Singapore Airlines made their award sales “Spontaneous Escapes” a permanent feature of the program earlier this year and they continue offering great deals for last-minute award trips. Until December 31, 2019 you can book last-minute award flights in January 2020 for 30% off, with tickets available in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class for select routes. You can […]
One of my favorite things to do in Ubud is to hike along the many trails through the rice paddies. It takes only a few minutes walk to escape the crowds in Ubud and you are walking among the rice fields and forests, with few people around. A few small restaurants cater to visitors, so
The Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is one of the few chain hotels in Ubud and larger than most. It has a peaceful setting on the edge of town, a beautiful resort pool, but you’ll have to make do with basic rooms in need of renovation and middling service at relatively high prices. Read
If you are living in the US and want to take your family to an exotic beach getaway without paying Hawaii prices, Bali is a great choice: Flights to Asia are inexpensive, you have beautiful beaches and lots to do! This Dream Itinerary will show you how you can spend two weeks exploring Bali’s culture, relaxing among
Flights between Europe and the US have been on sale for months, with Norwegian, Wow and the new Level budget airline stoking a fare war. But flights to Asia are also cheap – from the US, Canada and Europe: United and ANA are offering flights to Indonesia from US$527, Philippine Airlines is flying from Vancouver
If you are living in Europe and are looking for a more exotic beach getaway, Bali is a great choice: It’s easy to reach from most major European airports, there is a lot to do, from party-beaches to quiet, romantic beaches and the peaceful forests and rice paddies around Ubud to the many historic temples
On my recent trip “Bali on a Budget” I was looking for an affordable hotel under $50/night in Ubud that is a reflection of the town: a small, independent guest house near the center of town, with typical Bali decor, friendly service and modern amenities. Based on online and a site inspection, I picked the
If you are looking for a place to stay in Ubud, you will find many small independent hotels around town – or beautiful resorts among the rice paddies. If you are looking for a thoroughly modern hotel that can handle larger groups in the center of town, your choices are few. The evitel is addressing
Are you bored with yet another trip to Hawaii or upset about the ever-rising prices for mediocre hotels? Do you want to see something different or be truly pampered? Are you interested in a more exotic trip, but think it’s too expensive – don’t worry. You can have a luxurious trip to an exotic destination
If you are looking for a destination that allows you to have a experience a beach getaway, nature and history all in one place, Bali in Indonesia is a great place: You can choose from miles of white beaches all around the island, some geared towards party people, some towards romantic getaways. You can also
If you are living in the Asia-Pacific region, Bali is a great getaway destination: It’s close enough for a shorter trip, there is a lot to do, from party-beaches to quiet, romantic beaches and the peaceful forests and rice paddies around Ubud to the many historic temples all over the island. And you can visit