Travel Advisor

Jim Platner

Expertise

Southeast Asia,
Central America,
Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel,
Couples Travel

Travel Advisor

Jim Platner

Profile details

About

DC-based passionate traveler. 53 countries and on a quest to visit 75 countries by my 40th birthday!

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Travel style

Solo traveling hostel-goer and couples traveling luxury hotel explorer! Staying as far off-the-beaten-path as possible, while trying to avoid state department travel warnings. Lifetime Marriott Platinum by the age of 33. If you are curious about staying somewhere – chances are that I’ve been there!

Favorite hotels

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

A beacon of urban glitz and glamor, and home to the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool.

The Greenbrier

Historic property from 1778 set on 11,000 acres of forest with warm, cozy cottages.

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Just outside Cairo, this vast luxury sleep has an ornate style, an 18-hole golf course, heated pool, three international restaurants and direct views of the Pyramids.

Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach

Laid-back beachfront hostel along Nacpan Beach with casual mixed-gender dorms.

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