The Sunday Times Travel Magazine has been closed down by News UK, presumably following a collapse in advertising revenue, according to Press Gazette. The magazine will always have a place in the heart .....

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine has been closed down by News UK, presumably following a collapse in .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Yesterday we covered an interesting Santander Cycles American Express card offer. This would get you 1,000 Membership Rewards points for a £6 outlay. There are a number of other American Express .....

Yesterday we covered an interesting Santander Cycles American Express card offer. This would get you 1,000 .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess

At long last, there is a date for direct Eurostar services from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London. Direct services TO Amsterdam started in 2018. Anika travelled on the launch London to Amsterdam .....

At long last, there is a date for direct Eurostar services from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London. Direct .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess

Hilton has extended its ‘3 for 2’ offer for its most luxurious hotels in Europe.  Even better, this can be combined with the extra benefits that come via Hilton’s Impresario scheme .....

Hilton has extended its ‘3 for 2’ offer for its most luxurious hotels in Europe.  Even better, .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

This article looks at how to earn Avios points from stays at NH Hotels and nhow. It is now approaching a decade since Avios was launched and the British Airways and Iberia loyalty schemes given the .....

This article looks at how to earn Avios points from stays at NH Hotels and nhow. It is now approaching a .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Virgin Atlantic has officially been reprieved this afternoon after creditors voted to approve a £1.2 billion refinancing package. In truth, there was very little on the line. Of the different .....

Virgin Atlantic has officially been reprieved this afternoon after creditors voted to approve a £1.2 billion .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Iberia Plus has launched a genuinely impressive promotion. Until 30th August, you will receive 50% off all Iberia Plus Avios redemptions, in all classes. Yes, ALL Iberia Avios flights in ALL classes .....

Iberia Plus has launched a genuinely impressive promotion. Until 30th August, you will receive 50% off all .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 100 comments

Transport for London really wants you to give its Santander Cycles / Boris Bikes a go! 1,000 American Express Membership Rewards points are on offer when you use the cycle network three times by 24th .....

Transport for London really wants you to give its Santander Cycles / Boris Bikes a go! 1,000 American Express .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 49 comments

Virgin Atlantic has just announced that is is providing free Covid-19 insurance coverage for all new and existing bookings, for travel until 31st March 2021. It is the first UK airline to do so, .....

Virgin Atlantic has just announced that is is providing free Covid-19 insurance coverage for all new and .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

When British Airways and pilot union BALPA announced an agreement to keep compulsory redundancies to a minimum, it made BALPA look like the grown up in the room. Whilst Unite was posturing over cabin .....

When British Airways and pilot union BALPA announced an agreement to keep compulsory redundancies to a .....

24 Aug 202024 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 135 comments

If you’re looking for somewhere different to visit, this could be it. Hilton is opening a hotel in the Faroe Islands. Full details are on hilton.com here. The opening date is pencilled in for .....

If you’re looking for somewhere different to visit, this could be it. Hilton is opening a hotel in the .....

24 Aug 202024 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

I’m sure that Pickering’s Gin was delighted when it was selected to produce miniatures of British Airways Centenary Gin to serve onboard, as part of the #BA100 celebrations. Things clearly .....

I’m sure that Pickering’s Gin was delighted when it was selected to produce miniatures of British .....

24 Aug 202024 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

This is potentially the best London hotel deal we have seen recently, factoring in the quality of the hotel and what you get for your money. I doubt you will find a better deal for £76 anywhere. A .....

This is potentially the best London hotel deal we have seen recently, factoring in the quality of the hotel .....

23 Aug 202023 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Where is Virgin Atlantic flying to in September and October? Whilst Virgin Atlantic is only flying to a handful of destinations at the moment, its filed schedules suggest the airline is optimistic .....

Where is Virgin Atlantic flying to in September and October? Whilst Virgin Atlantic is only flying to a .....

23 Aug 202023 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments