Recognized by Lonely Planet as the number one country to visit in 2020, Bhutan is also an immersive destination for families with school-age children. After a week-long family vacation in the remote Himalayan kingdom, I compiled a list of ten things to do in Bhutan with kids. I hope these suggestions inspire you to plan …
In early 2020, I flew from Vancouver to New York in the new Cathay Pacific First Class. As one of my last international flights in 2020, this flight was memorable for many reasons. I’ve flown in Cathay’s Boeing 777-300ER First Class cabin several times between Vancouver, New York, and Hong Kong, but this was my …
Onboard Four Seasons Koh Samui Siam Seas Explorer Salty sea spray danced alongside as our 42-foot yacht sliced through the moderate swells in Thailand’s Gulf of Siam as we travelled toward Ang Thong National Marine Park. Located approximately 30 km from Koh Samui, Ang Thong National Marine Park contains over 40 lush limestone islands rising …
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I often fly Cathay Pacific Business Class between Hong Kong and Vancouver on the Boeing 777-300 ER. There are a few versions of the Boeing 777 aircraft on this route. This flight offered three classes of service —Business with 40 flatbed seats, Premium Economy with 32 recliner seats, and Economy with 268 standard seats. I’ve …
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Paro is the sole international airport in Bhutan, and it is the operational base of Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines. We flew Drukair Business Class from Bangkok to Paro, Bhutan. Here is what you can expect if you travel this route in Drukair Business Class. Airport Check-in Arrive as early as possible for the Drukair …
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While planning a family vacation in Bhutan, I discovered that COMO Hotels and Resorts offer a Himalayan Explorer package. This five to nine-night experience includes a dedicated guide, driver, meals, and accommodation about COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha (the two COMO properties in Bhutan). In addition, COMO Hotels and Resorts manage the entire …
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If you are planning your first visit to Hong Kong – a fascinating mix of East, West, past and future – these suggestions will help you make the most of your time in the city. Where to Eat and Drink in Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan Tim Ho Wan, reported to be the “The world’s …
The light turned green, but I was cemented to the sidewalk. The swarm of motorbikes, scooters, and the occasional bus stampeded through the intersection. I clutched my children (at the curb) and watched the local Vietnamese walked confidently through the crosswalk while the traffic flowed around them. We were in Hanoi, on a family vacation …
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain If you travel a lot or even a …
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After our first family trip to Vietnam in January 2016 – we stayed at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and explored Vietnam’s intriguing capital city – I wanted to see more of the country. In January 2017, we traveled to Huế and Hoi An in central Vietnam. Huế, Vietnam, also known as the Imperial City, was …
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After exploring the temples in Angkor Park and the touristic city of Siam Reap, we planned to see more of Cambodia on a day trip with Smiling Albino – a destination management company specializing in customizable and unique experiences throughout Southeast Asia. Smiling Albino’s sample adventures from Siem Reap include cycling, hiking, and kayaking. We …
Our five cyclos (xe xích lô in Vietnamese) rumbled through Hue’s buzzing streets towards Bến Ngự market. These three-wheeled bicycle taxis appeared in Vietnam in the 1930’s and are still a transportation option in some parts of the country. We often travelled single file, following Chef Thuy from La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa. She was leading …
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There are many factors to consider when selecting a hotel including reputation, amenities, and location. When we chose the Four Seasons Hong Kong for our first visit to the city, we didn’t give much thought to location, apart from that fact that the award-winning hotel overlooks the harbour in Hong Kong. After getting to know …
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With 38 flights covering close to 90,000 km and 10 countries in Asia, Europe and North America, 2016 was a year full of discovery, connection, and learning. From miles of memories, these are our top family travel experiences of 2016. Venturing in Hanoi, Vietnam In Vietnam’s capital city, there are almost as many motorcycles as …
On our last family trip to Asia, we flew BusinessFirst on a United Airlines 787 Dreamliner from San Francisco to Osaka, Japan. This innovative Boeing 787 airplane was engineered to reduce jet-lag and the 12-hour flight to Osaka, not to mention the 17-hour time change, seemed like an excellent opportunity to test this out. United …
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