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Radisson Hotels – Solid full-service hotels at a limited service price

Radisson is the midscale, full-service brand of the Carlson Rezidor Group. After a miserable stay in the 90s, the chain went through a re-branding exercise in the 2000s and modernized significantly. I’ve stayed a few times with them and I’d consider them comparable to a Holiday Inn – reliable, if not very exciting…

The best carry-on to avoid baggage fees – CabinMax

If you are planning to fly with carry-on only on a low-cost carrier like Ryan Air, easyjet or AirAsia, you will not only face a size limit for your carry-on, but also a weight limit! To keep your carry-on as light as possible and safe time and money by avoiding to check-in luggage, I recommend

Intercontinental Hotel Group – Facts & Figures

The Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is one of the largest hotel companies in the world, with over 4,900 hotels in close to 100 countries, offering over 700,000 rooms! With 168 Million guests per year, chances are you have been to one or at least heard of one of their hotels! Their brand Holiday Inn is

My favorite business class – Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SQ) is the flag carrier of Singapore and one of the most highly awarded airlines. SQ was my home-carrier while I lived in Singapore and I traveled a lot with them, both on business and for leisure. I was fortunate enough to fly mostly in Business Class, making it my second most-frequent business

American Express Hilton Surpass – is it worth the fees?

The Hilton chain of hotels is one of the largest in the world, with over 4,200 hotels in 93 countries. And their rewards program makes it easy to earn points via credit cards – with four cards from two issuers. The American Express Hilton Surpass card is AmEx’s best offer – read on whether it’s

Pleasant surprise at Park Inn Davao!

We had planned a getaway to the island of Samal of the coast of Davao. Our flight from Manila arrived after the last boat and we chose the Park Inn as our home for the night in Davao! As the closest hotel to the boat pier and with a big SM Mall and plenty of

Mid-scale rooms with full service: Park Inn Hotels

Park Inn is the midscale, full-service brand of the Carlson Rezidor group. While I had heard about them before, I stayed with them because of their participation in the Club Carlson rewards program – and I liked it! Read on why I did and why you you should check them out!

Overwater Rooms and private beach – Pearl Farm, Samal Island

As part of our mission to see many more of the 7,000+ islands of the Philippines, I got a surprise trip to Samal Island, of the coast of Mindanao near Davao, the capital. If you’ve always wanted to stay in an overwater room and have a beach to yourself, without the price tag that a

Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations

So, you have proposed to the love of your life or renewed your vows – and now you want to plan the perfect honeymoon? Don’t worry, I have you covered. Read below my choice for the top five romantic getaways around the world, for different interests and different budgets! From luxury hotels on private islands

Citibank Hilton Visa Signature Card – up to 15 free nights with sign-up!

The Hilton chain of hotels is one of the largest in the world with more than 4,200 hotels in 93 countries. That makes it’s rewards program Hilton HHonors and associated credit cards quite helpful. I’ve reviewed the American Express HiltonHhonors card (here) and there is a direct competitor from Citibank, the Hilton HHonors Visa Signature

Luxury layover at Johannesburg airport – InterContinental O.R. Tambo

The return flight from my Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure required an overnight stay in Johannesburg. Having visited Johannesburg previously and with less than 12 hours to spare, I wanted to stay close to the airport and opted for the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. It was a luxurious layover and one of the

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