Four Points By Sheraton Catania Hotel & Conference Centre – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Four Points by Sheraton Catania is in such a spectacular locale that one would be willing to overlook a lot of inconveniences just for this factor alone. It faces the rocky Cyclops Coast by the stunning blue Mediterranean Sea…
Sicily – A Travelogue By Punam Mohandas Sicily is often called the “boot” of Italy, because it’s so far down south, the very edge of the country. It is one of the most naturally beautiful terrains in the world. Apart from this, it has a rich Roman, Greek Byzantine as well as Moorish influence in…
Il Relais Verona – A Review By Punam Mohandas I am hard put to describe the Il Relais; to call it a ‘hotel’ would not do it justice as it puts one in mind of a sterile, formal atmosphere with no character and to call it a ‘B&B’ evokes the image of simplicity and homely…
Ibis Firenze Prato EST – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Ibis Firenze Prato Est has 127-keys and offers free wifi throughout the hotel. The lobby is small, bright and airy, done up in the typical Ibis red and orange colours. There is a vending machine with beverages for guest convenience, as also two computers…
Ibis Styles Palermo – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Ibis Styles Palermo is quite conveniently located, although, being along a busy road near the port does mean there is some noise disturbance. One enters a rather large and business-like lobby through revolving doors, where the efficient ladies at the Front Desk make short order…
Hotel Signum- A Review By Punam Mohandas The Hotel Signum on Salina in the Aeolian islands of Sicily is quite simply one of the most unusual properties I have ever visited. Effortlessly marrying the B&B style with upscale luxury as well as heritage, it is a unique boutique hotel that, to my mind, has no…
Ibis Styles Acireale – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Ibis Styles Acireale in Catania, Sicily, is situated under the shadow of Mt Etna, a volcano that is still very much active! In fact, the last (mild) eruption was in April 2016! As a result of the frequent eruptions through the years, the beaches in…
Villa Lina, Venezia – A Review By Punam Mohandas Personally, I am a huge advocate of the B&B (bed and breakfast) concept. I reckon there is no better or quicker way of learning about a new culture and customs than firsthand through mine host. Also, the experience of staying in an actual home far outweighs…