Travel Hacks with Max

21/10/2020

The every changing quarantine requirements around the world are making travel planning a headache, and ultimately a gamble of both hard earned money and time available. Qatar Airways are leading the way in counteracting this thinking. Not only are they restarting their route network faster than any other airline, their "Book with Confidence" programme is the airline's guarantee of complete flexibility, meaning unlimited changes, fully refundable and changeable tickets.

Now is the time to take advantage.

For example, London to Bali in February travelling in the worlds best business class, "Qsuite" is a bargain at £2300 pp. The same itinerary in August 2021 during the peak European summer holidays comes in at £4800 pp.

Are you following me?

Moral of the story is taking advantage of "Book with Confidence" policy can bag you a real bargain.

03/10/2020

Right in the middle of the Atlantic, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are a haven of natural beauty. The exotic colours of the flowers stand out from among the blue sea and the emerald green vegetation; this is an archipelago where two thirds are a protected area and where the largest Laurisilva forest in the world is located. October daytime temperatures average 23c with seven hours of sunshine. Madeira quarantine rules are more relaxed than the rest of mainland Portugal meaning there is no need to self isolate on your return to England, Wales or Northern Island. Easyjet Holidays are offering some fantastic deals over the next few weeks. For example flying from LGW and staying at the five star Vidamar Resorts Madeira is a bargain at £492pp based on two adults sharing on a half board basis including 2 bags at 23kg each. easyJet VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira

14/09/2020

Visitors to the post popular Greek islands must quarantine on their return to the UK however visitors to mainland Greece are exempt, with this in mind is anybody busy this Sunday 19th September? How about a a week half board at the five star luxury MarBella Elix Hotel, a unique luxury hotel near Parga – on Greece’s beautiful Ionian coast. A destination where the mountains meet the ocean and the pristine landscapes offer a rare glimpse of an unspoiled world. Flying with Tui ex London Gatwick, 7 nights half board starts at £861 per person. TUI

10/09/2020

November is generally a fairly gloomy month for many living in Europe, how about something to look forward to? Virgin Atlantic have some amazing offers to Barbados for the latter part of this year. Check this out; 7 nights all inclusive at the superb Waves Hotel and Spa by Elegant Hotels Group. Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays plan to start using their brand new Airbus A350s on the route, one of the most comfortable and fuel efficient aircraft in the sky. Featuring The Loft, a unique space above the clouds to grab a drink and have a chat with friends.

07/09/2020

Travel corridors are opening and closing like nobody's business at the moment and you could find that you set off to foreign climbs only to find that you are adding 14 days quarantine to your trip on arrival home. Not quite the "Twin Centre" holiday you had planned. The Caribbean however is a safe bet, Elite Island Resorts currently have some fantastic offers. Check out their website for up to 35% off but make sure to book by the 31st of December.

https://eliteislandholidays.com/special-offers/

Last minute seasonal deals, promotions and special offers from Elite Island Resorts. Book before 15th Feb 2020 for late winter deals & up to 42% off hotels.

06/09/2020

Chief K9 deal researcher enjoying some downtime

05/09/2020

For a limited time Marriott Bonvoy are giving members the opportunity to fast track to Elite status.

All you have to do is show proof of your Elite membership in another hotel loyalty program and a stay within the last 12 months to get upgraded. Then, stay a reduced number of nights within 90 days to keep your new status until February 2022.

With this offer, members will immediately receive either Gold or Platinum Bonvoy status. In order to maintain status through February 2022, members have to stay the following number of eligible nights:

👉In order to maintain Gold status, members have to stay five nights within 90 days

👉In order to maintain Platinum status, members have to stay 15 nights within 90 days

https://status-match.marriott.com/en-us