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REVIEW: Radisson Blu, Portman Square, London.

November 24, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a sign on a stone surface

The Radisson Blu Portman Square is in a good location but they cannot get their refit sorted too quickly. At the moment it’s a property whose better days are behind her.

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Posted in Hotel Review, hotel reviews, London, Radisson

Matched to Hyatt Diamond? Don’t understand Gold Passport? Watch the 2 minute summary

November 23, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

two vases of flowers in a room

I imagine that a lot of people who were matched to Hyatt Diamond don’t fully understand how Gold Passport works. Here is my guide.

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Posted in Frequent Traveller University, Hyatt

A tweet and a stay. The new Hyatt way to elite status?

November 23, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

a building with many windows

Over the weekend, Hyatt was giving away elite status to anyone who could prove elite level status at a competitor and a single stay this year with that competitor. Well done loyal customers, the queue for the buffet starts over there….

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Club Carlson offer – 2,500 bonus points and free breakfast – book by 23 Nov.

November 22, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a sign on a door

a short duration offer gives 2,500 bonus points and a free breakfast.

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Posted in Club Carlson

170 people taken hostage at the Radisson Blu, Mali

November 20, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a collage of a hotel

There appears to be another terrorist incident underway this week – this time at the Radisson Blu in Mali.

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Posted in Radisson

Is it worth using HHonors points to confirm an upgrade

November 19, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

a bus parked on the street

The Hilton JFK is a perfectly serviceable hotel – but sometimes their offers are not as great value as you might think.

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REVIEW: Hilton York, UK – disappointing property in a historic city

November 19, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a stone tower on a hill with cars parked in front of it

Can I have an alarm call please? We suggest you set the clock radio next to the bed! This pretty much summed up the service philosophy of the Hilton in York. Everything was pretty much too much trouble.

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Posted in Hilton, Hotel Review, hotel reviews, York

REVIEW: British Airways A380 Service to Miami – First Class

November 19, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

an airplane cabin with seats and a light

BA’s largest aircraft the A380 seats over 500 passengers. A series of delays, a noisy seat mate and a late arrival at Miami all conspired to make it a memorable trip – but not always for the right reasons.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways, Trip Report, Trip Reports

British Airways updates its iPhone app

November 19, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

a screenshot of a phone

British Airways has launched some changes to its mobile app that adds some new functionality if you are flying from London City or Gatwick.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

Virgin East Coast Train trip

November 18, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

a menu of tea on a table

The East Coast mainline service from London runs through Peterborough, York, Newcastle and on to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. For a good few years it was publicly owned following the collapse of the previous franchise owner. Recently Virgin Trains (who also operate the West Coast Line) won the tender for the franchise. It quickly dismantled the…

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Posted in Virgin East Coast Trains

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