Category: Air Travel
Top 3 vintage flying experiences in Britain
By Nicole Harley on Feb 24, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Britain has always had a proud aviation heritage brimming with heroic war stories but when it comes to great British aviation, there are three landmark vintage airplanes that are still the pride of Britain’s skies. We’ve picked out our favourite luxury flying experiences to give you a taste of the thrill and the history behind 
The ultimate Super Bowl travel package costing up to $500,000
By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2014 in Air Travel, Events, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
Thanks to a recently formed partnership between No Limit Air, Wings Air Helicopters and Safe Rides Unlimited high-rollers can now go above and beyond with the greatest Super Bowl travel package of all time. The experience begins with a flight on a G650, the most technologically advanced business aircraft in the sky, decked out with your 
What it's like to fly Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2014 in Air Travel, Europe, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
I’ve had the pleasure of flying Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic Airways on a few occasions recently – coming back from New Delhi to Heathrow as well as a return trip to Cape Town – so I thought I would take this opportunity to describe what you can expect when booking the airline’s equivalent of 
Touring New York City by land and by air
By Anna Macsai on Jan 23, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Sightseeing in New York City is a tough enterprise, especially if you’re on foot and on a tight schedule. This metropolis of over 8 million people can be so overwhelming at first that you’re not even sure where to begin. Here are some pointers about must-see attractions and the best way to explore them. Empire 
10 of the world's most luxurious airport lounges
By Leah DeAngelis on Jan 15, 2014 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
Layovers can be a hassle, or they can be a slice of heaven. If you have the opportunity to visit one of these airport lounges, you may keep your fingers crossed for flight delays. Lounges have gone way beyond free cocktails and Wifi. Now, you can savor your trip by indulging in spa treatments, taking 
Special feature: W Retreat and Spa, Maldives
By Chinmoy Lad on Jan 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
They tell you the Maldives is beautiful; they undersell it! In short, the W Retreat and Spa, Maldives is the ultimate Maldives experience: exactly how you imagined it – days, months, weeks, or even years before finally making your virgin trip over. As we were transferring from a sister Starwood resort, we were dropped off at Malé airport, 
Top 10 alternative Alpine activities
By Ceri Tinley on Dec 14, 2013 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Sometimes it’s good to have a ski trip which includes an alternative alpine activity to skiing. Sometimes the alternative activity can provide the perfect excuse to squeeze another ski trip into your schedule. So, as well as the family trip, the boys’ trip and the corporate trip, you might like to include one or more 
A clever Christmas PR stunt from WestJet
By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2013 in Air Travel, Canada, Fun Stuff, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Imagine seeing your dream Christmas presents appear before your eyes as you wait to claim your bags at the luggage carousel. WestJet managed to pull off this stunt, surprising their passengers in style, on a flight from Toronto to Calgary. Watch the video and see it for yourself… I just feel sorry for the guy 
Passenger wakes up from flight to find himself in a locked, cold, dark and empty plane!
By Paul Johnson on Dec 10, 2013 in Air Travel, California, Fun Stuff, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA
Imagine if you fell asleep on your flight and didn’t wake up on landing. Take that a step further and imagine none of the passengers or crew had spotted you as they disembarked. They all leave, leaving you alone on the plane. Now spare a thought for Tom Wagner for whom this precise scenario happened. 
3 luxury Myanmar vacations up for grabs
Three luxury trips to Myanmar are being given away with a prize draw launched this week by a group of Asia’s leading travel providers. The prizes include free nights in some of the country’s finest luxury hotels plus flights with Bangkok Airways, and are being given away to celebrate the launch of MyanmarBurma.com, a new
Win a Middle-earth experience with Air New Zealand
By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2013 in Air Travel, Fun Stuff, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Take a look at this video that’s been put together by Air New Zealand. It shows that in Middle-earth, everyday tasks can reveal out of this world surprises and before you know it everything can turn… well, a bit Hobbit-shaped! Watch to be in with a chance to win tickets for two to the worldwide 
6 of the best views of Paris
By Chloe Johnston on Nov 24, 2013 in Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The Eiffel Tower is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of the best views of Paris. If you are looking for something different and unusual without the touristy crowds, we’ve got you covered! Here are five of the best views of Paris away from much of the hustle and bustle 
How to win them over on a luxury Botswana safari
By Rose Hipwood on Nov 24, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Botswana, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Taking your other half on safari is a fantastic way to show someone you really love them – it’s a big undertaking and takes a lot of planning, an expert can really help you suss out which property will suit you both and tour operators usually delight in planning romantic honeymoons or holidays such as 
The southern hemisphere's number one Warbird airshow - Warbirds Over Wanaka
By Angela Schrider on Nov 19, 2013 in Air Travel, Events, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is one of Wanaka’s major biennial events. It is a truly spectacular airshow featuring military fighter aircraft from the last 100 years, as well as modern jets from the present. Held over Easter weekend in April, the town of Wanaka New Zealand is almost always at capacity during this popular event. 
Apps for the discerning traveller
By Matthew Coe on Nov 13, 2013 in Accessories, Air Travel, Gadgets, Health & Safety, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
Travelling is now simpler than ever thanks to the power of smart devices and social media. Nowadays any morsel of information you could possibly require is accessible through the touch of a button (well, buttons are sort of obsolete now, but you get the idea). Not only is this inspiring more people to travel, but 
