Month: July 2015

  • Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit

    Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit

    After two weeks in a volunteer house with 20 international volunteers, Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit offered me the perfect day of relaxation, before heading back to the United States. Hot shower, room service and a moment to regroup before the 20-hour flight. I only needed the room for about 7 or 8 hours. Aloft Bangkok is […]

  • The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

    The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

    Paradise is the only word that comes to mind. Looking out from your balcony onto the endless pool that flows into a clean body of water, a beach on the premises, and a little monkey that walked on my balcony every morning at 6 am like a wake-up call. The spa in this resort was […]

  • Four points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai

    Four points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai

    The staff was extremely friendly and pleasant. The concierge provided great recommendations for tour and dinner options. I wholeheartedly enjoyed my experience in Dubai and I don’t think it would’ve been the same had I stayed at another hotel. The complimentary shuttles to the beach and the mall were very useful. And who can argue […]

  • Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort

    Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort

    A high-rise resort on an angle, half the resort face towards the cliffs, and the other half resting on the Copacabana beach. I don’t speak a lick of Portuguese, however, from the moment I checked in, the staff made me feel right at home.  So much at home that when I checked out after a […]

  • Atlantis Dubai

    Atlantis Dubai

    I was in Dubai to celebrate my 25th birthday and I dreamed of staying at Atlantis. When I looked up the price for a week, the average was about $3,500. So I decided to use points and stay at a Sheraton Hotel instead. I’d rather have that amount of money available for spending money or […]

  • Chichén Itzá 

    Chichén Itzá 

    The Mayan Ruins are breathtaking and full of culture. Once you’re on the ancient grounds you begin to understand how the Chichén Itzá landed itself on the 2007 New Wonders of the World list. Due to the age of the ruins, visitors are no longer able to walk on the temples and pyramids but for […]

  • Christ of the Redeemer 

    Christ of the Redeemer 

    The Christ of the Redeemer doesn’t disappoint. If standing in front of the 125 feet figure with your arms spread wide imitating the figure of Jesus isn’t breathtaking enough, this statue is perched on the top of Corcovado Mountain. So regardless of where I traveled in Rio, I was able to look up and see […]

  • Maasai Maya Reserve

    Maasai Maya Reserve

    In Africa, they have the Big Five. The big five consists of the lion, elephant, water buffalo, leopard, and white/black rhinoceros. There are only a few countries in Africa that you can catch a view of all five and when you do it is considered an accomplishment. My visit to Maasai Maya Reserve was my […]

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    As a Christian, I went to the Mosque not looking at it as a spiritual place of worship but wanted to see the architecture. However, because I respect every culture and religion you have to dress the part. For women, this means not wearing shorts, pants, or a short skirt. For men, this means no […]

  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    This market offers more than shopping. It’s a cultural experience. I had the opportunity to float along a river and view Thai artifacts set up like little shops. When you see something you like or perhaps desire a little more time to look at the merchandise, the driver of the boat will stop in front […]