Author: Ice Machine
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Review of the Calle Flora MedellÃn: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a hotel in El Poblado’s Provenza District you can’t get any more central than the Calle Flora MedellÃn, located directly on the lively Parque Lleras. But is this boutique hotel too close for comfort? Let’s find out. I booked the Calle Flora MedellÃn for three nights from August 6-9 Wed-Sat as…
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Review of the Hotel Dix MedellÃn Colombia: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a hotel room in MedellÃn there’s a good chance you want to be close to the beating heart of El Poblado: the Provenza nightlife district. Located right on Calle 10, Hotel Dix MedellÃn is right in the middle of everything. But is it too close for comfort? Let’s take a look.…
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Review of the La Quinta MedellÃn Colombia: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a MedellÃn hotel and aren’t married to the idea of staying in El Poblado or Laureles, you might be considering a stay at the La Quinta Medellin by Wyndham. Is this hillside hotel worth a closer look? Let’s check it out. I booked this hotel for a long weekend Fri-Tue July…
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Why MedellÃn is the Ultimate Place for a Coffee Tour
I’m not going to make you read 3000 words to find out why MedellÃn is the best place in the world to tour a coffee farm. It’s the weather. The mountains make their own climate here and the weather is typically perfect year round at a high altitude. If you’ve ever been curious about seeing…
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Review of the Hampton by Hilton MedellÃn: Hotel Intel
There are some people who swear that you can’t get the most out of your vacation unless you immerse yourself into local culture every chance you get. For them that includes lodging. For me, There are a lot of advantages to sticking with a well established global brand. That’s what I’m doing this week at…
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Review of the Hunters Concept in MedellÃn, Colombia: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for hotels in MedellÃn, chances are you’re searching in El Poblado. And if you want to be there you probably want to be pretty close to Lleras Park and Calle 10. The Hunters Concept is right in the heart of bustling Calle 10. Let’s take a closer look. I booked this hotel…
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Review of the V Grand MedellÃn Colombia: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel in MedellÃn the popular El Poblado neighborhood is a likely choice. Should you save a few bucks and risk a noisy night in a boutique hotel near Lleras Park? Or go for the tried and true quality of one of the major US chains? On this stay we’re going…
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Once in a Lifetime: Visiting Peru’s Huacachina Oasis
If you’ve never visited a desert oasis in person, it’s a pretty amazing sight to see. It’s almost like being in a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Peru’s Huacachina Oasis is a landscape as fantastic as any place on Earth, and it’s easy to reach if you’re already in Peru. Being situated between Lima and Cusco, it’s…
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Review of the Radisson Red Miraflores Lima, Peru: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a hotel in Lima’s popular Miraflores district you’ve got plenty of options. All of the major US chains have properties here but which one is best? Is it Hilton? Hyatt? Dare I suggest… Choice? I recently stayed a few nights in the Radisson Red Miraflores. How does it stack up to…
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Review of the DM Mossone Ica at Huacachina Oasis
If you’re looking for a hotel near the Huacachina Oasis in Peru the choice is pretty simple. The attraction is so popular with backpackers that every property alongside the oasis is a hostel. Except one: the DM Mossone Ica Hotel. Is it worth a stay here? Or should you book a hotel in Ica and…