Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Bed before Mai Tai.

This is what my bed looked like a few minutes after I checked into my ocean view room at the Halekulani. Sadly for my husband not due to amour.

What I continue to value most in a hotel room is pristine bedding right down to the mattress. Not a spot, spec or even a loose thread was found. And my pillows were deliciously new. Thank you Halekulani housekeeping team for your attention to detail. In return, I do my part by being a respectful guest and not causing a mess.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A Halekulani Welcome.

Nothing says, "Welcome to our Honolulu hotel" like papaya wrapped in plastic, particularly when you're the Hygiene Hunter. Unless of course it's Steve McGarrett in gift wrap.

Monday, April 4, 2011

The Halekulani prepares.

It looks like a little bird has told the Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu that the Hygiene Hunter is coming for a visit. This looks like about a six day supply of tissue for the HH;) That's the Hunter; not the hotel.

Friday, April 1, 2011

You drop. They swoop.

And yet they still manage to keep their waistline. Oh, the French!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hygiene first.

This crepe stand near the Eiffel Tower has its priorities in order. Chocolate and properly attired staff. And, no, I am not referring to the polar fleece.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

No way to greet the Canadian Hygiene Hunter.

Just after midnight along Avenue Montaigne in Paris I spy a white plastic bag lying in the doorway of the Canadian Embassy. Littering is not the Canadian way:(

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Other people's leftovers.

This is why I dislike room service.

Monday, March 28, 2011

A common Parisian sight.

Friday, March 25, 2011

I also enjoy this smell.

Cheese should smell like cheese. Gym bags, on the other hand, should never smell like cheese. In a little side street on the Left Bank in Paris I discovered this most adorable little cheese shop. With the most amazing goat cheese I have ever savoured. Top honours also go to their cheesecake. And to the Cheese Man. If only I could remember the name of the shop. At the very least I know how to get there.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

This smell I enjoy.

The George V is renowned for their fabulous and weekly floral creations. Hyacinths signal spring. Hell for people with allergies though.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Oh George V.

It's little details like this that make me love you even more.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The ever thoughtful George V.

After being presented with a stool to perch on, my handbag is insisting we move to Paris. To this hotel. I could be persuaded.

Monday, March 21, 2011

An almost poop free park.

In this park, just beyond the Eiffel Tower, pigeons do the dirty work of chiens.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Not a buttery croissant.

Soap on a stick at Cafe de Flore. Hale the Handy Wipe. Aesthetics aside, this would be just fine as a personal bar in your own potty room.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Refuge at the George V.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Welcome to hell.

If you are going to visit the Eiffel Tower I suggest you cease liquid consumption 2 hours prior.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

This way to hell.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Dear Paul

Don't fear for his life. This duck has a safe house in the Jardin du Luxembourg.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Dislike.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Like.