This week’s Deal Dispatch focuses on hotel deals and promotions. They become increasingly rare in the busy summer travel season, with hotels full and prices sky-high. So, it’s good news that Accor is running another of their large “private sales” and IHG has their popular PointBreaks reward stays for only 5,000 points per night! Find […]
I arrived in Buenos Aires by ferry from Montevideo, Uruguay, and was looking for a hotel close to the center of the city and the ferry terminal. I was also looking to collect some nights for an IHG Rewards Promotion, so the Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero became my first choice. Read on to find
I like select service hotels and the Holiday Inn Express hotels are some of my favorite. Many, especially in Asia, are new and they offer modern rooms and a nice breakfast at a reasonable price. After having stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Sathorn and Siam in Bangkok, Thailand, I wanted to try the newest
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
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!
For my first visit to Montevideo, Uruguay, I was looking for a centrally located hotel and chose the Axsur Design Hotel, a small, independent hotel in the old town with walking access to the sights I was interested to see. It turned out to be a positive surprise and a great base for my stay
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
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
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
On a recent trip to San Francisco, we visited friends in Mill Valley and needed a hotel closeby for a night. We chose the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley, which has a great location by the bay and is one of the nicer hotels in the area. It was a recent conversion from a smaller
The Villa Deux Rivieres Hotel Luang Prabang is a beautiful boutique hotel with tastefully decorated rooms and local touches. The service is friendly and the river views add to the relaxing feel. It’s in walking distance to all the sights and great value – I recommend it for the price category and would stay again
You have decided to venture to Borneo and make Kota Kinabalu your base of exploration? Good choice – there are plenty of options for all types of hotels and budgets available, so let my Travel Made Easy post give you some insights to help you find the best place to stay in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,