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TRAVELAUREL

Boho & luxury travel experiences around the world from an American expat in Dubai

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Africa published

Unlocking the secrets of the Tunisian Sahara in Tozeur

Posted on December 5, 2019 by travelaurel
Reading time 9 minutes
Asia published

The far-flung Maldives island where boredom is not an option

Posted on August 1, 2019 by travelaurel
Reading time 8 minutes
Middle East published UAE

A Bedouin experience in Dubai

Posted on June 1, 2019 by travelaurel
Reading time 9 minutes
Asia published

Adventure & spirituality at Roseate Ganges Rishikesh, India

Posted on April 1, 2019 by travelaurel
Reading time 9 minutes
Middle East published UAE

Caesars Palace brings Vegas to Dubai

Posted on December 1, 2018 by travelaurel
Reading time 9 minutes
Asia published

Where to stay in Siem Reap

Posted on November 1, 2018 by travelaurel
Reading time 2 minutes
Middle East published

The unexpected & delicious foods being produced in the Middle East

Posted on February 1, 2018 by travelaurel
Reading time 6 minutes
Asia published

Checking out the first new 5-star hotel in Colombo in nearly 20 years

Posted on December 1, 2017 by travelaurel
Reading time 6 minutes

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Hello 2020 and my first travels of the new year and decade: Antakya, Turkey. I’m just about to board my flight back to Dubai, but check out my stories for highlights. While I was there to get an exclusive on the new @themuseumhotelantakya (a five-star hotel built around a fascinating Roman archaeological site that includes the world’s largest mosaic), I was truly amazed by the region in general, which, as the ancient biblical Antioch, brimmed with not only brilliant archaeological and religious sites, but great museums, fantastic food (Hatay is a UNESCO Gastronomic City), unbelievably genuine hospitality from the people, lovely local handicrafts, gorgeous villages and natural sites a short drive from the main city. In a nutshell: GO. 📷: Windswept at the Antakya Catholic Church with the Habibi Naccar Mosque in the background. . . . #travel #travelphotography #instatravel #travelgram #igtravel #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #lifewelltravelled #archaeology #wanderlust #traveling #traveltheworld #ig_worldclub #cntraveller #luxurylifestyle #forthecurious #sheisnotlost #dametraveller #wearetravelgirls #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #gogirlguides #femmetravel #thetravelwomen #turkey #antakya #hatay #antioch #mediterranean
I’m heading to the US shortly for the holidays, but I’ve got to say, aesthetically speaking, nowhere does Christmas as well as London does. Where is your favorite festive destination? . . . #travel #travelphotography #instatravel #travelgram #igtravel #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #lifewelltravelled #travelwriter #wanderlust #traveling #traveltheworld #ig_worldclub #luxurylifestyle #forthecurious #london #christmas #mayfair #christmaslights #throwback #uk #sheisnotlost #dametraveller #wearetravelgirls #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #gogirlguides #carnabystreet #festive
One thing I am often asked is if Dubai, an Islamic city, is allowed to or chooses to participate in anything Christmassy when that time of year rolls around. And the answer is it absolutely does - in spades. Festive markets, winter fairs, holiday parties aplenty, and - as seen here - hotels brimming with festive decor and tree-lighting celebrations. Swipe through (sound on) to check out the holiday vibes at @mo_jumeira where the hotel’s @kenzotakada_official designed tree was revealed. . . . #travel #travelphotography #instatravel #travelgram #igtravel #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #lifewelltravelled #travelwriter #wanderlust #traveling #traveltheworld #ig_worldclub #cntraveller #luxurylifestyle #forthecurious #kenzo #mandarinoriental #dubai #mydubai #christmas #festive #christmasdecor #hotellife #hotel #design #aboutlastnight #fashion #kenzotakada
I couldn’t help myself, I just had to have a mini-photoshoot with this fabulous shearling sofa and Burj Khalifa view, in my Carole Lombard suite at the new @paramounthoteldubai. All white and sumptuous, it’s fit for a starlet. . . . #travel #travelphotography #instatravel #travelgram #igtravel #passionpassport #instafashion #wonderful_places #lifewelltravelled #travelwriter #wanderlust #outfit #traveltheworld #ootd #luxurylifestyle #forthecurious #sheisnotlost #dametraveller #wearetravelgirls #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #gogirlguides #femmetravel #thetravelwomen #mydubai #dubai #burjkhalifa #roomwithaview #paramounthoteldubai #downtowndubai

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