While Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) actually has nine Miracle Lounges throughout its terminals, this review will give you a good sense of what to expect at any of them. These are all Priority Pass lounges and also contract with many airlines...
Review: A Return To The Hyatt Place Bangkok
Last year I was the first Globalist to stay at the Hyatt Place Bangkok during the hotel’s soft opening. A year later, the hotel continues to mature…in a good way. By virtue of my cheap Hong Kong Airlines business...
New Hyatt Regency In Bangkok Looks Stunning
Hyatt will soon opens its fourth property in Bangkok, a five-star Hyatt Regency on Sukhumvit Road. The new hotel looks stunning. The new property was supposed to open this month, but reservations are still not available for stays before January 01,...
Two More Superb Flights On Hong Kong Airlines
As part of my discounted Hong Kong Airlines business class ticket, I had to fly to Bangkok and back. It gave me the chance to test out two more business class seats offered by Hong Kong Airlines. I actually...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Spa – Bangkok (BKK)
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Spa is one of my favorite amenities of any airline lounge in the entire world. Located across the hall from the Royal First Class lounge in Bangkok (BKK), the spa offers complimentary treatments for...
Review: Thai Airways Airways Royal First Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in Bangkok offers personalized service, a la carte dining, and a quiet oasis from bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. This review will include photos from my visits over the years…I’ve never reviewed this lounge before and...
Boeing 747 Skids Off Runway in Bangkok
A Thai Airways Boeing 747-400 skidded off a runway in Bangkok after landing in torrential rains. It’s monsoon season in Thailand, creating fierce storms that pummel the earth with concentrated spurts of rain. Thai Airways flight 679 was approaching Suvarnabhumi...
Playing Vacation Roulette for Christmas Abroad
Usually, we have a trip planned for our Christmas holiday well in advance but this year, we hesitated. I am not sure if it was due to Kyle’s extreme influx in work travel, our constant time away from home...
High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I...
Reader Questions on Family Trips to Asia
A reader recently reached out to ask some questions about traveling around Asia with a small child. Since I have encountered a number of these issues in my own experience and questions like my reader’s remain, I thought it...
Perhaps Rabbits’: Finding Wonderland in Bangkok
As part of an effort to show not just the structure of travel (hotel reviews, airline seats) but also the color, I submit a review of a café experience worth your time in Bangkok. Perhaps Rabbits’ offers a little bit of...
Review: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
On my last of several trips to Bangkok recently, I had a long layover in the city and have wanted to try new properties in the city. I have already secured top-tier status with IHG, Hilton, and Hyatt for...
Review: Conrad Bangkok Hotel – Suite Upgrade
Though I’ve previously stayed at the property, I haven’t had a chance to review the Conrad Bangkok. In fact, despite dozens of visits to Bangkok, this would be my first stay for more than a single night. I looked...
Quick Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Bangkok
In an effort to provide short posts of relevant and updated information I have compiled some quick reviews to help readers benefit from my travel experiences. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Conrad Bangkok Lounge: Unnecessarily Formal Attire
The Conrad Bangkok offers an executive lounge for their Gold and Diamond guests as well as those paying for premium access and suites. In the morning it offers an extensive hot buffet and in the evening cocktails and snacks....
Two Bangkok Hyatts: How Will Pricing Change?
With the opening of the long anticipated Park Hyatt Bangkok, how will pricing change going forward? How does the brand compare in the Thai capital? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Hotel Review: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (Soi 12)
Bangkok is a city awash with hotels. From backpacker bunk beds to 5-star suites, there is anything and everything available to travelers visiting the Big Mango. Due to the high inventory, it’s difficult to stand out. But the Sofitel...
Review: The Tea Room – Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
After many trips to the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Central Bangkok, Thailand, we finally tried the Tea Room – it was amazing! If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 2)
Continuing my review of the Grand Hyatt Erawan… (part one is here) I discuss the amenities of the property located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 1)
After living in Thailand, we return often. For this trip, we had the opportunity to stay at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in central Bangkok. This post is part one of two and at the time, this Hyatt was the...
