Restaurant Review: Uri Buri

Israel has some fantastic food, not only because of its rich culinary culture but also because it grows some of the best ingredients in the world. We ate very well on our recent trip there and every meal was better than the next. So when I say that Uri Buri was probably the best meal …

Hotel Review: The Efendi Hotel

As we approached the ancient city of Acre (or Akko in Hebrew), the sun was beginning to set over the Mediterranean, as it has for thousands of years before. It felt as though we had crossed an invisible border, entering this Ottoman port town with its labyrinth of ancient stone alleyways where time appears to be …

Sensatori Resort Punta Cana

As much as I love brand new resorts, its always a bit of a gamble. Those first few weeks can be pretty clunky – brand new staff being trained, amenities not fully operational, and the hotel trying to get into the groove of things. But even though things were not as smooth as can be, …

Hotel ICON – Hong Kong

When picking a hotel for our upcoming trip to Hong Kong, I was faced with a seemingly unlimited choice of accommodations ranging from boutique hotels to the most luxurious hotel chains. I did a fair bit of research and decided to take a chance on Hotel ICON – a boutique hotel in Kowloon. Given Hong …

The Black Swan

I love a restaurant with character, especially one that has a way to transport you to a different time and place.Set in a historic art deco building with vintage decor and a glamour reminiscent of the 1920's,  it is no wonder that The Black Swan came to be our favourite meal during our recent trip to …

London Calling

This May, we'll be heading to Israel and Greece for a two week vacation, which I also like to refer to it as our second honeymoon. Greece was a the second runner up as our honeymoon destination, but was ultimately was overruled because we wanted something a little different. So instead, we'll be doing it this year and …

La Villa Mahana

La Villa Mahana is known to be the best restaurant in Bora Bora. I would argue that it is one of the best restaurants in the world! It is an experience like no other, complete with a perfectly romantic setting in a candle-lit Mediterranean-style villa with an exquisitely selected soundtrack to your dining extravaganza. Yes, this …

Sharks and Stingrays in Bora Bora

As tempting as it was to just laze around our deck for 10 straight days, we couldn't visit Bora Bora without venturing out on a day trip. Lucky for us, our package from Pacific for less, included a shark and stingray excursion. I was a little skeptical at first – we’ve done these types of things in the Caribbean and …

Bora Bora was made for Honeymooning

When we started thinking about our honeymoon, we knew that we wanted something special. A “once-in-a-lifetime” kind of honeymoon that we would remember forever. Of course Bora Bora was on the table immediately - it has been my dream destination for years. For us, it continued to remain a dream even when we got off …