How to Get the Most Out of Airline Loyalty Programmes

Cashing in your miles on airline loyalty programmes can at times prove a bit daunting, as Michael Taylor has  just found out. When all is said and done, however, persistence does pay off. It took some doing. But in the end, he scored a round trip ticket to Bali. And he still has miles to …

Does Traveling Make You Fat?

Early morning airline flights are such a drag! Michael Taylor hates them so much that he has frequently considered spending the night before departure at an airport hotel so that he could sleep in longer. A company in the United States has put together park, sleep, fly packages that make this an affordable alternative. Many People Put on Weight …

Cashing in on Your Miles – Without Losing Your Cool (Part Three)

With Asia Club miles about to expire, Michael Taylor has to act fast – use them or lose them. Cashing them in isn't easy. In the end, he succeeds, resulting in a round trip ticket to Bali. This is the third in a four part series. Service With a Frown in the Land of Smiles …

Cashing in on Your Miles – Without Losing Your Cool (Part Two)

With Asia Club miles about to expire, Michael Taylor has to act fast – use them or lose them. Cashing them in isn't easy. In the end, he succeeds, resulting in a round trip ticket to Bali. This is the second in a four part series. A couple of days later, I return to my …

Cashing in on Your Miles – Without Losing Your Cool (Part One)

With Asia Club miles about to expire, Michael Taylor has to act fast – use them or lose them. But cashing them in isn't a piece of cake. In the end, he succeeds, resulting in a round trip ticket to Bali. This is the first in a four part series.   My hard earned miles …

Fear and Loathing at the Airport (Part 2)

Because I was taking an airline that I didn't have a “relationship” with, I received an e-ticket in my in-box, but there was no invitation for me to check in on line. All right by me, cons

Fear and Loathing at the Airport

I seem to be traveling more and more lately, but no matter how many times I do it, I always manage to get something wrong. The drama usually starts at the airport. I arrived at the airport far too early on the last

Thailand: Arrival in Koh Samui

Koh Samui Airport has one of the world's cutest terminals. Arrival at Absolute Sanctuary for one week's holistic health treatment.