The Pachira Lodge is conveniently located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main "canal" facing the town of Tortuguero. The 88 comfortable rooms are furnished with bamboo furniture and equipped with hot water, ceiling fans and private bathrooms. The lodge has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. 

Built in 1995, but subsequently extensively remodelled, the 100-guest Pacific Explorer, due to its manoeuverability is the perfect way to sail in the waters of Costa Rica and Panama. The intimate vessel is staffed by friendly, knowledgeable, English-speaking Costa Ricans, with an American Exploration Leader. All cabins are air-conditioned with private baths and showers. Delicious international cuisine with Central American specialties is prepared daily using only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.  

Painter's Lodge is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, aptly called the 'Salmon-fishing capital of the world' it is renowned for it's angling. All rooms have colour television, telephone, and a bathroom with tub and shower. There is also a swimming pool and laudry service. 

he Palissandre Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Located on a hillside, it is ideally placed close to the Grand Avenue de l’independence, and just a 10 minutes walk from the hub of the city. The hotel reflects traditional Malagasy architecture with pink-coloured bricks, Matasoa stone, rosewood and marble. The hotel has 48 air conditioned rooms with private bathroom (shower in bath). There are 40 Standard Rooms, 6 Deluxe Rooms and 2 Suites. Amenities include a safe, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer. Hotel facilities include Palissandre Spa including hammam and swimming pool, gym. There is also laundry an internet facilities. Credit cards are accepted and a Foreign exchange service is offered. From its terrace overlooking the Madagascar capital, the restaurant "La Table des Hautes Terres" makes it a point to honour the tasty local specialties as well as fine French cook. You can choose from a menu or individual dishe 

The Palmyra Cham Palace in Palmyra is located approximately 2 KMS from the town centre but close to the famous archaeological site. The hotel has 250 rooms with 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and tennis courts as well as an ancient “cave pool” with healing sulphuric waters. 

The Pandaw II has 24 cabins, (3.65m x 4.26m) with own shower, toilet, air-conditioning and mini-safes (16 are on the upper deck and 8 on the main deck). The boat also has a saloon/bar, dining room, reception, promenade decks and sun deck. Being safety conscious the boat is fitted with smoke detectors in all cabins, emergency lighting and generator, fire extinguishers, pumps and hoses, life jackets for all passengers and life rafts. (www.pandaw.com)  

The Panoramic Hotel Iguazu is located near to the triple border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, overlooking the Iguazu and Paraná rivers. The first class property has 80 standard rooms (43 Garden View, 37 River View), 10 Junior Suites and 1 Panoramic Suite, all with climate control, cable television, mini bar and safe. There are several bars and restaurants to choose from, and leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and solarium. 

The Hotel Paracas is situated in the only natural reserve of the Peruvian coast and contains 120 rooms and offers a good range of leisure activities. 

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical rainforest, Hotel Parador Boutique Resort and Spa is located just a few minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park and set in tropical gardens. The hotel has 108 rooms scattered throughout the grounds with balconies overlooking either the ocean or the rainforest. All have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, T.V., minibar, coffee making facilities and personal safes. There are two swimming pools including an attractive infinity swimming pool and an adult only pool, a Spa and tennis courts. There is a choice of two restaurants, bar and pool bar. 

An elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Buenos Aires the Park Central Kempinski Hotel is within walking distance of the world famous Teatro Colón Opera House, theatre district and the Obelisk. Decorated with precious antiques in Louis XV style, the hotel provides high standards of service. The 70 air-conditioned rooms have been elegantly decorated with careful attention to detail and all bathrooms feature a jacuzzi. The traditional Tango Restaurant features live piano music during lunch as well as dinner Tango and Music Shows. The hotel also offers access or a fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool (during the summer). 

Set on the water’s edge overlooking Sydney Opera House the Park Hyatt is located in the historic Rocks district of the city. It is known throughout the world for its exceptional design and elegant style, catering to guests seeking privacy and personal service. All the hotel's 158 guestrooms are large and luxurious, most with private balconies overlooking Sydney's spectacular harbour, the Opera House or Harbour Bridge. All guestrooms have remote-controlled curtains, Italian marble bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, flat screen LCD televisions, DVD player, climate control air-conditioning, as well as personal safes and mini bars. The hotel’s chic restaurant offers a superb range of cuisine set before one of the world’s most idyllic settings and features an exceptional fusion of Australian and Mediterranean flavours, whilst a rooftop pool and spa affords the ultimate indulgence for body and soul. 

