Author: Chris

Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Review

Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Review

Posted by | Feb 5, 2014 | , , , , |

The Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is known by many as the #1 resort in the Maldives, so of course we had to make a reservation during our 2 weeks checking out different atolls to critically confirm which we liked best.  Besides the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, we also got to review the fairly new Park Hyatt Hadahaa.  Side by side they are apples to oranges, Park Hyatt’s romantic seclusion of a tiny island compared to lots of activities for the entire family albeit total luxury on a much grander scale at the Four Seasons.  But enough of comparisons, this...

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The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur Review

The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur Review

Posted by | Jan 28, 2014 | , , , |

The Oberoi Udaivilas was given the title of 2013’s #1 hotel in all of India and is always in contention for one of the best hotels in the world.  After experiencing the resort for ourselves the reasons are obvious. First let me start by saying that the city of Udaipur is an oasis within India, lush with numerous lakes.  The Udaivilas resort is beautifully located on the famous Lake Pichola with breathtaking views of the City Palace across the lake.  This building was designed with an ambiance of grandeur with awe inspiring features keeping you in the present moment...

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The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra Review

The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra Review

Posted by | Oct 5, 2013 | , , , |

The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra hotel is an oasis amongst chaos.  Before entering the resort is the typical Indian village with cows roaming the streets and crowds of people walking and getting through the chaotic traffic that is known to be India.  You pull up to see a silent pond with a stone figure reflecting off of its still waters.  Someone greets you with the utmost respect and wishes you good luck by putting orange clay between your eyebrows.  You feel like… this is India. We notice the fresh flowers and a towering chandelier above as we wait for the...

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