The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive, financial and buying property. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
RISING CAPITAL • Not only is Quito in Ecuador one of the highest altitude cities in the world – it is also on the up when it comes to economic potential
WHY NOW?
100 Top airport lounges • Arrive at the airport early – these lounges are destinations in their own right
WINDSWEPT WONDER • It takes one of the most extraordinary journeys by military flight to get there, but the idiosyncratic Falkland Islands are well worth the effort
SLEEPER SUCCESS • In contrast to mainland Europe, the UK is committed to investing in its overnight train services, with older trains being refurbished and new rolling stock acquired
AUSTRIA’S OBB TO THE RESCUE
QUAYS to success • Hamburg’s renaissance is centred on the docks, but reaches every street corner
CITY LIVING • Adagio’s aparthotels offer central, modern apartments with hotel amenities
Marrakech • There is so much to see in this medieval Moroccan city, it pays to know where to go if you are exploring with limited time
LIFE CYCLADES • Mykonos has an ancient charm, and new beach clubs, bars and restaurants ensure its appeal continues today
WHERE TO STAY
Don’t buy that villa just yet • Now may not be the best time to invest in global property, even if sunnier climes tempt
In for the long mall • Rather than user-friendly conduits for getting from A to B, airports are designed to part travellers from their cash
Crossing time zones • There are few things worse than being jet-lagged with nowhere to go. Maybe it’s time reputable hotels let rooms by the hour
GAME, SET AND WATCH • Patek Philippe reminds the world it’s a serious player in the “sports-luxe” league with new Nautilus and Aquanaut models
Making complex travel simple • Simplexity Travel Management’s unrivalled resources, experience and commitment to quality will ensure every trip runs smoothly
Qantas B787-9 business class • HEATHROW-PERTH
Singapore Airlines new A380 first class suites • LONDON-SINGAPORE
Amba Marble Arch
The May Fair Hotel
Como The Treasury, Perth
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GREAT WINE BARS
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Card, document and phone security • How to minimise the risk and impact of theft while travelling
From the archive 1983 • Bull fighting, gentlemen’s clubs and communism in Poland