The Park Hyatt Mendoza, with its beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial facade, is conveniently situated in the main business and banking district in the heart of Mendoza. With a prominent position on the Plaza de la Independencia, the hotel is only 15 minutes from Mendoza's airport and a similar distance from the main Mendoza vineyards. The elegant hotel features 186 guest rooms and suites. Park Hyatt Mendoza's speciality restaurant, Bistro 'M', offers regional cuisine, and showcases Argentina's finest wine. Leisure facilities include a fully equipped spa and gymnasium, an outdoor pool and a garden sun deck. 

The newly built Paukan 2007 is a charming boutique boat built in the style of traditional pre-war Quarter Wheeler steamers. Accommodating 55 passengers in 29 air-conditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms, all cabins are outward facing and guests can enjoy the river view from the promenade in front of their cabins. The décor of the ship is ‘East meets West’with specially designed furniture in Burmese teak and rattan. Public areas include a dining room, lounge and sun deck furnished with teak steamer chairs. To ensure complete relaxation on board massages are available. 

One of Beijing’s premier hotels, behind the ornate elegance of the Peninsula’s traditional entrance the ultimate in luxurious, modern comfort is revealed. Superbly located in the centre of Beijing, the Peninsula Hotel has 525 exquisitely appointed air-condtioned rooms and suites, all providing elegant Chinese design and exceptional comfort. There are 2 restaurants offering a range of Asian cuisine and the fitness centre boasts an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and relaxing spa treatments including Chinese massage and reflexology 

The Peninsula Hotel has 70 spacious and light rooms with either a city or ocean view. The hotel has a good-sized restaurant serving breakfast only (there are plenty of options for dinner just outside the hotel) and it also has a small spa. 

The Pension Bonifaz, Quetzaltenango has 75 rooms, all with ensuite bathroom, television and telephone. There is a swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Pension Bonifáz is conveniently located across the main central park in Quetzaltenango.  

The Peony Hotel is located in the centre of Luoyang city. Each of the 200 rooms come equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite television, IDD telephone and mini bar. The hotel restaurant serves Cantonese food and there is a selection of Western dishes available too. There is also a bar, lounge, coffee shop and beauty salon.  

Sandwiched between rugged bush and the unspoilt waters of Port Stephens, Peppers Anchorage provides a perfect seaside retreat along the beautiful New South Wales coast. Specifically designed to make the most of its waterfront location, Peppers exudes a cosy ambience, its 80 guestrooms provide relaxed intimacy and comfort in a range of accommodation that features private balconies, spacious interiors and spectacular views. The renowned Merretts Restaurant fuses a rich mix of Mediterranean and Asian influences in its innovative menu, whilst the hotel provides an ideal base to explore one of Australia’s most beautiful harbours. 

Lying in the heart of the beautiful winelands of the Hunter Valley, Peppers Guest house is a stylish and intimate property with a long-standing reputation for comfort, elegance and fine food. Recently refurbished and surrounded by genteel gardens, offering 48 charming rooms and suites each tastefully decorated in the Peppers unique, boutique style with air conditioning, tea and coffee, colour TV and mini-bar. A delicious selection of cuisine from its renowned restaurant, Chez Pok, perfectly combines Australian, Asian and European influences and Pepper’s extensive wine list includes an array of some of Australasia’s finest vintages. The addition of indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court, laundry facilities, barbeque area, bike hire, spa and sauna completes the package. 

Dating from 1882 and located amidst 5,000 acres of a working sheep farm, Peppers Martinborough lies at the centre of Martinborough Wine Village, one of the country’s premier wine regions. The 16 individually appointed rooms are elegantly designed with luxurious interiors, television and mini bar, whilst the addition of fine wines, gourmet food and exceptional service creates a haven of opulent splendour. 

Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Lake Rotorua, Peppers on the Point is a historic, luxurious and tranquil lodge, just 10 minutes from the city centre. The luxury lodge is a converted 1930’s mansion, elegantly decked out with beautiful antiques, spacious entertaining rooms with log fires, and a wood-panelled dinning room. Each beautifully appointed suite comes exquisitely furnished with separate lounge areas, colour television, DVD/CD player, in-room safe, mini bar, luxurious spa bathrooms and most offer delightful views of the lake. A superb 4-course table d’hote dinner boasts fabulous New Zealand cuisine, combining the freshest local ingredients with the finest wines and an extensive continental buffet breakfast is also included.  

With its magnificent sea front location, all 433 rooms at the Pestana Bahia Hotel have views overlooking the ocean. Leisure facilities at the hotel include two swimming pools, fitness center with massage and sauna and a choice of restaurants and bars. 

