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Hotel, flight and cruise news, loyalty developments, openings, awards, destination features and useful things to do while travelling.

Latest features

The latest features across hotels, loyalty programmes and the wider travel world.

Avios · Nectar20% Nectar & Avios Transfer Bonus →How the October 2026 bonus works, what 400 Nectar or Avios becomes, and when each direction makes sense.

Qatar Airways · AviosUp to 35% Bonus Avios on Partner Transfers →UK and global partners, Capital on Tap examples and my own 5,000 to 5,750 Avios test.

Hotel NewsNew Hotels: September 2026 →The latest openings, newly bookable hotels and major announcements from IHG, Marriott, Hilton and Radisson.

IHG50 Current IHG Hotels Earn MICHELIN Keys in 2026 →The recognised properties and the ones that stand out for IHG One Rewards redemptions.

Marriott162 Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Hold MICHELIN Keys in 2026 →A look at the highest-rated Bonvoy properties and where points can be interesting.

Hilton172 MICHELIN-Key Hotels Are Bookable With Hilton Honors in 2026 →Hilton luxury brands, SLH access and the points-bookable hotels worth knowing about.

FlightsMy First British Airways Club Europe Flight: Why I Was Underwhelmed →A first-hand look at British Airways Club Europe from Istanbul to Heathrow and how it compared with Turkish Airlines Economy.

FlightsWe Volunteered to Be Bumped From a British Airways Flight →What happened when we accepted British Airways’ offer to take a later flight – and how the compensation worked out.

Travel PlanningHow to Book Car Hire Abroad and Avoid Unexpected Costs →A practical guide to comparing car hire properly and avoiding common extra charges.

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