As the first splutterings of Spring finally threaten to burst into life, thoughts turn to Summer, Wimbledon, Henley … and the British Airways-sponsored “Taste of London 2013” .....

As the first splutterings of Spring finally threaten to burst into life, thoughts turn to Summer, Wimbledon, .....

23 Apr 201323 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Just when you thought that every possible internet-based travel website idea had been done, someone comes along to prove you wrong.  The latest contender is StatusMatcher. A ‘status .....

Just when you thought that every possible internet-based travel website idea had been done, someone comes .....

23 Apr 201323 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

As I posted back in mid-March, Starwood is currently offering a 15%-25% discount when you purchase SPG Starpoints before 30th April. The link to buy is here. At the top end, 20,000 points will cost .....

As I posted back in mid-March, Starwood is currently offering a 15%-25% discount when you purchase SPG .....

23 Apr 201323 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

This is my review of our stay in a suite at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel in Dubai. Regular readers may remember my review of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai, a pleasant but slightly chaotic beach .....

This is my review of our stay in a suite at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel in Dubai. Regular readers may .....

22 Apr 201322 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Last September, I wrote a long piece outlining why I like AwardWallet. As I wrote then: “Once you have got a certain number of loyalty accounts, it is very easy to lose track of what you have in .....

Last September, I wrote a long piece outlining why I like AwardWallet. As I wrote then: “Once you have .....

22 Apr 201322 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

I have written a few articles recently, mainly here, about the massive Hilton HHonors devaluation. This saw some of the most valuable redemptions almost double in price (ie Conrad Maldives up from .....

I have written a few articles recently, mainly here, about the massive Hilton HHonors devaluation. This saw .....

21 Apr 201321 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Starwood, the aloft, Element, Four Points, Le Meridien, The Luxury Collection, St Regis. Sheraton, W, Westin hotel group, has released details of its new promotion. Called ‘Double Take’, .....

Starwood, the aloft, Element, Four Points, Le Meridien, The Luxury Collection, St Regis. Sheraton, W, Westin .....

21 Apr 201321 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

From April 22nd, Dutch airline KLM is taking the somewhat-bold step of introducing baggage charges on all short-haul fights. (I know that BA has de-facto done this at Gatwick, by giving you a discount .....

From April 22nd, Dutch airline KLM is taking the somewhat-bold step of introducing baggage charges on all .....

21 Apr 201321 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

When we flew out to Dubai at Easter, we departed from Terminal 5C, the newest satellite terminal.  (This will be the A380 terminal, as soon as the flights start in October.) This was, oddly, my first .....

When we flew out to Dubai at Easter, we departed from Terminal 5C, the newest satellite terminal.  (This will .....

20 Apr 201320 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

If you have been reading Head for Points for a while, you will realise that I am very keen on the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa credit card. It is not the greatest card in the world for long-term .....

If you have been reading Head for Points for a while, you will realise that I am very keen on the Hilton .....

20 Apr 201320 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Via avios.com (so the Avios earned will go into an avios.com account, not a BA one), Holiday Extras is offering bonus points if you pre-book your airport parking through them. Holiday Extras offer .....

Via avios.com (so the Avios earned will go into an avios.com account, not a BA one), Holiday Extras is .....

20 Apr 201320 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

A couple of months ago, Tesco ran a promotion offering 100 Tesco Clubcard points if you filled in a very short form telling them when your various insurance products were up for renewal. The promo is .....

A couple of months ago, Tesco ran a promotion offering 100 Tesco Clubcard points if you filled in a very short .....

19 Apr 201319 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

British Airways and the Evening Standard have launched the latest of their competitions to celebrate 10 years of BA flights from London City Airport. This week, it is another monster prize – a .....

British Airways and the Evening Standard have launched the latest of their competitions to celebrate 10 years .....

19 Apr 201319 April 2013 by Rob Burgess

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts occupy a rarified position at the top of hotel chain pecking order.  For many years, they have represented the ultimate in mainstream hotels, offering quality and .....

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts occupy a rarified position at the top of hotel chain pecking order.  For .....

19 Apr 201319 April 2013 by Rob Burgess