The last time I stayed at the Sofitel St. James was just over a year ago and, frankly, I wasn’t too impressed. In hindsight, I […]
HOTELS
The Sheraton on Dubai Creek
The weather in Dubai in December and January is just lovely. It’s warm enough to just wear a t-shirt, but without being oppressively hot yet. […]
Afternoon Tea at The Empress
The afternoon tea at The Empress is a bit of a Victoria institution. Probably even more so on a day like today. It’s New Year’s […]
The Fairmont Empress Victoria
I arrive in Victoria in British Columbia by fast ferry from Seattle. It’s a trip of about three hours. The first impression as I step […]
Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Olympia
As you probably expected anyway, I can’t visit Seattle without sampling the local afternoon tea offerings. Several places do an afternoon tea in the city. […]
The Ändra MGallery Hotel
I alight from the tram from the airport at Westlake and follow the signs for the B exit. That ejects me at street level on […]
Afternoon Tea at The Lord Mayor’s Lounge, Dublin
I‘m having afternoon tea at the Lord Mayor‘s Lounge of the Shelbourne Hotel, which is now a member of the Marriott Bonvoy group. There is […]
The Schiphol Airport Airside Mercure Hotel
I’m only passing through Amsterdam. I just arrived on a flight from Basel. I go through passport control coming from the Schengen area and then […]