Travel tips

Every Friday, I publish tips for luxury travel on a budget (in addition to travel contests, series, or news). You can sign up for my newsletter (3x/week) by entering your email address in the box on the right side (desktop) or bottom (tablet, smartphone) of this page. You can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

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• How to prepare you trip?
• What to pack when you travel?
• How to book a flight?
• How to book a hotel?
• How to contact me if you need travel advice?

Below you find an overview of all my published travel tips.

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2024

• Machu Picchu travel guide: everything you need to know! 
• Book luxury hotels with Virtuoso & get free VIP perks
• Tips for booking & saving money at One&Only Resorts
• How to book The Residence, Etihad’s A380 three-room suite?
• Tips for booking & saving money at Belmond Hotels
• Tips & tricks for booking a room at an Aman Hotel

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2023

• Tips for booking a room at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
• The best new luxury hotels of 2023
• Miavana by Time + Tide versus Kisawa Sanctuary: which one is best?
• Which airlines serve Michelin-star cuisine in the skies?
• Tips for preventing and fighting jet lag
• Get complimentary VIP perks at any Soneva Resort
• Get complimentary VIP perks at luxury hotels with Virtuoso
• How to book British Airways Club Suite using points & miles?
• Tips to overcome a fear of flying
• A travel guide to Antarctica
• Soneva Fushi will host two exceptional festivals in the Maldives
• Maldives vs Seychelles vs Mauritius: which one is best?
• A travel guide to Mauritius
• The most anticipated hotel openings of 2023
• St Regis vs Four Seasons Bora Bora: which one is best?

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2022

• Maldives vs Bora Bora: which destination is best?
• The best new luxury hotels of 2022
• Tip: how to book a stay at The Brando in French Polynesia
• Travel tip: how to book & maximize value at Hyatt Hotels
• Sneak peek inside Aman New York (now open)
• How to fly Emirates First Class for free with points & miles
• Sneak peek: Virgin Atlantic unveals new Business Class
• Return of the A380: the superjumbo makes a comeback
• Sonevi Fushi or Soneva Jani: which one is best?
• A travel guide to the Maldives
• Tips & tricks for booking the cheapest flight ticket
• Tip: Book a hotel room with a Best Rate Guarantee
• Travel guide to Namibia
• Australia is reopening to fully vaccinated travelers
• Best ways to book British Airways First Class with miles
• 10 tips & tricks for affordable luxury travel in 2022
• The most anticipated hotel openings of 2022
• The best new hotels of 2021

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2021

• Soneva launches a new wellness brand: Soneva Soul
• Get free VIP perks at luxury hotels with Virtuoso
• Thailand is (finally) opening to vaccinated travelers
• Ten tips for getting a flight upgrade without paying for it
• Soneva Fushi Maldives will host ‘the greatest literary show on Earth’
• Why you should purchase travel insurance for your next holiday
• My experience traveling to Greece during the COVID pandemic
• The Leading Hotels of the World’s loyalty program is now free
• Get complimentary perks at any Soneva Resort
• What makes a luxury hotel eco-friendly and sustainable?
• Tips for booking a stay at North Island Seychelles
• Ten tips for sustainable air travel
• Best way(s) to book a Soneva holiday in the Maldives or Thailand
• Buy your own villa & slice of paradise in the Maldives
• Countries that are open to travelers vaccinated against COVID-19
• Soneva Jani Maldives welcomes a new era with the launch of Chapter Two
• I got Covid-19. Here’s what happened
• How to book & save money at Belmond Hotels?
• 10 tips for affordable luxury travel in 2021
• The Maldives launches the world’s first loyalty program for a country
• The most anticipated hotel openings of 2021

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2020

• The 75 best new hotels of 2020
• How to make your home feel like a luxury hotel
• Qatar Airways introduces a frequent flyer program for students
• A travel guide to Italy
• Travel tip: how to stay for FREE at a hotel
• Family holiday survival guide: tips for traveling with children
• Which countries are open for tourism?
• Tips for traveling safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Tips to help you plan the perfect glamping trip
• Packing checklist: what to pack when you travel?
• Get complimentary perks at any Soneva Resort
• Travel tip: buy gift cards for ultra-luxury hotels (with a bonus)
• Difference between Private Jet charter and First Class flights
• The Maldives reopens to tourists in July (and Soneva sets the standard)
• A travel guide to Cambodia
• Coronavirus pandemic: when can we travel again?
• What a hotel stay might look like after the coronavirus pandemic
• Tip: How to fly Etihad Airways’ First Class Apartment for free
• What air travel might look like after the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Can I get a refund when my flight is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Travel tip: how to explore the world in times of lockdown
• Is it safe to travel during the Coronavirus pandemic?
• Get free VIP perks at luxury hotels with Virtuoso
• Tips for preventing and fighting jet lag
• 10 tips for cheap luxury travel in 2020
• This airline is giving away 50,000 free plane tickets!
• Most anticipated hotel openings of 2020

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2019

• Best new hotels of 2019
• Is it safe to travel to Mexico?
• Ten easy tips to score a free room hotel upgrade
• Tips to overcome your fear of flying
• A travel guide to India
• Review of Golden Circle, Shangri-La’s loyalty program
• Travel tip: apply for the best job in the world!
• Is it safe to visit Hong Kong? Here’s what you need to know
• Get complimentary VIP perks at any Soneva Resort!
• Travel tip: how to stay for FREE at a luxury hotel
• Review of SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines
• Travel tip: how to get the best deal at a luxury hotel?
• A travel guide to Switzerland
• Review of Executive Club, the frequent flyer program of British Airways
• Review: Le Club AccorHotels (loyalty program of AccorHotels)
• Emirates vs Etihad vs Qatar Airways: which one is the best?
• Tips & tricks for booking Qatar Airways’ amazing Qsuite seat
• Top 10 best hotel loyalty programs to join in 2019
• Is it safe to fly the Boeing 737 MAX?
• Comparing gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo
• A travel guide to Rwanda
• Travel tip: Soneva launches 2019 ‘Festival of Color’ campaign

