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Stylish, upscale hotels – NH Hotels – Facts & Figures

NH hotels is the leading Spanish hotel group with almost 400 hotels in 29 countries, mostly in Europe in Latin America. I first stayed at an NH hotel in Argentina and was impressed by the style – something very much lacking in most American chains. Find out more about the brands, regions and price categories […]

How helpful are TripAdvisor hotel reviews really?

I have used TripAdvisor for years and have mentioned it many times on this blog, mostly for its reviews of hotels around the world. I have used TripAdvisor to find hotels at new destinations for years, have read hundreds and written quite a few. TripAdvisor has helped me found some great hotels – but it

Great value hotel in the heart of town: ibis Vientiane, Laos

After almost 15 years, I planned my return trip to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It’s a small and very walkable city, so I was looking for a reasonably priced hotel in the heart of the city and the ibis Vientiane fit the bill. It turned out to be as good as the Number 8

Deal Dispatch: Hotel Deals around the world!

Over the last few weeks there have been great airfare deals all around the planet. So, this week’s Deal Dispatch is bringing you hotel deals to go with the great air fares, so you spend less on your vacation! Hilton is offering a $100 gift card for stays in New York, Starwood Resorts in Hawaii

Travel News: New Airline Routes, Services and Hotels in Asia

This week’s Travel News brings you updates on new airline routes to and around Asia, giving you more choices to explore the region; service upgrades to improve the travel experience and new hotel plans and openings for more hotel choices as well. Continue past the break for what’s new!

Pleasant long-stay option in Menlo Park, California – Residence Inn

When we were visiting friends in the San Francisco Bay Area, we needed a hotel in Menlo Park and picked the Residence Inn for its convenient location. If you have read my review of the Residence Inn Experience, you know exactly what to expect. Marriott is one of the most reliable hotel chains and this

Great service and a great location – Villa Oudomlith, Luang Prabang

Villa Oudomlith Luang Prabang has a great location in the heart of town and offers clean & simple rooms on a budget! I liked the breakfast and was able to see all the sights in minutes. But the rooms have some downsides, so check my Villa Oudomlith Luang Prabang review and photos to find out

Reliable Extended Stay Hotels: Residence Inn by Marriott Experience

Residence Inn is one of the many brands in the Marriott family of hotels. It’s the company’s entry in the mid-scale, extended stay segment. They target families or business travelers that are staying for longer periods in one location and would prefer some extra space during their stay to feel a little more like at

Travel News: New airline routes and hotels in Asia!

This week’s Travel News give you an update of new airline routes to and from Asia – with air traffic still growing faster than elsewhere in the world, it’s good to know what new options you have. And you’ll also find some new hotels being opened up by major chains operating in the region. Asia

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