So, one of the things that make a review hard to write is when you don’t take lots of pictures… In my defence, it was late and I was already in my pyjamas following a cracking shower in The Pier, so I was tired! The seat on the Cathay A330 was the standard 1-2-1 layout… Read More Review: Hong Kong to Cairns in Business Class on Cathay Pacific
As a BA Gold Card Holder (oneworld Emerald) I can use First Class Lounges regardless of travel class, so I was looking forward to getting to the airport.Cathay Pacific’s First Wing and Pier Lounges are renowned as some of the best around and I was looking forward to trying them. Getting to the airport about… Read More Lounge Review: Cathay Pacific’s First Class Lounges in Hong Kong
When you arrive into Hong Kong, the first thing you should do is buy an Octopus Card. Vending machines by the entrance to the Airport Express train sell these for HK$250 which includes a refundable $50 deposit. This is enough credit for the trip into Central. Jump on the train – it’s nice and air conditioned… Read More MisterAirmiles’ Guide to 72hrs in Hong Kong
The thing about an InterContinental is you know what you are going to get – comfortable surroundings, decent location and attentive staff. Being an Ambassador member means late check out and usually an upgrade to a better room, and being part of the IHG Rewards Club allows pretty decent redemptions. All in all, it is… Read More Review: InterContinental Hong Kong
There is always something exciting about starting a big trip and for me that feeling of actually being ‘on holiday’ starts when I get on the Heathrow Express! I arrived at Terminal 5 about 3 hours before my flight and checked in a bag at The First Wing before heading through to the Concorde Room.… Read More Review: London to Hong Kong on British Airways First Class – new service
I realise that it has been a long time since I have posted; this is only the 3rd post of the year. I have a list in the Drafts section that keeps growing, including a hotel review from somewhere I stayed in over a year ago! I need to crack on with it. I am… Read More Easter Trip to Australia
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