Category: Hotel Reviews
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Aonang Villa in Krabi, Thailand: Resort Report
When I set out to live full time in hotels, Aonang Villa in Thailand’s Krabi Province was exactly what I had in mind. It’s the kind of place you come to and immediately say “I wish we could run away and live here forever!” Rooms at this beachfront resort are typically around $150 on Expedia.…
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Ramada Harbor View Hong Kong: Hotel Intel
When you visit Hong Kong as an American Wyndham’s hotels present a compelling proposition when you’re searching online, particularly if you’re on a budget. Their three hotels in Hong Kong can routinely be had for under $70 USD per night, and are often even less on Expedia. I’ve seen them for as little as $45.…
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Holiday Inn Express Mong Kok: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a Hong Kong hotel and you want to stick with a US brand to earn or redeem points Holiday Inn Express Mong Kok is a pretty strong contender for most travelers. Whether you want to stay at one of two HI locations on the Kowloon Peninsula or in the heart of…
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Bishop Lei International House Hong Kong: Hotel Intel
There are hundreds of hotels in Hong Kong to choose from in all areas of the city. However if you specifically want to stay in the Mid-Levels section of Hong Kong Island the choices are narrowed down very quickly. Probably the best of those options is Bishop Lei International House. The other choices are Garden…
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Holiday Inn Cebu City: Hotel Intel
While most visitors to the Philippines likely have tropical beaches in mind, it’s often necessary to transit the cities on your way there. Cebu is situated in a central position in the islands and has many ferry connections in addition to being the best aviation hub in the Philippines. Finding myself in need of a…
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Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay, Hong Kong: Hotel Intel
Hong Kong is a huge city With a full range of hotel options. Fortunately for American travelers, US Chains have a strong foothold here with a range of brands at price levels from $50 to over $500 USD per night. If you’re searching for a Hong Kong hotel a US chain brand is the easiest…
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TRYP Mall of Asia: Hotel Intel
If you’re planning a trip to Manila there are about three areas of the city where you’ll want to stay. Oddly, none of them are actually in Manila. There’s the city of Makati, the Bonifacio Global City or BGC, and the area around the Mall of Asia in Pasay. I haven’t stayed in BGC. And…
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The Story Panglao: Resort Report
No one is sitting at home in the US or Europe planning out their vacation to Bohol. But if you’re traveling in Asia generally, and particularly if you find yourself in Manila or Cebu, you’re going to want to get to a beach as soon as possible. The Philippines is known to have some of…
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El Cortez Cabana Suites Las Vegas: Resort Report
Choosing a hotel room in Las Vegas can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of thousands of rooms around the city ranging from palatial suites with butler service to a plain old Motel 6. Even after you’ve decided which hotel you want to visit it can be confusing deciding exactly which room to book. The differences…
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Where to Stay in Chile: Santiago’s Best Hotels
The first thing you’ll notice when searching for a hotel in Santiago is that most of them are arranged along a line from the center of the city to the east, parallel with the river. This is actually quite convenient because the #1 subway line runs along roughly the same path. Often visitors want to…