W Amman: A Penthouse, World Cup Football and the City
W HOTELS
My W Amman stay on June 14, 2026: a spacious penthouse with billiards, Middle Eastern food, beers and World Cup football, plus the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre.
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Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel: The Club Lounge and the City
SHERATON
My Sheraton Amman Al Nabil stay on June 13, 2026: memorable lounge food and beers, the room and breakfast, plus a walk to the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre.
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Sir Prague and a Walk around Český Krumlov
DESIGN HOTELS
A stay at Sir Prague on July 10, 2026: the room, wood-toned interiors and reddish-brown tiled bathroom, followed by photographs of Český Krumlov the next day.
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The St. Regis Amman: The Governor Suite and Sunset Champagne
ST. REGIS
A night at The St. Regis Amman from June 16, 2026: the approximately 139 m² Governor Suite, sunset champagne, a breakfast made to my request and the pool.
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Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa: Floating and Sunset
MARRIOTT
A night at Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa from June 17, 2026: my first time floating in the Dead Sea, a beautiful sunset, the room, pool and breakfast.
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Al Manara, Aqaba: A Beer on Arrival and Clear Seas
THE LUXURY COLLECTION
A night at Al Manara, Saraya Aqaba from June 20, 2026: a beer and burger on arrival, clear seawater, an arched-window room, the pool and dusk, in photographs.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amman: White Interiors and a Summer Pool
THE RITZ-CARLTON
A night at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman from June 21, 2026: white interiors, diptyque amenities, the club lounge, breakfast and an outdoor pool, in photographs.
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JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent: The Room, Breakfast and Samarkand
JW MARRIOTT
A night at JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent from July 19, 2026: the room, BVLGARI amenities, breakfast and lounge, with photographs from a visit to Samarkand.
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Sheraton Astana Hotel: Thoughtful Service and the Lounge
SHERATON
A night at Sheraton Astana Hotel from July 21, 2026: thoughtful service, a favourite lounge, a room with a living area, the bathroom and breakfast, in photographs.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Astana: A Suite and Breakfast at Mökki
THE RITZ-CARLTON
A night at The Ritz-Carlton, Astana from July 22, 2026: a suite upgrade, freestanding bathtub, hotel interiors and breakfast at Mökki, in photographs.
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The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: A Night with a Friend
ST. REGIS
A night at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi from August 22, 2026, with a friend visiting from Japan: a top-floor upgrade, complimentary breakfast and dinner, and poolside beers.
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W Dubai – Mina Seyahi: Sea Views, Pools and the Spa
W HOTELS
A night at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi from September 12, 2026: a sea-view room, breakfast, large pools, a complimentary cake and use of the neighbouring Westin spa.
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