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With two nights in Abu Dhabi, we were looking for some well placed accommodation that also offered resort like features. We ended up at the dated Sheraton Abu Dhabi, which is situated just off the corniche. The hotel was satisfactory for a leisure stay, but wasn’t all too inspiring as compared to the many other hotels in Abu Dhabi that were likely more interesting. This post is one chapter in our trip… Read More
We couldn’t come all the way out to the desert without getting to try some experiences and the beauty that it’s known for. The Qsar Al Sarab Resort had set up some activities that were included in our room rate that allowed us to experience the desert beauty up close. This post is one chapter in our trip to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Maldives on United Airlines and Etihad… Read More
The Qsar Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anatara was an especially neat experience. Being able to experience resort like luxury in the middle of sand dunes was a unique and unusual experience. In this report, we’ll go over the accomodations and resort features. In then next post, I will review some Desert Retreat activities at Qsar Al Sarab and share some of the experiences that we did while staying at the property…. Read More
After a lot of research on where to stay in Dubai, we decided on the Dubai Marina area. It was situated in a nice neighbourhood with access to nearby Jumeriah Beach. It also had reasonable access around Dubai thanks to being close to the Dubai Metro less than 10 minutes walk from the property. This post is one chapter in our trip to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Maldives on… Read More
As the end of the year in 2020 came around, I was short a few night credits for renewing next year’s Marriott Bonvoy status. Even though Marriott was offering roll over elite status for the year 2021, I was only a few nights short of qualifying for Titanium status again. Not knowing how Marriott was going to calculate status for 2022, I figured it would be worthwhile earning status the actual way… Read More
While we were connecting through Frankfurt Germany, we stopped over in Mainz for a quick 22 hour stopover. This was to experience a little German culture, in addition to enjoying a short stopover in one of the more charming cities around Frankfurt airport. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles…. Read More
We opted for a convenient stay at the AC Hotel Barcelona Sants. The property was located immediately across the square from the Barcelona Sants train station, making for convenient inner city connections. While the neighbourhood had all the charm of a train station neighbourhood, the convenience was hard to beat. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip… Read More
The AC Hotel Carlton, Madrid Spain became my “go to” property in Madrid for quick stopovers. It was conveniently located next to Madrid Atocha train station, which can take you almost anywhere in the country. The hotel is also within reasonable walking distance of most major sights. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using… Read More
After the wonderful beaches of Phuket and Ko Phi Phi Don, we gave ourselves some time in Bangkok to get to experience the city. We ended up staying at the Le Meridien Bangkok as it intersected the needs for price, convenience and quality. Surprisingly, the room had a circular bed as well which fit the profile for this odd ball city. We were really happy with the stay and the location and… Read More
On my last trip to Phuket, I ended up staying in the beach resorts along the west coast of Phuket. For this trip, we decided to venture further north into the Khao Lak region. The area is known for it’s pristine beaches and quieter pace of life. The Le Meridien Khao Lak property was to be our home for our stay during this journey. It became the perfect location for travellers looking… Read More
We had a perfectly functional stay at the Swisshotel China “Hong Kong Macau Center” hotel. The property was conveniently situated on the Beijing Metro train line and was a convenient ride to all stops. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked,… Read More
Our trip to Shanghai, China had us staying at the Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden hotel. It was reasonably priced as a mid point hotel, and was conveniently located for sightseeing and other tourist attractions in central Shanghai. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this… Read More
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