TAP Air Portugal offers a full-service experience, yet often competes at Low-Cost Carrier prices. In Economy you get standard seats, a complimentary meal and drinks and some entertainment. As a StarAlliance Elite member, you get priority check-in, FastTrack, lounge access and priority boarding, too. That’s good enough reason to choose them over LCCs or consider […]
TAP Air Portugal offers a standard European Business Class product on short-haul flights – Economy seats with extra legroom and an empty middle seat, lounge access and fast-track on the ground and a full meal even on shorter flights. That’s a good deal on a connection to an intercontinental flight, but not worth to pay
TAP Air Portugal offers modern lie-flat seats with direct aisle access in long-haul business class at fantastic value. You’ll also get friendly onboard service, a complete amenity kit and a nice lounge in Lisbon. You’ll have to make do with well intended, but poorly executed meals and limited entertainment choices. But I consider those issues
The Novotel Nha Trang has a prime location in the heart of Nha Trang, right on the mile long, sandy beach. It’s an older property, but rooms are well maintained and in good condition and room prices offer great value. The customer service and Accor LeClub elite treatment was excellent, making the Novotel Nha Trang
The ibis Lisboa Liberdade is located in the Principe Real neighborhood, a great location to explore Lisbon’s sights and it’s nightlife. It offers a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed in a central location at a reasonable price. The breakfast is very good. The ibis Lisboa Liberdade has a lot of potential, but a lack
Lisbon reminds me a lot of San Francisco and one reason is the great restaurant and bar scene you’ll have in both cities. Lisbon has lots of little neighborhood bars and restaurants with loyal, local followers that offer unique food and drink options, great ambiance and friendly service. Jobim is one of those places, making
The art’otel Berlin Kurfuerstendamm offers a uniqe, Andy Warhol inspired design, comfortable rooms and friendly service in a good location in Western Berlin. You have access to a small fitness and wellness area, a peaceful garden and a good breakfast. The prices are low for Berlin on cash or Radisson Rewards rates, making this a
The Royal Hotel Hoi An MGallery by Sofitel commands a perfect location with great views over the river and in walking distance of the old town. You have a choice of classic and modern rooms, have access to nice amenities like the pool, gym and rooftop bar. The service of the team giving me the tour
Hoi An is my favorite destination in Vietnam, offering the flair of the old town as well as access to beautiful beaches. And the Cozy Hoian Boutique Villas is a great base to explore both without breaking the bank. It offers cute rooms, great service, good breakfast and a refreshing pool in a convenient location at
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun offers beautiful, modern rooms, friendly and professional service and an outstanding Executive Lounge, as well as great wellness amenities with a large gym, indoor, outdoor and jacuzzi pools. The location is great for return visitors to Seoul, although a little out of the way if you want to see the
The Bayleaf Intramuros offers a perfect location to see Manila’s Spanish colonial history in the old town on a stopover in the Philippine’s capital city. You can walk the city walls, visit Fort Santiago and see beautiful churches, without having to fight Manila’s horrendous traffic. Rooms are stylish and modern and you get great views
One reason I like to stay on Hong Kong Island when visiting the city are the great, little restaurants you’ll find in Central, Wen Chai or Sheung Wan. And Les Fils a Maman is a great example: It’s a funky French restaurant in a quiet alley with a view of a park, friendly service and