The Westin Sydney: Update
I originally posted about the Westin Sydney after spending Christmas and Boxing Day at the hotel. I fell madly in love with the Westin and swore I would find a way to get back. Well, it turned out that about 3 weeks…
Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel review
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit is a modern and contemporary Bangkok hotel located in the heart of Bangkok’s shopping and entertainment district. Upon arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, I was greeted by a hotel representative who took my luggage (I…
Hilton on the Park vs. Sheraton on the Park Day Spa
In a battle of the “on the Park” day spas, who comes out on top? It was a pretty tight competition between the Hilton on the Park Melbourne’s eforea Day Spa and the On the Park Rejuvenation Day Spa at…
Longrain Melbourne – Restaurant Review
Back in December one of my bosses recommended I try a Thai restaurant in Melbourne called Longrain. I work for a tech firm, so it’s pretty rare that I get phenomenal restaurant recommendations from people at work – I’m more…
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbor, Sydney
I booked the Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbor for several reasons. 1) I’m an SPG Platinum member – free internet and breakfast. 2) I needed a hotel for NYE and they had availability 3) I’m on a business trip…
Marriott Sydney Hotel Review
The Marriott Sydney is located on Sydney’s famous Hyde Park and just miles from Sydney’s CBD. The hotel has recently been refurbished and looks more like a boutique hotel (think W or Kimpton) than a major chain. The high floors…
Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa Fiji Review
I arrived in Fiji on Sunday Dec 18th much later than anticipated and I was extremely happy that the hotel had arranged a taxi to meet me at the airport. I was a little surprised that the taxi was a…
Marriott Brisbane
The Marriott Brisbane is located at the end of the CBD and adjacent to the river. The hotel is beautiful – both architecturally and design wise. I had a room on one of the executive levels – the 24th floor-…
Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast Australia Review
Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast I choose the Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa because the pools looked beautiful on the Starwood Website and because there was a spa. Two things required for any vacation. Being directly on the…
Maze Melbourne – formerly by Gordon Ramsay – Restaurant Review
Google Maze Melbourne and you’ll find many references to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. But click on the links and all signs of Ramsay’s affiliation with Maze Melbourne have been removed. December 9th was the last night Maze Melbourne operated under…
Holiday Inn Potts Point – Sydney, Australia Hotel Review
Hotel rates in Sydney – and all of Australia for that matter – are shocking during high season (Australian Summertime = US Winter) and so I ended up at a Holiday Inn Potts Point paying $198 AUD/night (about $203 USD…
Melbourne Australia Marriott Review
The second leg of my Australia/Fiji vacation brought me to Melbourne, Australia and Melbourne Marriott. After a very pleasant experience on Virgin Australia (they make all US airlines look third-world air carriers!) I arrived by Taxi at the hotel. The…
My Favorite Things – Top Hotels and Restaurants
Having spent the last 6 years of my life on the road, I’ve seen a lot of interesting and unique places. I’ve been to all 50 states and 4 Canadian Provinces. I’ve been to the UK, Paris, Switzerland, Germany, Thailand,…
Ben Berryhill’s Next Door Mt Pleasant, SC – restaurant review
Let’s got to Next Door. Where? Next Door. Seems to be a circular conversation I’m having more often these days. The restaurant, named Next Door, is next to (or a few doors down) Red Drum in Mt Pleasant. I always…
Chef Marc Collins’ Circa 1886, Charleston SC restaurant review
My last visit to Chef Marc Collins Circa 1886 was almost 6 years ago and I had fond memories of that visit. The restaurant is located on the grounds of the historic and impressive Wentworth Mansion in downtown Charleston. The…
Hampton vs. Fairfield vs. Sheraton – Parsippany NJ
Last week I did some hotel hopping in Parsippany NJ because I’m trying to rack up the USAir Grand Slam points before the promotion ends. It gave me a great opportunity to check out 3 local hotels. Hampton Inn and…