May 23, 2012

Hotel Review: France-Amazonia in Misahualli

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On our journey to El Oriente in Ecuador, we stayed in small, developing town known as Misahualli. While the selection of places to rest your head was somewhat slim, we did manage to secure lodging at a small eco lodge called France-Amazonia.

Termas de Papallacta Spa & Resort: An Amazing Escape in the Mountains of Ecuador

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Termas de Papallacta Spa & Resort in the mountains of Ecuador is an amazing escape from the typical tourist rush.

Two Affordable Alternatives to Hotels Near Disney World Orlando

Bahama Bay and Caribe Cove

Hotels near Disney World Orlando can run the gamut when it comes to affordability and quality. So when I discovered a three-bedroom, two-bath villa available for roughly $80 per night during a recent travel blogging media event, I sat up and paid attention.

Hosteria La Cienega: A Hotel and Restaurant Review

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Where you can you find a heavy dose of rustic, old-world elegance with a shining view of a snow-capped volcano, complete with practically perfect weather all year round?

Hotel Review: The Lucerne Inn in Dedham, Maine

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Photo Credit: Lucerne Inn Recently, we were having difficulty finding a room in the city of Bangor due to a huge international folk festival they have every year.

Hotel Review: Hebron Youth Hostel – Jerusalem, Israel

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Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com A dirt cheap option is Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, this place offers open dorm beds for about 25 shekels each, with shared bathroom.

Hotel Review: A Bed and Breakfast in Jerusalem

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Photo Credit: Allenby #2 B&B Looking for a charming, affordable place to stay in Jerusalem? Something right by the bus line that can take you anywhere you want to go?

Hotel Review: The Doctor’s House in Korat, Thailand

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Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com So, you’ve seen the blurb in the guide book and wanting a little more information? Here’s our take:

Hotel Review: Mariam Hotel in Madaba, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Mariam Hotel Sight seeing in Madaba and the surrounding area? Looking for an affordable, clean and friendly place to stay?

Hotel Review: Port Inn Guest House in Haifa, Israel

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Haifa? If you don’t mind walking a bit, there’s a guest house not too far away. Here’s our take on the establishment.

Hotel Review: Palace Hotel in Amman, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Palace Hotel This affordable establishment is located in the older section of downtown Amman on King Faisal Street, just up the street from the King Hussein Mosque.

Restaurant and Hotel Review: Jasmine Pension and Restaurant

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  Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Dahab? Received just about all the enthusiastic hotel pitches from well meaning drivers you can stand? Check this one out.

Hotel and Restaurant Review: Bann Kun Phra in Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Ph: 0-3524-1978  (48/2 Th U. Thong, Ayuthaya) email: bannkunpra@ai-ayuthaya.com Doing the full archeological tour in Ayuthaya and looking for an affordable place to rest your weary head?

Hotel Review: Colonial Palace in Cusco, Peru

Colonial Palace in Cuzco, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com The Colonial Palace in Cusco is really quite charming, and we are excited to have a found so much atmosphere for such a great price. It’s a quaint place to base our exploration of Peru’s Sacred Valley, and conveniently located near most of Cusco’s attractions. 

Hotel Review: Cabanas La Tortuga in Ayampe, Ecuador

Cabanas la Tortuga in Ayampe, Ecuador

These little cabanas were not in the Lonely Planet guide book for South America. In fact, the little town of Ayampe was barely mentioned at all. 

Hotel Review: Inkawasi in Miraflores – Lima, Peru

Inkawasi in Lima, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Miraflores is a section of Lima, Peru that runs along the waterfront and is home to a fair number of expats, from what we’ve been able to tell. Inkawasi is a backpacker’s hostel in this same district. Our experience?

1-12-07 Waking up at Dream Kapture

Interior courtyard picture of Dream Kapture hostel in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Photo Credits: TrekHound.Com Our first night in-country, and a late arrival at that. How would we feel about this place in the morning?