Author: Punam Mohandas

Avatara Resort Koh Samet – A Review The Avatara, so named because of the movie, ‘Avataar’ and also because the owner wanted to base the…

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus – A Review The Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus is a most pleasing property and quite unlike any other Novotel I’ve stayed at. For…

Kale Konak Cappadocia, Turkey – A Review Cappadocia is famous for its hot air balloon rides and is the reason for most tourists to visit…

Spa Review: Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami Istanbul The Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami is one of the most exclusive and luxurious hamamis in Istanbul, usually spoken…

Mercure Istanbul The Plaza Bosphorus – A Review On a freezing afternoon with winter rain falling softly and steadily, the warm light spilling out from…

Spa Review: Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami, Istanbul. The Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami is one of the oldest hamamis in Istanbul and takes its name from…

dusitD2 Khao Yai – A Review If you’re looking to get away from the madding crowd for a little bit of R&R amid verdant nature,…

Hotel Staats Haarlem – A Review The Hotel Staats in Haarlem is a little over a year old now and has a singularly contemporary and…

Altstadt Vienna – A Review Staying at the Altstadt is akin to living in a modern art museum as the owner, Mr Otto Wiesenthal, is…

Quite apart from the fact that the building The Nicholas is housed in dates back to 1786 – which alone raises it a respectful notch…