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During Christmas I always try to visit a sunny destination, and the UAE is pretty much guaranteed to have sun all day long, as well as a nice temperature. During previous visits, I had always opted for… Continue Reading
One of the fun things of this miles and points hobby is spending our hard-earned points on things you would not usually book when using cash. For instance a First Class ticket for a flight, or a stay… Continue Reading
Garuda Indonesia’s newest asset, the A330-900neo, made its longhaul debut in Amsterdam. The neo, which stands for ‘new engine option’, is an updated version of the Airbus A330. It can… Continue Reading
In order to qualify for my British Airways Executive Club Bronze status, I needed to complete two BA-operated flights. For this, I decided to book a same day return from Amsterdam to London Gatwick. This… Continue Reading
During my trip to Hong Kong I spent two nights in the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. This is one of the Intercontinental Hotel Group hotels in Kowloon. I stayed in an Executive Club Room which included lounge… Continue Reading
After a longhaul flight, a shower is often a great way to refresh. Especially if you’re heading straight to a meeting after arrival, or if you cannot check into your hotel room yet. Flights from… Continue Reading
Following an enjoyable stay in Dubai, it was time to head home. After trying the Meet and Greet Service from Marhaba on arrival, I got the chance to experience the Departure Service before my flight back… Continue Reading
Garuda Indonesia has introduced two new products in Economy Class on its recently launched London Heathrow to Denpasar Bali (and return Jakarta-London) route. Passengers can now choose for ‘ESCort’… Continue Reading
Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s largest airports. Because of its size and crowds, it can be overwhelming for some travellers. During peak periods, lines can be long as well. To fast… Continue Reading
Emirates operates from Terminal 3 at its hub Dubai International Airport. Divided over three concourses – A, B and C – the dedicated infrastructure for Emirates and Qantas is huge. In all… Continue Reading