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Hotel Review: Westin Grand Berlin

As you might know, I have been living in Berlin for many years. I like to come back frequently, visiting the city for either business or pleasure – or both. I find it fascinating that Berlin is evolving at an amazingly fast pace. So many new trendy restaurants, hotels and bars pop up on every visit that it’s hard to keep track. For my stays I have chosen many hotels so far, the latest being the Westin Grand Berlin thanks to a great rate.

Considering the crazy growth of beds throughout recent years, most hotels cater for regular tourists with only a few houses being …

A travel bucketlist with 1000 adventures

We all need a little travel inspiration now and then – even the most experienced travel enthusiasts. Therefore I was super happy when discovering my new favourite coffee table book The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small By Kath Stathers.

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Review: Carribean Cruise with Silversea

After a particularly long winter in Germany, A and I flew to Puerto Rico earlier this spring, to embark on our first ever cruise. We spent seven amazing days aboard Silversea’s luxurious “Silver Wind” cruise ship and visited some of the most beatiful islands that the Carribean has to offer. Read along to find out more about our luxury cruise experience and why we became cruise converts during this trip.

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Review of Lufthansa Business Class

On our last trip, A&I headed from Munich to Miami in Lufthansa Business Class on their A330. I’m no Lufthansa fan so my expectations were not too high – however I must admit that they were exceeded.

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Hotel Review: W Fort Lauderdale

The W brand has always been very dizzying to me. While it’s hip and stylish, my previous touchpoints with it have been on the lower end. So I was very curious when we booked the W Fort Lauderdale for a five night stay at Fort Lauderdale in spring this year.

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Grand Deluxe Suite at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

For staying in Abu Dhabi, A&I have chosen the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, located at the Corniche and not to be confused with the resort property at Saadiyat Island, several times now. On our last stay we had the pleasure of being upgraded to a wonderful Grand Deluxe corner suite overlooking the Corniche and city which I would like to share with you.

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Hotel Review: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Johannesburg Melrose Arch

On a recent business stay in South Africa, I chose the Protea Hotel Fire&Ice Melrose Arch for three nights as it was conveniently located for my meetings. I was not aware of Protea before but found out they do belong to Marriott so I guessed it was a sure shot. Read on to find out what I liked and didn’t and whether this is your option when travelling to Johannesburg.

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Hotel Review: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

I have never been to Kuala Lumpur before so when looking for hotels to stay during a short 3 day business trip I noticed how affordable the rates were. The Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur has solid reviews and is conveniently located in the city’s business & commercial district. Although it’s more on the mature end, I enjoyed the stay none the less.

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Review of AirAsia Premium Flatbed

For a short 5 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur to Taipeh, I booked AirAsia, a Malaysian low-cost carrier. They offer a class called „Premium Flatbed“ which is not to be confused with business class but offers some of the perks of it – first and foremost the seat.

Delicious Chef’s Table Experience at St. Regis Mauritius

When it comes to traveling, A and I love trying new culinary experiences and taste local flavours. No wonder I was beyond excited when the St. Regis Mauritius invited us to experience their exclusive Chef’s Table during our recent stay. Continue reading to learn more about this unique chance to try some of the best food on the island.

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