The Pestana Convento do Carmo is a new first class hotel located in the historic Pelourinho district in Salvador – Latin America’s largest colonial complex classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Re-opened after extensive renovation it has been restored from a 16th century convent and includes a museum and small church. There are 70 rooms and leisure facilities include a swimming pool. 

The Petra Marriott Hotel is situated on a steep sloping site overlooking the dramatic and picturesque Petra valley. The 100-room hotel was built in 1996 and has recently gone under a major renovation before being branded as a Marriott. It is located a short drive from the entrance of the city. For dining and entertainment, the Petra Marriott has a casual restaurant and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include a Fitness Club with a sauna, outdoor swimming pool and a Turkish Bath. 

The Petra Palace Hotel is located close to the entrance to the site and all 83 rooms are air conditioned with private facilities, cable television and mini bar. Additional facilities include an out door heated swimming pool, a small gift shop, laundry service as well as a restaurant. 

The newly opened Playa Bonita Intercontinental Resort & Spa, overlooking the Pacific Ocean is just a short road journey from Panama City. The hotel has 300 Ocean View Rooms, all with balcony. Leisure facilities at the hotel includes a large freeform swimming pool and a 3000 square metre holistic spa. The three restaurants serve local and international cuisine. 

The Plaza Magnolias Hotel close to the heart of San Cristobal has been restored to meet the standards set by the National Institute of Anthropology and History, and has been declared a National Monument. High ceilings, adobe brick, hand-laid stucco, artesian woodwork and tile floors lend to the historic feel. The hotel has a total of 66 rooms and suites all with private facilities. The hotels’ restaurant is located in the central patio and serves international and regional cuisine. 

Plaza San Francisco, Santiago is centrally located steps away from civic and cultural centres, the subway, and a variety of shops. It is a couple of blocks from the Museum of Fine Arts, the Government Palace, and the Opera House. There are 140 standard and 16 suites. The hotel is modern with a perfect, well-balanced combination of woods, tapestries and fine furniture with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems, internet access, room safes and cable TV.  

The Plaza Santa Cruz Hotel has 44 rooms; all with safety box, mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioning, direct dial telephone and television. Located across the main square of Santa Cruz, the property is in an ideal position with close proximity to the vineyards that represent the wine route of the Colchagua Valley. There is an outdoor swimming pool, gym, wine shop and restaurant serving local dishes.  

Point View Lodge is a small, boutique Lodge overlooking Lake Taupo and the town itself. Offering 3 well decorated guestrooms, 2 of which offer sweeping views across the lake to the mountains of Tongariro National Park. A large decking area, well maintained garden and spacious lounge areas provide plenty of privacy, ideal for relaxation. Dinner is served on request in the formal dining area or al fresco in the garden.  

The Pokhara Grande (formerly known as the Bluebird Hotel) is located in the picturesque lake town of Pokhara, 200 kilometres west of the capital city, Kathmandu. Featuring 125 deluxe rooms and 4 suites with the usual amenities, hotel facilities include a swimming pool, Health Club, gymnasium and sauna and 24 hour room service. 

Porini Camp is in the Selenkay Conservation area - a few kilometres north of Amboseli National Park. It is an important dispersal area and rangeland for wildlife migrating out of Amboseli. Selenkay Conservation Area is well off the beaten track and has not been much visited by tourists. It lies in the heart of Masai land and the animals are truly wild and not yet habituated to the presence of vehicles. Accommodation at Porini Camp is within the conservation area. The facilities include 6 spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished and with en suite bathrooms including shower, wash basin and flush toilet. Tents have solar-powered electric lighting. The camp is small and is on the lines of the traditional luxury safari camp with more comfortable bathroom arrangements than were available to the big game hunters of earlier years!  

Porini Camp Mara has 6 spacious tents sited in the shade of Acacia trees. They have 2 large beds, solar electric lights, ensuite bathroom with flush toilet and bucket shower. There is a general Mess Tent for indoor dining (one large table) and lounge seating. Outdoor dining is also offered and evenings are spent round the camp fire with Maasai dancers for entertainment. High quality fresh meals are prepared by the camp Chef. This is an all inclusive property – all meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine. Included are 4 wheel drive game drives (morning evening and night drives), escorted walks with Maasai guides and sundowner drinks. 

The Porta Hotel del Lago has 100 rooms all with views of Lake Atitlan. The hotel has 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and 2 natural mineral Jacuzzis. 

The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel has 113 rooms and suites offering views of Copacabana Beach. Some of the rooms have balconies and some have huge picture windows. The Sabor & Vista Restaurant is a comfortable and informal venue to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, while enjoying great views of Copacabana. The roof-top outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, dry sauna and pool-side bar offer breathtaking views of Copacabana Beach, Corcovado, Sugar Loaf and the surrounding mountains. 

