Quote: Throw all your preconceptions out the window. It has been 14 years since the Civil War ended, and Lebanon is well on its way to becoming the Middle East's hottest destination. With beaches, nightclubs, skiing, and world-class shopping, Lebanon truly is the playground of the Middle East.

Quote: Traced my family roots in a reconstructed city bursting with history and culture.

Quote: Exciting things are happening in Beirut right now. There is a ton to do and see from archeology to culture. As a country staying on the path of peace, Lebanon may very well be the next IT place on the Mediterranean.

Quote: A brief trip to Beirut for business. It was absolutely beautiful the short time I was there.

Quote: Too many travel features about Lebanon start by referring to its capital as ‘Paris of the East’. There’s more to Beirut than a once-upon-a-time comparison to The City of Light. And there’s more to Lebanon than Beirut.

Quote: In this journal, I'm going to try and convey the incredible feeling of being in Beirut, at a time when everyone here thinks that they are hated by the rest of the world

Quote: Beirut: not a destination you'd think of first, but if you've been around a bit and you're looking for something special, you might as well give the Portemilio Suite hotel a try: you'll enjoy it.