Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Novotel, Sofitel, Ibis, Mercure, Fairmont etc, is ramping up its ‘Limitless Experiences’ programme in the UK with a range of new events. This is .....

Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Novotel, Sofitel, Ibis, Mercure, Fairmont etc, is ramping up .....

30 Nov 202130 November 2021 by Rob Burgess

A couple of weeks ago we had the exclusive news about the launch of ‘Pret Perks’, the new Pret A Manger loyalty scheme. The programme finally goes live today. However, it will be in beta .....

A couple of weeks ago we had the exclusive news about the launch of ‘Pret Perks’, the new Pret A .....

30 Nov 202130 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 393 comments

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express discount.  A few things have changed since then, so I thought it was worth an update even if .....

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express .....

30 Nov 202130 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

The rumours were correct. IHG Rewards is running a huge ‘5x’ bonus promotion today and tomorrow. The rules have been published here (click here). Full details of the offer, and .....

The rumours were correct. IHG Rewards is running a huge ‘5x’ bonus promotion today and tomorrow. .....

29 Nov 202129 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

This is our review of the new Kimpton St Honore hotel in Paris. In 2017, we visited Kimpton’s new European flagship in Amsterdam and gave it a bad review – despite being upgraded to a .....

This is our review of the new Kimpton St Honore hotel in Paris. In 2017, we visited Kimpton’s new .....

29 Nov 202129 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

This is part 2 of our review of IHG’s new Kimpton St Honore Paris hotel. You can read Part 1 of my Kimpton Paris review here, which covers the hotel’s location and a full look at my suite. .....

This is part 2 of our review of IHG’s new Kimpton St Honore Paris hotel. You can read Part 1 of my .....

29 Nov 202129 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

One fact missing from Boris Johnson’s announcement yesterday about the reintroduction of PCR tests and self-isolation for UK arrivals was the start date. The requirement for the Government to .....

One fact missing from Boris Johnson’s announcement yesterday about the reintroduction of PCR tests and .....

28 Nov 202128 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 190 comments

Three of the UK’s regional airlines – Aurigny, Blue Islands and Loganair – have announced plans to work more closely together, including aligning their existing loyalty schemes. .....

Three of the UK’s regional airlines – Aurigny, Blue Islands and Loganair – have announced .....

28 Nov 202128 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

This is our review of the InterContinental Ambassador hotel loyalty programme. What is InterContinental Ambassador, and is it worth paying a $200 annual fee to join a loyalty programme?  I thought it .....

This is our review of the InterContinental Ambassador hotel loyalty programme. What is InterContinental .....

28 Nov 202128 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments

“How to get a discount on Gatwick Airport car parking” is a difficult and long-winded question.  This article has a particular focus on the ‘miles and points’ .....

“How to get a discount on Gatwick Airport car parking” is a difficult and long-winded .....

28 Nov 202128 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Boris Johnson has announced new measures for anyone returning to the UK from a trip to any destination. Everyone arriving in the UK will need to take a PCR test within two days of their return. It is .....

Boris Johnson has announced new measures for anyone returning to the UK from a trip to any destination. .....

27 Nov 202127 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 424 comments

If you are an Accor Live Limitless member, you may soon receive an email from Accor promoting a new ‘double or triple points’ promotion. Ignore it. The company is running a separate .....

If you are an Accor Live Limitless member, you may soon receive an email from Accor promoting a new .....

27 Nov 202127 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

TAP Portugal has launched a generous promotion for the Black Friday weekend, running until next Tuesday. The offer is an attractive 20% off all flights departing from the UK, including long haul .....

TAP Portugal has launched a generous promotion for the Black Friday weekend, running until next Tuesday. The .....

27 Nov 202127 November 2021 by Sinead Archer • 17 comments

Today I want to look at how you can earn Virgin Points, in the Virgin Atlantic frequent flyer scheme, when you stay at YOTEL hotels. I recently ran an article outlining hotels chains which do not give .....

Today I want to look at how you can earn Virgin Points, in the Virgin Atlantic frequent flyer scheme, when you .....

27 Nov 202127 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments