Gourmand Worthy Hotels – Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

January 26, 2017

As if you couldn’t tell from my previous hotel reviews, I like to be spoiled. Even in my beercation itineraries, I tend to recommend higher end hotels. Sometimes, my readers give me pushback. “I prefer Airbnb. Much cheaper.” That’s true. However, when I travel, I want to be spoiled. I want the finest linens available to grace my skin, beds that I can sink into, and staff that bends over…

Hotel Review, Travel, United States

Hotel Review – King and Prince Resort in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

July 5, 2016

I was running late and was more than a little annoyed as my car crossed the Torras Causeway from the mainland to St. Simons Island, Georgia. As life goes with a newborn, I didn’t get much sleep the night prior. Deacon was up crying (more like eardrum shattering screaming) and waking up wasn’t easy. My wife and I opted for the snooze button one too many times. Alas, I had an appointment…

Hotel Review, Travel, United States

Hotel Review – Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

February 10, 2016

The circle drive and white stucco building of Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida reminded me of the art deco hotels that dot Miami’s famous South Beach. Only the Casa Marina appeared cleaner and better loved. I parked my car in front of the black awning that covered the brick steps that lead to the hotel’s heavy, wooden doors. As I pushed the creaky front door open, my association quickly…

Hotel Review – The Omni Charlotte Hotel

November 11, 2015

Omni Charlotte Hotel Review We dropped our bags as we entered our executive suite at the Omni Charlotte Hotel and immediately ran to one of the windows that flanked the walls of our hotel room. I say “windows” because the room was so massive that my wife and I had a choice of which one we thought provided the best view of Uptown Charlotte. I opted for the point, looking down on…

Caribbean, Hotel Review, Travel

Hotel Review – Fond Doux Plantation and Resort

July 23, 2015

Our shuttle wound through the switchbacks of St Lucia’s winding roads on the way from the airport to Fond Doux Plantation and Resort. Dennis, our driver, pointed out the many sites along the way, stopping whenever there was a view of the famed Pitons. “Gros Piton” or “Petite Piton” he’d say, making sure we knew the difference between the two. He was proud of his country and eager to not only show…

Europe, Hotel Review, Travel

Hotel Review – Chateau Valcreuse

July 16, 2015

I swirled the glass, pursed my lips, and took a sip. I allowed the liquid to rest on my tongue before swishing it around. The body was thinner than expected and the palate delivered a slight, but still stronger than normal mineral stone which I found quite satisfying and refreshing. This was truly unlike any water that I have drank before. That’s probably because Caroline and Alexander, the owners at Chateau Valcreuse, fetched…

Africa, Hotel Review, Travel, Wine

Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa

December 26, 2014

A Reintroduction to South African Wine It had been quite some time since I sipped a South African wine. The last one was in a gimmicky bottle with bright colors and an animal name marketed to compete against the fruit bombs that were all the rage coming out of Australia. I remember preferring the South African juice to the Australian as it was more nuanced. Yet, for some reason, I stopped buying…

Hotel Review, Travel, United States

Liberty Hotel – Boston

October 14, 2012

Without a doubt, Liberty Hotel in Boston is one of the coolest hotels I have ever stayed. In fact, it falls at number two in my rankings right below Cape Sienna Hotel and Villas in Phukett, Thailand. Mrs. G actually drops it in at her number one spot. Why were we so enchanted with this hotel? After all, a hotel is just a place to bed down for the night, right? Wrong! …

Hotel Review

Gourmand Worthy Hotels – Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Hotel Review – King and Prince Resort in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Hotel Review – Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Hotel Review – The Omni Charlotte Hotel

Hotel Review – Fond Doux Plantation and Resort

Hotel Review – Chateau Valcreuse

Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Liberty Hotel – Boston

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