzania and some select international destinations such as Nairobi and Entebbe. It is partially owned by Air Kenya, although has experienced some financial difficulties over the years. How would their service stand up for our short hop over to Zanzibar? Review: Precision Air ATR72, Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International… Read More
A dhow is a traditional African boat that is often found on the Nile and in select other parts of Africa. It’s always a treat when you’re able to experience a dhow cruise. Today’s activity involved a sunset cruise on a local dhow boat, which was a pleasant way to spend an evening around Zanzibar. Activity: Cruising into Sunset on a Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania The highlight of today was that I had… Read More
Fine Dining isn’t normally expected in out of the place locations like on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. However, Emmerson Spice is making a solid effort at a really unique dining experience set in the heart of Stonetown, Zanzibar. We would set out to enjoy a five course tasting menu set among the rooftops of Stonetown at sunset. Review: Emerson Spice Rooftop Tea House Restaurant, Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania. For this evening, we… Read More
The city of Stonetown, Zanzibar is a walled city of significant East African significance as a result of it’s involvement in the 19th Century Slave Trade throughout the region. It’s architecture offers a mix of Swahili, Arab, Indian and Persian elements. For this reason, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. Our day would allow us to spend some time walking through the city to understand… Read More
The city of Stonetown, Zanzibar is a walled city of significant East African significance as a result of it’s involvement in the 19th Century Slave Trade throughout the region. It’s architecture offers a mix of Swahili, Arab, Indian and Persian elements. For this reason, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. Our day would allow us to spend some time walking through the city to understand… Read More
With only a few luxury hotels in Stonetown, Zanzibar, the Park Hyatt Zanzibar tops the list in terms of luxury hotel accommodation. In a town with few international hotel chain choices, the Park Hyatt shines in terms of location, room quality and overall hotel amenities. How would the Park Hyatt Zanzibar measure up to other hotels in Zanzibar and in the Park Hyatt chain? Review: The Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Tanzania The Park… Read More
Travelling overland through Africa is always a special experience. It’s usually a slow process, with lots of adventure and things to look at. Our travels across the Island of Zanzibar were no different from this stereo type as we meandered down relaxing roads shuttling between accommodation for our island stay. Activity: Overland Travel Crossing the Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania We had a two resort stay during our travels in Zanzibar. Our first… Read More
The Island of Zanzibar is usually thought of as a destination to spend a few days after an exotic safari in the Serengeti. There are fewer people that consider Zanzibar as a destination beach location. We’d try out The Residence Zanzibar as a destination beach resort for several days. How would this remote beach resort meet up to world class standards ? Review: The Residence Zanzibar by Cenizaro, Tanzania We arrived into… Read More
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