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2018

• How to book Emirates First Class using points & miles
• Travel tip: what are the best hotel booking websites?
• American vs Delta vs United: which one is best?
• Travel tip: how to become an Amanjunkie?
• Review of KrisFlyer, the frequent flyer program of Singapore Airlines
• Travel tip: how to book Ritz-Carlton hotels at the cheapest rate?
• Travel tip: book Marriott’s most exclusive hotels with a huge points discount
• Tip: how to book Singapore Airlines’ First Class suites with miles
• Ultimate guide to the new combined Marriott, SPG, & Ritz-Carlton loyalty program
• Free upgrade + resort credit + personalized experience at any Soneva Resort
• Travel tip: how to book & maximize value at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
• Travel tip: save money with great hotel loyalty programs you’ve never heard of
• An exclusive Soneva Maldives offer for the readers of my blog
• Travel tip: what’s the best way to book an Aman hotel?
• Travel tip: enjoy discounts & benefits with a Maldives & Sri Lanka combo package
• Travel tip: buy your own slice of paradise in the Maldives or Thailand
• Review of Miles&More, the frequent flyer program of Lufthansa
• Travel tip: book Soneva Fushi or Kiri with a 50% discount (AMAZING offer)
• Travel tip: sign up for Mandarin Oriental’s new loyalty program, ‘Fans of MO’
• Review of Mileage Plan, the frequent flyer program of Alaska Airlines
• Review of Flying Blue, the frequent flyer program of Air France & KLM
• Is Cape Town safe? Everything you need to know about the water crisis
• Review of AAdvantage, the frequent flyer program of American Airlines

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2017

• Fear of flying over water? Here’s what you need to know
• Which USA airlines offer lie-flat seats to Hawaii?
• Know your rights when your flight is delayed or cancelled
• Travel tip: how to book cheap Business & First Class flights?
• Travel tip: 11 websites that you need to check before you fly
• How to book Four Seasons hotels at the cheapest rate?
• Singapore Airlines vs Cathay Pacific: which one is best?
• Travel tip: I am adding travel guides to my blog
• The A350 vs B787 Dreamliner: which plane is best?
• How to get VIP hotel benefits without loyalty elite status?
• Travel tip: how to stay for FREE at a luxury hotel
• Get a free upgrade at any Soneva Resort
• Travel tip: ExpertFlyer will change the way you fly
• Free VIP perks at luxury hotels when booking via Virtuoso
• Travel news: is it safe to fly Qatar Airways?
• Ten tips to get a flight upgrade without paying for it
• Ten easy tips to score a free hotel room upgrade
• Travel tip: how to get the best hotel deals?
• Travel tip: which airlines offer free in-flight WiFi?
• Maldives vs Seychelles vs Mauritius: which one is best?
• Enjoy Soneva Fushi or Kiri with the ‘Stay for Good’ offer
• How to visit the National Parks in Canada & USA for free?
• 8 tips & tricks for cheap luxury travel in 2017

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2016

• Get a free upgrade at the Maldives’ best resort
• Travel Tip: 5 beach safety signs that could save your life
• Tip: how to book the Park Hyatt Maldives with a 70% discount?
• Top 10: the world’s best hotel loyalty programs
• Travel tip: the cheapest way of booking luxury hotels
• Travel tip: my 4 preferred websites to book luxury hotels
• Get a free upgrade at any Soneva Resort
• Tips for preventing and fighting jet lag
• Best airline for First Class: Emirates, Etihad or Qatar?
• How to earn miles & fly in Business or First Class for free?
• Travel tips to overcome your fear of flying
• Get free elite status with Small Luxury Hotels of the World
• Top 10: the world’s best mileage award redemptions
• Travel tip: how to stay for free at InterContinental hotels?
• Tips for getting the best deal at a luxury hotel
• Travel tip: how long should my passport be valid to travel?
• Buy your own slice of paradise in the Maldives or Thailand
• Travel tip: the most helpful websites for frequent flyers

TRAVEL TIPS PUBLISHED IN 2015

• British Airways vs American Airlines: which one is the best?
• Get a FREE upgrade at Soneva Fushi (Maldives)
• Travel tip: collect FREE flights with Brussels Airlines!
• Get a FREE upgrade at the world’s most luxurious hotel!
• Travel tip: how to find the lowest hotel price?
• Family Holiday Survival Guide: Tips for traveling with children
• Travel tip: join an exclusive travel club for free!
• Travel tip: how to stay for FREE at a luxury hotel
• Travel Tip: book luxury hotels with Virtuoso & save money
• How to fly for $99 one-way from the US to Europe?
• Emirates vs Etihad vs Qatar Airways: which one is the best?
• How to get a flight upgrade WITHOUT paying for it?
• What’s the best frequent flyer program for EU travelers?
• What are my most popular travel tips?

TRAVEL TIP PUBLISHED IN 2014

• Travel tip: wellness and health in the air
• How to get a room upgrade WITHOUT paying for it?
• Know your rights when your luggage is delayed or lost
• 10 reasons why I love Jetsetter to book hotels
• Know your rights when your flight is delayed or cancelled
• 8 reasons why I love Hotels.com to book hotels
• Tips for finding the cheapest plane ticket
• Tips for getting the best deal at a luxury hotel
• Travel for FREE with the best miles & points blogs
• 11 websites that you need to check before you fly
• Packing checklist: what to pack when you travel?
• Book a hotel room with a Best Rate Guarantee
• 10 tips to start preparing your trip

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