We’ve also covered a lot about credit cards in the last episode where you can start collecting Avios, miles and points. You can watch it here 

or listen to the podcast here. 

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 19 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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Have you ever wondered what the best way to find the cheapest price for your chosen hotel was? Or how to find the cheapest 4 or 5* hotel in a particular area? This week I will be looking at how to search for hotels, how to get the best prices, how to get added perks like hotel credit and upgrades and how to lower the price with cashback sites. I’ll be talking you through how to use all the best tools and what offers you can stack to reduce your overall cost of the hotel.

Links:

Marriott Escapes – save up to 20% on weekend stays

https://www.marriott.com/offers/last-minute-hotel-deals.mi

Book with GTC for more perks such as upgrades and free breakfast:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/booking-enquiry/

Previous episode where I discussed using a luxury agent such as GTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2d1zRT-cJQ&list=PLAJhZqbxo2iXn6aIrRztc2lMiZ9bzL_0K&index=3

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 18 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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Did you know that when you spend money abroad or buy a hotel or flight in a foreign currency, most credit cards charge a fee of around 3% or more? Luckily, there are many ways to spend money on a card abroad to get avoid these fees or reduce them to a very low levels. This week I will be looking at all the main options from card aggregators to pre paid cards and credit cards. Plus how you can still earn your miles and points abroad while getting the best deal on foreign currency.

Note: The Virgin Atlantic Mastercard that I discussed in a previous episode also offers fee free spending in Euros. 

Links:

NEWS & OFFERS: 1000 Avios Uber bonus (and get easy Avios on trains and coaches), 10% off Iberia gift cards, and Air France stops Twitter service – more to follow?

Curve card:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/how-to-save-money-whilst-earning-miles-points-abroad-and-even-time-travel-with-curve/

Revolut: 

https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=micheltor!APR2-23-AR

More info:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-heathrow-5-drop-off-fee-tenerife-vaccine-passport-for-bars-restaurants-revolut-offers-10-off-hotels-cheap-currency/

Apply here:

https://revolut.com%2Freferral%2F%3Freferral-code%3Dmicheltor!APR2-23-AR

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 17 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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Are you finding the cost of business class flights very high currently and want to know how to find the best deals. This week I’ll be telling you all the tricks on how to find cheaper flights including ITA Matrix, Google flights and Ex EU departures. Plus of course the latest news.

Avios price increases: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-will-raise-price-of-avios-subscription-heathrow-blames-loss-on-price-cap-and-up-to-35-off-luxury-hotels/

ITA Matrix guide: https://www.turningleftforless.com/so-you-want-to-book-a-tp-run-ita-matrix-part-1/

BA low fare finder: https://www.turningleftforless.com/suggests/ba-low-fare-finder-phg/

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 16 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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This week I’ll be coming to you live from Charleston in the US with a brief view of visiting the area, plus the latest news. The main part of the program will be about visiting Las Vegas. If you have been and didn’t like it, perhaps you were doing it wrong! There is definitely a way to have a more relaxing and luxurious holiday in Las Vegas without the crowds and queues!

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 15 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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In this week’s video I will look at what options are available for those that wish to use a credit card to collect Avios miles or points. What is the best card to start out with? Which one is best for a solo traveller or a couple? What perks can I get from my credit card?

You may think that some cards sound very expensive, but in fact if you use all the perks and offers, you can often make a profit.

Cards covered:

• American Express Preferred Gold
• American Express Platinum
• BA Amex Premium Plus
• BA Amex (free)
• Barclaycard Avios Plus
• Barclaycard Avios (free)
• Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard 
• Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard (free)
• Marriott Bonvoy Amex

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 14 here:

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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In this week’s episode, I will be talking about how to use your companion voucher and Avios and some alternative destinations if you are struggling to get to the place that you want on Avios.

As an example, New York is usually readily available but you may not want to visit the city. Instead, if wine or nature are more your thing you could visit the beautiful Finger Lake region north of New York with its stunning scenery and boutique wineries.

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• • Apple Podcasts 
  • Spotify
  • Libsyn
  • Amazon Music/Audible 

• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 13 here: 

Or listen or download it below.

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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The latest episode of This Week in Travel is now available.

This week I will be looking at the latest news including Air France and KLM’s decision to charge for business class seat selection and the latest on the strikes. The main part of the program is about flying from Heathrow Terminal 3 with oneworld and which is the best lounge to visit. Many people don’t realise that if you have oneworld status that entitles you to lounge access (sapphire and emerald status) you can visit any oneworld lounge at T3, not just the airline you are flying with. This also applies if you are flying on a oneworld airline in business and first class.

I’ll be talking about the British Airways Galleries lounge, Qantas business and First lounge. American Airlines business and first lounges and Cathay Pacific business and first lounges.

Plus I take a quick look at the American Express Centurion lounge which is free to enter with an American Express Platinum or Centurion card.

You can find more details and photos about oneworld lounges at Heathrow T3 in this article: https://www.turningleftforless.com/which-is-the-best-oneworld-lounge-at-london-heathrow-terminal-3-what-lounges-can-i-use-worldwide/

You can find the opening hours and locations of oneworld lounges here: https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges

You can find the opening hours and locations of American Express Centurion lounges here https://thecenturionlounge.com/

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• Apple Podcasts 
• Spotify
• Libsyn
• Amazon Music/Audible 
• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 12 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

Or listen or download it below.

 

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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The latest episode of This Week in Travel is now available.
This week I’ll be talking about the latest travel news the latest strike news and the latest lounge at T5 to reopen for oneworld

I will also talk about my first experience of travelling on a private jet on an empty leg with Luxaviation on an Embraer Legacy that has a royal claim to fame. Find out what it was like and how to get cheaper empty legs on private jets.

https://www.turningleftforless.com/jsx-review-a-semi-private-flight-a-viable-alternative-to-commercial-flights-in-the-us/

https://www.luxaviation.com/jets/jet-charter/empty-legs/

https://www.globeair.com/empty-leg-flights

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• Apple Podcasts (now live)
• Spotify (now live)
• Libsyn (now live)
• Amazon Music/Audible (now live)
• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 11 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

Or listen or download it below.

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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The latest episode of This Week in Travel is now available.

This week I’ll be talking about the latest travel news including what it was like travelling on a French ATC strike day. I will also talk about my first experience of travelling long haul in Air France’s business class. Magnifique or Quelle Horreur? Plus I will look at what Virgin’s membership of Skyteam means for Virgin status holders and why you may want to consider switching to Virgin points.

You can find the new episode on Youtube:

Podcasts will be available on the following platforms:

• Apple Podcasts (now live)
• Spotify (now live)
• Libsyn (now live)
• Amazon Music/Audible (now live)
• Google Podcasts

You can find episode 10 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

Or listen or download it below.

If you missed our launch episode celebrity special featuring TV presenter Andi Peters, Sky News Reporter Jonathan Samuels and industry expert Paul Charles of the PC agency, you can find it below. They are all very regular travellers who gave me some fascinating insights. I chatted with them about their thoughts on what travel will bring in 2023 and what their personal travel plans are.

You can see the first episode on Youtube here.

You can find the podcast version of Episode 1 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/454770

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