Month: May 2016

American Airlines - Chicago

American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Chicago

May 31, 2016 by 0 Comments

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After exiting our Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong Susan and I proceeded to an American Airlines lounge. Because we had reserved this flight just 4 days earlier I really hadn’t a chance to research our lounge options. After looking at a terminal map I realized that American Airlines had a First Class Flagship Lounge in the airport. American has only 4 of these locations in the US including Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and Miami. Additionally, there is one at London Heathrow.

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Cathay Pacific - Chicago - Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific International First Class – Hong Kong To Chicago

May 28, 2016 by 0 Comments

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After a good night’s rest, we prepared for our day at the Pier followed by Cathay Pacific first class flight home. After checking out from the hotel we proceeded out to the Airport and followed the signage to Terminal 1. Cathay Pacific has dedicated podiums for first class and we were processed quickly with boarding passes in hand.

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Hong Kong - Hotels.com - Regal Airport Hotel

Regal Airport Hotel – Superior Room

May 26, 2016 by 0 Comments

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On our return trip we had an overnight stay in Hong Kong and elected to stay at the Regal Airport Hotel which is connected directly with the Hong Kong airport. Our cost for a 1-night stay was $145.00 all in, and it seemed like an easy choice. After exiting our flight, we headed to immigration and were processed quickly. We then proceeded into the main baggage hall. From there signage indicated our path directly to the hotel. We were transiting though Asia a couple weeks before Chinese New Year and the hotel lobby was decorated in a festive manner. There was a decent line for check in but it moved quickly and we were processed for our room.

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Dragonair - Hong Kong - Phuket - Thailand

Dragonair International Business Class – Phuket To Hong Kong

May 25, 2016 by 0 Comments

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Once we exited the lounge we were right at our departure point, Gate 6. After waiting for a 10 minutes the agents called for the business class section to board. Turing left we walked down glass encased corridor, turned right and proceeded down an extended jetway. We entered from the second door on the plane and turned left into the business class cabin.

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Cathay Pacific - Dragonair - Phuket - Thai Airways - Thailand

Thai Royal Orchid Lounge – Phuket Airport

May 23, 2016 by 0 Comments

Entrance

Checkout from our villa, and the ride back on the resort speed boat to Ao Po Grand Marina Pier went without incident. Once on Phuket, our airport transfer included car service in a large luxury van (provided by the resort) that took us from the pier, through town and to the Phuket airport.

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Phuket - Santhiya Resorts - Thailand

Final Thoughts & Monkey Business – Santhiya Koh Yao Yai

May 22, 2016 by 0 Comments

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The Santhiya Koh Yao Yai is fantastic resort. Between the amazing Villa Pool Suite, the gorgeous hillside location, beautiful beach, friendly Thai people and the sweet quiet Island of Koh Yao Yai it’s difficult not to give the resorts hard product 5-stars from a personal viewpoint.

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Santhiya Resorts - Thailand

National Marine Park – Koh Hong Archipelago

May 21, 2016 by 0 Comments

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If you have every considered visiting Thailand one of the country’s prominate attractions are its’ amazing vertical islands, called karsts, that dot the seas all around the coast of county.  There are literally hundreds of them, and one of the most famous is called “James Bond Island”. It was featured in the movies “The Man with the Golden Gun” and “Tomorrow Never Dies”.  The islands are made from the limestone that has been left behind after the softer rock eroded away over the eons. They’re magnificent structures, and as far as Susan was concerned they were the reason for our visit to Thailand.

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Santhiya Resorts - Thailand

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort

May 20, 2016 by 2 Comments

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The Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort covers a large area on the island and the resort grounds are massive. The property sits on one side of a peninsula that extends into the sea. Coming in on the boat a long dock extends out to greet the arriving guests. To the left there is large hill formation were the villas and hotel towers reside. On the right is the master resort complex and a beautiful white sand beach.

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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai – Ocean View Pool Villa Suite

May 19, 2016 by 0 Comments

Pool View

We pulled up to our Villa 1216. The villa is a standalone structure that sits on a hill side. The entrance to the property is a small wooden structure that is a door with a small roof and support sides.  It can be locked and it has a sweet little sign that can indicate privacy or the request for room cleaning.

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