After my latest DYKWIA incident at the BA Terraces Lounge at Geneva I remembered that I had not told you about the lounge! Actually it’s quite nice! In truth, don’t get excited. About a ten… Continue Reading
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Review: Hilton Gatwick
I have been staying at this property on and off for a number of years. It has progressively got better in terms of service and price. There is much more competition in the area than once there was. A… Continue Reading
Review: Hilton Terminal 5, London Heathrow
It’s important to know that this hotel is not at Terminal 5. (This is unlike the Hilton at Terminal 4 which is connected to the terminal). Instead you have to catch (and pay) for a Hotel Hoppa which… Continue Reading
UK Gold Amex – apply and earn some extra Membership Rewards points
I received an offer recently which gives away extra points if you use my link. The standard offer for a new Gold Amex card is 20,000 points when you spend £2k in the first three months of ownership. This… Continue Reading
Review: BA First Class Lounge, Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport
British Airways operates many different lounges at Terminal 5 in London Heathrow, it’s home at LHR. There is one at the north of the A gates which is a standard Galleries Lounge catering to Silver… Continue Reading
Review: Grand Hyatt, San Francisco
It is a long time since I was in San Francisco. From going there all the time, it had been six months since I had arrived in SFO. However, I recently had a one night stay at a property I used to use when… Continue Reading
Playing this Facebook game can save you real $ in Las Vegas
I am not a great player of online games but a simple game in Facebook can save you real world cash. MGM hotels have a slew of hotels in Las Vegas, and a pretty simple way to save money. Like or loathe… Continue Reading
Understanding BA’s changes to Tier Points from May
BA’s changes to Executive Club are significant and deep. Tier Points are the amongst some of the most complex issues. Tier Points, for the uninitiated are how BA works out which elite status should… Continue Reading
London City Airport (LCY) gets approval for expansion despite local opposition.
LCY, or ‘City’ as it is often known, is a small airfield located near Canary Wharf, the commercial centre for London’s Finance Industry. A £200 million investment at London City Airport… Continue Reading
Review: Park Hyatt, Hamburg
Whilst the hotel is centrally located it is about a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport (EUR25), I arrived late in the evening. The cab dropped me off at the main entrance which is at the back of the… Continue Reading
