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Langkawi has no shortage of beach resorts, so a new one has to justify itself. Hilton Burau Bay opened at the end of June 2026, and we checked in exactly three months later — which meant staying somewhere still finding its feet, and that is the most interesting moment to visit a hotel. We spent…
If you’re looking for a modern place to stay in the eastern part of Paris, TRIBE Paris Pantin is well worth considering. It could be a good alternative to staying around Canal Saint-Martin or La Villette, especially if you prefer somewhere with a little more space and a different atmosphere. We stayed at the hotel…
Planning a trip can involve opening far too many browser tabs. Flights, hotels, trains, car hire, travel insurance and activities all need to be researched—and it is not always easy to know which booking sites to trust. Over the years, I have settled on a small collection of travel websites that make planning my trips…
OKKO Hotels Nice Aéroport – a stylish airport hotel that’s actually worth staying at (yes, really!) Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through one of those links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. OKKO Hotels Nice Aéroport: The perfect hotel for a…
When travelling to the charming city of Grenoble, nestled in the foothills of the French Alps, I took some time to explore my accommodation options. Eventually, I settled on the Park Hotel Grenoble – MGallery, a brand I knew and loved as an ALL Accor member. Having previously stayed at the MGallery Rotary Geneva Hotel…
