September 7, 2019
Tag: burj al arab
Hotels We’ve Stayed In :-)
These are some of the fabulous Hotels we were lucky enough spend time in.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands – Amstel Hotel – April 8-12, 2013
Andasibe, Madagascar – Vakona Forest Lodge – June 15th – 16th, 2016
Anguilla, Caribbean – Belmond Cap Juluca – April 23, 2017
Asheville, North Carolina – Omni Grove Park Inn – October 23, 2020Â
Athens, Greece– Hotel Grand Bretagne – August 10th – 13th, 2005,
                                           November 3, 2011,
                                           July 12, 2018
Atlanta, GA – Waldorf Astoria – November 2, 2019 – November 5, 2019Â
Austin, Texas – Four Seasons – May 17, 2021 – May 18, 2021
Baltimore, Maryland – Four Seasons – October 14, 2020 – October 15, 2020
Bangkok, Thailand – Mandarin Oriental – March 30th & 31st, 2014
Bora Bora, French Polynesia – Four Seasons – January 21, 2015
Boston, MA – XV Beacon – October 11, 2019Â
Big Island, Hawaii – Hilton Hotel – February 28 – March 2, 2017
Charleston, South Carolina – Belmond Charleston Place – October 26, 2020
Charlottesville, Virginia – Albermarle Estate at Trump Winery – October 15, 2020Â
Chicago, IL – Peninsula Hotel – August 30, 2017 – September 1, 2017
              Trump Hotel – March 21, 2019 – March 23, 2019
Cape Neddick, Maine – Cliff House – August 2, 2020 – August 5, 2020
Cincinnati, Ohio – Netherland Plaza Hotel – April 28, 2019Â
Dallas, Texas – The Joule – May 15, 2021 – May 17, 2021
D.C. – District of Columbia – Trump International Hotel– June 8, 2021
Des Moines, Iowa – Embassy Suites – August 23rd – 24th, 2017
Dubai, UAE – Raffles – November 22, 2011
              Medinat Jumeirah – September 2, 2019 – September 4, 2019
              Burj Khalifa-Armani-September 4, 2019-September 6, 2019 Â
              Burj Al Arab – September 7, 2019
Eze, France– La Chevre D’Or – May 27, 2019 – May 29, 2019
Florence, Italy– Four Seasons – February 2011
Grand Anse Mahe, Seychelles – Hilton Northolme – June 18th – 22nd, 2016
Grand Rapids, Michigan – Amway Grand Rapids Hotel – April 26, 2019
Honolulu, Hawaii – Ritz Carlton Residences – June 14, 2022 – June 18, 2022
Hot Springs, Virginia – Omni Homestead – October 17, 2020 – Oct 19, 2020Â
Huntington, NY – Oheka Castle – September 2018Â
Jerusalem, Israel – Waldorf Astoria – July 15, 2018
Johannesburg, South Africa – Intercontinental – September 20, 2019Â
Kahuku, Hawaii – Turtle Bay Resort – June 18, 2022 – June 20, 2022
Ko ‘Olina – Hawaii – Disney Aulani – September 13, 2018 – Sept. 20, 2018
September 14th – 21st, 2013
September 7th – 14th, 2014                                                  September 23rd – October 1st, 2016                                          February 23rd – February 28th, 2017
Kruger National Park/South Africa – April 2009
Livingstone, Zambia – Royal Chundu – June 7th – 13th, 2016
Maui, Hawaii – Westin Hotel – March 3rd – 7th, 2017
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Hilton Hotel – August 28, 2017
Montauk, New York – Gurney’s Star Island – October 9, 2020 – Oct 10, 2020
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Hotel De Paris – May 23, 2019 – May 27, 2019
Nairobi, Kenya – Giraffe Manor – September 8, 2019Â
                  Angama Mara – September 9, 2019 – September 13, 2019 Â
                  Salas Camp – September 13, 2019 – September 16, 2019 Â
Nashville, Tennessee – Hermitage Hotel – May 24, 2017 – May 25, 2017
New Orleans, LA – Ritz Carlton – October 28, 2019 – October 31, 2019Â
Newport, RI – Castle Hill – October 9, 2019Â
               The Chanler @ Cliff Walk – October 10, 2019
Orlando, Florida – Ritz Carlton – August 25, 2022 – August 27, 2022
Palm Beach, Florida – The Breakers – September 22, 2013, October 25, 2015
                        Mar-A-Lago – Members since 2021Â
Papeete, French Polynesia – January 24, 2015
Park City, Utah – St. Regis – September 27, 2016 – September 28, 2016
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –Â Ritz Carlton – August 8, 2019 – Aug. 10, 2019
Rome, Italy – Westin Excelsior Hotel – February 7th – 20th, 2011
               Ritz Carlton -August 18th – 21st, 2012
               Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri – August 23, 2018
               Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri – June 2, 2019 – June 4, 2019
San Diego, Califonia – The US Grant – September 20, 2022 – September 23, 2022
Sedona, AZ – Enchantment Hotel – September 27- 29, 2010
St. George, Utah – The Inn at Entrada – August 27, 2013 – August 29, 2013
Venice, Italy – Luna Baglioni – February 3rd – 5th, 2011
Waikiki, Hawaii – Trump International Hotel – June 20, 2022
Walland, Tennessee – Blackberry Mountain – Oct. 21, 2020 – Oct. 23, 2020
White Sulphur Springs, Virginia – The Greenbrier – Oct. 18, 2020Â
Zakynthos, Greece –Le Sante Blu – July 7, 2018 – July 11, 2018
Zambia, Africa – Royal Chundu – September 17, 2019 – September 20, 2019Â
Dubai, UAE – Day 2 – Tour of the city
November 22, 2011
Today was our last day in Dubai and our last day on the ship. Â We disembarked from the ship and checked into our hotel Raffles Dubai which we booked for half the day. Â We only needed the room to freshen up before flying home for 12 hours. Â Unfortunately, it was hazy out so some of my pictures aren’t clear.
We jumped into a cab and decided to see as much of the city as we possibly could.  The first place we visited was the fabulous Burj Khalifa.  It is the tallest building in the world with the fastest elevator.  We went up to the 122nd floor which was the lounge called Atmosphere.  We had breathtaking views of the city.  We saw the construction of the Palm Islands and The World.  This lounge was expensive for lunch, but everything in Dubai is pricey. We then decided to go to the Dubai Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world
In the mall, they have an indoor ski resort called Ski Dubai where John and I did a few runs.  It wasn’t big, but it was the only indoor ski resort we’ve ever seen. After doing a little bit of shopping, we went back to our hotel so that we can get ready for dinner in the Burj Al Arab (Sail Hotel).  The only way you can get into that hotel is if you are staying there or if you have reservations for the restaurant.
The Burj Al Arab is a beautiful hotel with vibrant colors. We knew these two women who were staying there, so we got a sneak peek into their suite and boy was it gorgeous. Â Each suite has two floors with a beautiful staircase. Â After getting a tour of the room, we went to dinner at Al Mahara. Â The restaurant is basically a giant fish tank it, and anywhere you sit you have a great view of it.
From the menu to the stemware and the silverware everything was top notch. Â The food was delicious as well. Â After a very expensive dinner, we got a ride back to our hotel so that we can finish packing and get ready to go home. Â After a great 18 day cruise, it will be tough to go back home to reality.
