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Tag Archive: VIP Summer 2015

1. Top 5 things for airline travel

   February 28, 2017 4:07 pm Leave a Comment

   Flying is without a doubt the worst part of any holiday, but what are the top 5 things that can help for your flight experience? Travel and particularly airline travel is almost always an unavoidable part of going on vacation so we have concocted a list of things that are guaranteed to make your travel experience slightly less terrible. Tuck these five magic items into your carry-on next time your travel and you’ll never dread flying again.

   

   Travel Pillow

   This is an absolute essential for airline travel no matter how far you’re going. These marvellous inventions wrap around the back of your neck, providing support for your head as you doze off. No more waking up to a crick in your neck or your head flopping down mid-snooze. Even if you’re not planning on sleeping, the extra level of comfort that the travel pillow provides makes it worth using anyway.

   Water

   This might sound obvious but if you’re flying, drink plenty of water. Perhaps one of the most common plights of airline travellers is dry lips, skin and throat so keeping well hydrated will help you avoid looking like a snake by the end of your journey.

   Entertainment

   The majority of modern airlines have TV screens on the back of every seat with a pretty decent collection of films. However, if you really want to enjoy your flight, don’t restrict yourself to the selection of films that the airline provides, fill up your tablet/phone/laptop with your favourite series, films or music and spend the duration of your journey enjoying your own entertainment. Don’t forget to take a portable charger as well to keep your devices functioning throughout the whole flight.

   Flight Socks

   There is a risk, when flying long distances, of contracting deep vein thrombosis, a rather unpleasant condition caused by sitting for prolonged periods of time and the blood in your legs not flowing as it should. In order to reduce the chances of being affected by this, flight socks are essential as they provide your legs with the support they need to keep your blood flowing properly. Of course, you should combine this with regular walks up and down the plane.

   Baby Wipes

   Sitting on a plane for hours on end can leave you feeling groggy and even a little bit unclean. Travel, and particularly airline travel, by all accounts is rarely the most hygienic thing in the world. When you start feeling sweaty or that you might smell a bit, it’s useful to have a packet baby wipes with you to make yourself feel a little bit cleaner. You certainly won’t regret taking them with you.

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2. VIP Upgrades Top Summer Destinations 2015

   June 10, 2015 10:00 am Leave a Comment

   Wine Country of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

   

   Choosing a holiday destination is hard! We don’t have enough time off and we want to make the most of our holiday time. In writing this series of articles VIPUpgrades wanted to think of all kinds of different destinations to visit. Those that come to mind and those you may never have heard of. Places that may be well be well known in their country of origin but not so well outside. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming perhaps slightly touristy small town located on the South Shore of Lake Ontario in Canada, just north of the US border. It’s worth a visit but what is really worth visiting and enjoying is the wine country that surrounds it. It is picturesque, the people are friendly and the food and wine is good. It makes for a great combination! As a wine region it is not that well known outside of Canada but the area is dotted with large estates, medium sized operations and boutique wineries with distinctive wines and interesting stories. A fun day can be spent tasting wine and most of the wineries have lovely restaurants that are well worth a visit!
   
   Try Ravine Vineyard or Ridge Point Wines.

   So consider it. If you are visiting Toronto this summer to see the PanAmGames or travelling in Canada where there is so much to see, or in the North East of the US it is worth a visit. The scenery is lovely and expansive, the food and wine is good and there is even an outlet mall if you fancy some shopping!

   Also don’t forget close by is Niagara Falls. The town itself is very touristy but the falls are incredible. Standing on the Canadian side you can see the United States and the Majestic Niagara Falls. They are a sight to be believed!

   Have you visited any interesting spots? We would love to hear from you.