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Where can I get a shower at Heathrow airport? How much will it cost?

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Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi

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Hayyak Lounge Review – Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport)

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Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?

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Review: Etihad’s The Residence and how we somehow got lucky

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Hotel Review: Mondrian, Doha: Stunning, Comfortable

Hotel Review: Mondrian, Doha: Stunning, Comfortable

Can beautiful hotels be practical? The Mondrian in Doha is both beautiful, practical AND well-priced. So, what's the catch?

Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?

If you're looking to enjoy a drink or watch live sports with friends which airlines and aircraft offer on-board bars and lounges? And which one is the best?

Review: Qantas Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3

Review: Qatar First Class (Al Safwa) Lounge in Doha

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Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?
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Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?

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Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?

Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?
Where can I get a shower at Heathrow airport? How much will it cost?

Where can I get a shower at Heathrow airport? How much will it cost?

Where can you get a shower at Heathrow Airport, and how much will it cost? A rundown of all of the options, from lounges to Hotels
Review: American Airlines First Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3

Review: American Airlines First Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3

Reviewing the American Airlines First Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3. With so many options in T3, why choose the AA Lounge?
Flight Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class (MAN to IST)

Flight Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class (MAN to IST)

Reviewing Turkish Airlines, flying out from Manchester Terminal 1 to Istanbul on their recently updated A321-NEO in Business Class.
Review: Hilton Bakirkoy in Istanbul

Review: Hilton Bakirkoy in Istanbul

Reviewing the Hilton Bakirkoy in Istanbul. A decent hotel that scores highly without being exceptional. A great nights sleep and beautiful executive lounge.
American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 – Lounge Review

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 – Lounge Review

The AA Arrivals Lounge at Heathrow T3 delivers. It's not fancy or clever, but what it does do really well is the basics: a hot shower, decent food and peace.
Review: W Hotel in Abu Dhabi, champion or rookie?

Review: W Hotel in Abu Dhabi, champion or rookie?

Review of the W Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Is it for families, cool couples or just F1 fans? It's a question I try to answer by staying for three nights in a suite.
Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?

Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?

What's it like to travel through Aether? A few weeks after opening I took the plunge to see what Manchester's private terminal was actually like.
Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi

Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi

The Pearl at Abu Dhabi Airport was a nice surprise. The Premium part was spacious and well-designed. There's showers, luggage storage and a well priced Spa.
Review: Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4. Well-priced and walkable.

Review: Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4. Well-priced and walkable.

Review of the HIlton at Heathrow Terminal 4. A modern, bright, well-priced option that's walkable from the main terminal.
Review: Etihad’s The Residence and how we somehow got lucky

Review: Etihad’s The Residence and how we somehow got lucky

Etihad's The Residence is the ultimate three-room suite in the sky. Here's how we ended up in there by accident, along with the food and drink we enjoyed.
Review: British Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport (Escape Airline and Cardholder Lounge)

Review: British Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport (Escape Airline and Cardholder Lounge)

Review of the BA lounge at Manchester Airport in 2024. This is the "Escape Airline and Cardholder Lounge", dedicated to just BA (and allegedly some lounge access cards).
How to avoid the crowds: all of the UK’s VIP terminals

How to avoid the crowds: all of the UK’s VIP terminals

Which UK airports have VIP terminals, that allow you to travel on commercial flights but without having to enter the main terminal? Here's a rundown of them all, including pricing.
Travel Goals: Five Stunning Airport Lounges I Plan To Visit

Travel Goals: Five Stunning Airport Lounges I Plan To Visit

There's a handful of mind-blowing airport lounges spread out across the globe. My plan is to visit almost all of them in the next three months
Review: Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester, Why this standard Hilton sometimes costs £699/night

Review: Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester, Why this standard Hilton sometimes costs £699/night

It's a lot to pay for a standard room in a four star hotel, but there's a good reason why it's 10 times the price on a few nights every year.