My trip to Trinidad & Tobago was the first long haul trip post-pandemic and a logical choice because KLM, my favourite airline, started direct flights from Amsterdam. Trinidad has several luxury hotels but after careful selection Hyatt Regency Port of Spain was my choice. The [read more] The post TRINIDAD – Hyatt Regency hotel review: Best luxury place to stay in Port of Spain appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Lebanon is a small country and most places can be reached as a day trip from Beirut, also called the Paris of the East. When I plan a trip, like my Lebanon itinerary, I always check the Leading Hotels of the World website if they [read more] The post LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Beirut is also called ‘the Paris of the Middle East’ which is something you’ll only understand if you have visited. When I was planning my Lebanon itinerary, I looked for a hotel where I could sample this Parisian atmosphere with a twist. Le Bristol Beirut [read more] The post LEBANON – Le Bristol Beirut: A unique luxury hotel in downtown Beirut (hotel review) appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Crowne Plaza Yas Island is, as the name says, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It’s conveniently located just 10 minutes from the airport and that’s why I stayed with my family. We had a very early flight the day after our Abu Dhabi desert [read more] The post UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Crowne Plaza Yas Island is the perfect hotel for leisure, business and stopovers appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Siem Reap is well known for Angkor Wat and other temples. I already visited Siem Reap for a week some years back but visited it again during the family summer holiday recently. I booked Phum Baitang Resort by Zannier Hotels for the last 3 nights [read more] The post CAMBODIA – Phum Baitang Resort, Siem Reap; must-stay luxury green village appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

I’m in the lucky position to visit Argentina every year for a conference after which I normally add 5-6 days of leisure time. My traditional bleisure trips. This year I went to Patagonia, more precise the Glacier National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I [read more] The post ARGENTINA – Boutique Hotel La Cantera Calafate should be your choice if visiting Glacier National Park appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Every year I visit Moscow for business and I combine this with a bit of leisure. This year I visited the Moscow metro to see all the beautiful decorated stations. I stayed five nights at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat. A luxury hotel where the [read more] The post RUSSIA – Visiting Moscow for leisure or business? Stay at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat! appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

The Solomon Islands are worldwide known for its world class dive sites. Many are in and around Munda with sites for beginners and underwater caves for advanced divers. The reefs are pristine and full of fish but there are also many wrecks if you’re into [read more] The post SOLOMON ISLANDS – World class diving with Dive Munda & an Agnes Gateway Hotel stay appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Ho Chi Min City or also called Saigon was the starting point and end point of a two-week Vietnam summer holiday with my wife and kids. On the return we had a two night stay at the Hotel Des Arts Saigon. This hotel is member [read more] The post VIETNAM – Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more

Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in eastern California, United States of America. As I “collect” UNESCO sites this park was of course included on my west coast road trip itinerary. For road trips, especially in the USA, I often opt [read more] The post USA – The Holiday Inn Express Merced is the perfect gateway to Yosemite National Park appeared first on Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global ..read more