HOORAH! A number of airlines, including Thomas Cook and Thomson, plan to upgrade their premium services. It’s fair to say that advancements in the customer in-flight journey have lagged behind that of its grounded cousins. Even buses offer WiFi! It seems as though the last in-flight technological advancement was the introduction of seat-back screens. If airport queues aren’t your thing either, why not consider premium economy for your next flight?
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Findery – your new favourite travel app
We live in a multi-connected and digitally tagged world, so what more could we be doing with this information? This is the question that Flickr creator Caterina Fake had asked herself when she created travel app Findery.
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Why Travel Insured?
There’s nothing like the legal language of an insurance policy to put a dampener on the excitement of a tropical escape, but many argue that if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. Travel insurance exists to protect your investment in your journey and ensure that you don’t lose out if things go wrong.
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The Delta Business Class Experience
We love to fly Business Class and in particular we enjoy the Virgin Upper Class Service, so trying out their partner airline Delta was the perfect option to get us to Seattle. Our holiday plan was to include a Rocky Mountaineer train journey and an Alaska cruise – Business Class was included to create the full memorable experience.
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From Airport to Hotel with Jumbo Tours
The final stage of the journey to your dream escape is often overlooked. Once you have landed at your far-flung tropical destination, your holiday and relaxation begins. This means a smooth and hassle-free transfer from the airport to your hotel is imperative – that’s why we work with Jumbo Tours. It’s their attentive service and warm hospitality that allows you to start your holiday in the care-free way it should.
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Cruise Life on the Carnival Valor
Like all good things less ordinary, the likes of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Goethe’s Faust, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a cruise on the Carnival Valor comes in two parts: the ship, and the cruise.
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A Fun Day At Sea With Carnival Cruises
Have you been tempted to take a cruise for your next holiday but then been put off by the idea of an entire day at sea in the middle of the itinerary? It’s time to put your mind at ease and highlight the plethora of sea day activities available on-board Carnival cruise ships – you won’t have time to be bored!
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How to Make the Most of an Island in a Day
Choosing a cruise holiday is a fantastic way of seeing more of the world, without having to budge an inch on quality accommodation. You can wake up to a different skyline every day without the hassle of meticulously constructing your own itinerary, and life need not be lived from the depths of a suitcase. But often your cruise will swing round to a different port every day of your journey,…
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A Chocolate Lover’s Paradise – The True Blue Bay Grenada Chocolate Festival
Discover the aromas, flavours, scents and benefits of luxurious pure cocoa butter, savour the aroma of fresh herbs and cocoa teas and kick back and relax whilst you indulge in the coolest chocolate homemade ice-cream and enticing desserts. These are all experiences on the cards during the Grenada Chocolate Festival at True Blue Bay Resort this August.
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Achieve Your Perfect Beach Body with Gail Nicholls
Do you dream of relaxing on far-flung beaches but feel you can’t quite shape up to the topless ethic of an equatorial escape? Gail knows how you feel.
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The AMResorts Trophy Cabinet
As their long list of 2013 successes more than demonstrates, AMResorts know how to make holidaymakers happy. Their various award-winning brands, featuring cherished names such as Dreams, Secrets, Now, and Zoetry, have all had their fair slice of victory in the highly competitive realms of tourism and hospitality. Here are just a handful of their most prestigious accolades so you can get a feel for the unmissable AMResorts experience.
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The Emirates Experience
Tracey from Birmingham Airport welcomed us as we arrived, and we an informative chat about upcoming changes to the airport. A new Runway Extension is due to be finalised by Spring 2014, allowing for flights even further afield, to places such as Sydney and India!
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Stuart Puts Virgin Atlantic Upper Class to the Test
So, off to Antigua today and looking forward to the new Virgin Atlantic Upper Class entertainment system. Upper Class, as always, makes for a very relaxing journey. A decent nights sleep at the Hilton and a stroll down the corridor at 6:30am to the terminal. Straight to the counter and 5 minutes later we are through the Premium Security passage to the Virgin Clubhouse.
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Manchester v-room Launch
As part of the Blue Bay Concierge team, Gemma and I were invited to the launch of the new v-room at Manchester airport on 28th June 2011.
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Best Beaches 2011
Are you a ‘beach person’, but are never quite sure where to find the best beaches? We’ve done the hard work, so you don’t have to! We have hand-picked our best resorts that are within easy reach of the Best Beaches in the Caribbean and Mexico, as awarded by the Travellers’ Choice Awards 2011.
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Brits’ holiday habits revealed
A report into the behaviour of British holidaymakers has revealed some intriguing and surprising results. Alongside the expected results that Brits tend to eat less healthily, drink more and generally let their inhibitions loose when on holiday, the report highlights stark differences between sexes, ages and even regions.