There are a number of ways of searching for a bargain when booking with big brand hotels, but few methods offer more consistent results than use of the “Best Rate Guarantee” (BRG). Nearly every major… Continue Reading
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Lufthansa Mileage Bargains – a step by step guide to great value flying
One of the problems with the extensive Lufthansa Miles&More loyalty scheme, is its eye-wateringly punitive redemption rates. It is extremely frustrating to spend months racking up miles, only to find… Continue Reading
Great value SPG Starpoints – by eating and drinking
Even when you are not a guest, Starwood Hotels lets you earn Starwood Preferred Guest SPG Starpoints on dining. This is a great option – particularly if, like me, you live near to an SPG hotel with… Continue Reading
Review: Conrad Ko Samui, Thailand
Overview The Conrad Ko Samui is a brand new property on the south-west corner of Ko Samui which boasts some incredible views across the Gulf of Thailand. It is a category 10 property in the Hilton family,… Continue Reading
Maximising hotel loyalty points – two excellent value options
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) quarterly PointBreaks require a mere 5000 IHG Rewards Club points per night, and are widely regarded as one of the very best value “miles and points” redemption… Continue Reading
Earn air miles for writing hotel reviews
Holidaycheck.com, the Tripadvisor alternative, is a great way to earn a handful of airline miles in various schemes (including Lufthansa Miles & More, Etihad Guest and American AAdvantage) just for… Continue Reading
Review: BA Club Europe, Geneva to London Gatwick
A reasonably long walk from the main terminal at Geneva are the B gates, where British Airways operates its services to London Heathrow and Gatwick. Passing Swiss Passport Control you go up an escalator… Continue Reading
Review: BA Galleries lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5 (Arrivals)
The BA Galleries lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5 Arrivals is not your typical airline lounge. It is open from 5.00 am to 2.00 pm, with a key feature being its Full English breakfast, available until 12.30pm… Continue Reading
BA has made some terminal changes – double check before you fly from Heathrow
BA has changed a number of the terminals for its flights from Heathrow. Changes are as follows: Flights switched on 30 June 2015 Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 British Airways flights between London Heathrow… Continue Reading
Review: Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg
A one night stay at the Hyatt in Johannesburg reminded me about great South African service. It is quite a long time since I was in South Africa and I had a short one night stay at the Hyatt Regency recently… Continue Reading
