Pandora Lifestyle Hotel, Koh Samui

the colourful pool at Pandora Lifestyle Hotel

We stayed at Pandora Lifestyle Hotel on Koh Samui in 2015 and loved its colourful, quirky style, comfortable rooms and genuinely kind staff. Here’s our experience of this boutique-style hotel and what you can expect from a stay.

Panka Bay Resort, Koh Bulone

Bungalow at Panka Bay Resort Koh Bulone

We stayed at Panka Bay Resort on Thailand’s beautiful Koh Bulone in 2016. Discover our experience of the beachfront bungalows, simple facilities and the island paradise we’d love to revisit.

Navatu Dreams, Siem Reap

Tropical swimming pool at Navatu Dreams Siem Reap

Discover our review of Navatu Dreams Wellness Hotel & Resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with its tropical gardens, beautiful swimming pools, comfortable rooms and peaceful atmosphere. Plus, our tips for exploring the temples of Angkor.

Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok

Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok

We gave Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok two chances, drawn by its beautiful rooms and golf course views. But repeated cleanliness issues and frustrating service left us disappointed. Here’s what happened during our stays.

Chintakiri Resort, Koh Tao

Chintakiri Resort

A personal review of Chintakiri Resort on Koh Tao, Thailand, featuring beautiful sea views, a private balcony and a hillside setting close to the beach.

Hard Rock Hotel, Penang

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Back in 2016, we stayed at Hard Rock Hotel Penang in Batu Ferringhi and experienced our first pool access room. With a fantastic pool and excellent service, it was a special hotel stay that has stayed with us ever since.

Plaza Athénée, Bangkok

A dream stay at Le Meridien Plaza Athenee Hotel Bangkok

Staying at Plaza Athénée in Bangkok was a dream come true. We visited during our travels and have fond memories of this elegant hotel. Although it has since been renamed The Athenee Hotel, it’s the experience we had at Plaza Athénée that we’re sharing here.

The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas sign

We spent two nights in Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort after a night at Paris Las Vegas. Our Luxury King Suite was enormous, but did this grand hotel live up to expectations? Here’s our honest review, including what we paid and why we probably wouldn’t return.

The InterContinental Khao Yai Resort Thailand

The swimming pool at InterContinental Khao Yai Resort Thailand

We planned six nights at InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Thailand and stayed for nine. From beautiful railway-inspired rooms to our favourite private pool room, here’s why this was one of the best hotels we’ve experienced.

Hotel Villa España, Benidorm

The sea view from the roof terrace of a suite a Hotel Villa España Benidorm

Our stay at Hotel Villa España in Benidorm, a seafront hotel on Poniente Beach, with our thoughts on the room, location, food, facilities and overall experience.