World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto Domestic represents Air Canada’s top flagship domestic business lounge. The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto Domestic is a reasonably new lounge offering that offers a spacious, but occasionally busy lounge area frequented by Canada’s most hard core business travellers. How does Canada’s flagship domestic lounge compare to most international competitors? Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Toronto Domestic, Toronto Pearson International, Terminal One, Canada… Read More
There isn’t anything more convenient than an “in airport” hotel. Canada’s largest airport at Toronto Pearson International Airport offers the first Sheraton in Canada: the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport. The Sheraton property offered everything you could expect from a Sheraton Hotel, along with excellent convenience to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Review: Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada. The Sheraton Gateway Hotel advertises itself… Read More
Turkish Airlines aims to position itself as an alternative to the Middle East Three carriers of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. By flying to over one hundred and twenty one countries, by offering connectivity through his hub in Istanbul, and by offering Star Alliance reward availability, it has uniquely positioned itself as a competitive force in the world’s air travels. We would fly their Business Class services westward from Istanbul to Toronto after… Read More
Turkish Airlines offers a free guided tour for its connecting passengers that have between six and twenty four hours in the city. The Turkish Airlines TourIstanbul is a free complimentary tour that provides a guided tour with all meals (dependent on time) and all museum entries included. Would the tour stand up to a regular commercial offering ? Read on to discover our experiences. Review: A Day in Istanbul Turkey; Turkish Airlines… Read More
The ability to have an international business class arrivals lounge is a terrific feature to have when flying eastward towards Europe. It allows you to catch up on email, usually get a quick bite to eat and take a shower. In the best examples, there is a clothes pressing service that allows you to spruce yourself up a little bit. The Turkish Airlines Arrivals Lounge in the Istanbul Atatürk International Airport offered… Read More
Turkish Airlines operates a staggering five versions of the Airbus A330 series aircraft. Most of their flights are on their newer business class configuration that we’ve reviewed several times in the past. However, there are a few select routes that offer this older odd ball 1 – 1 – 1 business class configuration. We would get an opportunity to try out their older business class configuration along with their lie flat seat…. Read More
I don’t normally come to expect too much from business class lounges on tropical islands. There is usually a lack of business travellers and generally, islands aren’t a premium market for high spend travellers. We were pleasantly surprised by the Vallée de Mai Premium Lounge in the Seychelles International Airport. The lounge featured comfortable seating along with a terrific liquor selection. Review: Salon Vallée de Mai, Mahé Seychelles International Airport, Seychelles We… Read More
Air Seychelles is the national flag carrier of the Republic of the Seychelles. While they used to operate long haul routes to Paris and Hong Kong, they’ve chosen to focus on their shorter haul inter island traffic in a bid to return to profitability. Air Seychelles operates a fleet of five De Havilland Twin Otters DH6-400 series turbo prop aircrafts. Review: Air Seychelles DHC-6, Praslin Island Airport – Mahé Seychelles International Airport… Read More
The Beaches on Praslin Island, Seychelles include the world famous Anse Lazio Beach along with some smaller wonders. As a result of limited visitors, it’s pretty common to have these beaches all to yourself. It’s a bit to travel here to experience it all, but it is all worthwhile to go the extra distance. Read on to see our Praslin Island Beach experiences. Activity: The Beaches of Praslin Island, Praslin, Seychelles We… Read More
The Island of Praslin in the Seychelles is an island of discovery. There is something to see around every corner. Today’s discoveries were our first sights of the world class Anse Lazio Beach, and an exploration walk through the Vallée do Mai to see the Coco De Mere nut. Activity: Scratching Tortoises at Anse Lazio and Examining the World’s Largest Nut at Vallé do Mai, Praslin, Seychelles We set out in the… Read More
Praslin Island in the Seychelles is a tiny island in Indian Ocean. With a population of only 7,754 residents, it is home to a host of luxury accommodation for those seeking a quiet luxury island lifestyle. We would stay at the luxury Château de Feuilles, a Relais and Châteaux property for a terrific three day stay on the islands. Review: Le Châteaux De Feuilles, A Relais and Châteaux Property, Praslin Island, Seychelles… Read More
There are many ways to get between the islands of the Seychelles that include air travel and a robust ferry option operated by local operator Cat Cocos. We aimed for a ferry transfer between Mahé and Praslin Islands. In doing so, we were able to experience some sunny adventure through the Indian Ocean on a unique ferry route in the continent of Africa. Review: Cat Cocos Ferry, Mahé Island – Praslin Island,… Read More
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