The Portswood Hotel is only 5 minutes walk from the vibrant V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It has 102 rooms and offers guests nice accommodation, Cape Malay cuisine and good service. It is also conveniently close to a variety of shopping and entertainment options in a secure and tranquil environment. It has a swimming pool, gymnasium with sauna and steam room. It is the sister hotel of the Commodore Hotel, both part of the Legacy Hotels & Resorts.  

The Posada Angostura has 7 rooms on 2 floors and is situated in the historic centre of Ciudad Bolivar, about 100 metres from the Orinoco River.  

The delightful Posada Casa Grande in Ciudad Bolivar is a restored two-storey colonial house close to the central Plaza Bolivar. It has 15 large rooms all with private facilities. In addition, the restaurant serves breakfast.  

The Posada del Inca Sacred Valley is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It has 84 rooms all with private facilities. The Inkafe serves Andean and international cuisine. The Kallpa Wasi is a full-service spa offering a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and massage. 

Posada la Gotera has recently been reconstructed to include the neighbouring house, now featuring more and bigger rooms including an Art Cafe, making it one of the most comfortable and best situated posadas in Los Roques. It now has 8 double rooms all with private facilities and is situated right in front of the beach. 

The Potonggang Hotel is situated next to the Potong River. Each of the 216 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, telephone and satellite television. Hotel facilities include a choice of restaurants, bar, souvenir shop and a beauty salon. 

Pousada Abracadabra is situated a short walk from the main street of Buzios, with its many bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel overlooks one of the many bays of the Buzios peninsula. All rooms are air-conditioned and have private facilities.  

Situated alongside the Saint Francis Church, the Pousada do Mondego in Ouro Preto has 24 charming rooms. The hotels’ interior has impressive furnishings and art works. There is also an art gallery and an exhibition of precious gems, jewellery and antiques. 

Pousada Do Mutum is located on the River Mutum which flows into the nearby Lake Chacorore, in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the Pantanal in the state of Mato Grosso. The eco-friendly lodge has 16 air-conditioned rooms all with private facilities. There is also a swimming pool. 

Pousada Do Rio Mutum is located on the River Mutum which flows into the nearby Lake Chacorore, in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the Pantanal. The eco-friendly lodge has 22 air-conditioned rooms all with private facilities. It also has a swimming pool. 

Pousada do Sandi is centrally located in the historic town of Paraty with 26 rooms. The pousada has a swimming pool and a restaurant. 

The Pousada Penhasco has 32 air conditioned apartments with balcony and mini bar. The pousada has a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pool, sauna and tennis courts. There are spectacular views from the property.  

Pousada Vida Sol e Mar has over 30 rooms and cottages located on the side of a hill overlooking the Ocean. All have private facilities. The hotel has a restaurant which serves international cuisine. The hotel also has a lovely swimming pool. 

The Praia do Forte is situated about 50 kilometres north of Salvador overlooking the ocean set amongst 200,000 square metres of gardens and coconut groves. The hotel has 4 pools, 3 bars, restaurants and a water sports centre offering snorkelling, fishing, windsurfing and kayaking. Praia do Forte is Brazil's first resort strongly committed to ecological tourism and environmental conservation. Many cultural activities aimed at combining those purposes are offered to guests as leisure alternatives. 

The President Palace Hotel is conveniently located in the City centre. Each of the 166 rooms offer satellite television, telephone, mini bar, air conditioning, hairdryer and ensuite bathroom. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, a bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna and souvenir shop. 

Hotel Presidente is centrally located, close to the San Francisco Church and the typical artisan market where you can find native handicrafts galore. The Presidente is a first-class modern hotel whose facilities include a restaurant, fully-equipped business centre, cafeteria restaurant, bar, indoor heated pool and sauna. 

The Presidente InterContinental Guadalajara is a gleaming glass landmark which locals refer to, as the ‘Crystal Pyramid’. The hotel has a total of 409 air-conditioned rooms and suites all with modern amenities. Dining outlets include a coffee shop and an Italian restaurant. There is also a lobby bar. The hotel has a spa, and a health and fitness centre, which has a heated outdoor swimming pool. 

