Ever since Marriott announced the takeover of Starwood Hotels, frequent travelers – especially Starwood fans – have been nervous about the merger of the loyalty programs. Typically in situations like this, a big devaluation is part of the integration and perks disappear. But Marriott has done a good job so far, merging the programs without […]
The Kampot Riverside Hotel commands one of the best locations in quaint Kampot – it sits right on the River with great sunset views and a short walk from downtown. You get basic rooms, a full breakfast and friendly service. If you want to explore Kampot on a budget, the Riverside Hotel is a good
If you are living in the Asia-Pacific region and want to explore the history of neighboring countries, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a prime destinations. And if you want to relax a little on the beach after walking around all those temples, you can do that, too. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot
Etihad was only launched in 2003 and in a short time grew to offer flights around the world, become a 5-star airline and gain a lot of fans for its premium cabins. I finally had my first flight in Etiahd Business Class and was duly impressed by the great seats, service, food and entertainment. The
The expansion of London’s Heathrow airport with a third runway has been a never-ending story, going back as far as I can remember. Now, the third runway has been approved by parliament in a decisive vote. But, true to form and history, this is by no means the end of the story: A number of
Cebu Pacific has been on a roll, launching a number of credit and debit cards in partnership with Union Bank for their rewards program GetGo. Now, they are launching a pre-paid Visa card that earns GetGo points and can store multiple currencies for foreign travel as well as a virtual card for online shopping! Find
Marriott is testing Amazon’s Alexa for Hospitality in 10 hotels representing five of their brands later this year. Is this the best thing since free WiFi in hotels or the latest tech flop at hotels? What will you be able to do with it and is your privacy at risk when sharing your room with
Eithad Airways is the flag carrier of Abu Dhabi and only launched operations in 2003. In only 15 years they have become a 5-star airline known around the world for their premium cabins and great service. Find out all the facts & figures about Oman Air destinations, fleet, safety and quality!
Singapore Airlines recently devalued their KrisFlyer reward program by increasing the number of miles needed for a free flight. But over the last few months, they have offered “Spontaneous Escapes” with discounts on last-minute award flights. This month’s Escapes will take you to destinations in Asia, Australia and Europe at a 30% discount for travel
International Hotels Group (IHG) is continuing to grow their portfolio. After acquiring the Regent brand in the luxury segment and buying a number of upscale hotels in the UK, IHG is now launching the voco upscale soft brand, focusing on hotel conversions. Several of the new UK properties will become part of voco and the
I receive so many promotional emails advertising one hotel campaign or the other, it’s hard to find promotions that are worth pursuing. How do you get the most out of rewards promotions? How can you leverage planned hotel stays to earn free nights or points? Today I’ll share an example how I picked a high-value
Hotel Five.S Kampot offers friendly service and outdoor/indoor bathrooms you’d expect from a five-star luxury resort for the price of a budget hotel. You also get a small pool and good breakfast, as well as free bicycle rentals to explore the town and countryside. All that makes it an easy recommendation and my favorite hotel