Melanie Nayer, Cheapflights US Senior Site Editor
Where? Rome, Italy
Why? Rome exudes class. From inside the thick walls of the Colosseum to outside dining at any one of the city’s restaurants/cafes, Rome has a certain sexiness that appeals to all visitors. Rome is not precocious or stuck-up, it’s just classy. It’s hard to imagine that thousands of years ago, Rome was a staging ground for some of the most remarkable man-made creations of our time. Just standing in Rome makes you humble.
Where would you stay? Hotel Homs
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Dan Miller, Cheapflights US Newsletter Director
Where? Paris
Why? It’s historic and romantic
Where would you stay? Hotel du Jeu Paume
Best meal? Lobster macaroni at Georges
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Hugo Burge, Vice-Chairman
Where? Agony. I can’t choose one place – that’s like the hardest homework ever! Hmm. I will narrow it down and proffer my favourite place in the USA so far (where I have been working on and off for CF for two years): Monument Valley, Utah.
Why? Get there, wake up at the crack of sparrow fart and you will see why. When the sun rises you will see one of the most spectacular and memorable views of your life. The characteristic fingers of red sandstone start as dark and sinister silhouettes that gradually turn to a warm glowing orange. I heartily recommend a drive around the Indian National Park Reservation at first light with the roof down. Ties in nicely with a West Coast trip taking in the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, The Hoover Dam and the legendary route 1 up and beyond San Fran. For me it was the highlight.
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David Soskin, CEO
Where? Puerto Rico
Why? It’s an extremely beautiful Caribbean island that’s relatively easy to get to and has an amazing history: Puerto Rico was one of the places that Christopher Columbus stopped in at on his exploration of the New World. Its capital, San Juan, is a Unesco world heritage site and is one of the best preserved old cities in the whole world. So it has an extraordinary combination of a fascinating history along with the traditional wonderful beaches you associate with the Caribbean.
It’s not terribly well known by British tourists as it’s slightly off the beaten-track of the normal British Caribbean haunts.
Where would you stay? My favourite hotel is El Convento, right in the heart of old San Juan. It’s a Seventeenth Century convent which has been converted into a hotel. That might sound very ascetic and limited in the facilities it offers, but that’s not the case. It’s very comfortable with beautiful rooms, nearly all of which have fantastic views over the harbour of San Juan. It also has a wonderful tapas bar, very nice staff and it’s within easy walking distance of the excellent shopping in San Juan.
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