During our short one-night stay in #Dubai we parked up The Heritage Hotel for the night. Overall a pleasant stay, although no points for the late-night bar noise from downstairs and the door-less bathroom 😐 Full Review; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/08/the-he…

For our mid-haul trek from Dubai back to Dublin, we opted for the cheapest-of-all option via Athens with Aegean Airlines. Sure, a single-aisle plane and not much in-flight entertainment isn't ideal but overall very positive... Full Review; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/08/aegean…

No chance for me to try my limit with the 'two drink' maximum this time (despite an early-morning stiff G&T), but a recent very pleasant (and unexpected) visit to the 51st & Green Lounge in Dublin Airport nevertheless; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/09/51st-g… #travelreview #airportlounge

Probably my most detail-lacking flight review of them all - after a hectic 60-hour trip to the US, I enjoyed the trip home in Aer Lingus' Business Class. What have I to show? A review of the cabin and menu, then how well I slept for the entire journey; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/09/overni…

After my flight home, I found time to pop into the borderline-secret Aer Lingus Arrivals Lounge for a much-needed double espresso. Sure, I probably won't need to visit very often, but still a welcome amenity all the same. Who else has been? Review; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/09/a-brie…

If anyone has been to Verona and has a few mins to spare - a friend conducting an academic tourism research project is looking for input / opinions in this survey; tinyurl.com/Verona-Research 😀

This year we've been successful a few times using airline 'bid to upgrade' auctions, when paying outright for business doesn't seem great value. Here's how it works and the strategies that seem to work for us more often than not; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/09/upgrad…

I thought I'd seen packed-to-capacity lounges until a recent visit to the American Flagship Lounge, Chicago 😱 Overall, a lovely lounge, large, airy, well-stocked...but the crowding was something else. Full Review; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/10/americ…

During a brief two-night stay in Dublin for work lately, I'd the chance to check in (and check out) The Davenport - overall, plush, peaceful and pretty luxurious for a quick work trip. Here's the full breakdown; windowseatpreferred.com/2025/10/a-wond…

Review of a recent escape to Hayfield Manor Hotel — lush gardens, turndown service, and total luxury just 15 minutes’ walk from Cork city centre. The full review is live: windowseatpreferred.com/2025/11/an-esc… #IrelandTravel #Cork #LuxuryTravel #HotelReview

A recent stay at Damare Resort & Spa, Malta — great location and views, but overall not quite the experience I’d hoped for. Full review and breakdown now live: windowseatpreferred.com/2025/11/damare…

Last week we treated ourselves to Dublin Airport's Platinum VIP Terminal (long on my travel bucket list) — private check-in, our own suite, and a chauffeur straight to the aircraft. It was surreal in the best possible way. Full review 👇 windowseatpreferred.com/2025/12/dublin…

New Year, no travel plans and in need of exactly 1 AerClub tier credit - in the meantime, a review of our transatlantic jaunt on an Aer Lingus A321 to Boston right before Christmas; windowseatpreferred.com/2026/01/aer-li… #A321lr #FlightReview #WindowSeatPreferred

Oman Air Business Class: beautiful cabin, spacious seat…but gentle service, and a wine list you could only read under supervision 👀 Full review; windowseatpreferred.com/2026/02/oman-a… #WindowSeatPreferred #FlightReview #Aviation

In today's blog, I review my own AirAsia X Premium Flatbed experience ahead of their summer return to London, which will surely offer one of the cheapest 'business class'-like experiences from Europe to Asia, best seats to pick, and whether it's worth it windowseatpreferred.com/2026/02/airasi…

Once every couple of years, I end up with a Booking.com problem and inept customer service that puts me off for another few years... Charged resort fee/city tax at booking, then again at the property, we're now into the several week never-ending 'investigations'.

The Lexington Hotel, NYC: prime Midtown location, but the world’s slowest lifts, seemingly consistent unhappy staff, paid luggage storage, and a very average room made it all a bit of a chore. Full review: windowseatpreferred.com/2026/02/review… #HotelReview #TravelWriting

The Oman Air Business Class Lounge in Muscat: a pleasant place to spend a few hours before departure — nap rooms, showers, two dining areas, and great runway views when it’s bright. Full review: windowseatpreferred.com/2026/03/oman-a… #OmanAir #AirportLounge #Muscat

Lounge Review: Plaza Premium First at KLIA: easy to find a seat, great airfield views, engaging staff and decent food. A clear step-up from the standard lounge next door — though pricier for walk-ins. Full review: windowseatpreferred.com/2026/03/plaza-… #KLIA #TravelWriting

Back at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur for a week — this time as a remote working base in a Premier Selection Suite. Still one of KL’s most consistent luxury stays, plus one unexpected issue to put service to the test... Review: windowseatpreferred.com/2026/04/shangr…