During our “staycation” at the Hyatt City of Dreams in Manila, we started with sunset cocktails at the Wave rooftop bar, had a wonderful Italian dinner at Prego and chose CenterPlay for some late evening entertainment.
For the last night of my Baltic Explorer trip in Berlin, I picked the Hilton Hotel on the Gendarmenmarkt. I needed one more stay for my FastTrack to Gold status with the Hilton HHonors program and I was looking forward to a luxurious stay to end my trip in a central location. Read on to
When I visited Berlin for the first time, it was still a city divided, with half behind the Iron Curtain. Ever since, Berlin’s development has been a wild rollercoaster ride. For years after German unification, it was the largest construction site in Europe and today, it is one of the most vibrant and fun cities
During our recent “staycation” at the Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, we were looking for a nice place to have dinner. From the long list of restaurants at the City of Dreams, we picked the Prego Italian restaurant – read my review to find out if it is worth it!
For the second part of our recent trip to Singapore, we stayed at the Marriott Orchard hotel. It’s a very upscale hotel in one of the most popular areas of Singapore for leisure and business travelers alike. It’s a very nice hotel with great service – and that comes at a price! Read my review
If you only have one day to explore Warsaw, maybe at the end of a business trip or stopping over to Krakow or other beautiful cities of Eastern Europe, you should make the most out of your day! You can check out my one-day itinerary for tips to see the old and new of Warsaw!
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Singapore during the time I lived there was DaPaolo. They have multiple locations, including Holland Village and a beautiful, black & white colonial building in Rochester. On our last return visit to Singapore, we picked the DaPaolo on Club Street for an evening out – and it was
During our visit to Manila’s City of Dreams, we stayed at the Hyatt Manila hotel and were looking for a place to start off the evening with cocktails. The perfect spot in a relaxed setting with a chance to watch the sunset is the Wave bar and restaurant on the rooftop. Read my review to
Singapore is an expensive city to visit. Fortunately, with hotels like the Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay, you can stay in the heart of the city in a stylish room at a reasonable price. I’ve stayed there twice, enjoyed it each time and recommend it as a great value option!
When we lived in Singapore and friends asked about it, I’d always say: “Singapore is Asia for beginners!”. It’s very easy to visit, very organized, safe and clean, making it an easy destination if you have never been to Asia. It’s also a melting pot, with people of Chinese, Malay and Indian origin and many
For a recent staycation in Manila, the gateway to paradise we chose the new Hyatt Manila at the City of Dreams, a new gambling and entertainment development near the Manila Bay. I’m usually not a big fan of casino hotels, but the Hyatt turned out to be a nice place for an adult weekend away in
For my first night in Krakow on my Baltic Explorer trip, I selected the Hampton Inn, part of the Hilton Group. I was planning to gain HHonors Gold status with a “Fastrack” offer (read about my promotion success) and this brandnew Hampton is one of a handful of Hilton Hotels available for only 5,000 points! Find