Hotel review: Manava Beach Resort & Spa, Moorea (French Polynesia)

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Ah, Moorea… where turquoise lagoons meet dramatic peaks that look almost too green to be real. If you’re planning a trip to French Polynesia and want a touch of luxury, one question instantly arises: is an overwater bungalow worth the steep price? For our trip, I wanted 3 nights of luxury before switching to budget-friendly island guesthouses. Against all odds, I managed to book the last available Premium Overwater Bungalow at Manava Beach Resort during high season; it was pure beginner’s luck! In this post, I share my honest Manava Beach Resort & Spa review and explain how these three days defined my entire Moorea experience.

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Resort review: Vuyani River Lodge (Hoedspruit, South Africa)

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I took my first safari trip in August 2019 and immediately fell in love with South African bushes. My crush had much to do with staying in the “sister” Vuyani Safari Lodge first because it simply offers the best value regarding private game reserves in my book. I have returned to South Africa 3 more times, and with each visit, things got better and better – all thanks to the wonderful Vuyani experience. In this post, I will tell you more about the Vuyani River Lodge which is a part of Vuyani family, and what to expect when going to a private game reserve.

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Hotel review: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok

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Ah, dear Oberoi Lombok, where shall I start? Perhaps with the scent of plumerias in your lush green gardens, which will stay in my memory forever? With the massage, that almost made me fall asleep 3 times in one session? Or with the picture-perfect breakfast setting? No matter where or how I start, the Oberoi Beach Resort Lombok review cannot end with anything other but a perfect 10.

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Lodge review: Epacha Game Lodge & Spa (Namibia)

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We rented Toyota Hilux with a rooftop tent, as our plan was to overnight in camps most of the time while self-driving in Namibia. But since we have already tasted the luxury of a private game reserve in South Africa, we decided to try one in Namibia as well. I wanted to stay as close to Etosha National Park as possible because my goal was seeing the lions. I had reserved 3 days for that, just in case. We ended up seeing the lions on the first day, so we had plenty of time to enjoy the comfort of the lodge we had selected. Following is my detailed review of the Epacha Game Lodge & Spa which classifies as a […]

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Resort Review: Cinnamon Velifushi (Vaavu Atoll, Maldives)

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For my 6th visit to Maldives I chose Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa resort due to very good reviews and fantastic photos. However, I wasn’t aware that “one of the largest shallow lagoons in the Maldives” means no swimming during winter. Although the resort facilities, as well as its staff are wonderful, I did come to Maldives to swim. The management of Hakuraa was very helpful with relocating us to their sister island Cinnamon Velifushi. To cut things short, this resort has it all and here is my Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives honest review.

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Resort Review: The Anvaya Beach Resort (Bali, Indonesia)

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Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, hence thousands of rooms and villas are available for different budget levels. There are only 2 relevant questions you should ask yourself before you book a hotel in Bali. First, where to stay in Bali in terms of logistics, travel plans and personal preferences. And second, how much money you are willing to spend for a perfect vacation. In this post I’ll write a review of the Anvaya Beach Resort, which is located in Kuta.

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Hotel Review: Appia Hotel Residences (Prague, Czech Republic)

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Finally, I had the chance to see my favorite band performing live in Prague. Guns ‘n’ Roses concert was scheduled for Saturday 18th June 2022, so we decided to take a long weekend, combining the event with 2-days of city sightseeing. In term of accommodation, Prague is packed with options, from hostels to high-end hotels, you just need to set your budget and priorities. Mine were: the location, parking, good breakfast, comfort and price performance according to the reviews. We chose Appia Hotel Residences Prague and totally nailed it!

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