In a 1-2-Punch, Club Carlson has devalued their rewards program by more than 50% – the worst such devaluation I have seen in the industry, making even the Hilton HHonors devaluation a few years ago look minor in comparison! After removing the Bonus Award Night from the Club Carlson Visa card (reported here), effective June 1, […]
Manila is not only a gateway for South East Asia and the 7,000 islands in the Philippines, it also has a number of beach and mountain destinations nearby for a weekend getaway. I have reported on Taal Lake & Volcano and the Nasugbu coast. If you want to do more than enjoy the scenery or swim, you
Ok, so after reading about Bangkok, the City of Angels, finding a way of Getting There and Around and settling on Where to Stay? you want to know more about things to see and do or places to eat? Than read on, that’s what Travel Made Easy is all about!
Ok, so after reading about Bangkok, the City of Angels and figuring out How to get there and around? you need to figure out where to stay in Bangkok? It is a huge city with some of the worst traffic in the world, so it pays to pick the best area to stay in! You could easily spend
You are planning a trip to Thailand and Bangkok is your first stop. After reading about Bangkok, the City of Angels, you want to spend a little time in the city? It’s time to figure out how to get there and around, without breaking the bank! Check out my tips below or read more about Things
Citibank Asia has been one of the most innovative banks in the region, especially with regards to credit cards. Today, I will review the different credit cards Citibank Philippines offers, compare their benefits and fees and will recommend the best general, everyday credit card – of course with an eye on rewards!
Gili Trawangan was a late edition to my ASEAN Explorer trip – I wanted to some peace & quiet on the beach after lots of wildlife, adventure and city time at the beginning of my trip. And the Vamana Resort at the North Eastern tip of Gili T fit the bill: a small, independent boutique resort
Ever since I visited Bali for the first time (and loved it), I was looking for a smaller, less developed and generally less busy version of Bali – trying to keep all the good things without some of the bad things that come with development. I had high hopes for Lombok, but while I enjoyed
The IHG Rewards program is one of my favorite hotel programs (you can read my review here) – they have lots of properties around the world, they run frequent rewards promotions (here) and you can get status and a free night per year with the Chase IHG Rewards MasterCard (here). It’s a useful program (and
I wanted to finally see Lombok and enjoy the beach after lots of wildlife adventure and city life.. and ideally use points to save on this budget trip – and that made the Sheraton Senggigi the only best choice on Lombok for me. It’s the only large chain property available on points and it is
Hotels: Accor has lots of sales, usually one private sale for members every week. Sometimes, they just have a few hotels in one region and sometimes they are more broad. Right now, there are hotels on sale all the way around the world, up to 50% off and with good availability. With Accor, these are
Lombok has been on my travel list for a long time: When I first visited Bali 15 years ago, Lombok saw some tragic events with local mobs, stirred up by muslim agitators, looting Hindu and Chinese businesses and homes, sending tourism on Lombok into a long decline. I was looking for an “unspoiled Bali”, something