You are tired of the poor service on US carriers and are looking for an alternative on flights to Asia? You are a United MileagePlus member and looking for a good redemption for your miles? Asiana Business Class might be the answer – a comfortable flatbed seat and great service make Asiana a good alternative […]
When travel bloggers talk about their favorite hotel rewards program, you hear a lot about the Starwood Preferred Guest or Marriott Rewards programs, but when US News & World Report Travel tallied up their scores, Wyndham Rewards won the number 1 spot! After causing a stir last year when they through out complicated award tables and
Do you want to see more of the world and spend less? You like a stylish suite, but are ok with a clean bed for the night and a strong shower to wake you up? Then maybe you should take another look at the budget hotel chains! The three big US chains Wyndham, Choice and
Are you bored with yet another trip to Hawaii or upset about the ever-rising prices for mediocre hotels? Do you want to see something different or be truly pampered? Are you interested in a more exotic trip, but think it’s too expensive – don’t worry. You can have a luxurious trip to an exotic destination
Whenever I receive an email from a US airline announcing award program changes I cringe – because they usually are bad. And when the announcement contains the word “enhancement”, I’m on full alert because it is airline double-speak for the opposite! Why the airline marketing people insist on this non-sense is beyond me, because it
Usually news around changes in US airline award programs are bad news – over the last few years, there has been one devaluation after the other and many perks have been eliminated. So, it’s great news to see that United is doing an award sale for US domestic flights at 20% off and saver award
Asiana Airlines is one of two Korean carriers and is flying all around the world. They are a fairly new airline that was founded only in 1988 to break the monopoly of Korean Airlines and has grown rapidly ever since. Because Seoul is a convenient stop-over from Asia to the US and because they are
As I have reported before, low-cost carriers are continuing to add long distance routes to their networks, bringing more competition to international air travel and (hopefully) bringing prices down for the average traveler! This week, you can find new routes by low-cost carriers Air Asia. There are also new routes announced by China Airlines (not
Despite Singapore’s reputation as being very proper and a little boring compared to bustling, fun Asian capitals like Bangkok or Hong Kong, there is plenty of evening entertainment to be found, especially if you are looking for a classy experience on a night out! My favorite destination for drinks on an evening is the Fullerton
One of my fondest memories that captured the beauty of the Nature in the North American West are from a visit to Banff National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. The stark mountains, glaciers and crystal clear lakes are captivating sights and make it one of the best nature experiences you can find in North
For my trip to South America, I utilized an award ticket from United MileagePlus, flying United and Copa Airlines, a StarAlliance partner. Fortunately, the second stop on that long trip, gave me a chance to freshen up and relax at the Copa Club at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, the main hub for Copa
I usually post exceptional deals for specific routes around the world to help you spend less on a trip to a dream-worthy destinations. This week, I’ll bring you two general sales with good prices on lots of routes in the US and around Asia, courtesy of Virgin America and Philippine Airlines!