Reproduced with permission from Deluxe Backgammon. The Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar, or Kapali Carsi, in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with dozens of covered streets and thousands of shops. Its origins date back to the 15th century when the reigning Sultan laid the foundations…
Month: June 2019
British Airways – World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)
Flight Details: London Heathrow (Terminal 5) to Sydney, June 2018. Aircraft: Boeing 777 jet Flight number: BA0015 Seating: 40 seats in Premium Economy 24J & 24K Duration: 22 hours 40 minutes via Singapore. Tier points: 300 Tier points return. Avios depend on your Executive Club Tier. Additional features* Extra legroom….
Noise cancelling Headphones
Flights can be stressful enough as it is, without the noisy distractions of fellow passengers and the constant drone of the engines. That’s where a good set of noise-cancelling headphones really come to the fore. Not only are they great during the flight. They can be a useful tool in day-to-day life, such as the…
British Airways – Club Europe (Business class)
Flight Details: London Heathrow (Terminal 5) to Corfu Aircraft: Airbus A320 jet Flight number: BA0654 Seating: 48 seats in Business (Club Europe) 3D & 3F Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes direct Tier points: 160 Tier points return. Avios depend on your Executive Club Tier. Additional features* Free seat choice at any time….
Why stay in a boutique hotel?
The term ‘boutique hotel’ is a relatively modern concept that first appeared in trendy cities like New York and London in the 1980s. When they first arrived they broke all of the existing rules of traditional accommodation. The dated, functional, standardised hotels run by large chains now had a new competitor. The new concept was…
Paying in Local vs Home Currency
It is a common scenario when shopping abroad with a debit or credit card, that sometimes you are asked if you would like to pay in the local currency or your home currency? This could apply to an electronic payment terminal or an ATM if you are withdrawing cash. Perhaps you are in a restaurant,…
Airline Upgrades
Once upon a time airline upgrades were a common occurrence, but not anymore. They can occasionally happen in the right circumstances. Here at Unique Boutique Travel, we have put together a list of tips that will maximise your chances of securing a rare upgrade. Our preferred airline is British Airways. It helps to understand what…
Aspinal of London Travel Watch Roll
At Unique Boutique Travel our leisure trips are often brief, sometimes as short as two or three nights. On these occasions, it is easy to get by wearing a single watch for the duration. However, sometimes the trip may be longer or it may include a formal function and there is the need to wear…
Oceanview versus Oceanfront
At Unique Boutique Travel we always do our research before making a booking. Our leisure travel is precious and we want to make sure we enjoy every aspect. That’s not to say we have never made a bad selection, there have been plenty. Those are the bookings you will never see on the Unique Boutique…