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Mini-review: Leeli Lounge at Male Airport is bigge

Mini-review: Leeli Lounge at Male Airport is bigger than we expected. Bright, airy seating by the windows. Decent breakfast options, no alcohol, plenty of charging points and superb internet speeds.

#TravelTips #AirportLoungeReview #MaleAirport

The sunsets we’ve captured in the Maldives for t

The sunsets we’ve captured in the Maldives for the last couple of weeks, and each one has been more breathtaking than the last. No filters—just nature showing off. 🌅 From fiery oranges to soft pinks fading into the endless blue, these moments are pure magic. ✨

#Maldives #SunsetMagic #IslandLife #TropicalParadise #NoFilter #BeachVibes #Wanderlust #DreamyViews

Island hopping for the day - visiting the local is

Island hopping for the day - visiting the local islands close to our resort #Felidoo

Step inside the water bungalow at Cinnamon Velifus

Step inside the water bungalow at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives - a room tour. Spacious interiors, a sun-deck, and direct lagoon access 🌊 Perfect for morning swims and snorkelling🐠

#Maldives #OverwaterVilla #RoomTour #Travel

Mini Review: @british_airways 777 Club Suit

✈️ Mini Review: @british_airways 777 Club Suites

🛫 Route: London Heathrow (LHR) to Velana International Airport, Maldives (MLE)
🎟️ Cabin: Business Class (Club Suites)

🛫 Boarding Bliss
We arrived at the gate at final call—no queue, straight through, and champagne served within a minute of sitting down. The cleanest BA cabin we’ve seen in a while made for a great first impression.

💺 Seat Picks
Rows 5 & 6 in the mini-cabin are a must for peace and privacy. With 70+ Business Class seat the other cabins were much bigger. Avoid 7A/K—blocked window.

🍽️ Food Fail
Dinner: Slow service, chewy beef, and disappointing presentation.
Breakfast: A messy setup and tasted bad—other airlines do it better.

🎥 Entertainment
The recently refurbished cabin meant great IFE with a large 18.5-inch screen, responsive controls, and a solid selection of new releases. This isn’t always the case compared to older Club Suites on aircraft like the A350s, where systems are less responsive.

Pros:
• Comfortable seats.
• Quiet mini-cabin in Rows 5-7.
• Clean cabin and upgraded IFE.

Cons:
• Slow and inconsistent service.
• Food quality and presentation fell short.
• Only 4 washrooms for 70+ business passengers.

🔑 BG1 Tip: Book Row 5 or 6 in the mini-cabin for the quietest and most private experience.

Full review on our blog - boarding group.one - link in bio
#BritishAirways #TravelReview #777ClubSuites #BusinessClass

A few snaps from our stay so far at @cinnamonvelif

A few snaps from our stay so far at @cinnamonvelifushi

This resort is located in the Vaavu Atoll, about 90-minute speedboat ride from Male Airport. We’ll share a detailed review once our trip wraps up.

One of the highlights so far? A dusk snorkel along the channel at the edge of the resort, where we were thrilled to spot a black tip reef shark 🦈 Hoping for more encounters like this before we leave.

We’re halfway through our holiday, and while the weather has been a bit unpredictable this January 🌧️, the sun finally showed up today. Fingers crossed it sticks around…

#Maldives #VaavuAtoll #CinnamonVelifushi #SnorkelingAdventures #TravelWithUs

Touching down in the Maldives feels like flying in

Touching down in the Maldives feels like flying into a postcard. Turquoise waters, atolls, and that unmistakable feeling of adventure waiting below.

The anticipation of adventures ahead—landing with this view—is why we love the window seat. Even if the British Airways Club Suite flight was so-so 🌍✈️ #Maldives #WindowSeatViews #BusinessClass”

If you’re deciding where to go in October, we’

If you’re deciding where to go in October, we’ve crafted a tailored guide featuring our top destinations for every month of the year. This edition spotlights our favourite picks for October, offering insights from our personal travels.

From India, Shanghai to Ibiza visit our blog to find out more (link in bio). Check out some of our 📸

What are your top destinations for October?

#Travel #TravelWithUs #TajMahal #Ibiza #Shanghai

If you’re wondering where to go in September, we

If you’re wondering where to go in September, we’ve curated a special guide that highlights our top destination choices for every month of the year. In this edition, we’re focusing on our favourite spots for September.

Check out our blog to find out where we took these photos are taken - link in bio

#TravelWithUS #Mykonos #Eqypt #Washington #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryEscapes #September

The #ArizonaBiltmore!

is a stunning hotel

or the Aegean Sea

Cornwall 🌊 or the Aegean Sea ☀️?

Was impressed by this slice of paradise where rugged cliffs meet turquoise waters, and every wave whispers a secret. This cove with white sandy beaches is perfect for a serene escape. It was a steep climb in but totally worth it. Who knew such breathtaking beauty existed right here in the UK? The bright ☀️ ☀️ added to the beauty.

