Archive for August, 2010

ebookers’ Hotel inspector Farrah enjoys an Arabian oasis at the Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai

My next stop in Dubai sits in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers – or JLT as they call it here – an unfinished concrete masterpiece consisting of 79 planned towers, around the edges of four artificial lakes.It’s a hub of business establishments and hotels, overlooking the islands as the towers stretch into Arabian skies for better [...]

A gem amongst the Arabian sands – see how Farrah got on in the heat of the Dubai desert at the Le Meridien

Landing in Dubai in darkness is somewhat of a delight. The dotted lights plastered across a dark desert is a 21st century oxymoron. The largest (in terms of population) of the seven Emirates is a diamond in the desert, and although it owes its wealth to the natural oils in the land, founded back in [...]

See how the ebookers.com Hotel Inspector received some Scottish charm at The George Hotel

Despite erratic weather and being quite a long drive from other major cities in the UK, Edinburgh has secured a place in the hearts of the Brits and people from around the world. Its charm extends as far as its history. For me, driving into the city in a cab – by a driver who [...]

Back in ol’ London Town! Read about Farrah’s experience in the heart of the West End at the Strand Palace Hotel

Flying back into London today was a grand experience after being in the big Americas for what seemed like a year. As well as my 20KGs of luggage, I also brought back with me (or the aeroplane did, I should say), a whole host of Americans. It’s their turn to experience this side of the [...]

The Hampton Inn Manhattan…

‘These streets will make you feel brand new, the lights will inspire you!’ Read on to see how our Hotel Inspector had her own ‘Empire State of Mind’ at the Hampton Inn Manhattan… With a personal letter on my bed upon arrival from the hotel manager Kaizad Charna, stating that if I, for any reason, [...]

New York, New York! Lapping up luxury at the Waldorf Astoria

I find it difficult to introduce my next city, a city that I, for some strange reason, feel so attached to. At 29, I finally get to come here and discover what all the fuss is about and of course try to understand this irrational emotional attachment. When the taxi driver drove me from JFK [...]

The Greatest Festivals in the World

Follow the fiesta! There are so many festivals happening around the world that you could spend an entire year chasing them across the globe, from Christmas holidays to summer fun. Here’s just a small selection to whet your appetite: Gourmand’s paradise For a mouth-watering May, head to Bruges, where ‘Choco-Late’ means four days of chocolate [...]

Walk like an Egyptian! Read how our own Cleopatra experienced the Luxor Hotel in Vegas…

Wrapped within a life-sized pyramid, this Egyptian wonder sits at the end of the Strip, uniquely demanding its space amongst the others. The pyramid may not have taken as long as the real things in the Egypt, but it still took 2 years to build, which is relatively long in the world of modern architecture. [...]

Beauty of Paris

Certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ If you’re in love, then there’s no better place to be. And if you’re out of love, well, then there’s no better place to sooth the soul. To experience one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it’s now easier than ever to hop on a cheap flight to Paris [...]

Best beaches in the USA

If everybody had an ocean, across the USA… The Beach Boys celebrated their shores for the incredible surfing, but the beaches of the USA have so much more to offer. Whether you’re hoping to follow in their footsteps with a longboard, walk deserted sands for miles, or people-watch in an itsy-bitsy bikini, you’ll find a [...]