In Merida you will stay at the Presidente Intercontinental Villa Mercedes. This hotel is a place with history. At the beginning of the last century, from 1903, and until 1998 Villa Mercedes, an elegant residence of one of the most prestigious local families, stood where the hotel is now located. Villa Mercedes hotel has 84 comfortable rooms. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and laundry facilities. Room facilities include independently controlled air conditioning, cable TV, mini bar and telephone; and in the bathroom, a bathtub, double washbasin and hair dryer 

A Nile cruise differs from a Mediterranean or ocean cruise in several ways. Essentially, Nile cruise ships are smaller than their ocean-going counterparts, as their size is limited by the locks and bridges on the River Nile. The MS Nile Plaza cruise boats is part of the Presidential Nile Cruise fleet which have been sailing the Nile for over 30 years and are a well established and respected fleet of 7 similar boats. The MS Nile Plaza cruise boat consists of 75 spacious and well furnished cabins, all with air-conditioning and private facilities. Other onboard facilities include a rooftop plunge pool, sundeck, restaurant and piano bar, in our opinion MS Nile Plaza represents excellent value for money.  

Presidential Nile Cruise has a fleet of 7 identical boats which sail between Luxor and Aswan. Founded in 1978 Presidential Nile Cruise where one of the first to commercialise Nile cruising and now have a wealth of experience. Each boat offers between 65 to 75 cabins which are all equipped with modern amenities. The cabins are also tastefully decorated and well furnished offering clients comfortable surroundings. Each cabin has as standard air conditioning, TV and radio, telephone, safety deposit box and mini bar. The boat also boasts a spacious sun deck which houses a bar and refreshing swimming pool. There is also a separate lounge with bar, library with quiet area, small fitness room and a delightful restaurant. Evening entertainment is also offered with Folkloric show, Galabya party and Nubian show.  

The Pride Hotel in Nagpur has 70 guestrooms with en suite facilities, air conditioning, telephone and television. The hotel has a coffee shop and swimming pool. Please note that this hotel is fairly basic but the best available. 

The Prime Hotel is conveniently located on the famous Wangfujing Avenue, and near to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Beihai Park. Each of the 400 guest rooms are spacious and include tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, mini bar and refrigerator. The hotel has 3 restaurants serving Chinese, International and a la carte cuisine. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna and Jacuzzi. 

The Prince Abbas is a spacious vessel with five decks with external walkways. All cabins are fully air-conditioned with en-suite shower and toilet. Facilities include a lounge and bar, library, small gym and a restaurant serving Egyptian and Western cuisine. There is also a sundeck with plunge pool. 

The Protea Hotel Marine is located on the shores of Pollock Beach. This is a first class hotel and all the 73 rooms are luxuriously furnished. There are a variety of restaurants to dine at in style, or relax with a pre-dinner cocktail in one of the 2 bars. You can also enjoy a walk down to the Dolphinarium, museum or snake park which are all located nearby. 

The award-winning Pudong Shangri-La Hotel is located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone of Shanghai. Prominently sited along the famous Huangpu River, the Hotel has breathtaking views of Shanghai's legendary riverfront - the Bund and the Orient Pearl TV Tower. The hotels’ 606 rooms are amongst the most spacious in the city and are complemented by an extensive range of restaurants, lounges and bars.  

The Punatsangchhu Resort which opened in 2008 is located between Wangdiphodrang and Punakha and has 22 rooms. The rooms are very comfortable with views down over the valley and have en-suite bathrooms. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. 

The Costa Rica Hotel Punta Leona is a resort surrounded by 750 acres of lush tropical rainforest. The Selvamar Rooms are situated about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the beach. The complex has 3 swimming pools. 

The Tented Camp at Pushkar is erected every year on a permanent site on the edge of the Thar Desert just outside the city. It consists of well laid-out two-man tents spread over a large area surrounded by a security fence. There is a pleasant reception area, a large and well-stocked gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant tents and a separate bar tent with tables and chairs on a lawn outside. There are washing and toilet facilities at various locations around the camp, clearly signposted. The accommodation tents themselves are clean but basic and contain just two beds and chairs. They are lit by electric light, supplied by a main generator. 

Our stay just outside Jasper is at the Pyramid Lake Resort. Every room has views of both Pyramid Lake and a panorama of the Canadian Rockies. You are booked in the renovated Cavell Rooms, which feature ensuite bathrooms, minibar, gas fireplace, satellite TV, coffee/tea maker and telephone. The award-winning ‘Pines at Pyramid Lake Resort’ is the hotel’s restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are fitness and massage facilities.  

In Cairo, accommodation is at the Pyramids Park Inter-Continental Resort for the first stay. Situated in Giza, five minutes’ drive from the Great Pyramids, the hotel has 470 fully-equipped modern rooms, a choice of 5 restaurants, a large outdoor swimming pool, plus additional leisure facilities. The hotel has a courtesy shuttle bus into central Cairo. (www.intercontinental.com/egypt/cairo/hotel_gizpyr.shtml)