With most international Business Class cabins now offering full flat beds, one of the ways airlines differentiate their First Class offering is through prestige champagne. Singapore Airlines even prides itself on offering a choice between Dom Perignon and Krug in…
Since Qantas and Emirates established a joint venture in 2012, some of the best value redemptions have been on Emirates. Combining a world class product on their Airbus A380s and an extensive route map to get you to most places…
Most people are surprised to learn that Qantas Frequent Flyer has two Classic Award Charts. One for Qantas and selected airlines, and one for Partner Airlines. The key to maximising value is to stay within one chart, otherwise the points…
If you have around 150,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points in your account, two of your options include a bottle of the iconic Penfolds Grange 2015 wine or a one-way Business Class flight to Europe. I almost always recommend using points…
The Hotel National Moscow is a five star hotel which opened its doors in 1903 in central Moscow near Red Square. With real history, classic interior and rooms with views over the Kremlin, it was a great option for my…
Dating back to 1867, the iconic InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam almost always gets a great review. With only 55 guest rooms and 24 suites, there are relatively few guests for the physical size of the hotel. The Amstel has been on…
The question I get most often is ‘how often can I apply for a new credit card?’. Naturally the underlying question is how quickly can one get enough frequent flyer points for a First Class flight. How Often Can I…
To stay at and review the Sofitel Legend Metropole was my key reason to visit Hanoi. Opening its doors in 1901, the Metropole is the grand dame of hotels in Vietnam and only one of two within the Accor hotel…
The Kempinski Berchtesgaden is an alpine resort located in the Bavarian Alps, and well worth the detour to review. Located above the town of Berchtesgaden, the resort is set among the pristine alpine forest and is a beautiful place to…