November 29, 2020
![FS DIFC pool 800x750 - REVIEW - Four Seasons Dubai DIFC : Four Seasons Room & Studio Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FS-DIFC-pool-800x750.jpg "REVIEW - Four Seasons Dubai DIFC : Four Seasons Room & Studio Suite [COVID-era]")
I had two terrible nights of sleep here and despite that I would still return in a heartbeat and emphatically recommend this hotel to anybody.
The quality of the hardware and service isn't just better than everything in Dubai, its up there with the best I've ever encountered globally. Despite very healthy occupancy by COVID standards the property almost always felt like it was ours alone. It is hard to overstate how special it is to have this feeling in a large city like Dubai.
November 3, 2020
![andaz palm 88 800x557 - REVIEW - Andaz Dubai The Palm : Terrace Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/andaz-palm-88-800x557.jpg "REVIEW - Andaz Dubai The Palm : Terrace Suite [COVID-era]")
I'm not going to lie, I've had mixed experiences with the Andaz brand in the past. I struggle to see how a hotel can be both casual and luxurious at the same time. All too often you'll find that youth oriented brands like W, Andaz and Edition are just cutting corners but still charging luxury prices...
October 28, 2020
![waldorf DIFC 48 800x581 - REVIEW - Waldorf Astoria Dubai DIFC : King Corner Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/waldorf-DIFC-48-800x581.jpg "REVIEW - Waldorf Astoria Dubai DIFC : King Corner Suite [COVID-era]")
It's been a while since any hotel I stayed at hit every single one of the basics on my checklist and that alone should tell you something.
The Waldorf Astoria DIFC is a hotel that offers a hell of a lot in a market which is arguably rather saturated already. The decor makes it a real standout amongst DIFC properties and the location makes it an ideal base of operations for a visit to Dubai...
October 14, 2020
To be able to fly at all right now is a real privilege in the current era and BA's Club Suites present you with just about the most socially distanced product you could hope for in Business Class. If you're hungry, eat before; if you're thirsty, you'll be taken care of. Right now this is the new normal and for the time being I'm ok with it...
October 5, 2020
A number of my friends happened to be gathering on my birthday weekend in Dubai. Flights were cheap, award availability was plentiful and Dubai's luxury hotels appeared to be experimenting in delivering a price as close to free as humanly possible...
October 1, 2020
My comprehensive guide on all of the steps you need to follow, costs and timescales, if you're planning to visit Dubai during COVID.
October 1, 2020
I wrote about Qatar's insanely generous COVID rebooking policy back in May this year.
Qatar are now leading the pack by introducing a policy that covers travel all the way until December 2021!
The new policy isn't quite as generous as before and there are a couple of extra hoops to jump through but it still absolutely the most flexible rebooking policy of any airline right now.
September 4, 2020
I was a little sceptical about coming to the Amalfi coast. I figured that if I was ever going to enjoy a summer here it would be at a time when it was less crowded and hopefully less expensive. Neither of which turned out to be particularly true.
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August 24, 2016
The food is good, they have fancy branded soft drinks, spirits and champagne, PJs, slippers and Rimowa amenity kits. Why don’t people flip out over EVA Air and mention them in the same hushed tones reserved for the likes of SQ ?
August 25, 2016
I pre-ordered the dim sum breakfast online and this was confirmed by one of the FAs before breakfast began. She was very chatty and friendly. "You ordered the dim sum? I'm surprised, usually only Taiwanese people order this.
August 25, 2016
Overall, the Thai lounge was good but a little old fashioned and quiet. Given the fact that wifi access required messing around with access codes as well, the value proposition just didn't stack up. In future I'd just stay in the EVA Air lounge, especially given the limited time.
August 25, 2016
Unfortunately for EVA Air our final flight made it 4 for 4 in terms of delays. Although generally speaking I find that most flights nowadays both short and long-haul are at least somewhat delayed. This is a trend which has really been increasing of late. Come to think of it, […]