Flight Review: Emirates Airline Airbus A380-800, Bangkok – Hong Kong Business Class

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Emirates Airline's business class offers a more comfortable experience in the air. There is also a pre-departure business class lounge. Is it really worth the extra price on a flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong?

Where to Root for the Raiders: Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill in San Leandro, California

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Ricky's Sports Theatre & Grill is located in the heart of Oakland Raiders territory. The legendary sports bar is nationally recognized as the second best sports bar in the United States. You are not a bona fide member of the Raider Nation until you have had a drink at Ricky's.

Spa Review: Nyonya Spa at the Proud Phuket Hotel in Thailand

Ngongya Spa is the spa at the Proud Phuket hotel in the Nai Yang section of Phuket. Located a 10 minute drive from Phuket International Airport, it offers a full menu of spa treatments and therapies in cheerful surroundings.

Hong Kong Hotel Review: Disney Explorers Lodge

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Disney Explorers Lodge is one of the three hotels located closest to Hong Kong Disneyland on Landau Island. It has three food and beverage outlets, a large swimming pool, four themed gardens, and a spa. Free shuttles run frequently to the Disney theme park.

Myanmar Hotel Industry Faces Opportunities and Challenges

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Myanmar faces an oversupply of rooms as demand fails to live up to expectation. What other challenges does the Southeast Asian country's hotel industry face - and what are the opportunities? Two hotel group leaders voice their views in an exclusive round-table discussion.

Restaurant Review: Mikuni Sushi Bar in Concord, California, Serves Yummy Japanese Fare

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Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar is a stylish eatery in the heart the Veranda shopping mall in Concord, California. It serves mouth-watering sushi and other Japanese dishes in stylish surroundings with professional service.

Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo is a three-star hotel located near Cal Expo,  site of the California State Fair and hundreds of other activities throughout the year. Located in a quiet part of town, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service

How to Protect Yourself from Hidden Fees on Asian Low-Cost Carriers

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Low Cost Carriers have grown in popularity in Asia in recent years, and for money-savvy travelers they can offer substantial savings. But beware the hidden charges! Advertised fares don't always tell the whole story.

Restaurant Review: Posada Southwestern Cuisine in Livermore, California

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Posada Restaurant in Livermore, California, serves innovative Southwestern cuisine with bold flavours and contemporary touches. The menu runs from tapas to mains to desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, the eatery has indoor and outdoor seating.

A Cyclist’s Guide to the Napa Valley Vine Trail

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The Napa Valley Wine Trail is network of walking and bicycling trails running from Vallejo in the south to Calistoga in the north. The well-paved trails afford excellent views of vineyards and the surrounding hills. There are rest stops, drinking fountains, and signage with historic information.