Author Archives for "Miles from Blighty".
Part of the Hyatt group, their boutique Andaz chain is not well represented in Europe, having just Amsterdam and the Andaz in London, connected to Liverpool Street station. A sympathetic and modern conversion… Continue Reading
The flexible nature of the seating on BA’s short haul flights in Europe seems to be encouraging them to offer some bargain Club Europe fares. Our article earlier today about the sale – link… Continue Reading
A consortium of Alberta Investment Management Corporation, and investment funds the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Wren House, part of the Kuwait Investment Authority have purchased London City… Continue Reading
From 15 February 2016 and then continuing indefinitely, Star Alliance Gold members can get a free upgrade from Standard to Business First Class on the Heathrow Express. The offer says that to benefit… Continue Reading
The Amsterdam Andaz is the Hyatt’s second foray in to Europe with the Andaz brand. Designed to be arty hotels, the Andaz brand can often feel like a worldwide chain trying to be excentic and not… Continue Reading
The Hilton Copenhagen Airport is the only hotel directly connected to the terminal buildings. A covered walk way, just before the metro line in to the city takes you through to the Hilton, right opposite… Continue Reading
I had a couple of days in Tampa in early November, and the Grand Hyatt Tampa was where my meeting was happening. Located about ten minutes from the airport, it is a cost effective offering and has a shuttle… Continue Reading
Many airlines or airline alliances operate schemes which allow businesses to earn points for their travellers, whilst the traveller is able to keep their frequent flyer points. You may have heard of American… Continue Reading
The Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow could not be described as the most appealing hotel from the outside. It is about a ten minute walk from Hatton Cross Underground station or you can transfer from one… Continue Reading
I was recently stranded over night at LAX following a delayed flight from London and a missed connection. My usual hotel, the Hyatt-affiliated Concourse Hotel was full and so I went back to an old favourite… Continue Reading