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Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

Airlines / British Airways / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

…throw Terminal 3. To see my photos, a video and commentary of the stunning Virgin Atlantic Heathrow lounge: click here. Virgin also were the first to introduce the “herringbone” layout for their Upper Class (what they call their business class), where all seats have aisle access and clever flat beds as the whole seat flips over to create a completely flat surface. They are still (I believe) the only airline offering in-flight massage service to th…

Airlines / Airlines / transportation / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Lounge Narita Tokyo Japan

…d usual Japanese features) – but 2 toilets and all the people seemed to mean lining up to get to go. So only one small gripe! Overall the lounge is very nicely done. For all my photos of the Tokyo lounge as well as other Virgin Clubhouses in Heathrow and Gatwick: click here Virgin Atlantic Lounge Narita Tokyo Japan, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Virgin Atlantic Lounge Narita Tokyo Japan, originally uploaded by garybembridge….

Cruise Tips

Holland America Tips: Here’s What No-One Else Warns About

…a do well, what are the problems or things that they do less well? Holland America Tips: Too Quiet Holland America can, without a shadow of a doubt, feel way too quiet for some. It does tend to be an older crowd and is fairly laid back. If you’re looking for lots of energy, nightlife, pool games, spectacle, you’re not going to find it. Evenings do tend to wind down earlier. Also, for those used to or seeking high production value, big and expensiv…

Virgin Atlantic Lounge Gatwick (review and pictures)

Airlines / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Lounge Gatwick (review and pictures)

…tments also for free. There is a shoe shine man, business centre, and quiet lounge. There is also free wireless internet access. The lounge has wall-to-ceiling windows making it bright and open. All-in-all: very nice. Virgin Atlantic Lounge Gatwick, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Virgin Atlantic Lounge Gatwick, originally uploaded by garybembridge. Virgin Atlantic Lounge Gatwick, originally uploaded by garybembridge….

Airlines / transportation / Virgin

New Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Seats and Cabin

…bed. The side panels now have some glass sctions which makes them feel less enclosed, but still private. A nice update of something that was working, as the photos show! Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Seats Virgin Upper Class new Seats front View Virgin Upper Class New Seats Sde View    …

Holland America

My 11 essential Holland America Tips and Tricks for Cruisers

…her 11 essential tips to help anyone considering cruising with the Holland America Line. 1: Ensure Holland America is the right cruise line for you. My number one cruise tip is always to make sure you are going on the right cruise line. Lots of cruise lines can take you to the same or similar places, but the experience, accommodation, fellow passengers, activities and services provided will differ greatly. If you get it wrong you may have miserabl…

Cruise Ship / Holland America / transportation

Revealing the fascinating story behind the crew on Holland America Line

…for a high service ethic, it became the other natural partner with Holland America’s Carnival links. Holland America has established an extensive program on building these relationships. Darren David Lewis, who was the Culinary Operations Director on the cruise I was on, told me that Holland America have invested in building recruitment and training centres in both countries focused on finding and preparing crew to deliver the Holland America visi…

Virgin Atlantic: 10 minutes from check-in to lounge put to the test

Airlines / heathrow / London / Tips for Travellers / travel / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic: 10 minutes from check-in to lounge put to the test

…to contact with the madness that is Terminal 3. From there to the stunning Virgin lounge (see the posting on this and my photoset) does not take long. The Virgin seats, which quite a few airlines are now using, are good as they give you a feeling of privacy and with the seat flipping over onto a smooth flat bed are usually good for a good sleep. I went off Virgin badly after a bad experience where they handled things poorly, but this experience ha…

Cruise Ship / Holland America / transportation

Embarkation day impressions and images from Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

…ike me. Here are 6 images that capture the experience of this day: Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Smoke Stacks Holland America Line’s ships have distinctive dual smoke stacks making them instantly recognisable. As soon as I saw them as we approached the port in Barcelona I only had eyes for her, despite the Norwegian Epic, Seabourn Quest, Crystal Serenity, Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas and AidaBlu also being in port! Holland America Nieuw A…