intercontinental Travel Guide – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/travel-inspiration/intercontinental/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:25:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg intercontinental Travel Guide – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/travel-inspiration/intercontinental/ 32 32 VIETNAM – Luxury stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort review https://www.christravelblog.com/vietnam-luxury-stay-intercontinental-phu-quoc-long-beach-resort-review/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:57:34 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26633 I’m a huge fan of Intercontinental hotels as you probably know. When I saw that the Intercontinental Phu Quoc opened early summer I added a 4-night stay there to the summer family holidays. It was a perfect fit as I had a 4-night gap in [read more]

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]]> JAPAN – Intercontinental Hotel the Strings: luxury in Shinagawa, Tokyo https://www.christravelblog.com/japan-intercontinental-hotel-the-strings-luxury-shinagawa-tokyo-hotel-review/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:19:18 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23187 Shinagawa is a ward (neighborhood) in Tokyo and home to Shinagawa Station which is a huge train station in Tokyo. It’s more a business area as tourist area but due to the fact that the Intercontinental Hotel the Strings is located just next to the [read more]

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]]> JAPAN – Intercontinental Osaka is the best base to explore the Kansai area https://www.christravelblog.com/japan-intercontinental-osaka-is-the-best-base-to-explore-the-kansai-area/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:39:36 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21563 Osaka is the place to be based while exploring the Kansai area in Japan. I stayed at the Intercontinental Osaka with my family during the Christmas holidays of 2016 twice. It was part of my 2 weeks in Japan itinerary. I had choosen the Intercontinental [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Fairy tales of Jiuzhaigou are best explored from InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise https://www.christravelblog.com/china-fairy-tales-of-jiuzhaigou-are-best-explored-from-intercontinental-resort-jiuzhai-paradise/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:24:29 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21476 The north of Sichuan province is home to Jiuzhaigou national park – a must see in China. Located at 2600 meters’ altitude between mountains at the edge of the Tibetan plateau. It’s a remote place and because of that I recommend to stay at Intercontinental [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Chongqing is a great gateway to Dazu & Wulong and the city itself https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-chongqing-is-a-great-gateway-to-dazu-wulong-and-the-city-itself/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:31:40 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20457 Chongqing is a city in Sichuan, China, and has been briefly the capital of China during WWII. It’s a city built on hills which gives it a totally different feeling as for example Beijing. I had to opportunity to visit Chongqing, after my business trip [read more]

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]]> CZECH REPUBLIC – Intercontinental Prague, a central located luxury hotel https://www.christravelblog.com/czech-intercontinental-prague-a-central-located-luxury-hotel/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:04:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=13730 In Prague it is nice to be close to all the attractions, restaurants and nightlife. Intercontinental Prague offers this due to its location. It is a luxury hotel in the center and I have the opportunity to explore it allmost each year when I visit [read more]

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]]> INDONESIA – Intercontinental Bandung; a luxury hotel with a panoramic view https://www.christravelblog.com/indonesia-intercontinental-bandung-a-luxury-hotel-with-a-panoramic-view/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17719 My Indonesian road trip together with my daughter on Java and Bali had a four night stop in Bandung. It’s a city with lots of colonial history with nature around. It’s climate is cool and pleasant year round due to its location. The city is [read more]

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]]> INDONESIA – Intercontinental Jakarta Midplaza; a central luxury business & leisure hotel https://www.christravelblog.com/indonesia-intercontinental-jakarta-midplaza-hotel-review/ Mon, 23 May 2016 16:18:13 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17547 Intercontinental Hotels are like a second home for me. My South East Asia trip with my daughter included a three night stay in Jakarta, Indonesia. Time to try the Intercontinental Jakarta Midplaza. We enjoyed our stay at this luxury hotel in downtown Jakarta. I share [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Estoril near Lisbon, a luxury oceanfront retreat https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-estoril-near-lisbon-a-luxury-oceanfront-retreat/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:52:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16825 Estoril is a town about 30 kilometers away from Lisbon and I stayed there 2 nights during my Portugal road trip. Actually I ended up staying 3 nights as I got ill the last day. I chose the hotel because of the location on the [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Lisbon, a modern luxury hotel for business & leisure https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-lisbon-a-modern-luxury-hotel-for-business-leisure/ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:58:50 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16779 My road trip in Portugal included a two night stay in Lisbon to explore the city center and the historical town of Belém. I booked the Intercontinental Lisbon which is located at the end of the Avenue de Liberdade. Just a 15 minute walk to [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Porto, luxury in a 18th century palace https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-porto-luxury-in-a-18th-century-palace-hotel-review/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:07:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16762 Porto is a beautiful city in the north of Portugal. A recent road trip in Portugal included three nights in Porto. The Intercontinental Porto, also called the Palacio das Cardosas, was my home during these nights. A luxury hotel in downtown Porto and a perfect [read more]

