My aunt and cousins came all the way from Canada to visit us in the Philippines. They had time for side trips elsewhere in Asia, and since they had never been to Indonesia, I instinctively suggested Bali. Again, they were first timers, so I wanted them to experience Bali’s highlights rather than to stay put Read More
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InterContinental Hanoi Westlake: A Luxurious City Escape
I’ve had great experiences at the InterContinental Manila, so I was pretty upset when it closed its doors to give way for new developments by its landowners. Since then, I had been yearning for a stay in an InterContinental hotel. The chance arose fortunately—I slept a couple of nights at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake on Read More
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali: Ideally-Located, Great for Families
Having such great experiences at the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa and the Holiday Inn Resort Penang, I decided to try out another Holiday Inn Resort property. The Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, though one of the older resorts in the area, turned out to be a pleasant surprise with its fresh rooms, its fun Read More
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sukhumvit 11: Perfect for Reveling
By now, I’m no longer a stranger to the limited-service Holiday Inn Express concept, and my previous experiences have all been great. And so on my recent trip, I opted to try out the newest among the chain’s three hotels in the Thai capital, Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sukhumvit 11, which is located in a Read More