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During the pandemic, as a way of providing inspiration for readers who were stuck at home, we ran a 64-part series called ‘My Favourite Hotel’. We decided to break our usual rule about not .....
During the pandemic, as a way of providing inspiration for readers who were stuck at home, we ran a 64-part .....
10 Feb 202510 February 2025 • 11 comments
HSBC runs fairly regular 25% bonuses on conversions of HSBC Premier credit card points to Avios. A new bonus is now live. People have been contacted about it, but oddly it was tucked away at the .....
HSBC runs fairly regular 25% bonuses on conversions of HSBC Premier credit card points to Avios. A new bonus .....
28 Aug 202528 August 2025 • 39 comments
When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last year, it launched its eight daily flight to Heathrow. This winter, it says it will have up to .....
When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last .....
1 Aug 20251 August 2025 • 52 comments
Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for anyone departing from the UK. You will receive: The key details are: It is implied that all passengers on the booking receive the bonus, and not just the .....
Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for anyone departing from the UK. You will receive: The key details .....
19 May 202519 May 2025 • 7 comments
American Express has launched a new offer from the WorldHotels consortium. This is a global offer. Unlike many Amex cashback deals you are not restricted to hotels in Europe. If you haven’t .....
American Express has launched a new offer from the WorldHotels consortium. This is a global offer. Unlike many .....
18 Apr 202518 April 2025 • 33 comments
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2025, this article will help you decide which cards .....
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....
1 Jan 20251 January 2025 • 33 comments
As you may already have seen, Virgin Atlantic has announced some sweeping changes to the way Flying Club works, including a move to dynamic pricing for redemptions. If you haven’t already, you .....
As you may already have seen, Virgin Atlantic has announced some sweeping changes to the way Flying Club .....
1 Oct 20241 October 2024 • 174 comments
An intriguing American Express cashback offer launched yesterday with Virgin Atlantic. It’s intriguing because it goes against the usual structure of these offers, which tend to be ‘get .....
An intriguing American Express cashback offer launched yesterday with Virgin Atlantic. It’s intriguing .....
17 Sep 202417 September 2024 • 54 comments
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2025, this article will help you decide which cards .....
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....
18 Sep 202418 September 2024 • 28 comments
Avios has launched a conversion bonus for anyone sitting on a pile of Nectar points. Let’s take a look at the deal. Full details are on avios.com here. The standard conversion rate of Nectar .....
Avios has launched a conversion bonus for anyone sitting on a pile of Nectar points. Let’s take a look .....
4 Sep 20254 September 2025 • 28 comments
As we’ve covered a few times in recent months, Virgin Red has swapped its box at the AO Arena in Manchester for a box at The O2 in London. Tickets for every event at The O2 are now available for .....
As we’ve covered a few times in recent months, Virgin Red has swapped its box at the AO Arena in .....
14 Aug 202414 August 2024 • 36 comments
This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa resort. Keen to promote destinations outside Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan Airlines sent me to Okinawa. This is one of the southernmost islands in Japan .....
This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa resort. Keen to promote destinations outside Tokyo, Kyoto and .....
9 Apr 20259 April 2025 • 12 comments
If you have a flight out of London Gatwick, you should register for myGatwick. myGatwick is a part of the airport website that few people know about, although it is fair to say that the benefits are .....
If you have a flight out of London Gatwick, you should register for myGatwick. myGatwick is a part of the .....
10 Feb 202510 February 2025 • 8 comments
Virgin Flying Club has finally opened up household accounts to all members, irrespective of their elite status. See here. It’s been a long journey – it is exactly three years since they .....
Virgin Flying Club has finally opened up household accounts to all members, irrespective of their elite .....
13 Dec 202413 December 2024 • 78 comments
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