I enjoyed my stay at the Rambutan Resort Siem Reap and was eager to check out the sister property Rambutan Phnom Penh on a recent visit to Cambodia’s capital. It offers chic rooms, a resort-style pool surrounded by lush greenery at low prices on the edge of the popular expat area, making it great value for […]
In today’s world, the online experience to book your flight, manage your booking and check-in before departure are all part of the end-to-end experience when traveling by air. Cathay Pacific (CX) is a SkyTrax 5-Star Airline and has been in the Top 10 for the last 8 years. I’ve reviewed the Cathay Pacific online experience
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) unveiled the next Accelerate Promotion for May-July 2018. The personalized promotions are different for each member and in my case would offer up to 17,500 points for a single night stay and a total of 59,200 points if I meet all goals! Despite the issues I’ve encountered with previous IHG Accelerate promotions,
The new IHG Rewards Club PointBreaks list is now bookable online for stays through July 31, 2018. You can book 170 hotels worldwide for 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 points/night, representing discounts on the regular points rates. While long-term fans of IHG Rewards Club might dismiss the list as not as good as in years long
The Daily Getaways is sponsored by the US Travel Association and offers a number of travel related deals each year. Week 4 of the 2018 Daily Getaways offers hotel packages from Fairmont, Casinos and discounted hotel gift cards from Orbitz and Marriott! Find out my take on these deals and whether you should strike or
The Blue Lime Hotel Phnom Penh is in a great location near the Royal Palace, on a quiet alley. You escape into a resort-style property with a nice pool and lush greenery. The rooms are modern and it good condition, making this a great choice for a visit to Phnom Penh. Read my Blue Lime
Cathay Pacific (CX) is a SkyTrax 5-Star Airline and has been in the Top 10 for the last 8 years. But customer reviews are mixed and Asian 5-star competitors Singapore Airlines, Asiana and ANA all outscore Cathay Pacific. My recent CX Economy flights confirm the story of middling reviews: the seat, service and food all
Last year I reported that Allegiant had almost 4 times as many incidents as the average for US airlines, with frequent mechanical issues due to the age of their planes and the poor maintenance. I recommended to avoid flying Allegiant, hoping for improvements as they retired their old planes. Now, CBS 60 Minutes has looked
The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is one of the most impressive architectural and historic highlights of the city. The Palace was built as the residence of the Cambodian Kings in 1866 and today is again occupied by the current King and the Royal Family. The golden roofs and towers are visible from the river
The Daily Getaways is sponsored by the US Travel Association and offers a number of travel related deals each year. Week 3 of the 2018 Daily Getaways offers Best Western Rewards points, Loews and Caesars hotel packages and discounts for Alamo Car Rentals and Universal Orlando. Find out my take on these deals and whether
The Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phom Penh is a thoroughly modern hotel with industrial-chic rooms, friendly service and killer views from the rooftop infinity pool. You can walk to the Royal Palace, riverfront and countless bars and hotels from the location in the heart of Phnom Penh. Add good WiFi internet and a tasty
Cathay Pacific (CX) is a SkyTrax 5-Star Airline and has been in the Top 10 for the last 8 years. CX Premium Economy is a relatively new offering, positioned between the acclaimed Business Class and regular economy class, promising bigger seats and improved food and service. Cathay Pacific doesn’t deliver on that promise and I