Paradisus La Perla
9.4/10
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Paradisus La Perla
★★★★★
A stunning hotel, exceptional food and attention to detail that truly makes a difference.
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Hotels visited by Audrey
I've stayed at each of these hotels. I share the real highlights… and the things to keep in mind, with an honest rating out of 10. No advertising, just what I'd have wanted to know before booking. Full reviews are written in French, with an English summary.
8.9/10
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Riu Guanacaste
★★★★★
Not the cheapest all-inclusive down south, but after a week there, I understand what justifies the price.
Read my full review →Dreams Karibana Cartagena
8.1/10
Cartagena, Colombia
Dreams Karibana Cartagena
★★★★½
Not for staying at the resort all week, but a real favourite if you like mixing relaxation with evenings in Cartagena's colourful streets.
Read my full review →Viva Fortuna Beach
7.0/10
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Viva Fortuna Beach
★★★½
A great option to unwind without breaking the bank, and the only way to visit Grand Bahama all inclusive.
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Every hotel I've visited
Stays, cruises and site visits: here's what I know from the inside. Considering one of them? Ask me what I thought.
Dominican Republic
- Occidental Caribe
- Occidental Punta Cana
- Riu Republica
- Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda 3 stays
- Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
Mexico
- Fairmont Mayakoba
- Grand Oasis Tulum
- Paradisus La Perla review 9.4/10
Jamaica
- Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica
- Catalonia Montego Bay
Cuba
- Playa Cayo Santa María
- Sol Caribe Beach
- Meliá Las Américas
- Gran Muthu Almirante
- Meliá Cayo Santa María
- Meliá Trinidad
Bahamas
- Viva Fortuna Beach review 7.0/10
Costa Rica
- Riu Guanacaste review 8.9/10
- Riu Palace Costa Rica site visit
Colombia
- Dreams Karibana Cartagena review 8.1/10
Italy
- Cala Ponte
- Relais Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo
- Il Tesoretto
- Tenuta Monacelle
- Bra Hotel site visit
- Grand Hotel Admiral
- W Rome
- Castiglion del Bosco visit and tasting
Canada
- Hilton Vancouver Downtown
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Hilton Québec
- Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Other destinations explored
- Safari in Kenya
- Réunion Island
- Switzerland: Lausanne and Geneva
Cruises
- CroisiEurope · The Seine, from Paris to Normandy
- MSC Seaside · Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
- Norwegian Escape (NCL) · Bermuda
Theme parks visited
- Walt Disney World, Orlando
- Universal Studios, Orlando and Los Angeles
How I rate
A rating that reflects value, not just luxury
My rating considers the room, beach, food, service and little details… but also value for money. A 3.5-star resort can be a great choice for the right traveller, and a 5-star can disappoint if it doesn't match your expectations.
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