Courtney Brandt

Founder | A to Za'atar

Latest Posts

06.03.2021

Lovely Labriz, Lush Landscapes

As the Hilton Labriz is located on Silhouette Island, guests will choose to arrive by either helicopter from the international airport or by boat from Bel Ombre. The island is off the northwestern ...

05.11.2021

Treehouse Living at Hilton Seychelles Northolme

Located roughly thirty minutes from the Victoria-Seychelles airport, the transfer to the Hilton resort flies by in lush landscape and slightly harrowing turns across the island of Mahé. For ...

09.24.2019

Privacy, Luxury And Amazing Views Await You At The Waldorf Astoria DIFC.

Global and local travelers alike will be delighted with the recent launch of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), which opened its doors near the sprawling financial ...

09.19.2019

Rosewood Bangkok: New Global Luxury Standards

Opened in Spring 2019, the Rosewood Bangkok enters the market on upscale Ploenchit Road in a neighborhood of high-end shopping, luxury properties, and embassies. Having booked a car through the ...

08.26.2019

Four Seasons Prague: Location and Luxury.

When visiting any new city, accommodation requirerments vary for todays modern travelers. Some find a central location necessary, while others find luxury and service the most important criteria ...

08.10.2019

A Contemporary City Stay at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island

When recently invited to the Four Seasons Al Maryah Island for a staycation, I was only too delighted to accept. Having visited many of the dining outlets over the years, I had never had the ...

08.07.2019

Tree Top Luxury at Four Seasons Seychelles

Postcard views of crystal blue waters. Warm breezes off the Indian Ocean. Waves crashing gently in the distance. The location could be one of a few beautiful destinations in the world, but...

09.04.2017

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: Modern Maldives Sophistication

I am a high maintenance traveler. When an opportunity came up to travel with my best friend to the St. Regis Maldives, I didn’t hesitate—my answer was an immediate and ...

About Courtney Brandt

Hi, I'm Courtney, the American author and expat behind the blog A to Za'atar. My articles seek to share unique culinary and hospitality experiences from the UAE and beyond. I'm currently living in Dubai and have lived in the GCC since 2007 (including stays in Doha and Abu Dhabi).