First Look at Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Kenya Safari Camp

Infinity pool

Jambo! I have the honor to be among the first guests to stay at Sir Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Kenya Safari Camp. It’s located in the Motorogi Conservancy in the Masai Mara in Kenya. The 12 unique tents sort of resemble the shape of a spaceship … and are making ordinary safari lodges extraordinary. Not [...]

10 Reasons to Stay at the ME London

Aura Host

On March 1, the ME London officially opened at the southern tip of Covent Garden. It’s the luxury brand of the Spanish hotel group Meliá. It’s now their flagship property and their fifth hotel with a sixth property opening soon in Vienna. The hotel is unique and hip, and here are my 10 reasons why you might [...]

10 Reasons to Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles

Entrance

I spent this past weekend in downtown L.A. speaking at The Los Angeles Times Travel Show. I was on two panels: the first one took place on Friday during their trade day and was titled Using Social Media to Build Your Brand. I presented alongside of Jessica Marati, Social Media Manager of Gadling.com and our [...]

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Me and my dad

If you recall back in April I was named one of American Express’ Star travel bloggers to show the benefits of the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. Almost every frequent traveler (including moi) carries one of these bad boys in their wallets since their points can be redeemed for both airline miles [...]

Fourteen things to do in Haunted Colorado

Iconic Stanley Hotel

October is here and so is Halloween when some people believe the “spirits” are more accessible. I visited Colorado and found 14 things to do in Haunted Colorado: 1. Visit, and, if you are brave enough, stay in Onaledge Bed and Breakfast  in Manitou Springs, home of 26 hot springs and known as the hippy [...]

Park Hyatt Seoul

Park Hyatt Seoul entrance

We stayed at the Park Hyatt Seoul which has everything you would expect from a five star hotel. The 24-story hotel has floor-to-ceiling windows but what’s weird is the windows aren’t tinted so passersby can see everything from the outside. From inside the views are stunning and I loved the room’s natural elements of Myanmar [...]

Zanzibar: From Historic Stone Town to the Rustic Beaches of Matamwe

Zan beach fishers pana

After seven days of no showering and hiking up Kilimanjaro, I was ready for some active relaxation.  My friends at Adventure International insisted that Zanzibar, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, were exactly what the doctor ordered.  According to Wikipedia, about 95 percent of Zanzibar’s population follow [...]

Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Presidential Package

The Living Room

Hail to the chief! The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach has a new Presidential Suite package sure to satisfy anyone who wonders what it’s like to be the most powerful man in the world. Trust Johnny Jet, he knows — he’s stayed in this suite before! From the moment you step off your plane until the time [...]