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The Postcard Moira, Goa - in pictures

While in Goa, I paid a visit to the luxurious Postcard Moira, located on a lush estate in the quiet village of Moira, for dinner and drinks.

Airbnb reviews

Heritage suite with kitchen, near Candolim beach - Airbnb review

This was my first trip to Goa and what better way to start it than staying at a 200-year-old Portuguese villa in North Goa.

News

NEWS: Turkish flash sale, Qatar resumes Saudi service, Vistara adds Sharjah flights

Turkish Airlines has launched a flash sale, with discounts of 40% in both business class and economy, but you need to book fast.

Hotel Reviews

ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa - Review

I was only too happy to pack my bags and head to the beach for a two-night stay at the ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa, where I enjoyed yoga on the beach and a lot of food!

Airlines

Air India ladies lead the way on 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Air India's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru will arrive early on Monday morning. It will take around 17 hours and fly over the North Pole.

Airlines

Vistara launches Frankfurt route, birthday sale

Covid or no covid, Vistara needs to keep its Boeing 787 Dreamliners busy, and the airline has just announced a new route to Europe.

Airlines

Cool: All-female crew to fly Air India’s inaugural San Francisco-Bengaluru service

Air India is gearing up for its first flight from the US West Coast to Bengaluru, and it looks like the national carrier is planning to mark the occasion.

Flight Reviews

SpiceJet Boeing 737 "SpiceMAX" - Review

After taking a good number of domestic flights in business class with Vistara and Air India, I thought I'd mix things up a little by booking with SpiceJet. My flight from Delhi to Goa was a good opportunity to find out whether SpiceMAX was worth the money.

Travel

Hello, 2021! Time to take off again?

As we say goodbye (good riddance?) to 2020, we thought we’d look back at a strange year for world travel, and forward to the plans we’ve got for the year ahead.

Hotel Reviews

Taj Palace, New Delhi - Review

My stay at the Taj Palace, New Delhi seemed like a big upgrade from my earlier experience at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad. Although the Palace was quite big and had a lot of amenities, there were a few things lacking.

Airlines

Emirates reveals premium economy (plus refreshed A380 cabins)

Premium economy has finally arrived at Emirates - but it might be a while before many of us get to fly it.

Airlines

Qatar Airways’ generous policies for 2021 travel

Qatar Airways is trying hard to win your travel business next year and has published some generous new policies, including hassle-free refunds.

Airlines

British Airways trims long haul network, cuts first class to India

British Airways is adjusting its network in response to reduced demand and worldwide coronavirus travel restrictions, and there’s bad news for those who fly in BA’s top cabin on flights to India.

Travel Tips

Yes, guys - you DO need a Covid test when flying to Mumbai from Goa (plus Delhi and others)

This weekend I flew back to Mumbai from Goa, which is one of the places you’ll need to have a Covid test from if you’re coming into Maharashtra.

Airlines

United’s first flight from Delhi to Chicago takes off

There have been a bunch of announcements about new flights between India and the US in recent weeks. This weekend, a new United Airlines service was launched.

News

NEWS: Jet revival, a home for BA’s Queen of the Skies, Vistara and Singapore Airlines get closer

A new consortium is hoping to revive the famous Jet Airways brand and says flights could take off as early as next summer.

Great Deals

Good deal: Emirates offering free 5* hotel stay for all passengers

Dubai is already open for tourism, and Emirates passengers can claim a free stay at the JW Marriott Marquis.

Airlines

Hmmm… Could employees really take over Air India?

Air India staff are urging the government to look closer to home before it agrees to sell the cash-strapped national airline.

Hotel Reviews

The Mitre Hotel Hampton Court, London - Review

A visit to the antiques market at Kempton Park Racecourse in London always calls for an early start, so I decided to head up the day before. A stay at the nearby Mitre Hotel Hampton Court - which I’d seen a few times on Instagram - looked a good bet.

Flight Reviews

Vistara 787-9 Dreamliner business class - Review

I finally managed to step aboard the highly anticipated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Vistara. As expected, flying business class was a special experience, though I must say I did feel the pressure of being the first blogger to review this brand new aircraft.

Airlines

Vistara adds Mumbai-London service

Vistara is launching non-stop flights from Mumbai to London as part of the ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and the UK.

News

NEWS: Air India’s new US services, Emirates free hotel offer, Vistara adds Cash + Points option

Air India is gearing up to fly from Hyderabad to Chicago on January 9, before adding a Bengaluru to San Francisco link two days later.

Hotel Reviews

Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka - Review

After flying business class on the Air India Boeing 747 that was in service between Kolkata and Delhi at the time, I decided to make a quick stop in Delhi. I stayed at Vivanta for a night and here is my review of the experience at the property.

Lounge Reviews

Plaza Premium Lounge, New Delhi (domestic departures, terminal 3) - Review

With some time to spare before boarding an Air India B787 Dreamliner to Mumbai, I headed to the Plaza Premium lounge at Delhi airport.

Flight Reviews

Air India B787 Dreamliner - Review (including a look at business class)

In typical fashion, Air India pulled a surprise on me when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner turned up to take me from Delhi to Mumbai, instead of a scheduled short-haul Airbus. I scrambled to get an upgrade, but I had to make do with economy class this time around.

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