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We travelled in J from Singapore to Madrid return with transits at Istanbul. Flight was good, food was excellent with plenty of flavour. The new Istanbul airport is vast and a stopover is probably the best way to go and Istanbul is a beautiful city.

Completed. I would be very interested in the results and particularly if they are presented to qantas.

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Been thinking of this for a while and interested to hear how it works, or doesn't, for you. And, what is your criteria for rejection - in polite terms 😉

I once asked a small service provider whether it would be better to book directly with her (same state,) and she was adamant about preferring the booking to go through a third party. It gives both parties some recourse in the event of no show/cancellation/disagreement. I book directly with...

Property: Parmelia Hilton Perth Booked. Standard Queen Received. Queen Delux semi suite, 10 floor Status. Gold Executive lounge access which was closed for breakfast but we were offered the full buffet breakfast in the restaurant at no extra cost. Excellent rate and stay. Warm welcome from...

Ljubljana as you've probably read is a lovely city as is the rest of Slovenia. Recommend the old town to stay and also driving around Slovenia if possible. It can be done as a series of day trips if you hire a car. Can't remember the name of the hotel. Trieste is one of those places where...

That's helpful, didn't occur to me, thank you. Any other tips other than the usual promulgations from travel sites.

I'm one of the "never" until looking at Norway for next year. Hurtigren seem to do interesting little side cruises up the coast e.g Bergen to Trondheim. I get seasick easily and it's ocean so don't want to go for more than a few days. Plus the trains are good for the interior.

Received a mobile call on Melbourne cup day with call back message telling me $1500 was about to be transferred in foreign currency and to call. Needless to say I didn't.

Not really obscure but different: Paro Intl in Bhutan (fun watching the mountains on the way past) MGW Morgantown in West Virginia, more challenging because of the aircraft we were in.

Hilton Madrid Aeroporto October 2023, 2 nights Booked King guest, 190 euros +points Received King Relaxation Executive Corner room. Very happy with upgrade, very quiet and spacious room. Although hotel is accessed via a convoluted freeway system could see runways, four of. Could perhaps be used...

Going to the ticket office of the Gran Treatro in Cadiz and buying 2 tickets that night for a concert of best music acts from the Carnaval 2023. Not knowing what to expect. Terrific fun, didn't understand the humour (in Spanish), great atmosphere and music.

12 and 13 September, 2023 Property: Hilton Curio Montera Madrid Booked and received: King Cobalto room. No upgrade, booked 1 night cash and 1 points. Hotel close to full. Received full breakfast which was very good. Service from young enthusiastic staff excellent. Furnishings and linen also top...

This happened to us last year, Hobart to Perth. Informed of aircraft change to all economy seats, we were disappointed. No notice of refund in fare differences. I contacted TA who claimed the difference in fares which was not a lot and they spent some time hassling to get it. Wasn't impressed...

Just had breakfast in the parmelia executive lounge. Very nice selection of fruits, yoghurt, Camembert, smoked salmon , cold cuts, 5 hot dishes and I heard someone request as additional poached eggs which wasn't a problem for staff. No baked beans but bearing in mind the poached eggs request was...

Just a heads up for anyone interested: I am cancelling 2 J award tickets from Bangkok to Perth on 27 May, 1 Saver and 1 Advantage. Not sure whether they will be returned into the award inventory by SIA. cheers, Di

To follow up on the Credit card Insurance; I have been advised that the age (over 80 years) of my Mum does apply to any insurance claim we make and so, no luck there. And, to follow up on the booking. I have used airline on-line booking internet for previous trips and havent had a problem in...

Actually Mum makes the criteria although old age and a heart condition might make it a challenge. At 101 bodies are pretty worn out.

I did look for refundable tickets and all accommodation/sia/Iberia were or at least with fees. However, at the time of booking last year, airlines were still hurting from covid and either didn't offer refundable or were so exorbitant I took the less cautious option. Obviously got caught but...