When we told people were are going for a city break in Baku Azerbaijan they were surprised. Baku was on my radar for very long time mostly because I used to love Eurovision and when they won it, I wanted to visit. So cliche, I know! However, with a bank holiday in Doha, it seems to fit all my criteria for a short, cheap weekend break. It is only 2,5hrs from Doha direct, the hotel was excellent … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Perfect Location and View for the F1
During a recent stay in Baku I opted for the JW Marriott Absheron Baku which had everything I was looking for; Luxury, location, lounge and cheap on points. You definitely can't go wrong with any of this. We arrived very early in the morning, and I had arranged for a car from the hotel to pick us up just to make it easier. Upon walking into the hotel, you can see the grand entrance. … [Read more...]