ANA All Nippon Air is a five-star airline and one of my favorite airlines between North America and Asia. They have now launched the renovation of their fleet of 50 Boeing B777 long-haul with the first plane entering service next month on the Tokyo -London route. Each plane will feature suites in First and Business […]
The ibis Lisboa Liberdade is located in the Principe Real neighborhood, a great location to explore Lisbon’s sights and it’s nightlife. It offers a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed in a central location at a reasonable price. The breakfast is very good. The ibis Lisboa Liberdade has a lot of potential, but a lack
Lisbon reminds me a lot of San Francisco and one reason is the great restaurant and bar scene you’ll have in both cities. Lisbon has lots of little neighborhood bars and restaurants with loyal, local followers that offer unique food and drink options, great ambiance and friendly service. Jobim is one of those places, making
Lisbon is one of the most underrated cities in Europe, but Portugal’s capital has been getting much more attention in the last view years: It has a lot to offer from historic buildings and museums to fairy tale castles and beaches and great food and nightlife. It’s easy to explore, the city is compact, locals
On the Capital Markets Day on June 24, 2019, Lufthansa Investor Relations provided an update on the plans of the airline group. And that includes a turnaround of struggling low-cost subsidiary Eurowings, which will re-focus on short-haul, point-to-point flights with a fleet of Airbus A320 planes only. The planned integration of Brussels Airlines into Eurowings
Singapore Airlines made their award sales “Spontaneous Escapes” a permanent feature of the program earlier this year and they continue offering great deals for last-minute award trips. In July 2019, you can fly from Singapore to Frankfurt or Duesseldorf, Germany, for only 64,400 miles one-way in their fantastic SQ Business Class or for only 26,600 in
The art’otel Berlin Kurfuerstendamm offers a uniqe, Andy Warhol inspired design, comfortable rooms and friendly service in a good location in Western Berlin. You have access to a small fitness and wellness area, a peaceful garden and a good breakfast. The prices are low for Berlin on cash or Radisson Rewards rates, making this a
Qatar Airways was named the Best Airline in 2019 in the SkyTrax Global Airline Awards, pushing last years winner Singapore Airlines to the second spot. ANA All Nippon Air claims third place again. Just as over the last 10 years, StarAlliance dominates the charts with 5 of the top ten belonging to the alliance. SkyTeam has
In the never-ending competition between hotel companies over guests, every perceivable gap in the accommodation market is being filled: Now, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is launching a new brand, Atwell Suites. It’ll be an all-suite brand in the upper-midscale market. Find out how Atwell Suites wants to stand out in a crowded market – check
Hoi An is my favorite city in Vietnam – it’s a beautiful, small town situated on the river with a lovely old town that invites you to hang out, read a book over coffee or wander among the stores. You can explore the rice fields around the town or head to the beach by bike.
Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is launching a pre-paid Visa Card in partnership with The Mall Group. You can use it to pay anywhere Visa is accepted and there are no sign-up, monthly or load fees. And you even earn reward points and get discounts at the mall. I recommend pre-paid cards for peace of
Thai Smile, the short-haul & low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways, is planning to become a StarAlliance Connecting Partner. While you won’t be able to earn or burn miles from another StarAlliance carrier like Lufthansa or United, Elite members will be able to get lounge and priority benefits on connecting flights that include a Thai Smile flight. Find