If you are visiting Myanmar, you will most likely pass through the business capital Yangon and it’s new international airport. Even if you have little time, I recommend to stay over for at least a day and see the sights – the Shwedagon Pagoda is the most impressive, single pagoda I have seen anywhere and […]
Flying between the United States and Europe has become much cheaper over the last two years with low-cost carriers like Norwegian Air, WOW Air and recently launched Level. I have frequently reported on this blog on fares as low as $69 for a one-way flight across the Atlantic (read here and here). But while the
Last week, United made spectacular headlines by dragging a passenger off one of their planes to make room for their crew. They initially claimed that this was a case of “denied boarding” after “overbooking” their flight. While that turned out to be false, it did put the spot light on the practice of overbooking flights –
The Hilton Worldwide hotel group has been in business for over 100 years and with 4,875 hotels in 97 countries, is one of the largest hotel businesses in the world. While the flagship brand Hilton is probably the best known one, the largest brand is Hampton Hotels. Find out all the details about the Hilton
The second week of the Daily Getaway promotion by the US Travel Association brings you Best Western Rewards point packages from $55, hotel packages from Caesars Hotels & Casinos, Omni Hotels and Loews Hotels, as well as amusement park tickets from Universal Studios. Find out whether I plan to pass or strike on those deals
On a recent trip to Bangkok, the City of Angels, I was looking for a hotel that’s convenient to the airport train after arriving into the city – and found the True Siam Phaya Thai near the terminal station of the Airport Rail Link & BTS at Phaya Thai just a few minutes walk away.
As a long-time resident of San Francisco, I’m a fan of the local bag company Timbuk2 who made messenger bags popular in The City and worldwide. I’ve had several of their bags over the years and they are incredibly well designed and made – and they look cool, too! When I browsed their hometown store,
Philippine Airlines’ President Jaime Bautista confirmed that the Philippine flag carrier is in advanced talks with a foreign investor, looking for an investment of up to 40% in the airline, the maximum allowed in the Philippines. A successful deal could be good news for the airline – and it’s passengers!
Many visitors come to Phuket to party – and that usually involves beer in the countless bars or overpriced cocktails in the high-end hotels. But there is a lot more fun to be had off the beaten path: Zimplex, a tiny bar in Phuket town, serves some of the most innovative and photo-worthy shots in
The first deal of the 2017 Daily Getaway organized by the US Travel Association is going live today at 1:00pm EDT – and it’s 50% off from Alamo Car Rentals. Later this week, you can purchase InterContinental Rewards Club points and Wyndham Rewards points at a discount, as well as hotel packages from MGM Resorts
Coral Executive operates a number of contract lounges at airports around Thailand, including Bangkok’s Don Mueang and Phuket airport. On a recent trip from Bangkok to Phuket, I had a chance to try out the domestic lounge at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK). It’s accessible for members of PriorityPass and a great place to wait
Phuket is the most popular beach destination in Thailand – it’s easy to get to, is very inexpensive and has a lot of activities night and day, bringing in the tourist crowds. The naughty nightlife and cheap prices bring in the crowds – and also turn of others in search for a quieter, more “Thai”