Travel has always been about much more than simply reaching a destination.
For us, the hotel, food, service and people we meet are all part of the experience. Sometimes a spectacular room creates the memory. Sometimes it’s breakfast overlooking the sea, an exceptional dinner or simply somebody who transforms a good stay into an unforgettable one.
Over the years, SdB-Plus has documented our hotel and travel experiences across Asia, Europe and the United States.
Asia – Our New Playground
Living in Vietnam has opened an entirely new chapter in our travels.
One highlight was Conrad Bali: A Refined Escape Where Luxury, Warmth, and Bali’s Beauty Come Together.
Malaysia provided another extraordinary experience at The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, featured in June 2026 – Familiar Favourites, New Discoveries, and a Well-Deserved Escape.
Thailand joined the story with Conrad Bangkok — A Refined Home for Our Christmas Family Reunion.
Vietnam – Luxury Close to Home
Vietnam itself offers extraordinary escapes.
We discovered another side of Saigon at Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery.
We then escaped the city for A Long Weekend in Danang – A Luxury Escape Within Vietnam.
France – Hotels and Gastronomy
France remains one of our favourite destinations.
Lake Annecy gave us Le Palace de Menthon.
The Atlantic coast brought A Week in La Grande Terrasse, Châtelaillon-Plage, while Normandy gave us La Ferme Saint-Siméon in Honfleur.
Portugal & Spain
Our Iberian road trips produced some particularly memorable stays.
In Portugal, Conrad Algarve combined beautifully with its gastronomic restaurant Gusto.
Spain brought the historic Hotel Alfonso XIII in Sevilla and the more contemporary Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection by Hilton.
United States
Across the Atlantic, one recent highlight was Conrad Washington, DC – Where Luxury Meets Exceptional Service.
Travel Through Our Eyes
These aren’t anonymous hotel ratings.
They’re about the rooms we stayed in, the food we ate, the service we experienced and how each destination made us feel.
Sometimes everything was exceptional.
Sometimes it wasn’t.
And that’s precisely the point.
