Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles expiry. You need to use your miles within three years of earning them or they will .....

Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles .....

27 Feb 202427 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be rolling out via an app update later this month. BA is promising 250 Avios just for .....

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be .....

7 Nov 20227 November 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. After enjoying a night in the Hotel Cafe Royal in London I couldn’t say no when The .....

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. .....

21 Jan 202421 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 32 comments

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British Airways, a new option has emerged. Iberia will relaunch flights to Tokyo in October 2024. .....

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British .....

19 Dec 202319 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

Back in late 2019, a very interesting new Hilton Honors redemption option appeared in New York – Conrad New York Midtown – after a substantial renovation. The history of Conrad New York .....

Back in late 2019, a very interesting new Hilton Honors redemption option appeared in New York – Conrad .....

19 Apr 202419 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Spring and Summer promotion which is now open for registration – click here. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Spring and Summer promotion which is now open for registration .....

18 Apr 202418 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

When a new CEO takes the reigns they often re-evaluate their predecessor’s choices. Sometimes they continue on the same path and at other times they upend decisions. In the case of Badr Mohammed .....

When a new CEO takes the reigns they often re-evaluate their predecessor’s choices. Sometimes they .....

18 Mar 202418 March 2024 by Rhys Jones • 74 comments

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel Trends’ report for 2024. You can read the full report on the Expedia website here. The one .....

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to two of its most popular destinations: New York and Boston. Whilst it’s not quite as exciting as a brand new route (let’s be honest, no-one will be .....

Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to two of its most popular destinations: New York and Boston. Whilst .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rhys Jones

This is my review of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, part of The Set Collection. You may remember that Rhys reviewed Hotel Cafe Royal in London a couple of months ago. This is part of The Set Collection, .....

This is my review of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, part of The Set Collection. You may remember that Rhys .....

14 Jan 202414 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Accor has a special incentive programme for luxury travel agents. These can give you valuable additional benefits when you book an upscale Accor property via an accredited agent. Luckily for you, we .....

Accor has a special incentive programme for luxury travel agents. These can give you valuable additional .....

13 Feb 202413 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Hilton is rolling out its partnership with Chelsea FC with what I consider to be a great points redemption package. If your children are into football, this is something they won’t forget. You .....

Hilton is rolling out its partnership with Chelsea FC with what I consider to be a great points redemption .....

11 Apr 202411 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Yesterday we covered the new Aer Lingus sale from Manchester. Whilst primarily aimed at economy deals on the direct routes to New York, Orlando and Barbados, it did feature direct flights to New York .....

Yesterday we covered the new Aer Lingus sale from Manchester. Whilst primarily aimed at economy deals on the .....

13 Mar 202413 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

British Airways has announced two new routes from Edinburgh for summer 2024. Flights will be operated by BA Cityflyer, the subsidiary which operates from London City Airport during the week. These .....

British Airways has announced two new routes from Edinburgh for summer 2024. Flights will be operated by BA .....

9 Dec 20239 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments