by Editor | Apr 1, 2004 | Africa, Johannesburg, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
Arriving in Johannesburg after a long international flight, we preferred to remain within the Caesar’s complex (where the Emperor Hotel and Aurelia’s are located) near the airport. While there, we enjoyed the excellent and friendly service and food at Aurellia’s , named in honor of Julius Caesar’s mother. The high quality food was served hot and freshly made. Waiters were attentive and eager to please. The glass enclosed dining room was comfortable with an outdoor feel. Dining selections included South African, Asian and continental dishes.
by Editor | Oct 1, 2002 | Africa, Seychelles, Simon and Baker Travel Review
The Seychelles are pretty islands with tropical weather and landscapes. Compared with destinations such as the Caribbean or the Maldives, the Seychelles was disappointing. Compared with other properties we visited, the Plantation Club was decent. By worldwide standards, we found it wanting. If we had to go to the Seychelles again for some reason, this hotel would be an acceptable place to stay.
by Editor | Sep 1, 2002 | Africa, Johannesburg, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
Thumbs up. Pilanesberg offers a quick, fun, comfortable game viewing get away experience within an easy drive from Johannesburg for a good price. This is a malaria free opportunity to see all the
by Editor | Sep 1, 2002 | Africa, Maldives, Simon and Baker Travel Review
Overall thumbs up. Royal Island Maldives is an especially good property for those wishing to get away to an exotic, luxurious, comfortable island hotel with good service, excellent diving and snorkeling. Compared to the prices and quality accommodations in other island destinations, we found the Maldives to be a good value.The people are friendly and service oriented, the locations spectacular and the pace leisurely.
by Editor | May 1, 2000 | Africa, Cape Town, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
La Colombe Cafe Details Common Areas Dining Wine Selection And Prices Other Review Class Of Restaurant Voted by Business Day as South Africa’s best restaurant two years in a row. In my opinion, it deserves the highest of restaurant ratings and is certainly worth...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2000 | Africa, Cape Town, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
Though the Cullinan Waterfront was not the most luxurious hotel in Cape Town, it is well placed for the business I was conducting in the City Center. It was a short walk down the waterfront to most of the business locations I needed to go to, and had a wonderful view of Table Mountain. They had excellent security staff with a visible presence all the way around the hotel, and helpful staff at the concierge desk. The view of the harbor was also excellent, the QE III showed up while I was there and it was visible from my window. The famous Cape Town W&A Waterfront was just a few blocks away and a cab ride to the table top mountain took 15 minutes. The service at the hotel was very good and the rooms comfortable and functional.