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]]> BRAZIL – Intercontinental Sao Paulo; a modern central located luxury hotel https://www.christravelblog.com/brazil-intercontinental-sao-paulo-a-modern-central-located-luxury-hotel-review/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:59:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15724 Sao Paulo is a huge city and you want to stay in a central located hotel. The Intercontinental Sao Paulo hotel is central located and gives great luxury. What more do you want? This is exactly what I thought and I just had to check [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Hangzhou, a luxury golden sphere https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-hangzhou-a-luxury-golden-sphere/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:16:26 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15204 Hangzhou is a destination which is served directly by KLM airlines from Amsterdam and they do some good business class promotions for tickets. I wrote about how to book cheaper business class tickets before. When I searched for hotels in Hangzhou the Intercontinental Hangzhou catched [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Beijing Beichen; a luxury hotel at the Olympic Park https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-a-luxury-hotel-at-the-olympic-park/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:11:05 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15151 Once a year my work brings me to Beijing, China. This year was not different and for the fourth time in a row I had the luxury to stay at the Intercontinental Beijing Beichen. Weather in Beijing can be strange, each year I visited it [read more]

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]]> ARGENTINA – Intercontinental Buenos Aires, a luxury hotel downtown https://www.christravelblog.com/argentina-intercontinental-buenos-aires-a-luxury-hotel-downtown/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 23:17:52 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=14402 I have been to Buenos Aires (read about my city walk) a few times and the Intercontinental Buenos Aires has always been of great service to me. Now it’s time to share my experiences and tell you why this is my preferred hotel in Buenos [read more]

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]]> CANADA – Intercontinental Yorkville Toronto, an upscale hotel in a fashionable neighborhood https://www.christravelblog.com/canada-intercontinental-yorkville-toronto-an-upscale-hotel-in-a-fashionable-neighborhood/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:01:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=13195 My recent trip to Canada brought me also two nights to Toronto where I had the opportunity to check out the Intercontinental Yorkville Hotel. I share my experience with this hotel below to help you decide on your hotel choice. I’m sure you will like [read more]

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]]> RUSSIA – Intercontinental Moscow is a true luxury hotel on Moscow’s main street https://www.christravelblog.com/russia-intercontinental-moscow-is-a-true-luxury-hotel-on-moscows-main-street/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:54:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=11724 My fourth time to Moscow brought me again to Tverskaya Street’s Intercontinental Moscow hotel. It’s member of the IHG Hotels Group which are hotels that are normally my first choice due to their interesting loyalty program. The Intercontinental Moscow is a luxury five star hotel [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Global Center Chengdu, an indoor luxury resort https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-global-center-chengdu-an-indoor-luxury-resort/ Fri, 22 May 2015 08:17:21 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10933 If you like to stay at hotels that are one of a kind than the Intercontinental Global Center in Chengdu is a hotel you will like. The last two nights of my annual three week trip with my son (12) I stayed at this indoor [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise Tibet, luxury at the rooftop of the world https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-lhasa-paradise-tibet-luxury-at-the-rooftop-of-the-world/ Tue, 19 May 2015 16:55:43 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10894 The Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise for sure can be called the biggest luxury hotel at the roof top of the world. My recent annual trip with my son brought me a week to Tibet and we stayed at this hotel. In this blog review I will [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A gem in Lijiang: Intercontinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-gem-in-lijiang-ancient-town-intercontinental-lijiang-ancient-town-resort/ Sat, 09 May 2015 08:23:10 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10782 Ever wanted to stay in a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This is your chance. The Intercontinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is located inside the old town of Lijiang. I stayed there for three nights to explore the area during my annual three week trip with [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Kunming, a luxury green urban resort https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-kunming-a-luxury-green-urban-resort/ Sat, 02 May 2015 10:43:58 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10687 My annual 3 week trip with my son (12yr) brought me this year to the Yunnan province, China. I came up with a 2 week Yunnan itinerary from Kunming to Shangri-La. The Intercontinental Kunming, part of the IHG group, was our residence for the first [read more]

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]]> NETHERLANDS – Amstel Hotel gives ultimate luxury in the center of Amsterdam https://www.christravelblog.com/netherlands-amstel-hotel-gives-ultimate-luxury-center-amsterdam/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:37:06 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=9012 The Amstel Hotel is a luxury hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1867 now managed by the Intercontinental Hotels Group. In the past two years I have been lucky to have several stays there and therefore its time for a review. The hotel is located at the shore [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Chengdu (2014.04.17 – 2014.05.05) https://www.christravelblog.com/china-chengdu-2014-04-17-2014-05-05/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:31:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=2001 Summary: A father son trip with some business days in between. We will start off from Amsterdam through Shanghai to Xian to stay there 4 full days. We will then continue to Chengdu where we have 2 full days. Then we continue onwards to Vietnam, Hanoi where [read more]

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