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  • FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A380-800 First Class, Singapore – London Heathrow (SIN-LHR)

    by Shane

    Qantas made quite a fair bit of news in Singapore just before Covid-19 with the grand opening of its first class lounge, which sadly shuttered not long after it was officially opened. The good news is, the lounge survived the pandemic; it is now reopened and received guests at full force, just as with before. I have had the fortune to experience the first...

    December 17, 2022
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  • FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A330-300 Business Class, Singapore – Sydney (SIN-SYD)

    by Shane

    In November 2022, Qantas resumed flights between Singapore and Australia, after a 20-month hiatus since Australia closed its borders in March 2020. With Australia allowing Singapore citizens into the country since November last year as a pilot before reopening the borders, I thought I’d take a trip Down Under in February this year to see a couple of friends that I have not met...

    April 3, 2022
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  • Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne, Twin Guest Room

    by Shane

    Courtyard by Marriott is no Ritz Carlton, but it's functional and usually well located. So here's a functional review.

    March 29, 2022
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  • REVIEW: Gekko House – A Tribute Portfolio Collection, Superior Room

    by Shane

    The final stop of my German run, this hotel is the first Tribute Portfolio hotel I’ve ever stayed in. While it didn’t take my breath away, the property ranks pretty high on design, and is good value for money especially for solo travellers. In this post:• What are Tribute Portfolio Hotels?• About the hotel• Location• Checking in• The room – Superior Room• The facilities•...

    March 14, 2022
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  • FLIGHT REVIEW: Finnair A350-900 Business Class, Helsinki – Singapore

    by Shane

    Finnair’s A350 business class punches above its European peers in both soft and hard product, but how does it fit in Asia?

    March 6, 2022
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  • Singapore switches VTL on-arrival testing to ART; reduces travel history requirements

    by Shane

    On-arrival tests changed from PCR to ART; travel history requirements shortened to 7 days Singapore earlier this week announced a slew of changes to the way it manages its Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore, and along with it made some key changes to travel requirements as well. These changes are largely in a positive direction, including using cheaper testing requirements, and simplification of how it...

    February 20, 2022
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  • Introduction: Of Banhofs and Bavarian sausages

    by Shane

    Germany was never a top-of-mind destination personally. Despite having a good time in Berlin some years back, spending an extended period of time in the land of good beers and Christmas markets in the heart of winter wasn't exactly my idea of fun…

    February 19, 2022
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  • Singapore relaxes post-arrival swab requirements; waives tests and quarantine arrangements for recently recovered travellers

    by Shane

    Some good news for travellers: Singapore has relaxed some inbound travel requirements, including a relaxed post-arrival testing regime, as well as exemptions for recently recovered travellers.

    January 24, 2022
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  • REVIEW: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Guest Twin Room

    by Shane

    Comfy rooms, fantastic location, excellent service; this brand new Hilton in Melbourne may just change your mind about the brand.

    January 5, 2022
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  • Earn both Qantas and Accor ALL points for your flights and stays from today

    by Shane

    New partnership between Qantas and Accor lets you double-dip by earning points in both programmes for a single flight or stay In a partnership between Qantas and Accor that goes live today, Qantas Frequent Flyers and some Accor ALL members can now earn points in both programmes when they stay and spend at Accor hotels, or by taking a Qantas flight, under a new...

    November 18, 2021
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LATEST ARTICLES

December 17, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A380-800 First Class, Singapore – London Heathrow ...

Qantas made quite a fair bit of news in Singapore just before Covid-19 with the grand opening of its...

by Shane
Comments 0
April 3, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A330-300 Business Class, Singapore – Sydney (SIN-SYD...

In November 2022, Qantas resumed flights between Singapore and Australia, after a 20-month hiatus since Australia closed its borders...

by Shane
Comments 0
March 29, 2022

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne, Twin Guest Room

Courtyard by Marriott is no Ritz Carlton, but it's functional and usually well located. So here's a functional review.

by Shane
Comments 0
March 14, 2022

REVIEW: Gekko House – A Tribute Portfolio Collection, Superior Room

The final stop of my German run, this hotel is the first Tribute Portfolio hotel I’ve ever stayed in....

by Shane
Comments 0

AIRLINE NEWS & REVIEWS

December 17, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A380-800 First Class, Singapore – London Heathrow ...

Qantas made quite a fair bit of news in Singapore just before Covid-19 with the grand opening of its...

by Shane
Comments 0
April 3, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A330-300 Business Class, Singapore – Sydney (SIN-SYD...

In November 2022, Qantas resumed flights between Singapore and Australia, after a 20-month hiatus since Australia closed its borders...

by Shane
Comments 0
March 6, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Finnair A350-900 Business Class, Helsinki – Singapore

Finnair’s A350 business class punches above its European peers in both soft and hard product, but how does it...

by Shane
Comments 0
February 20, 2022

Singapore switches VTL on-arrival testing to ART; reduces travel history ...

On-arrival tests changed from PCR to ART; travel history requirements shortened to 7 days Singapore earlier this week announced...

by Shane
Comments 0

AIRLINE NEWS & REVIEWS

December 17, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A380-800 First Class, Singapore –...

April 3, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A330-300 Business Class, Singapore &...

March 6, 2022

FLIGHT REVIEW: Finnair A350-900 Business Class, Helsinki &...

HOTEL NEWS & REVIEWS

March 29, 2022

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne, Twin Guest Room

Courtyard by Marriott is no Ritz Carlton, but it's functional and usually well located. So here's a functional review.

by Shane
Comments 0
March 14, 2022

REVIEW: Gekko House – A Tribute Portfolio Collection, Superior Room

The final stop of my German run, this hotel is the first Tribute Portfolio hotel I’ve ever stayed in....

by Shane
Comments 0
February 19, 2022

Introduction: Of Banhofs and Bavarian sausages

Germany was never a top-of-mind destination personally. Despite having a good time in Berlin some years back, spending an...

by Shane
Comments 0
January 5, 2022

REVIEW: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Guest Twin Room

Comfy rooms, fantastic location, excellent service; this brand new Hilton in Melbourne may just change your mind about the...

by Shane
Comments 0

HOTEL NEWS & REVIEWS

March 29, 2022

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne, Twin Guest Room

March 14, 2022

REVIEW: Gekko House – A Tribute Portfolio Collection,...

February 19, 2022

Introduction: Of Banhofs and Bavarian sausages

CREDIT CARD NEWS

September 2, 2021

Earn 4.4mpd with your UOB PRVI Miles Mastercard for online & mobile contactless...

Get up to 4.4 mpd on mobile contactless and online transactions from now and 31 Dec 2021.

by Shane
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November 1, 2020

Limited offer: Earn 4 mpd with the Citi PremierMiles Card

For two months only, spend the minimum sum required to earn up to 4 mpd on select spend categories...

by Shane
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October 6, 2020

Earn 8mpd on OCBC Titanium Rewards

Get 8 mpd with your OCBC Titanium Rewards card on up to S$500 spend at six merchants between now...

by Shane
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September 2, 2020

Citi Prestige Staycation offers

With international travel almost impossible right now, hotels and banks are coming together to put together enticing staycation deals...

by Shane
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CREDIT CARD NEWS

September 2, 2021

Earn 4.4mpd with your UOB PRVI Miles Mastercard for online ...

November 1, 2020

Limited offer: Earn 4 mpd with the Citi PremierMiles Card

October 6, 2020

Earn 8mpd on OCBC Titanium Rewards

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