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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An excellent (and exclusive) ski destination, Lech Zürs am Arlberg in Austria’s westernmost province of Vorarlberg is also world-class during the summer season. Sparkling mountain lakes, glacier-fueled streams, and lush alpine meadows draw tourists from all over the world. And the family hiking in Lech is excellent with family-run hotels, accessible trails, and traditional mountain huts
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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
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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
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As a user of Susanne Kaufmann’s amazing nature-inspired health & beauty products, I was thrilled to stay at her property, the Hotel Post Bezau, in the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, Austria. Location Hotel Post Bezau Flower-filled alpine meadows, evergreen forests, and hiker-friendly mountains flank the idyllic town of Bezau and the award-winning Hotel Post. This nature-rich
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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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Tired of winter’s chill and wondering where to travel for a warm weather beach vacation? These tropical islands are waiting to welcome you. Thailand Thailand’s rich culture, friendly locals, and warm turquoise seas make this Southeast Asian country an excellent warm weather beach vacation destination. Koh Samui With islands galore, it can be difficult to decide where
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When the West was still wild, I’m sure Arizona’s cowboys and cowgirls fantasized about an oasis in the desert like the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Where an outside garden shower washes away the dust, outdoor fireplaces illuminate the desert landscape, and the American canteen Proof serves up hearty portions of chicken and waffles, New York
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Recognised by TripAdvisor as one of the top destinations in the world, Hanoi, Vietnam is home to the award-winning Sofitel Legend Hotel Metropole and its ultra-luxurious Hotel Metropole Hanoi Club Floor. Built in 1901, the stately Hotel Metropole Hanoi has long been the hotel of choice for diplomats and celebrities including Presidents of the United States,
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Even if you haven’t visited Bregenz, you may recognise this city of close to 30,000 in Austria’s spectacular Bodensee-Vorarlberg region. Bregenz is home to the famed Bregenzer Festspiele (Bregenz Festival) where scenes from the Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” take place on and around the lakefront stage during the dramatic opera, Tosca. Located on Lake Constance,
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During our last family vacation through Asia, we flew on five different airlines, including Asiana, a Korean-based airline and current recipient of the Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating – awarded to only eight airlines in 2016. We flew from Seoul, Korea to Bangkok, Thailand and were impressed with the personal and professional service throughout the
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On our first family trip to London, I wanted to show the boys the city’s sights and provide them with an opportunity to learn about British history. Sightseeing in London – no problem. Teaching the kids about British history – not so easy. Just a few days into their summer school break, I knew I
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In the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, Austria, silvery-brown cows graze in flower-filled alpine pastures. Alpine dairies dot fragrant mountain meadows, and inside traditional farmhouses, wooden-shoed families devote their summer to the production of Bregenzerwald alpine cheese – one of the treasures from the Bregenzerwald Cheese Road. Not a route you will find on Google Maps,
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