Travel Made Easy: Radisson Hotel Group Overview

Updated 2020: Radisson Hotel Group is not a name as well known as Marriott or Hilton. But with almost 1,200 hotels worldwide and clearly defined brands, it’s an interesting hospitality group to watch and more easily navigated than Marriott or Accor with over 30 brands each. Get a quick overview of the hotel group, the experiences you can expect from their … Continue reading

Radisson Hotel Group – Facts & Figures

Radisson Hotel Group (formerly known as Carlson Hotels) is one of the smaller hotel groups with just under 1,200 hotels worldwide. They are also one of the more difficult to track due to their complex ownership structure. With Carlson Hotels responsible for the Americas business and Carlson Rezidor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, they have operated like two … Continue reading

Best places to stay in Bali

Updated 2019: Bali fulfills different dreams for different people – from wild parties in Kuta to upscale beachclubs in Seminyak. From family beach vacations in Nusa Dua to honeymoons at luxurious villas. And from surfing on remote beaches to finding your personal zen moment in Ubud. If you want to make sure your vacation is just what you expect it to … Continue reading

Great value hotel in great location – Review Mercure Siam, Bangkok

Update 2019: The Mercure Siam Bangkok is located near Siam Square, one of my favorite locations in Bangkok. The Mercure Siam has a rooftop pool and gym with nice views, a nice Executive Lounge for an upscale feel and very modern rooms, all at very reasonable prices. It’s a great choice, especially for Accor LeClub elite members. Find out what to … Continue reading

Travel Made Easy: Accor Hotels

Accor Group is the largest hotel chain in Europe and among the largest in the world. Accor has been on a acquisition spree as much as an innovation spree – they have acquired the Raffles, Fairmont, Swissotel and Moevenpick brands at the luxury end and launched Jo & Joes at the hostel end of the spectrum. They are also venturing … Continue reading

Earn 6,000 Accor LeClub Points with three 2-night stays

Accor just launched their latest Accor LeClub Points promotion: You can earn 6,000 points (worth $140) by staying 3 times at least two nights at one of more than 3,400 hotels worldwide. As always with Accor, there are a number of conditions to be met, so check out the promotion details below before you book your next stay! … Continue reading

Travel Made Easy: Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG)

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) is one of the largest hotel companies in the world, with more than 5,300 hotels in close to 100 countries! From inexpensive Holiday Inn Express to luxurious InterContinental hotels, you have a lot of choices. And the IHG Rewards Club loyalty program makes it easy to earn points and perks. Find out all there is to … Continue reading

Kimpton Hotels now part of IHG Rewards Club – book, earn & redeem points!

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) acquired Kimpton Hotels in 2014, planning to integrate the small group of boutique hotels into one of the largest hotel companies in the world. Now, that integration is complete and Kimpton hotels Karma loyalty program has been folded into IHG Rewards Club, making it possible to book hotels through IHG’s website, earn and redeem points at … Continue reading

Accor Hotels – Facts & figures

The Accor hotel group is based in Europe and as of 2017, has 4,195 hotels in 92 countries, making it one of the largest hotel chains in the world. With hotels from budget brands like ibis to luxury hotels like Sofitel, they cover a wide price range, yet they get very little coverage from travel bloggers  – read on to get … Continue reading