I haven't been in Medinah for many years, but that changed this week when we visited and stayed at the Hilton Medinah. This is my review of the Hilton Medinah hotel, which I have wanted to visit for a long time. Last time we had stayed at the Intercontinental Dar Al Iman. We visited Medinah just for a day because I had booked our flights so that we had to take a trip to Medinah. …
Grand Hyatt Athens Hotel Review
We stayed in the Grand Hyatt Athens on our way to Saudi Arabia. Until recently, there were no Hyatt hotels in Athens, but that changed about three years ago with the opening of two properties. Location I chose the Grand Hyatt Athens because my husband is a Globalist, thanks to an extended stay in Saudi. I love the fact that Hyatt is a great loyalty program that regards its …
The Saudi tourist visa 2021 – My experience and everything you need to know
The Saudi tourist visa has been open since the 1st of August, and in just a few weeks, I was able to use it for myself. If you follow social media, you know we moved to Saudi Arabia and used the tourist visa to enter initially. The process is available for everyone who is fully vaccinated and wants to visit Saudi as a tourist. Now, because the rules are still the same, …
How to use the Haramain Train from Makkah to Medinah-Updated 2021
The Haramain High-Speed Train announced the resumption of trips starting next Wednesday, March 31 2021. This is very exciting as it is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get from Makkah to Jeddah and Medinah. My experience using the Haramain Train from Medinah First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a …
Everything You Need for the Umrah Regulations for 2021 -2021 Opening 1st Muharram
Updated 25th July 2021 The Saudi Hajj Ministry has announced that the new Umrah season will start for international pilgrims from the 1st of Muharram, which is the 9th of August 2021. The requirements are expected but also I feel sad as they take us quite a few years back in terms of how easy it is to now issue and go for Umrah under the new regulations. The new Umrah regulation for …
Ceasars Palace Bluewaters Dubai Daycation
One of the things I love talking about on this website is my love for finding a way to experience luxury without breaking the bank. So, I would class my daycation at the Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai is one of them. One thing many people are unaware of is the fact that you can buy access to the luxury hotels pools and beaches. You can then use their facilities, enjoy the pool and the beach …