In Autumn 2022, thanks to a new long-term agreement with Iberostar, IHG added 70 beach resorts to its roster. Iberostar is a Spanish family-run chain of hotels that runs four and five star .....

In Autumn 2022, thanks to a new long-term agreement with Iberostar, IHG added 70 beach resorts to its roster. .....

14 Feb 202414 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

There is an excellent deal running from many European cities to Dubai at the moment, via the SkyTeam alliance. From the UK, you can depart from any UK airport with Air France or KLM flights, and .....

There is an excellent deal running from many European cities to Dubai at the moment, via the SkyTeam alliance. .....

31 Jan 202331 January 2023 by Rob Burgess

A year after pulling out of its original high rise Bucharest property (now rebranded as Grand Hotel Bucharest), the InterContinental brand is back in Romania. The InterContinental Athenee Palace .....

A year after pulling out of its original high rise Bucharest property (now rebranded as Grand Hotel .....

3 Jan 20233 January 2023 by Rob Burgess • 110 comments

Langham is a luxury hotel group whose name may ring a bell. The original Langham hotel – generally regarded as the first ever ‘grand hotel’ to open in Europe – is in London, on .....

Langham is a luxury hotel group whose name may ring a bell. The original Langham hotel – generally .....

17 Mar 202417 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

The avios.com website has been relaunched as a general information site about Avios. This used to be the place that members of Aer Lingus AerClub and Vueling Club would go to book flight redemptions. .....

The avios.com website has been relaunched as a general information site about Avios. This used to be the place .....

16 Mar 202416 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

In this article I want to look at whether there are any geographic restrictions to joining British Airways Executive Club.  Do you need to live in Britain to join British Airways Executive Club? .....

In this article I want to look at whether there are any geographic restrictions to joining British Airways .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

Cathay Pacific has launched its ‘Jade’ sale, with discounts on flights beyond Hong Kong to Asia and Australasia. You can book until 17th April 2025 for travel by 26th March 2026. However, .....

Cathay Pacific has launched its ‘Jade’ sale, with discounts on flights beyond Hong Kong to Asia .....

17 Mar 202517 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Hilton Honors and ALL (Accor Live Limitless) have added some interesting new UK points redemptions for anyone who doesn’t want to see another hotel room in their free time! Let’s start .....

Hilton Honors and ALL (Accor Live Limitless) have added some interesting new UK points redemptions for anyone .....

27 Apr 202527 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

American Express has launched a new cashback deal with Hilton, covering hotels in Europe and random spots elsewhere! If you’re lucky, you may have an offer giving you £75 back. This offer is .....

American Express has launched a new cashback deal with Hilton, covering hotels in Europe and random spots .....

10 Apr 202510 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

After lengthy delays, Hyatt opened two new-build hotels in Leeds last week – Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds. Both share the same building and the same bar and restaurant facilities, .....

After lengthy delays, Hyatt opened two new-build hotels in Leeds last week – Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt .....

17 Mar 202517 March 2025 by Rob Burgess

With only a couple of weeks left until British Airways Holidays ends its double tier points deal (and you would need to travel by 31st March, not just book), Virgin Atlantic Holidays has launched an .....

With only a couple of weeks left until British Airways Holidays ends its double tier points deal (and you .....

13 Mar 202513 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Indian low cost airline IndiGo is making a foray into long haul flying, with Manchester and Amsterdam as its first European routes. IndiGo is the largest airline in India and already codeshares with .....

Indian low cost airline IndiGo is making a foray into long haul flying, with Manchester and Amsterdam as its .....

7 Mar 20257 March 2025 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

British Airways has unveiled its refurbished lounge in Seattle, which is now open. It follows Singapore, Washington, Lagos and London Gatwick in getting a new look, on top of Edinburgh, Heathrow .....

British Airways has unveiled its refurbished lounge in Seattle, which is now open. It follows Singapore, .....

22 Feb 202522 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new long term partnership with OVO Arena Wembley – or what you probably still call Wembley Arena. This is the art deco concert venue directly opposite the .....

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new long term partnership with OVO Arena Wembley – or what you .....

8 Feb 20258 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments