Trip Report
- Introduction
- The Renaissance Saigon
- Cathay First Class
- InterContinental Hong Kong
- Cathay First Class Lounge
- Park Hyatt Tokyo
The Renaissance hotels are among my favorite not only for the properties themselves but for their locations as well. Simply put, a good hotel has a good location. In Saigon, District 1 is the place to be and unlike its main competitors, the Renaissance Riverside Saigon is right on the riverside.
My first impression was that it was a bit of a family hotel and I was rather...
Read moreA Trip Report series:
- Introduction
- The Renaissance Saigon
- Cathay First Class
- InterContinental Hong Kong
- Cathay First Class Lounge
- Park Hyatt Tokyo
Before we ended our trip in Asia we wanted to see Japan and it seemed fitting to route through Hong Kong, both to fly Cathay First Class and because it is where we started our time in Asia. We will have spent 3 nights in Saigon, 3 in Hong Kong (one at the Courtyard), and a week in Japan. Both segments, to and from Hong Kong, are on the Cathay’s 747-400. Although a short hop, only 2,800...
Read moreCould Langkawi be the next Bali? It’s now a little more accessible and in many ways, as beautiful. Boasting of 101 surrounding islands, spectacular mountains and abundant wildlife. It’s quickly obvious why so many people love this tiny island.
A trip to Langkawi might be better appreciated if started with a cable car ride to the highest peak. The view is breathtaking and the temperature is much cooler. I could easily pack my dinner and spend hours up there. A suspended bridge hangs to let you easily...
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