A selelction of our favourite hotels, services and destination in other areas

	TAP Executive Class - Reviewed 12th Feb 2011 There is no doubt that TAP, like nearly every other ‘flag carrier’ has gone through some pretty tough times with the new low cost carriers and open skies policy, but long haul, in this case across the Atlantic, is when you really appreciate the comfort and service of business or executive class, and TAP, as we recently found, have further improved their executive class to what has to be one of the best in the air. It was already good, now it’s even better. Read review  Page 1 Page 2
	Crossing the ‘pond’ in comfort - Reviewed 6th Feb 2010 It’s not a lot of fun crossing the Atlantic in economy, but the price for the comfort of Business Class with its wide comfortable seats that convert into beds is beyond the reach for many. Or is it? It’s surprising how few people realise that with a bit of advance planning, and using the right Credit Cards that give the opportunity for free upgrades, and sometimes free Business Class seats are easily within reach. This review looks at the advantages of the TAP Victoria card and the associated Millennium Bank VISA & AMEX cards that can earn you plenty of air miles on every purchase Read review
	Virgin Atlantic Upper Class - Reviewed 14th March 2009 If you want to see the Branson ‘style’ in its purist form, you need to experience Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class. We have tried various Virgin products and services, but this is where you get to see what Virgin can offer when they pull out all the stops. It’s as good as many First Class flight services, and vastly superior to any other Business Class service we have flown in the last couple of years. To say you are treated like royalty from the moment you arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport is no exaggeration Read review
	Holiday Inn Norwich - Reviewed 14th June 2008 Norwich is a city we visit often, but finding a good city centre hotel is not easy. Most are rather ‘tired’ and in need of some modernisation. There is now a new Holiday Inn part of the football ground at Carrow Road, which opened in June last year, and has proved to be a very good discovery. If you take advantage of the excellent advanced booking rates on the Internet, available with a week or mores notice, then you might be expecting something like Holiday Inn Express quality, but this is far superior in every respect. Read review Page 1 Page 2
	Dublin with Aer Lingus - Reviewed 30th May 2009 Visiting an island that counts limerick poems, Oscar Wilde, U2 and Guinness amongst its most famous exports was never going to be a quiet, subdued affair, but nothing prepares you for the infectiousness of Ireland’s cheery and somewhat cheeky charm. Before you’ve even had time to unpack your suitcase you’ll probably find yourself in a warm, welcoming pub, pint of Guinness in hand, tapping your foot along to an impromptu outburst of traditional folk music and chatting to the locals like you had known them for years. It’s that kind of place. Read review Page 1 Page 2
	Renaissance Paris Vendome - Reviewed 31st May 2008 Luxury in a hotel is very hard to define, and it’s not always what many suppose it to be: gold fittings, overbearing opulence, and wall to wall champagne bearing flunkies. It’s much more to do with subtlety, location, discreet service, and privacy. This "boutique" Paris hotel represents true luxury, along with a first class location in one of the most exclusive parts of Paris. Read review Page 1 Page 2
	Cape Town South Africa - Reviewed 9th Feb 2008 Capetonians proudly tell visitors not to be surprised if, whilst in their beloved ´Mother City´, they experience four seasons in one day; thunderstorms in the morning, sizzling heat and blindingly blue skies in the afternoon. And this climatic versatility pretty much sets the pace of Cape Town. Dramatic scenery, a unique history and a heritage as rich and diverse as its native population, in this ever-changing city a surprise awaits around every corner. Read review Page 1 Page 2