We picked the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam to celebrate a special occasion and booked a four night stay at the resort using IHG Rewards Club points! We had some excellent experiences at the InterContinental Bora Bora and other properties in Asia and came with high expectations! Read to find out if they were met!
One of the perks of flying with Bangkok Airways is that they offer lounge access to all passengers, something US carriers don’t even offer to First Class passengers on domestic flights! On our recent flight to Ko Samui with Bangkok Air, we had a long layover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport and we spent it at
After a leisurely walk through Vilnius’ old town, I had picked the Lithuanian National Museum as my next sight to see for the day. I love to see and hear the history of a country from their own perspective and the museum came recommended by the lady at the tourist office as one of the
My second hotel for my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin was the ibis hotel Hua Hin. It was in the same neighborhood as my previous, more upscale choices, the Amari Hua Hin, near the Cicada Market. Having stayed at a number of ibis hotels in Thailand, I had pretty clear expectations for my
Hampton is a mid-scale, limited service hotel chain in the Hilton portfolio and makes up almost half of all Hilton properties around the world! They have grown quickly and you can find them all over the USA – who are they and what can you expect? Read my overview to find out!
Air Berlin is the second largest airline in Germany and one of the top 10 carriers in Europe, based in Berlin, the German capital. They have roots as a charter airline and a budget carrier, but have evolved and fly worldwide. Read my Facts & Figures overview to see if you should choose them for
On my first night in Hua Hin, I didn’t want to make the trip from the Amari Hotel into town and was looking for dinner options in walking distance. When my plans to spend the evening at the Cicada market faltered (it’s closed on weeknights), I found a little pizzeria on the side of the
As my first hotel on my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin, I picked the Amari Hotel. It got very good reviews, looked good in the photos and was affordable at around $80 including breakfast. After a few nights in economy hotels, I was hoping for a treat – and that’s what I got!
If you are in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need a break from the hustle of the big city, you have a few choices. Hua Hin is the historic beach resort of the Thai Royal family and a popular family destination for a weekend away or some time on the beach without having to
I just found my new, favorite lounge at the Manila airport terminals: The recently opened Singapore Airline lounge at Manila’s Terminal 3! It is large and well designed, there is plenty of food and drink on offer and the staff is very professional and attentive – what more could you ask for at a departure
The Novotel Vilnius Central was my second hotel in Vilnius during my Baltic Explorer trip. I was very close to making Platinum in Accor’s LeClub program and picked it based on a promotion! It turned out to be a great choice: I enjoyed a beautiful suite in a central location at a reasonable price, making
Sometimes I pick a restaurant for the great food it offers, and sometimes for its location. I picked the Trattoria di Ravello for its location and ended up happy with the food as well. It’s located along the main pedestrian street in Vilnius’ Old Town, Pilies, and allows you to watch city life go by