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Barbados – A great holiday
We began our journey to Barbados with a nice relaxing start; courtesy of the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Lounge at Gatwick. While sipping on champagne, we enjoyed the views across the airport through...
View ArticleFlying with the Kids
Last November I travelled with my wife and 2 small children (both under 3) to Florida. It felt like a gamble flying for 9 hours with 2 small children and we were apprehensive about whether to go or...
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A Casino Virgin
Not bad for a casino virgin! … On a recent visit to Las Vegas I stayed at the newly opened Cosmopolitan on the Strip. I had never been into a casino before so I thought I would try my hand …A Casino...
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Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is a modern development offering a plethora of attractions, leisure facilities, hotels and restaurants. Yas island is a unique development with a diverse ecosystem that...
View ArticleUpper Class to Vegas – Don’t Mind if I Do!
What a lucky girl I am. Just flown Virgin upper class to Las Vegas! It was a great experience, the crew were fantastic, and absolutely nothing was too much trouble! Having never flown upper class...
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Etihad launches flights to Maldives
GOOD NEWS – Etihad have just launched a NEW daily flight schedule to the Maldives. Commencing on the 01st November 2011. Male will be the 67th destination on Etihad’s passenger network. Dublin...
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Maldives goes from strength to strength
The Maldives is very unique for many reasons. World Class Diving. Tranquil picture postcard lagoons. Deserted islands. World class accommodation. The list really does go on. …. Another reason the...
View ArticleAward Winning Oman Air
Oman Air has recently been awarded an official four star quality and service ranking following a recent Skytrax Airline quality audit. In addition to the 4 star rating the airlines business class has...
View ArticleAbu Dhabi deals
Abu Dhabi has long been in Dubai’s shadow when it comes to huge sprawling resorts, shopping malls and tourist attractions, in fact Abu Dhabbi will never be all that Dubai is — but it dosen’t want to....
View ArticleFeeling Hypersonic – London to Tokyo in Under 2 1/2 Hours
While 31 matches were cancelled on day 1 of Wimbledon on Monday due to our miserable English weather, rain also ensured a damp start over the channel on the first day of the Paris Air Show. Despite the...
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700th blog post milestone – A look back at the last 699
Prior to this post, 699 articles have been published on the Tropical Sky site since the blog first launched back in March 2006. Our very first post announced new services operated by Abu Dhabi carrier...
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Bucket list #4 – Is there a more comfortable and stylish way to fly to Dubai...
I recently travelled to Dubai on the Emirates Airbus A380. Is there a more comfortable and stylish way to fly to Dubai and beyond? Emirates have taken this innovative airplane and transformed it into...
View ArticleStart Your Holiday the Minute You Arrive at the Airport…
…or almost at least. Now, I love a good shop and for me the airport is part of the holiday experience, but I can do without the crowds you can get in the departure lounge. I’d much rather start...
View ArticleThe Caribbean’s Circle Line
The islands of the Caribbean sit on a natural curve and despite stretching all the way from Florida to Venezuela, they offer fantastic multi-centre opportunities for hopping between islands. Antigua...
View ArticleVirgin Atlantic to fly into Cancun
Virgin Atlantic has a track record of backing winners and where the carrier’s interest heads, many other firms follow. Its decision to add Cancun, Mexico to its list of destinations from 12 June 2012...
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Travel bucket list: 101 things to do before you die (1-10)
1. Walk with lions in Zimbabwe The African lion, one of the big five and one of Africa’s most iconic animals, is one of the most fascinating creatures in the world. Imagine getting close to them,...
View ArticleTravel bucket list – 101 things to do before you die
You´re born, you go to school and learn a little. You get a job and earn a little (or a lot). You retire and spend a few years doing the things you enjoy in your little corner of the world. …Travel...
View ArticleTropical Sky Excellence Awards 2012: The winners as voted by our customers
As a leading UK provider of luxury holidays, customer satisfaction is of the upmost importance at Tropical Sky. This is why we get our customers to fill in a satisfaction survey upon returning from...
View ArticleFly in style with British Airways
Think about what you expect from an amazing luxury holiday – tranquillity, relaxation and comfort. Unfortunately, these three words might not be something that you associate with flying, especially not...
View ArticleA day in the life of British Airways cabin crew
A typical day with British Airways will start with a briefing before the flight; I meet the crew I will be working with to go through passenger loads and any route specific information. We will also...
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