Category: Reviews
A gin bar, table service & a warm welcome at the Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3
by Jetset Andy | Mar 12, 2018 | Airport lounges | 0
Since November 2017, travellers flying on a Oneworld carrier out of London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, business class travellers and Oneworld frequent flier elite members have had another lounge to choose from with the opening of the Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3.
Read MoreLight, bright decor & great runway views in the British Airways Club Lounge at Gatwick
by Jetset Andy | Jun 4, 2017 | Airport lounges | 0
When BA’s flights moved to the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport, the airline could upgrade the tired lounge of the old terminal. The result is the new British Airways Club Lounge at Gatwick, which is 40% bigger & a stylish space to hang out as you wait for your flight.
Read MoreGreat views from the roof top bar and comfy beds make the Doubletree by Hilton, Tower of London a great place to stay
by Jetset Andy | May 7, 2017 | Hotels | 0
Whether you want a holiday hotel or just a place to rest your head on a business trip, the Doubletree by Hilton Tower of London offers plenty. It’s right next to the Tower of London, it’s a stone’s throw from transport connections & there are fab views from the SkyLounge.
Read MoreA private sauna and runway views for a stopover at the Hilton Helsinki Airport
by Jetset Andy | Apr 26, 2017 | Hotels | 0
Located just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, the Hilton Helsinki Airport is an ideal place to stay for an overnight stopover between flights. It caters perfectly for flyers, with breakfast from 3 a.m., a flight check-in machine in the lobby & saunas to relax in between flights.
Read MoreTallinn Airport Business Lounge: a little gem with runway views and an outdoor terrace
by Jetset Andy | Mar 26, 2017 | Airport lounges | 0
Getting to the airport early our flight to Helsinki, we popped up to the Tallinn Airport Business Lounge to while away the time. We were really impressed by this lovely little lounge, that offers a nice choice of food, space to relax & a fab runway view.
Read MoreFabulous service, glamorous surroundings and stunning views across the city at the Hilton Tallinn Park
by Jetset Andy | Mar 26, 2017 | Hotels | 0
We like a bit of “wow” factor when we visit a hotel & the Hilton Tallinn Park certainly didn’t disappoint on that front. From the fantastic welcome to the consistently great service, the hotel has the standards you should expect from a good hotel and we had a wonderful stay there.
Read MoreFinnair Non-Schengen Lounge: Cool, contemporary Finnish design and a steaming hot sauna
by Jetset Andy | Mar 24, 2017 | Airport lounges | 0
When you have a connecting flight, passing the time in a lounge makes the experience that much better. We had four hours to kill at Helsinki Airport and we spent the time relaxing and indulging in some lovely cakes in the cool contemporary surroundings of the Finnair Lounge.
Read MoreAn exciting brief encounter with Airbus’ latest baby flying Finnair A350 Business Class from London Heathrow to Helsinki
by Jetset Andy | Mar 23, 2017 | Flights | 2
Finnair was the 1st European carrier to fly the Airbus A350, a plane that’s revolutionising the flying experience. Mainly used for long-haul flights, Finnair is using it on some Heathrow to Helsinki flights and we took one of these to experience the Finnair A350 Business Class.
Read MoreHilton Vienna Plaza – Heritage hotel with Art Deco, Golden Era design on the famous Ringstrasse
by Jetset Andy | Dec 23, 2016 | Hotels | 0
The Hilton Vienna Plaza has been our favourite Viennese hotel since we first stayed there in 2000. Located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, it is in easy walking distance of the historic city centre. For us, it makes a great base from which to visit Vienna’s amazing Christmas markets.
Read MoreGetting into the Christmas spirit on a British Airways Club Europe flight from Heathrow to Vienna
by Jetset Andy | Dec 20, 2016 | Flights | 0
Our Christmas trip to Vienna couldn’t happen without a flight. For the last few years, our airline of choice for the trip has been British Airways. We always make the trip in Club Europe and in December 2016 we were flying on a reward ticket, purchased with OnBusiness points.
Read MoreCathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3: Signature cocktails, a noodle bar & stylish spaces to relax
by Jetset Andy | Dec 16, 2016 | Airport lounges | 2
OneWord partner Cathay Pacific closed their lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3 for over a year for a full make-over. We visited the Business Class Lounge just a few weeks after it re-opened in December 2016 and were suitably impressed by what it had to offer.
Read MoreHilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport: Sweet dreams & a lie-in at a hotel that’s only minutes away from the airport
by Jetset Andy | Dec 15, 2016 | Hotels | 0
If you’re on a morning flight and, like us, don’t like a horrendously early start, a stay at an airport hotel is a great way of having longer in bed. Some ‘airport hotels’ are a schlep form the airport; the Hilton Garden Inn, London Heathrow is just minutes from the terminals.
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