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Aspire Lounge Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Review: Manchester’s Best Kept Airport Secret? By Mr Plane Guy | Travel Blogger, Airport Lounge Expert & Professional Prosecco Tester Disclosure: My visit to the new Aspire Lounge at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 was gifted by Aspire Lounges. As always, that doesn't buy a good review. No runway views and no espresso martinis? Believe me, we're going to talk about it. This article also contains affiliate links. If you book or buy thr

If you’re coming to London and want beige carpets, sensible artwork and a hotel room that could literally be anywhere in the world, you might want to look away now. Because nhow London has gone FULL London. Quirky, arty, funny and fabulously over the top, this four-star hotel celebrates London with bold British design, flashes of punk, royal references and enough eccentricity to remind you exactly which city you’ve landed in. And I absolutely loved it.

After 15 years working as cabin crew, I’ve flown with rather a lot of airlines. Some have been fabulous. Some have been forgettable. And some have left me trapped at an airport for eight hours, questioning every life decision that led me to the departure board. Looking at you, Schiphol. So, when Pegasus Airlines invited me to experience its new direct flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, I was genuinely curious. Would this be bargain brilliance or

Some hotels welcome you with a glass of Champagne. Doors of Cappadocia welcomed me with Turkish tea, astonishing views across Göreme and Maya - an adorable pug who appeared ready to supervise my entire stay. This small, family-run Cappadocia hotel immediately felt warm and personal, but its real showstopper is the infinity pool overlooking Göreme's extraordinary landscape. After experiencing the room, breakfast and wonderfully personal service, those first impressions only

When my partner and I booked Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton, we expected a luxury Sardinian escape. The photos looked stunning. The Hilton branding inspired confidence. And at almost £2,000 for four nights, this certainly wasn't a budget holiday. Instead, we encountered broken booking systems, confusing communication, unexpected charges, poor Wi-Fi, meaningless Hilton Gold benefits and a constant feeling that almost everything came at an addition

I Used To Spend Hours Searching British Airways... I've spent years collecting Avios. Like most people, I used to log into the British Airways website, search one date, search another, change airports, refresh again... and still come away wondering where all the reward seats had disappeared to. The frustrating part? The Avios weren't the problem. Finding the reward seats was. After far too much trial and error, I found a much easier way. This is how I now search for Brit

The new route gives travellers across London, Surrey, Sussex and the wider South East another lower-cost option for reaching Istanbul, while also opening up connections across Pegasus Airlines’ extensive network.

There are airport hotels… and then there is the TWA Hotel. Honestly, calling this place an “airport hotel” almost feels unfair. This is part aviation museum, part retro time capsule, part luxury New York stopover and somehow also one of the coolest hotels I have ever stayed in. I booked a day room before my JetBlue Airways flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport and within about 10 minutes I realised I had made a huge mistake… I should have stayed longer. Becau

Finding the best carry-on suitcase isn’t just about size or brand. It’s about how it moves through an airport. After 15+ years working in aviation and travelling constantly, from long-haul flights I’ve used everything from budget cabin bags to premium suitcases. Most look good online. Very few actually perform in real life. In this review, I’ll break down exactly how the LEVEL8 20” carry-on performs across: airline cabin bag rules (easyJet, Ryanair, BA) real-world travel (air

If you’re flying from Gatwick North Terminal, the Hampton by Hilton is easily one of the most convenient and best-value airport hotels you can book. ✅ Direct terminal access (no shuttle needed) ✅ Breakfast from 4am (continental) + full hot breakfast from 6am ✅ Hilton Honors perks (huge upside with status) ✅ Ideal for early departures

Let’s be honest, if you’re staying here, you’re not coming for a culinary experience… and that’s exactly how it feels. There is a full restaurant on-site, plus a Costa Coffee, a bar, vending machines, and even an internal roof terrace. On paper, that sounds decent. In reality, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Great question, and one that many Google users are frantically searching mid-terminal. The No1 Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 is not exactly front and centre. Once you’re through security, head towards Gates A1 to A5. Now here’s where it gets weird: take the lift down one level. It’ll feel like you’re being dropped into a subterranean bunker – no natural light, no runway views, and the mood lighting of a swanky members club.

Why This Card Is Different (And Why It Matters) Most travel cards help you avoid fees abroad. This one does that… but also helps you: Earn Hilton points on everyday spending Unlock elite hotel status And now, even earn elite nights without staying in hotels And the best part? 👉 You don’t need a credit card 👉 You don’t need to preload money It simply links to your existing UK bank account and works like your normal debit card, just far more rewarding.

For decades, flying between London and Sydney has meant one thing: a stop somewhere along the way. Dubai. Singapore. Doha. Hong Kong. Take your pick. But Qantas is preparing to change that. The Australian airline plans to launch non-stop flights between London and Sydney lasting around 22 hours, creating what will become the longest commercial passenger flights in the world.

If you're flying internationally from Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR), the Twiga Business Lounge in Terminal 3 is one of the main airport lounges available for passengers departing Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. Located inside the international departures area, the lounge offers a quiet and comfortable place to relax before your flight, with fresh food, plenty of seating and some genuinely welcoming hospitality. I recently visited before departing Tanzan

Finding a hotel in central Paris that balances location, comfort and value can be surprisingly difficult. Rooms are often small, prices are high, and the best areas fill up quickly. During my recent trip to Paris, I stayed at citizenM Paris Champs‑Élysées, a modern boutique hotel just a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the world-famous Champs-Élysées.

Flying British Airways Business Class from Gatwick to Jersey should be straightforward. It’s barely airborne before descent begins. Instead, this one came with fog in Jersey, hydraulic fluid on the runway, nearly two hours of ground delay and thankfully, champagne. This is my full BA Club Europe from Gatwick review, covering the lounge, the delay, the vegetarian ploughman’s, Avios earned, baggage perks and whether short-haul business class is actually worth paying for.

There are airlines that transport you. And then there are airlines that attempt to seduce you. Air France has always belonged to the second category. From the cut of the cabin crew uniforms to the way a tray table is presented, there’s a certain confidence, an unspoken “bien sûr” that this is how flying should feel. In 2026, Air France has quietly elevated its Premium cabin once again. If you’ve been searching air france premium economy, wondering whether it’s worth the su

People were sharing tables, and the buffet area reminded me of the M25 at rush hour but with much better surroundings!

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