Author: Ice Machine
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Flying Frontier Airlines: How Bad is It Really?
When I received a surprise upgrade to Caesars Diamond Status I wanted to make the most of it with a quick trip to Vegas to stay without resort fees. Because it was something of a last minute trip, and because I wanted to hold the price down as low as possible. I girded my loins…
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Review of the Kuta Beach Hotel, Bali: Resort Report
Hotels on the island of Bali really run the gamut from the top of the ultra-luxury market to rooms that are extremely cheap. Some are so cheap you’ll need to double check to make sure you didn’t just book a hostel. The Kuta Beach Hotel falls into the latter category. My stay came in at…
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Review of the Hotel Mi Singapore: Hotel Intel
In many Asian cities Western travelers are happy to find hotel room rates that are well below what we’re used to in the US. While Singapore is one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Asia, it is unfortunately the most expensive in which to book a hotel room. Being an international center of…
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Review of the Ramada Hong Kong Grand View: Hotel Intel
Many Hong Kong hotel rooms suffer from Jimmy Choo Syndrome: they are the size of a shoebox and as expensive as a pair of the famous heels. The Ramada Hong Kong Grand View is a standout for its modest rates and spacious rooms. But is it worth booking a stay? Read on to find out.…
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Review of the Ramada Hong Kong Grand: Hotel Intel
Unlike many of its counterparts in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong is not a city where Western visitors will find great bargains when traveling. The Ramada Hong Kong Grand (check prices on Expedia) costs as much per night as four nights in Phuket for example. But at around $75 a night it is less expensive than…
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Review of the White Lotus Saigon: Hotel Intel
I haven’t seen the White Lotus TV series yet so I can’t really make a comparison of this hotel to the show. What I can say with confidence is that the White Lotus Saigon was a great place to stay in a convenient location in the center of District 1. Expedia shows hotels in District…
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The Bus to Pattaya… Better than a Cab?
Many people who visit Bangkok will want to book a hotel in Pattaya for a couple of days as well. Even though Bangkok’s transit system is world class, unfortunately it won’t take you to the beach so you may be wondering about the best way to get there. Taking a bus from Ekkamai Station is…
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Bus Travel From Phnom Penh to Saigon: What It’s Really Like
When trying to get from Phnom Penh to Saigon or vice versa many travelers will face the decision of whether to fly or travel by bus between cities. Skyscanner shows most flights starting around $125, but at around $25 bus travel is much more economical and does have a few advantages. If you have come…
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Review of the Angkor Mithona Guesthouse: Hotel Intel
The term guesthouse is not in common use in the US. Somewhere between a hostel and a hotel, a guesthouse typically has a small number of rooms in a private home available for rent, usually at a nightly rate. The Angkor Mithona Guesthouse on Phnom Penh’s riverfront falls squarely into this category. On some sites…
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Review of the Hotel Zing in Phnom Penh: Hotel Intel
Phnom Penh can be a great city to score a very cheap hotel room. The only problem is that even after arriving in the city and looking around at hotels it is difficult to gauge the quality of each one without actually staying inside the rooms. Ramshackle buildings sit side by side with modern luxury…