When you think of an InterContinental hotel, your mind might drift first and foremost to a pristine and well-located hotel that offers high levels of service in a city environment, much like the […]
Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel: Hit or miss in Miyakojima?
Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel was our last stop on our Japanese adventure. Miyakojima is a stunning island packed full of world-class beaches, crystal clear seas, and a few rather odd sights that will […]
Where to stay in Kyoto: Japanese and western culture balanced well at Sakara
Kyoto is a fabulous city and one that can easily be explored on foot (if you don’t fancy using the two subway lines or the reliable bus system). Of course, as with […]
Tokyo airport hotels: A night at the Royal Park Hotel Haneda
For anyone who hasn’t been to Tokyo before, when it comes to working out which airport to fly to and from, we would strongly recommend using the increasingly popular Haneda airport. Haneda […]
ANA InterContinental Tokyo: A luxury base to explore Tokyo from
In case you’ve never been to Japan before, or more specifically, Tokyo, you may not realise how huge the city is. It’s huge, or, as Wikipedia put it, the most populous metropolitan […]
Villa Song: A serene base to explore Siagon from
Saigon was the last stop on our travels in Vietnam and the small hotel, Villa Song, on the banks of the Saigon river was the ideal location for us to go out […]
Exploring Hoi An from the Anantara Hoi An Resort
The Anantara Resort is within walking distance of the charming town of Hoi An and for beach lovers there is a shuttle bus provided to transport you the few kilometres to the […]
La Residence: A special hotel to explore Hue from
Hue in Central Vietnam, with its splendid mausoleums, pagodas, and imposing moated citadel, is a must-see for any visitor to Vietnam. The fact that during our recent stay in Hue the Asian […]
Exploring Halong Bay on Heritage Line’s Violet
A cruise on Halong Bay is on the wish list of most visitors to Vietnam. If you subscribe to the view that small is beautiful in the world of cruising then you’ll […]
Visiting Hanoi in Style: Metropole Hotel reviewed
The Metropole hotel in Hanoi is arguably the best hotel in Vietnam and so a great place to start our recent holiday in the country. Since opening in 1901 it has been […]