Recently I had to spend few days in Abu Dhabi, which is my favourite city of all the UAE. One of the many reasons why I love this city is the fact that their five-star hotels are so much cheaper plus they have some nice beaches. I am not a Dubai fan so Abu Dhabi is the second best for me. On this trip, I decided to check out the new Marriott Downtown which opened in the past few months. …
Hotel Reviews
Review of the Conrad Dubai Hotel; The Perfect Location
This past weekend was a ‘visa run’ weekend and I spent most of my time in the Conrad Dubai. For those of you who are not familiar, like me before expat life, those who come with their spouses abroad and still don't have a residence permit, need to leave the country every 30days to renew their visa. As I mark my first month in Doha my 30 days was fast approaching and all it meant for me, was a …
Hilton Athens Hotel Review
Recently I took a group of sisters to a women-only trip to Athens. We had so much fun that I will definitely be doing it again soon. I now feel I have made more friends which is always awesome. For our stay in Athens, I had picked the Hilton Athens hotel for several reasons. First, I always wanted to stay there and second the location is brilliant, I was also a Diamond member so I know we would …
Double tree Kuala Lumpur
On our trip to Malaysia, we stayed in the DoubleTree Kuala Lumpur for two nights. It is in a central location and whether you book it on points or cash it’s cheap. Costing around £60 a night or 10,000 points. If you are Silver, Gold or Diamond your 5th night is free. The hotel is located about 3km from the Petronas Towers, which you have a view of. It is close to a metro station so you can …
Paresa Resort Review A Muslim Friendly Holiday in “Heaven of All Heavens”
On the second leg of our trip to Phuket, we headed to Paresa resort on Kamala Hills, one of the most sought after address in Phuket, known as the “Millionaires’ Mile”. The resort’s name comes from Sanskrit and means” Heaven of all Heavens” and needless to say, it lives up to its name. The whole property is designed in such a way that it blends in harmony with its natural surroundings of lush …
Muslim Friendly Resort Review: Amatara Resort and Wellness Phuket – Bliss and Beauty
I recently stayed in the Amatara Resort and Wellness in Panwa Phuket. If you follow me you already know that, if you don’t follow me then (OMG go follow me now Instagram and Facebook!!) ;) I was looking for a nice and Muslim-friendly resort and this was recommended as having it all; a private pool, halal food and stunning views. When Serendipity Travel recommended the Amatara resort, I was …