I travel frequently to Bangkok, the City of Angels, and one of the best area to stay in Bangkok is around Asoke. That put the Park Plaza Sukhumvit, part of Carlon’s budget brand Park Plaza, on the top of my list for places to stay and I’m glad I did. A great location, nice rooms […]
My passion for points & miles has resulted in a lot of great-value hotel stays with the big chains, but that hasn’t stopped my love for stylish, boutique hotels. One of the first boutique hotels in Bangkok, the City of Angels, is the Dream Hotel in the Sukhumvit area. I stayed there years ago and
This week’s Travel News has updates on new airline routes to Asia, still the fastest growing region for air travel. With new choices of carriers and more competition on existing routes, we can expect prices to stay competitive.
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
Despite the summer busy season approaching, there are still plenty of good international fares to be had: This week’s Deal Dispatch brings you bargain fares between the US and Japan, US and many cities in Europe as well as a business class bargain between Thailand and Australia and New Zealand. Find out all the details
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
You live in Asia and the many new low-cost carriers are making a trip abroad affordable? You want to learn about the amazing history and enjoy the local food of your neighboring countries, maybe do some shopping along the way? It’s doable on a budget with a week of time! Keep reading and get excited about
Welcome to the first edition of Travel News where I will bring you news from around the world that will make your travel better by highlighting changes that will make travel more comfortable, easier, faster and safer! This edition focuses on news in and around Thailand, so if you are interested in a trip to
Among all the Thai beaches I have been to, Ko Samed in the gulf of Thailand, just 200km South of Bangkok, remains my favorite. And my favorite hotel on the island is Villa Samed Resort, a small resort with a handful of bungalows under the palm trees, just steps from the ocean and with its
If you are in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need a break from the hustle of the big city, you have a few choices. Not only my favorite beach getaway from Bangkok, but my favorite overall beach destination in Thailand, is Ko Samed. It’s a small island in the Golf of Thailand, only about
On our recent visit to the InterContinental hotel on Ko Samui, we flew with Bangkok Airways, Asia’s Boutique airline and were lucky to have access to the premium “Blue Ribbon” lounge at the domestic terminal, courtesy of our PriorityPass membership. You can find my review of the lounge, service, food and drink below!
I finally made it back to my favorite Thai restaurant in Bangkok, Soul Food Mahanakorn! You can find great Thai food anywhere in Bangkok, the City of Angels, from street food and food courts to glizzy restaurants. Soul Food offers a great take on favorite Thai dishes, has an interesting cocktail list to go with