Category: Air Travel
Lost luggage - a little bit of fun
By Paul Johnson on Sep 13, 2013 in Air Travel, Fun Stuff, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
It’s Friday so time for a little fun. Rhod Gilbert has a way with words and here shares his experiences in a stand-up comedy sketch that was first performed in Australia – a performance that put the Welsh comedian well and truly on the comedy circuit. In 2007, the routine was placed sixth in Chortle’s 
Zermatt - top 5 experiences of a lifetime
By Paul Johnson on Sep 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Zermatt is one Europe’s most awe-inpsiring ski destinations. Resting in the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, this is a world class resort steeped in history and tradition. The combination of breathtaking scenery, top class hospitality and one of the highest ski areas in the Alps make this a dream destination for 365 days a year. 
6 products to help you survive a long haul flight
By Shayla Martin on Aug 31, 2013 in Accessories, Air Travel, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
The longest commercial flight to date is courtesy of Singapore Airlines from Newark to Singapore, which lasts an unbelievable 18 hours and 50 minutes. For some, the idea of spending almost an entire day in the air sounds absolutely miserable, but if you’re armed with the right products, you may actually enjoy yourself! Here are 
Top 5 luxury airlines
Choosing to travel by air by business or first class is a luxury which simply has to be done when embarking on a trip of a lifetime. Obviously all airlines don’t travel to all places but below we’re taking a look at five fantastic, luxury carriers that you simply shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to
Would you travel on a glass-bottomed plane?
By Paul Johnson on Aug 24, 2013 in Air Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
We’ve known about glass-bottomed boats for a long time, but what about glass-bottomed planes? In April of this year Richard Branson announced on the Virgin Atlantic blog that he was going to be adding a new Airbus A320 to its fleet with a clear strip down the middle made from aviation-standard glass, instead of the 
New private jet service launched by Emirates
By Ben Schusterman on Aug 23, 2013 in Air Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Worldwide
The Dubai-based airline Emirates is the latest to launch an exclusive luxury private jet service, having recently announced that it will be flying the new Airbus 319 jet – a private charter service that can accommodate up to 19 passengers in ultimate comfort. These Emirates Executive planes promise “unsurpassed luxury” and have been decked out with 
The trend for private jet modifications takes off
By Jack Lockyer on Aug 22, 2013 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
Home renovations are common. They are done for various reasons, from creating more space to converting a room – for instance, changing a garage to a home office. Sometimes, home modifications are done just for the aesthetics. The same is true with private jets. A trend has begun where those who own them are going all out 
3 of the best ways to discover the Southern Lakes of New Zealand by air
There is no doubt that New Zealand is famous for it’s stunning scenery, and there is perhaps no better place to experience the breath-taking views than from the air. Perspective is everything, and you will be amazed at how vast and majestic the mountains, lakes and rivers appear from above. There are a number of
The top 10 priciest private jets owned by wealthy Nigerians
It is ironically easier to connect Africa to other continents of the world as opposed to connecting Africa with Africa using commercial airlines. There are many factors that hinder the smooth running of this process. Some of these factors include the massive size of the continent, the geo – political factors and the developing infrastructure.
5 luxuries not to miss in Dubai
By Paul Johnson on Jul 25, 2013 in Air Travel, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates
Visitors to Dubai – one of the world’s most opulent destinations – are spoilt for choice when it comes to seeking luxury. The city has become one the most popular playgrounds of the rich and famous, and has made many a statement with several of the world’s tallest buildings, man-made islands and even a huge 
Explore the Russian Far East in style
By Kristi Rorison on Jul 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel
When you think about Russia, you naturally think of grandiose domed churches, soviet-era architecture and vast siberian landscapes. What you don’t tend to think of is hot springs, volcanoes and bear-watching. Amazingly, if you go far enough east to the Kamchatka peninsula, the tourist industry is burgeoning and the affluent tourist can enjoy a huge 
5 great reasons to ski New Zealand this Winter
By Angela Schrider on Jul 22, 2013 in Air Travel, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
While the folks in the northern hemisphere are enjoying days of sunshine at and ice creams at the beach, winter has kicked off with a vengeance in the southern hemisphere. Here are five great reasons why you should trade in the sandals and sand for skis and snow and head south to New Zealand this 
10 celebrities who own their own private jets
As well as those who are ‘quietly’ wealthy, celebrities in the limelight have long been known to be among those who choose to travel by private jet, enjoying the perks of comfort and luxury, not to mention the time savings. But did you know that some celebrities not only travel by private jet, but actually own their
Top 10 air travel pet peeves
Frequent fliers have to sometimes deal with awful situations on their journeys. From seemingly inexplicable flight delays to lost luggage – there are those days when the little bottle of airplane vodka is just too little. While I’ve had the distinct displeasure of experiencing these woes; even being served an inedible mush in tin foil
