Category: Asia

Hotel Review: | The Private Reserve
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Hotel Review: | The Private Reserve

The Private Reserve. Oh, My Goodness. The Private Reserve is reputed to be the largest private overwater villa in the world! And it exists at Gili Lankanfushi, where my Maldives dreams were realized. So, how did I come to stay at this magnificent 4-Bedroom residence on the water? A seed was planted when I visited...

Hotel Review: The Address Dubai Marina
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Hotel Review: The Address Dubai Marina

This was my first time to Dubai, and I was going to be attending a conference in the hotel. What I loved about this hotel was that it was a class act all the way, from start to finish! Before I departed the US, I received confirmation emails of my airport pick-up. When I arrived at...

Hotel Review: Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali
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Hotel Review: Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali

I stayed here when it was Regent Bali, and about a year later Fairmont bought this hotel and rebranded. This review is based on my experience as Regent Bali, although according to recent TripAdvisor reviews, the rooms appear the same with equally excellent service. (Updated July 5th, 2016) This place was beautiful! I kept having...

Hotel Review: Maya Ubud
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Hotel Review: Maya Ubud

I started 2014 with a trip to Bali, and my first stop was with Maya Ubud. It was important I be in Ubud, as the word Ubud means medicine and I wanted to receive deep healing there. The hotel offered an 8-day Spiritual Journey package and I booked this because I wanted a full experience!...