• Dubai,  Hotels,  Middle East

    New Review – Waldorf Astoria Dubai Financial District – Dubai (DXB)

    13/03/2025 / No Comments

    Introduction to Dubai Dubai is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. The city offers a blend of traditional Middle Eastern hospitality with modern opulence, making it a popular destination for travelers worldwide. The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Financial District is one of the many high-end hotels that embody this luxurious spirit, located in the heart of Dubai’s business hub. Booking The Waldorf Astoria in Dubai’s Financial District had been on my wish list for a while. A long weekend provided the perfect opportunity to book it.…

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  • Dubai,  Hotels,  Middle East

    New Review Habtoor Palace LXR – Dubai (DXB)

    13/03/2025 / No Comments

    Dubai is renowned for its opulent lifestyle, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. It’s a city that seamlessly blends traditional Middle Eastern hospitality with modern luxury, making it a popular destination for travelers worldwide. Booking I had been eyeing the LXR Habtoor Palace for some time, alongside the Waldorf in Dubai’s Financial Center. As late spring approaches, Dubai becomes hotter, which means fewer tourists visit, making prices more attractive. I booked a night at the LXR Habtoor Palace, initially opting for a King Deluxe Room. This timing allowed me to…

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  • Asia,  Lounges

    New Review Mabuhay Lounge – Manila (MNL)

    13/03/2025 / No Comments

    Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can be quite confusing for travelers due to its layout. The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (also known as Centennial Terminal), Terminal 3, and Terminal 4. A free shuttle service is available for transfers between these terminals, which is convenient for those with connecting flights. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, but walking between terminals, especially in the dark, is not recommended due to safety concerns and the distance involved. Location and Access The Mabuhay Lounge is located in…

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  • Croatia,  Europe,  Hotels,  Varaždin

    New Review Hotel Turist – Varazdin Turist Varazdin

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    Booking The booking itself was made by the company, so I didn’t have to take care of it myself. I booked a single room, but that was sufficient for the short time I spent in the hotel. Location The hotel is located within walking distance of restaurants and the castle of Varazdin. The city is around an hour’s drive from Zagreb. Check In As we checked in late in the evening, everything went smoothly and quickly.   Rooms The first impression is good, the hotel has four stars. At the…

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  • Asia,  Hotels,  Japan,  Tokyo

    New Review Hilton – Tokyo (Hilton Shinjuku)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    Booking The aim was to find affordable nights with a certain level of luxury in Tokyo over the New Year period, which is particularly challenging in Tokyo over the New Year period. The Hilton chain has several hotels in Tokyo, the Hilton and the Conrad made it to the shortlist. Economic reasons led me to book the cheapest available room at the Hilton Tokyo. Location The hotel is easy to reach from Haneda Airport by car or public transportation, but it is a little longer from Narita Airport. Shinjuku station…

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  • Dubai,  Hotels,  Middle East

    New Review Hampton Dubai Airport – Dubai (DXB)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    Booking I was due to arrive in Dubai late in the evening and didn’t feel like driving into the city, so I opted for an airport hotel. I made the booking itself, a non-cancellable rate, via the Hilton app. As it was only going to be one night, I chose the cheapest room, a King Guest Room. Location Despite the name Hampton Dubai Airport, the hotel is around 15 minutes away by Uber, so you could also go into the city. The metro station is just under a 10-minute walk…

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  • British Airways,  Flights,  Middle East,  Premium Economy,  Reviews

    New Review Premium Economy – British Airways (BA)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    How do you get from Dubai back to Europe, or more precisely Zurich, cheaply and yet not in Eco? Without several individual tickets within a reasonable time. The arrival time was due to work, so only a morning arrival was an option. Booking I booked the flight directly via the British Airways website, and the attractive price for a return ticket tempted me to take the return flight as well. I actually wanted to book the flight in Economy, but the small difference led me to book Premium Economy directly.…

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  • Economy Class,  Flights,  Middle East,  Reviews,  Turkish Airlines

    New Review Economy – Turkish Airlines (TK)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    And once again it’s off to Dubai, one is inclined to say, this time the price was the deciding factor and to try out the Economy of Turkish Airlines Booking I booked the flight directly via the Turkish Airlines website, the goal was a long layover in Dubai, but still a little lounging in Istanbul, you can find the review of the Turkish Airlines Lounge here. Check-In The check-in in Zurich went smoothly, as we were traveling as a couple, we wanted to sit next to each other. This was…

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  • Flights

    New Review Business Class – Ethiopian Airlines (ET)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    And once again we’re heading for Dubai, one is inclined to say, not directly, but from Dubai to Zurich. Why with Ethiopian Airlines? I would like to briefly describe this in this review. Booking I booked the flight via the Miles and More website, Dubai is in the same mileage zone as North Africa, so you can fly one-way to Europe in Business Class for 35,000 miles. Egypt Air mostly uses narrowbodies on this route (DXB-CAI) and then it would be three hours in a Swiss or Lufthansa A321, which…

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  • Europe,  Geneva,  Lounges,  Switzerland

    New Review – British Airways Lounge Geneva (GVA)

    07/03/2025 / No Comments

    Terminal 1 in Geneva offers several lounges in the Schengen area. British Airways also has its own lounge, the special thing is that it is still in the Schengen area. Location and access The British Airways Lounge is located after the security check on the upper floor of Terminal 1 and is well signposted. Access to the lounge is available to customers in Business and First Class, as well as oneworld status customers at Sapphire and Emerald level. Amenities The lounge is very bright and the design tries to give…

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