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The Smartest Travel Gift for 2026, This Is How You Fly Virgin Upper Class for Less Most gifts are forgotten by February. This one turns into boarding passes, lounge access, and Champagne at 35,000 feet. Right now, Virgin Atlantic is running one of the most powerful Flying Club offers of the year: up to a 70% bonus when you buy Virgin Points, available until 31 December 2025. Used properly, this isn’t speculative points collecting, it’s a direct route into real reward flight

For travellers who collect Qatar Airways Avios, one of the more exciting partnerships in recent years is with JetBlue Airways. This collaboration means you can now redeem Avios for JetBlue flights, including the highly sought-after JetBlue Mint business class. In this guide, I’ll explain how the redemption works, what to expect in terms of Avios pricing, and whether using Avios on JetBlue is good value.

Discover the best things to do in Brooklyn, from walking the iconic bridge to street art tours, bagel spots, and where to stay for luxury-for-less views of Manhattan. Everyone tells you to start in Manhattan and sure, it’s iconic, but Brooklyn is where New York actually breathes. Think bagels, bridge walks, cobblestone streets, rooftop cocktails, and more street art than you can fit into one camera roll. It’s the part of the city that feels a bit less showy, a bit more “I

helicopter ride NYC is the ultimate bucket-list adventure, offering breathtaking views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire

Arlo NoMad Hotel Review: Hotels in New York can be wildly expensive, but every once in a while, you stumble upon one that nails location, comfort, and cool without breaking the bank. Welcome to the Arlo NoMad Hotel, a stylish, smart, and surprisingly affordable stay right in the heart of Manhattan. Think big city energy meets boutique design and a view that’ll make your jaw drop.

If you’re planning your next New York holiday, searching for cheap flights to Amsterdam, or just wondering whether JetBlue flights are worth the hype, you’re in for a treat. I’ve flown across the Atlantic more times than I can count, but this trip with JetBlue Airways genuinely surprised me. Could this be the best-value way to reach New York right now?