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Cairo—just the name alone evokes images of ancient pyramids, bustling souks, and the mighty Nile flowing through a city that never seems to sleep. Our four-day stay in this incredible metropolis is a whirlwind of history, adventure, and cultural discoveries, made all the more memorable by our apartment with a stunning view of the Nile. Finding the perfect family-friendly place to stay takes some effort, but the Boho Chic Loft proves to be a great base for exploring the city. Read more…
Once it was an ancient fort overlooking the Adriatic Sea, now, due to the great work and perseverance of the kind owners, Villa Judita is a cute little tow-bedroom house in Zadvarje not far from the enchanting city of Split in Croatia. Read more…
Are you ready for an adventure to the happiest place on earth? Our family certainly is! Especially our youngest daughter couldn’t contain her excitement as soon as she heard that we were planning a trip to Disneyland Paris. But when she found out that we would be staying at the New York Marvel Hotel, her enthusiasm reached a whole new level. Read more…
As for this trip we visit the United States and we love the outdoors and adventures. We also have a favourite when it’s comes to the many recommendable towns and cities, being Durango. To experience this all-in comfort, we stay at Tamarron Lodge a less than 10 minute-drive to Durango. Read more…
When we asked our teenagers for their favorite holiday destination ever; without a second of hesitation, they yelled out: the ranch in the mountains in the USA! Read more...
We leave the city of Albuquerque in the US behind us as we drive deeper into the desert. These are the lands of the Indigenous Tamayame people. Our destination, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, sits miles away from the cities noises and bustle on a quiet part of the Santa Ana Pueblo. Read more…
Rays of sunlight are following us when we drive through Gstaad. We are heading for a huge chalet on one of the snow-covered hills in the Saanenland region: the former Steigenberger Hotel is magically transformed into the Huus Hotel, all with respect to its superb location. Read more...
It is perhaps one of the most special things I have done in all our travels. At sunrise I get up and cycle across the island. Slowly it awakens. There is a light breeze, and I can smell the faint mist rising from the jungle on the steep slopes. I take it all in; trying hard to imprint the impressions in my memory forever. Our trip to the Seychelles takes us to La Digue Island, the third largest island of the archipel. Read more…
Walking with beers and cans of Coke to our own secluded beach; we stay in a beautiful rental villa on Praslin in the Seychelles. Now we know why the name of our villa is so appropriate: the sunset is magnificent on this side of the island. Praslin was once known as a hideout for pirates. When you visit, you will quickly see why they liked to hide here. With white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and a wonderful climate, everyone wants to be here: pirates as well as law abiding tourists. Read more…
She pauses for a second and then runs as best she can a few meters into the thickly snowy garden, falls on her back and makes a snow angel with her arms and legs while moving. This scene takes place on the first day of our visit to the Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort. In the morning we receive a warm welcome from host Burkhard Wolter and his team. Read more…
Wow, this is a cool room! That is how it sounds from the room next to us. We have the pleasure to be guests at the breathtaking Grand Resort Bad Ragaz for a second time, now in winter. Although it more looks like spring on the day of arrival with 14 degrees Celsius. However, as often in the Alps, the weather changes in a heartbeat and the snowflakes drift down within hours of our arrival. Read more…
In the height of summer, we travel from a scorching hot France to the sixth-smallest nation in Europe. Indeed it is small, but it easily wins the prize for the grandest name ever bestowed on a country. Our travel destination for the coming four days is known as the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra. We are guests at its one and only five star Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa. Read more…
In this hectic life, the holiday is often the time for one to take things easy: give more attention to each other and yourself, and more attention to the things one does. Mindfulness is the buzzword nowadays. Today, however, we are in a tent. The location we chose is situated on the gorgeous Domaine de Saint-Christophe not far from Metz, in the north-east of France. Read more…
When we arrive a bit later than expected in the evening, we immediately experience the great service at River Valley Lodge. Read more…
Perched just up the hill, the Swallows Nest house is situated beautifully. Read more…
Just outside the small village of Rockanje, not far from the port city of Rotterdam, we found an old dune farm that until recently doubled as a forester home before it was transformed into a unique and comfortable holiday home for 7 people. The house is managed by Buitenleven Vakanties, … Read more…
Upon our arrival at HUUS Hotel in Saanen, one hot Saturday in August, we immediately bump into charismatic owner Günter Weilguni and resident DJ Ewald Klassen greeting us like long lost friends. Read more…
We are excited to surprise our girls when visiting the Lenkerhof. It is not really the gourmet restaurant Spettacolo for them offering a choice of 16 different courses, which change every day or the renewed and ancient old thermal spa waters they are after. Read more…
Now our girls are somewhat older we more and more can take up real outdoor activities. And we are just in the right place to do so: the lovely village of Malbun, situated in the eastern exclave of the municipality of Triesenberg, in Liechtenstein. We stay at the lovely family hotel Gorfion. Read more…
Sometimes it happens that getting to our destination is half the fun. Well this certainly applies to the RiffelAlp resort. We follow the sun by driving over the Furka Pass, famous for the stunning views and hair-raising car chases of James Bond. Read more…
