I’ve had “Priority Pass” for the last few years and I use it fairly often, which I mentioned previously. What I love about it is when I want to get away from the bedlam and chaos of the airport and either don’t have “status” with the airline I’m flying with, or they simply don’t have […]
If you fly with Air France remember to download their AF Press app for your tablet. The app, which was launched two years ago, gives passengers access to a wide range of French and international newspapers and magazines for free. The only “catch” being that you can only get access to the content 30 hours prior […]
I’m not a suit and tie sort of guy. But I have to wear a suit and tie for some meetings and events. It’s impossible to avoid entirely, unless you’re some kind of business “rock star”, which I definitely am not. I have a couple of garment carriers that do a very good job of […]
If you travel a lot you will inevitably spend a lot of time at airports. There are, however, things you can do to make your time between flights a small bit less painful. Some of them are simply common sense – if you want to get through security quickly then be prepared to remove all […]
Technology can help make travel that bit easier. If you’re a regular traveller there are several mobile apps that can help make your life easier. Here are a selection of 10, most of which are available for iPhone, Android and Windows mobile: Tripit Pro – Tripit can keep track of all your flights, hotel bookings […]
The humble “do not disturb” sign. You’ll find it hanging inside the door of your hotel room no matter where you go in the world. And even though you probably know what it’s used for you often forget .. It’s main purpose? To keep housekeeping staff at bay before 9am on a Sunday. Why hotel […]
Marriott have announced that they’ve inked a deal with Netflix which will make life easier for Netflix users. If you’re an existing Netflix user you’ll be able to login to your account and stream content directly in your hotel room using the hotel’s TV sets. And if you don’t currently have a Netflix subscription you […]
Whether you’re simply killing time before your flight, or have a layover while waiting for a connection, there is a finite amount of time that any traveller can cope with in an airport. Sure, some airports probably have more interesting shops and restaurants for people to while away their time in, but if you travel […]
While Uber isn’t that popular in Ireland (yet) it’s very popular in most US cities (and elsewhere). When I travel to the US I tend to opt for Uber over taxis and other modes of transport. Apart from anything else with Uber I don’t have to worry about having enough cash to cover the cost […]
Hotel rooms may vary in size, they may vary in terms of the amenities they offer you. One thing, however, that rarely varies is the number of power points. There’s usually only one or two available and they’re often awkwardly located. Sure, some hotels are now more aware of this issue and have done a […]