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British Airways 787-9 First Class Inbound Review: Mexico City to Heathrow in Seats 2E and 2F

British Airways 787-9 First Class Inbound Review: MEX to LHR

Airline Trip Reports

30 March 2023

Our British Airways 787-9 First Class inbound review covers a comfortable Mexico City to Heathrow night flight in seats 2E and 2F, with mixed lounges, overcooked beef, delayed luggage, and a ★★★ verdict overall.

British Airways 787-9 First Class Review: A Comfortable Flight, But Not Quite First Class

British Airways 787-9 First Class Review: Not Quite First Class

Airline Trip Reports

23 March 2023

Our British Airways 787-9 First Class Review covers a comfortable Heathrow-to-Mexico City flight with Concorde Room access, seats 2B and 2K, good service, and a ★★★ verdict that met our expectations overall.

Imperial Hotel Blackpool Review: A Surprising 4-Star Stay

Hotel Reviews

2 December 2025

The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool offers a charming, spacious stay on the seafront, balancing historic character with comfort. Despite minor issues like delayed check-in and an absent bath plug.

Hilton Helsinki Strand Review: Honest Hotel Stay

Hotel Reviews

1 June 2025

Hilton Helsinki Strand offered a comfortable waterfront stay with excellent staff and a good location. However, the Executive Lounge disappointed, leaving our overall stay feeling mixed. Overall rating: ★★★

Hawksmoor Air Street Review: A London Steak Lunch

Food and Drink

27 March 2026

Hawksmoor Air Street offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience in central London, making it ideal for lunch. The Lunch Set Menu, priced between £20 to £30, provides good value with quality dishes like Potted

Botswana Butchery Auckland Review: Waterfront Dining

Food and Drink

10 March 2025

Botswana Butchery Auckland Review: excellent steak, warm service, waterfront views and a memorable dining experience in Auckland. ★★★★★ 5 Stars: Outstanding

Mudbrick The Archive Bistro Review: Stunning Waiheke Meal

Food and Drink

8 March 2025

Our Mudbrick The Archive Bistro Review covers a stunning Waiheke Island lunch, with scenic vineyard views, lovely food, excellent wine, friendly service and a relaxed yet well-run dining experience near Auckland. Overall Rating: ★★★★★

Shangri-La Sydney Return Visit Review: Honest Hotel Letdown

Hotel Reviews

16 March 2025

Shangri-La Sydney Return Visit Review: our short 2025 stay offered stunning harbour views and a comfortable room, but slow check-in and an overcrowded lounge left us disappointed overall before flying to Singapore. Overall Rating: ★★

Fable Auckland MGallery Review: Shocking 2-Star Failure

Hotel Reviews

9 March 2025

Our Fable Auckland MGallery Review covers a disappointing 2-star stay, with a poor Junior Suite location, nightclub noise, underwhelming balcony view, average breakfast and a hotel experience that missed expectations. Overall Rating: ★★

Hotel Reviews

Riad Andalla Spa Review: A Beautiful Traditional Riad with Great Food and Service

27 July 2024

Riad Andalla Spa offers a tranquil and authentic experience in Marrakech, contrasting sharply with larger hotels. The Superior Double Laroussa Room features traditional Moroccan design, complemented by excellent food and personal service. Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hotel Reviews

Sol Oasis Marrakech All-Inclusive Resort Review: Is it Worth Booking in 2024?

23 July 2024

Our Sol Oasis Marrakech All-Inclusive Resort Review is based on our five-night stay at this four-star all-inclusive resort in the peaceful Palmeraie area of Marrakech. During our stay, we also decided to take a one-night

Hotel Reviews

Essential Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Review: A Convenient Airport Stay That Met Our Expectations

21 February 2024

Our Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Review covers a convenient airport stay near Terminals 2 and 3, with a comfortable king room, helpful reception staff, slow bar service, and a fair overall ★★★ rating.

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Mexico City Review: A Disappointing Experience Before BA First Class

Airport Lounge Reviews

30 March 2023

Our American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Mexico City Review found crowded seating, limited food, poor quality and little comfort before BA First Class, resulting in a disappointing ★★☆☆☆ rating and below-expectations verdict for travellers.

Flying easyJet to Malta During COVID-19 Restrictions: The Start and End of Our Hilton Malta Stay

Airline Trip Reports

23 October 2021

Flying easyJet to Malta during COVID-19 restrictions was perfectly linked to our Hilton Malta stay. Flexible tickets, extra baggage and speedy boarding helped, although airport checks, boarding and return flight service felt mixed overall. Final

Flying Home from Mexico City to Heathrow: Lounges, BA First Class and a Long Wait for Luggage

Travel Blogs

1 April 2023

Flying home from Mexico City to Heathrow in British Airways First Class gave us a comfortable lie-flat bed, disappointing lounges, mixed food, steady service and a frustrating two-hour luggage delay after landing at Heathrow.

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British Airways 787-9 First Class Inbound Review: MEX to LHR

British Airways 787-9 First Class Review: Not Quite First Class

Imperial Hotel Blackpool Review: A Surprising 4-Star Stay

Hilton Helsinki Strand Review: Honest Hotel Stay

Hawksmoor Air Street Review: A London Steak Lunch

Botswana Butchery Auckland Review: Waterfront Dining

Mudbrick The Archive Bistro Review: Stunning Waiheke Meal

Shangri-La Sydney Return Visit Review: Honest Hotel Letdown

Fable Auckland MGallery Review: Shocking 2-Star Failure

Riad Andalla Spa Review: A Beautiful Traditional Riad with Great Food and Service

Sol Oasis Marrakech All-Inclusive Resort Review: Is it Worth Booking in 2024?

Essential Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Review: A Convenient Airport Stay That Met Our Expectations

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Mexico City Review: A Disappointing Experience Before BA First Class

Flying easyJet to Malta During COVID-19 Restrictions: The Start and End of Our Hilton Malta Stay

Flying Home from Mexico City to Heathrow: Lounges, BA First Class and a Long Wait for Luggage

Botswana Butchery Auckland Review: Waterfront Dining

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Riad Andalla Spa Review: A Beautiful Traditional Riad with Great Food and Service

Hawksmoor Air Street Review: A London Steak Lunch

El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester Review: Exceptional Spanish Dining in the Heart of the City

Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class Review: High Expectations, Mixed Reality

Chester Grosvenor Hotel Review: Expectations vs Reality

Imperial Hotel Blackpool Review: A Surprising 4-Star Stay

The Alex Hotel Dublin: A Stylish 4 Star Escape in the heart of the City

Flying Home from Mexico City to Heathrow: Lounges, BA First Class and a Long Wait for Luggage