When it comes to finding accommodation in Paris, you can’t beat the area around Saint Germain des Prés in the 6ème arrondissement. The ambience alone of this left bank address makes you feel more like a Parisian and less of a transient traveller. Hotel de Buci Hotel de Buci is located at 22 rue de [...]

When it comes to choosing a hotel in Dubai, we were given the best advice. “Get one with a nice swimming pool. You’re going to need it.” Although I rarely use a hotel pool during a city stay, the dry desert heat of Dubai needs a cool respite after a day of shopping and sightseeing. [...]

Stepping through the revolving doors of the Hotel Danieli in Venice, you can’t help but marvel at the luxury of the grand lobby. Pink marble columns are at home with the opulent staircase and the lavish lounge. Your eyes glaze over the glass top roof and the elaborate Murano glass chandeliers dripping from adorned ceilings. [...]

Finding suitable accommodation in London can be hit or miss. Just because a hotel is listed as luxury, there is no guarantee of an enjoyable stay. In the past, we’ve made our way through various lodgings from budget accommodation to luxury and rental apartments. We’ve even had an experience straight out of a Fawlty Towers [...]

During a recent visit to Milan, we chose Hotel Carrobbio for our 3 night stay in the fashion capital of Italy. The small hotel is located in a one way street off the main drag of Largo Carrobbio in an old sheltered district that was once full of carriages, hence the name carrobbio. Arriving in [...]

During our trip to Sicily, a last minute change of plans had us spending 24 hours in Palermo. There was little time to look for accommodation and we needed a hotel that was relatively inexpensive but comfortable. Since we were arriving by bus from Mazara del Vallo and there was a stop near Teatro Politeama, [...]

When it comes to accommodation in Paris, we are drawn to the 6ème arrondissement. The left bank area surrounding boulevard saint-germain has somewhat become our second home. Rich in café life, some favourite restaurants, bars, even a fresh market, this an area Paris that makes us feel less of a visitor and more of a [...]