We've been to Bangkok, Thailand three times. Back in May, we stayed at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. It was the first Marriott that we've stayed at in Bangkok. We wanted to stay at a Marriott property this time and we usually stay at … [Read more]
Follow-up to Singapore KrisFlyer Awards – Examples
Introduction Yesterday, I posted about using Singapore's KrisFlyer miles from Singapore, and how many great options there are. Reader @Sanaial posed a great question: @tmount the most confusing part is the variability of out-pocket costs with a … [Read more]
Leveraging Singapore’s Krisflyer program from Singapore
Introduction Yesterday, I looked at some hotel choices that looked pretty nice in Southeast Asia, now I just have to identify options for getting around. Since I'll be flying into and out of Singapore, the logical choice is using Singapore's … [Read more]
Theory in action: Choosing a hotel in Asia
Introduction I shared last week, that I have a trip to Asia at the end of the month, but couldn't decide where. In that post I narrowed things down to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Well, based on a variety of comments and a bit of … [Read more]
When a hotel determines your destination
As funny as this may sound, there are times that I will choose my destination based on the hotel. As you can see from some of our Saturday Specials, here, here, and here, we try to stay in hotels that we have status at. To that end, I'm … [Read more]
Big time bloggers and Transparent Airfare Act
For those of you who follow the larger points blogging world, and travel arena's, its been an interesting week. As a result, I spent the last few days in retrospect. Big time bloggers and MS tactics I'm torn as I write this. Those that read … [Read more]
Saturday Special: Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel Review
We've been to Bali, Indonesia twice, and stayed at this hotel for both of those visits (most recently in May, 2013). Because of those first two experiences, its very likely that our next trip will mean a return to this hotel. Reason for … [Read more]
What the Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 Means for You
Since March, the travel community has been watching the proceedings around H.R. 4156, better known as The Transparent Airfares Act of 2014. In what some are calling a sneaky move, the bill was placed on the suspension calendar earlier in July. And on … [Read more]
Trying to decide where to visit in Asia
Last month I shared my process for preparing for an overseas trip. This month, after having spent all of July off a plane, I'm finding that my plans for next month are up in the air; I suppose, figuratively and literally. What's currently … [Read more]
Carry-on Baggage Size
Introduction I happened to see a post by Ed at Pizza In Motion about carry-on bags, and potential of having to gate check. I haven't experienced this, but since I have a wide-body Briggs and Riley bag, I figured this was worth some further … [Read more]
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