When I told Irish friends I was reviewing The Shelbourne hotel, it was met with raised eyebrows and nods of approvals. I’d probably meet a Hollywood star of some sort, or perhaps a president, I was .....

When I told Irish friends I was reviewing The Shelbourne hotel, it was met with raised eyebrows and nods of .....

24 Dec 202224 December 2022 by Sinead Archer • 26 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back ‘Week of Wonders’, giving you seven days of offers and promotions to get you back in the mood for travel. If you are looking for something different to do with .....

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back ‘Week of Wonders’, giving you seven days of offers and promotions to get .....

9 Oct 20219 October 2021 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

As we covered over the weekend, Aer Lingus Regional – run as a franchise by Stobart Air – collapsed into administration on Friday evening. The airline was currently running twelve routes. .....

As we covered over the weekend, Aer Lingus Regional – run as a franchise by Stobart Air – .....

17 Jun 202117 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that you don’t miss out on any short-notice deals or offers, we also offer this weekly summary .....

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that .....

26 Mar 202226 March 2022 by Rhys Jones

What is the best hotel in Gibraltar? Earlier this week I reviewed the 5-star Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar, where I stayed recently. Gibraltar is neither large nor overrun with hotels, so it was .....

What is the best hotel in Gibraltar? Earlier this week I reviewed the 5-star Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar, .....

26 Jun 202126 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

British Airways has announced four new European routes this morning. All are bookable now with Avios, so if you want to take advantage of the guaranteed Avios availability you may want to jump in. The .....

British Airways has announced four new European routes this morning. All are bookable now with Avios, so if .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is the Pera Palace, Istanbul. We are currently running this reader-written feature to provide some positivity and inspiration to Head for Points.  You can .....

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is the Pera Palace, Istanbul. We are currently running this .....

14 Jun 202014 June 2020 by Anika Burnett • 9 comments

Etihad has launched a new long haul sale which it is calling its ‘biggest sale of the year’. Given it is only mid-January this is probably true …. Prices are decent albeit not .....

Etihad has launched a new long haul sale which it is calling its ‘biggest sale of the year’. Given .....

16 Jan 202216 January 2022 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments

Today is the launch of ‘Week of Wonders‘, a week of special deals for members of Marriott Bonvoy. It is designed to reignite your desire to travel, even if that may end up being just a .....

Today is the launch of ‘Week of Wonders‘, a week of special deals for members of Marriott Bonvoy. It is .....

7 Oct 20217 October 2021 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

Last week, I wrote about Iberia’s newest A350 which quietly started flying two weeks ago. There is usually nothing unusual about a new aircraft delivery except that this was the first aircraft .....

Last week, I wrote about Iberia’s newest A350 which quietly started flying two weeks ago. There is .....

23 Dec 202223 December 2022 by Rhys Jones • 39 comments

And now, from Waterside …. it’s the Sale of the Century!* Over the course of the last few months lots of airlines have been selling off their excess stock of amenity kits, snacks and even .....

And now, from Waterside …. it’s the Sale of the Century!* Over the course of the last few months .....

23 Nov 202023 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 438 comments

We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2022 which would resonate with a UK audience. They chose well, and I think that most of you will find at .....

We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2022 which .....

27 Dec 202127 December 2021 by Rhys Jones • 16 comments

This is Part 2 our review of the Aer Lingus A321LR in Business Class. The A321LR, with its three extra fuel tanks, is allowing airlines such as Aer Lingus to fly modern single aisle aircraft across .....

This is Part 2 our review of the Aer Lingus A321LR in Business Class. The A321LR, with its three extra fuel .....

28 Jul 202228 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 65 comments

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article we’ll look at the history of The Ritz-Carlton brand, what you can expect when you .....

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments