Sharing some exciting plans for my upcoming winter travels. This season, I’ll be embarking on a Journey through Morocco, yes again, my fifth Camel Caravan! Where I look forward to wandering, reconnecting with friends, and discovering new five-star hotels. Some of these gems are nestled in remote oases, while others are in pristine beach areas that are just beginning to gain attention—like the Hamptons of the North Coast near Tangier. Alongside these discoveries, I plan to take time for leisurely personal visits, simply roaming and feeding my soul through my favorite love language: wandering.

Following Morocco, I will embark on another extensive expedition in Egypt. Unlike my previous Journey that followed the Nile, this time I will navigate hundreds of miles to an ancient oasis via Alexandria. Egypt’s luxury travel effortlessly blends its rich ancient wonders with the comfort of five-star accommodations, creating a truly unique experience.

My Journey will begin in Cairo at the Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza, a hotel I hold dear. I cherish the memories of my dear friend and hotelier legend, John O’Sullivan, the “Irishman,” who opened this remarkable hotel many years ago. Staying there feels like coming home.

I mosey by car to Alexandria, nesting at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at Stefano. Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria is a 5-star luxury beachfront hotel located on Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast, San Stefano.  It serves as a modern, upscale escape featuring rooms and suites and villas with private pools, and a Palace! Catering to travelers seeking high-end comfort and seaside relaxation. The property offers extensive amenities including seven restaurants, two bars, a private beach, outdoor tennis courts, and a full-service spa.  The hotel is situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Stanley Bridge and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which should be on every touring list!

Set between the Mediterranean Sea and the city, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria offers sea or skyline views from private balconies, alongside a private 1,640-foot sandy beach tucked into a secluded bay.

With Egyptian underpinnings and a sleek waterfront setting, the Four Seasons resort-style Hotel embodies modern Alexandria and its unique cosmopolitan flare. On one side, the Mediterranean Sea glistens in the sun; on the other, a dynamic metropolis buzzes with life. Wake to welcome views of either side from your room’s balcony, then head for a stroll along their private beach tucked along a bay in the middle of the city.  Enjoy Egypt from a whole new perspective! Alexandria is the third-largest city in Egypt after Cairo and Giza, the seventh-largest city in Africa, and a major economic centre. Called the “Bride of the Mediterranean” by locals, Alexandria is the largest city on the Mediterranean, the fourth-largest city in the Arab world, and the ninth-largest urban area in Africa.

Alexandria, the light of Egypt, is named after Alexander the Great, who founded the city in 331 BC (or 332 BC) and named it in his own honor.  It was the first known city to bear the name of its founder rather than that of a god or mythical hero. The name derives from the Greek Alexandros, meaning “defender of men” or “defender of mankind.” The second largest city and major economic center of Egypt.

Alexander established the city on the site of the fishing village Rhacotis to serve as a naval base, a hub for trade with Greece, and the capital of his Egyptian territory.  The city became a major center of Hellenistic culture and scholarship, famously housing the Library of Alexandria, which cemented its historical significance. 

For a truly Royal Four Seasons Visit- the Palace is perfect!   Tucked quietly along the tip of the Hotel’s peninsula – the shimmering Mediterranean on three sides – The Palace is a luxury seafront sanctuary with a design inspired by its soothing surroundings. Host exceptional parties or make memories with family members in the expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, complete with a swimming pool, garden and sea-gazing lounge. A private, gated entrance and parking for two vehicles adds to the exclusivity of this opulent retreat.

Touring near the hotel, explore Bibliotheca Alexandria on a private guided tour. Built in 2002 as a modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, this world-renowned cultural landmark houses eight million books and one of the largest reading rooms in the world. During your three-hour visit, visit four museums, 15 permanent art galleries, a planetarium and a manuscript restoration laboratory while gaining deeper insight into Alexandria’s literary and intellectual legacy. I’ve been told there might be a special Cairo Tent Maker exhibition here in December, fingers crossed!

Four Seasons Alexandria, following in the footsteps of the great!