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Desert Quail Inn Hotel Review: Sedona Arizona

ByMelissa August 9, 2024

I stayed at the Desert Quail Inn for two nights when visiting Sedona to do some hiking. I chose…

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Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort – Honest Hotel Review

ByMelissa August 5, 2024

Honest review of the Royal Zanzibar Resort in Tanzania. What’s included, pool and beach information about the resort. Honest post-safari beach hotel review!

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Staybridge Suites – Tucson Arizona: Honest Hotel Review

ByMelissa July 21, 2024

Honest review of the Staybridge Suites in Tucson Arizona hotel. What are the rooms like? Is this a good place to stay in Tucson? I’ll give it to you straight!

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Towneplace Suites Chandler Fashion Center, Arizona Hotel Review

ByMelissa July 10, 2024

I stayed at the Towneplace Suites by Marriott in Chandler, Arizona for three nights. I chose this hotel due…

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Iceland Hotel Review: FossHotel Westfjords (Patreksfjordur)

ByMelissa July 1, 2024

Honest hotel review of the Fosshotel Westfjords, in Patreksfjordur Iceland. Is this hotel a good base for exploring the Westfjords in Iceland?

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Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge – Uganda Safari Hotel Review

ByMelissa May 24, 2024

Located just outside of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, is the Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge. This is one…

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Vid Lonid Guesthouse – Honest Review: Seydisfjordur, Iceland

ByMelissa May 22, 2024

We stayed at the Vid Lonid Guesthouse in Seydisfjordur Iceland for one night on our Ring Road trip. This…

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Review: Drury Inn Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Hotel

ByMelissa May 20, 2024

When it comes to hotels and free food, nothing beats a Drury. NOTHING. If you’ve never stayed at a…

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Courtyard Keflavik Iceland: Honest Marriott Hotel Review

ByMelissa May 13, 2024

Honest review of the Courtyard by Marriott Keflavik Iceland, near the airport. Is this a good hotel to stay in Iceland?

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Review – Uganda Gorilla Trek

ByMelissa April 23, 2024

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge review in Uganda – honest review of the safari lodge when going on a Bwindi gorilla trek

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Review: Sleep Inn Page Arizona Hotel

ByMelissa April 21, 2024

Review of the Sleep Inn and Suites – Page Lake Powell Arizona. Honest blog review of the hotel, is it worth staying here when visiting Horseshoe Bend?

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Milk Factory Hotel Guesthouse Review Hofn, Iceland

ByMelissa April 5, 2024

Milk Factory Hotel Iceland honest review. Is this Hofn Iceland hotel worth staying in on a ring road trip?

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Woodspring Suites Tucson Arizona Hotel Review: Hotel or Halfway house?

ByMelissa April 1, 2024

Oof. Let’s have a talk about the Woodspring Suites Tucson hotel chain. Because I’ve never stayed there before until…

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