#TravelWithUs #CornwallEscape #ExploreMore #Cornwall

Traveled from LHR via JFK to GRU this week, on Vir

Traveled from LHR via JFK to GRU this week, on Virgin Atlantic and Delta.

Overall, it was another pretty disappointing Virgin flight. Other than the superficial glitz of the clubhouse and the crew, there’s not a lot of substance to the Virgin business class product. Perhaps tacky is the best way to describe it these days? The old seats are uncomfortable and lack the privacy levels that have become standard for business class fares. It wouldn’t surprise me if this years-long decline will eventual result in them being fully-absorbed into Delta.

We’ve been on three Virgin Upper Class flights over the last year and it disappoints every time. What’s your experience? @virginatlantic @delta

#VirginAtlantic #BusinessClass #DeltaOne

What started out as an amazing stay in a beautiful

What started out as an amazing stay in a beautiful location was quickly let down by the service. We wanted to love this place and all was well until check-out… If you’re planning on visiting here, lower your standards when it comes to service and you’ll be fine.

#GayaIsland #KotaKinabalu #TravalWithUs #IslandLife #LuxuryHotels #GayaIslandResort

Breathtaking sunset in Kota Kinabalu at Tanjung Ar

Breathtaking sunset in Kota Kinabalu at Tanjung Aru Beach. It’s quite magical! Feel free to drop us a DM if you need any luxury hotel tips and recommendations for Sabah.

#SunsetVibes #KotaKinabalu #NatureBeauty #Sabah #Sunset #TravelwithUs

of the Malaysia Airlines domes

Here are a few 📸 of the Malaysia Airlines domestic Business Class from KUL to SDK. It’s ~2 hrs 30 mins with 12 seats in the cabin.

The service was great on this flight with very friendly and smiley cabin crew. We would definitely fly the domestic Business Class product again.

Unlike the European short haul business class seats (e.g. BA Club Europe) the seats were spacious and comfortable. In fact, it was more comfortable than the Qatar Airways 787 new business class seats that we just got off from before jumping onto this flight!
Food was OK too!

#Malaysia #OneWorld #Sandakan #BusinessClass #MalaysiaAirlines #KUL #Travel

Mixed reviews of the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota

Mixed reviews of the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. 🌴☀️ Our Horizon suite is spacious, and offered stunning views of the beach. The Horizon lounge was a perfect spot for breakfast away from the really busy main breakfast buffet.

Also disappointed with the lack of shaded deck-chairs under umbrellas when it’s busy. It was so busy here on Saturday that we couldn’t find a space under an umbrella and the staff had the attitude of “oh well, not our problem, go find a spot under a tree”. Even the shaded spots under the tree were full. They had no smaller parasols for guests. They should have a stack of flexible parasols to help with this scorching equatorial heat. 🏖️

So far, we’d say the service is just OK… having stayed in Shangrila-La’s around the world, this is mediocre by comparison. Hoping things will improve and service will get better before we leave.

#ShangriLaTanjungAru #KotaKinabalu #TravelReviews #BKI #Shangrila

The Qatar Airways Lounge at London LHR Heathrow Te

The Qatar Airways Lounge at London LHR Heathrow Terminal 4 is a beautifully designed space equipped with a bar, self-serve and a la carte dining areas. It’s a nice luxurious lounge but was busy when we visited.

There were two flights departing from LHR to DOH around the same time which meant the lounge was busy. There was a good drinks selection and wines on offer. But as our flight was at 8am it was a bit early to sample all the wines 😝 Have you been?

#QR #QatarAirways #LHR #airportlounges

One of Berlin’s nicest Christmas markets

One of Berlin’s nicest Christmas markets

Beautiful Iceland. We took this photo with no filt

Beautiful Iceland. We took this photo with no filter and editing. It’s incredible how nature takes your breath away.

#Iceland #TravelWithUs #IntrepidTravel #Nature #NoFilter

Palm Springs is a pretty little town, with its gre

Palm Springs is a pretty little town, with its great restaurants and surroundings, we’re already planning on coming back. But we’re not going to be staying at the Hilton Palm Springs again.

Our hotel room was very tired and in a need of an update. The front desk staff were surly bridging on rude. They did let down the rest of the service staff, who were amazing. The supposed benefits of having Hilton Honors Status don’t mean much at this hotel either.

If you are staying, here’s a top tip, don’t pay for the $30 daily parking charge. We saved ourselves $120 by parking on E Andreas Road or N Calle Encillia during our stay.

The breakfast was delicious here though. And the pool area was pretty cool. Loved the two hot tubs. The best thing about the property is the location. It’s a short walk from restaurants, bars and shops.

#PalmSprings #Hilton #HiltonPalmSprings #Hotels #HiltonHonors

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