Category Archives: Hotel Reviews

Inn at Perry Cabin: a Getaway Spot on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Inn at Perry Cabin on the Eastern Shore in Maryland makes for a perfect east coast getaway with a good mix of Americana Charm, sense of history and place, a little sporting and activity, delicious local seafood, and plenty of … finish reading Inn at Perry Cabin: a Getaway Spot on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

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Bawah Reserve: A Private Island with a True Sense of Community

My visit to Bawah Reserve is one of the most incredible travel experiences I have ever had. Each moment of each day at Bawah brought me a sense of wonderment, exploration, serenity, and joy. I can’t shut up about it … finish reading Bawah Reserve: A Private Island with a True Sense of Community

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2019 Luxury Hotel Openings: Our Top Picks

The 2019 luxury hotel openings are some of the most exciting we’ve seen in many years. This  is shaping up to be a banner year for our partners world wide! With so many new luxury hotels opening in 2019, we … finish reading 2019 Luxury Hotel Openings: Our Top Picks

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Get to know Capella Hotels

When Horst Schulze, former president of Ritz Carlton. retired at the age of 62, he found he wasn’t ready to retire. Though intimately familiar with running a typical luxury hotel, he was intrigued by a question: how to create a … finish reading Get to know Capella Hotels

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Saffire Freycinet, True Tasmania Luxury

While Tasmania is growing and diversifying and becoming more appealing to tourists day-by-day, it also remains fairly wild and rustic. Luxury travelers may be pressed to find enough options that meet a higher standard, especially if you are looking for … finish reading Saffire Freycinet, True Tasmania Luxury

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Dining at Andaz Mayakoba

After writing up our site-inspection report for Andaz Mayakoba, we really wanted to dive in to the dining options on property. One of the greatest things about the Mayakoba Complex is that guests can enjoy benefits, such as dining and … finish reading Dining at Andaz Mayakoba

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Andaz Mayakoba Hotel Site Inspection Report

Jessica and I were very fortunate to join Brownell Travel and Hyatt on a recent Educational trip to Andaz Mayakoba, located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Andaz Mayakoba only just recently opened in early 2017, and we couldn’t be more pleased … finish reading Andaz Mayakoba Hotel Site Inspection Report

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Updates on Four Seasons Orlando

It has more than two years since we had eyes on the ever popular Four Seasons Orlando resort at Walt Disney World (read our previous post here), so it was time for another site-inspection and an update on the hotel. … finish reading Updates on Four Seasons Orlando

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Pro-Tips: Get Extra Perks and Avoid Upfront Fees: How to Make a Simple Hotel Booking

We at Ourisman Travel pride ourselves in offering you the best value and luxury amenities for your hotel-only bookings. Our compensation is provided by the hotels, making it possible for us to provide this service with no upfront fees to … finish reading Pro-Tips: Get Extra Perks and Avoid Upfront Fees: How to Make a Simple Hotel Booking

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Peninsula Beijing | a Virtuoso Week top ten choice

This is #3 of my Top Ten List from Virtuoso Week 2016. Click here for #1 (Canada on sale) and #2 (the Belmond Cadogan, London). Beijing has some excellent luxury hotels, but if you have a short stay and want to … finish reading Peninsula Beijing | a Virtuoso Week top ten choice

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