I wrote last week that hotel and airline reward points seem to be constantly on sale – and sure enough, IHG Hotels is launching another sale for points in their IHG Rewards Club. You get a targeted “Mystery Bonus” of up to 100%, reducing the price to 0.5 cents/point! Find out how good a deal […]
The moxy Berlin Humboldthain delivers on the brand promise of a modern hotel for millennials with stylish rooms, friendly service and great social spaces. But with that focused mission, it leaves out essential amenities and it’s not a hotel for everybody. It also showed some growing pains during my stay soon after opening that hopefully
If you are living in Europe and want to avoid the more popular destinations in South East Asia, Cambodia is a great alternative: you can see Angkor Wat, one of the most amazing historic sights in the world, relax on uncrowded, white sand beaches and have some fun in the bustling cities of the region – all
Wizz Air is a fast growing low-cost carrier (LCC) based in Budapest, Hungary, focused on connecting Eastern European cities with the rest of the region. Similar to other LCC, they connect many secondary cities non-stop, often with no direct competition, and they offer low, low prices. And you won’t be able to miss their planes
Marriott Hotels has for a while run promotions to win new members: Sign up for the Marriott Rewards program and stay twice – and you’ll earn a certificate for one free night at a Category 1-5 hotel (worth $200!). That’s a great promotion and if you are not a member yet, it’s worth signing up for
Moxy is the latest Marriott brand, targeting millennial travelers or others with a millenial mindset! Marriott has developed a clearly defined concept for the budget segmentand is breaking with hospitality traditions to differentiate the brand. With big social spaces but with limited service and without typical amenities in the price category, it isn’t for everyone
These days, most airlines and hotel companies sell points or miles in their rewards programs, often advertised at steep discounts. But are they worth it? Are they a good deal or a waste of money? Read my tips with three examples from Choice and Hilton Hotels, as well as Alaska Airlines for ongoing point sales!
The Marriott Sukhumvit is located a little out of the center in the hip & trendy Tong Lo neighborhood of Bangkok, The City of Angels! It offers nice rooms, a nice pool & gym, a nice lounge and friendly service – but it is overpriced against the tough Bangkok competition – you can get comparable
Oman Air is the national carrier of Oman, based in the capital Muscat. It only started flying internationally in 2007 and has earned a four-star rating since. I’ve been impressed with their Business Class as well as their new Muscat Airport Terminal and lounge. If you are planning a trip between Europe and Asia, it’s
Eithad Airways offers a very nice arrival lounge at their hub Abu Dhabi, with shower suites, a business center and refreshments. The facilities are top notch, open to First and Business Class travelers as well as elite Etihad Guest members. It contributes to the very good end-to-end experience for premium travelers on Etihad Airways!
International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Level, is starting short-haul flights under the Level brand from Vienna. With 4 Airbus A321 planes, they will be starting with flights to Palma de Mallorca and London, followed by flights to Barcelona, Paris and Malaga. Why would IAG do that and what’s
Malaysia Airlines is one of a growing list of airlines allowing customers who purchased an economy class ticket to upgrade to business class by bidding. While this can be a great opportunity to fly business class for less on some airlines, my example below demonstrates that you have to check fares carefully before making a