What if you could have your own private chalet by the beach for a weekend and enjoy it as a hotel guest? I’d tell you it’s possible at this charming hidden gem in Halat called Le Blanc Bleu. Owned by the Abed family whose passionate relationship with the hospitality business started with the grandfather’s iconic […]
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Beit Lebbos, the Beiteddine Guesthouse.
How about sleeping in a 200-year old house and waking up to the sight of the glorious Beiteddine Palace? Tempting enough? Then let me tell you more about one of the latest guesthouses I experienced in Beiteddine, Chouf. ♦ You should know by now that I have a thing for guesthouses. Besides being a way […]
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Lebanon
Whether you’re a traveler visiting Lebanon for a long weekend or a local looking to make the best out of a long weekend in Lebanon, here are some weekend getaway ideas that could make a great starting point for planning a Lebanon vacation or staycation. ♦ Experience a Guesthouse With a growing number of picturesque […]
Top 10 Museums to Visit in Lebanon
Lebanon’s museums give testimony to the rich history and culture of a country that has been the cradle of many passing civilizations. Since the 6th edition of “La Nuit des Musees” is coming up soon (Saturday April 6, 2019), here are the top 10 museums you should consider visiting during your tour! ♦ National Museum […]
8 Flowery Guesthouses You Can Enjoy this Spring in Lebanon
8 Flowery Guesthouses in Lebanon You know Spring is around the corner as soon as March’s rays of sun feel warmer on your skin, and nature starts to wake up around you. It’s time for that long-overdue roadtrip in the sun, fresh walk in nature, or sunny weekend getaway in Lebanon. Wondering where to go […]
6 Reasons Why Khenchara is one of Lebanon’s Most Beautiful Villages
If you haven’t visited Khenchara yet, you have, in my opinion, missed out on one of Lebanon’s most charming villages. Nestled in the Metn mountains at an altitude of around 1,100m, the Lebanese village promises pine trees, fresh air, beautiful nature walks, history and culture, but also deeply-rooted traditions of arak and wine making. The […]
Les Jardins de Tyr: a Magical Escape in the Heart of Tyr.
Every family house has a story, what if it’s a circa century-old one? In the heart of Tyr, surrounded by hectares of banana plantations, a new bespoke boutique guesthouse has seen the light, commemorating the glorious roots of the Charaf family. Built by the Charaf grandfather, whose many noble deeds earned him the title of […]
7 Reasons to Visit Sept Winery this Summer
It’s hot and the beach is too mainstream for you on a summer weekend? It’s probably time for a different kind of relaxing getaway. What you need is awaiting you in the mountains of Batroun where a new winery has opened its doors to welcome you in its small haven of greenery overlooking gorgeous landscape […]
Domaine de Chouchene: The River Guesthouse of the Bekaa.
♣ It’s the “Chouchene” flower (Arabic word for “Iris”) that this beautiful guesthouse is called after. Visiting Domaine de Chouchene, you will feel in your own private little forest where your walks will be greeted by flowers and trees carrying their name and refreshed by a river flowing under your feet. This piece of heaven […]