Entries by Kelley

Hotel Raphaël, Rome, Italy

The HOTEL SNOB is at it again! I traveled to Italy this summer and spent a fantastic weekend in Rome. I chose to stay at Hotel Raphaël because of its location near Piazza Navona, it’s eco-friendliness and it’s amazing rooftop. I was pleased with my stay–the rooms were stylish and modern, breakfast was hearty & […]

Papua New Guinea: A Country Profile

Explore this remote part of the world with me as I go from Papua New Guinea’s mountainous Highlands to the Karawari River and Sepik in the Lowlands. With few roads, we took a charter plane between locations on the most remote experience of my life!   Sponsors: United States Tour Operators Association Custom tour itinerary provided by Swain […]

The Hotel Snob reviews Club Med Punta Cana

Outstanding beach? Check. Sleek, sexy rooms? Check (Zen Oasis!). Healthy food options & variety? Check. A Variety of Activities? Check. I was surprised by how much Club Med Punta Cana had going on! I traveled to the Dominican Republic for one week of experiencing Club Med for the first time. I am do-er when I […]

What to Eat in Tōhoku Japan

I grew up in a small town in Vermont where there were limited restaurants and definitely very limited “exotic” cuisines. I remember the first time that I went to a Japanese restaurant in New York City with my family. Eating with chopsticks? Fish that wasn’t cooked? Small, fuzzy green beans that were salty and delicious? […]