So over the last three weeks I happen to travel on a number of airlines and I was surprised with how each airline operated differently.
Emirates were still allowing online check in which made it super easy at the airport however their plane was full, there was no spacing between travellers not travelling together. They did operate a row by row exist which was incredibly long on a full plane. However Emirates offered the best hygiene package on arrival of the aircraft which included multiple anti bacterial wipes and gel, gloves and masks.
BA did not allow a full online check in which caused a little delay at the airport however they had every middle seat empty on a full plane & on my return flight home there were only 40 people on board so they had allocated everyone their own row. They also distributed a hygiene pack but only consisted of anti-bacterial products.
Delta allowed online check in & left every middle seat empty also, although they allowed passengers in the same party to move and sit next to each other if they wished too. An odd sighting on the journey was a little pup occupying the lap of the lady in front of me. I guess covid has had no impact on pets travelling!
During this unusual time I can honestly say flying hasn’t been as painful as it has been previously. I do have to say I felt most comfortable on BA & I do hope the aviation industry keep up some of their cleaning & service changes they have made during this time. Small things like hygiene packs they give out on boarding and the most important being the way they now all clean the air on the aircraft. During all flights all airlines have had repeated announcements explaining how they now ensure the air is cleaned which rings alarm bells to what was taking place before covid 👀?! But lets not get into that.
For anyone that has to travel soon and has not yet, do not worry! I have enjoyed travelling through quieter airports and on cleaner planes. Little things you must remember like changing your mask every 4 hours is key, if you are in a long-haul flight.
An air stewardess on BA informed me of this and it makes complete sense. They are no good if we are breathing in our own bacteria our body naturally gets rid of!
Also check if your airports stores are open before travelling, like me you may leave a few things to purchase in the airport... don’t!
Finally if the airline does not allow you to complete your check in online I would add an extra 20 minutes to your usual or preferred airport arrival time!
Hope this helps anyone having to travel soon and unsure with who to fly with.
Xx
''Lost some of my hottest verses down in Cabo...
Well not verses like our good friend Drake but I did lose my headphones in Cabo, however that’s not for this blog.
Rewind back to October, Episode 10 of What on God’s Green is going on in 2020!
I was blessed to visit the wonderful cities of Mexico City and Cabo for my friends 30th birthday trip.
Having only been to Cancun in Mexico I was not sure how similar Cabo would be, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Cabo felt like the cool older sister to Cancun, the sister that has the shoes and clothes Cancun always asks to borrow but just lacks that Je ne sais quoi to pull it off with the same attitude as Cabo. Which I guess is something that comes with age (as I typed that I thought of me to my siblings, you can call me Cabo from here on out).
With the pandemic still around the night clubs remained closed and restaurants and bars served until 10-11pm; but this did not dime the energy that Cabo ouzes.
Between the wonderful service and food at the Viceroy Los Cabos, the hospitality of the locals around the Marina restaurants and Cabo adventures and the unique vibe of the beach clubs we had a brilliant trip.
If you follow us on Instagram you would have seen the live tour of event spaces around the Viceroy (click here to watch) and by the end of our visit the hotel is now a venue we will be offering to our event and travel clients.
So for anyone thinking about a nice get away early next year here is a list of a few Cabo Gems;
Viceroy Cabo and Nobu Hotel are beautiful and not just in decor and settings but their service also.
Two other great hotels are El Encanto All Inc and JW Marriott, however there were many with fantastic reviews.
My favourite restaurant during the trip was Nido at the Viceroy.
Hard Rock hotel is MAYHEM, take what you please from that.
From the UK there are no direct flights, you will have to stop in mexico city. I would recommend staying there for at least 2 nights before flying to Cabo. It is on my list to return and spend a week in the Capital.
The majority of the popular beach clubs are along the same beach; select one as a starting point and you can move throughout the day if you wish and there is availability.
Hosting an event in Cabo… its a yes from me. Obviously I feel in love with the Viceroy however there are a number of hotels with event spaces both indoor and outdoor. Perfect spaces for weddings, social events, group trips and activations for brands.
Cabo is also popular for honeymooners too.
Use the search bar below for great rates on hotels!
When in doubt or want a stress free experience contact us with your travel, accommodation and event enquiries!
I thought I would keep this light for a Sunday morning however do feel free to contact us with any questions or enquiries.
Stay safe, take your vitamins and lets all hope events and travel will be back to normal soon!
S x
Hotel White Lisboa
Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Lisbon in search of venues for some of my fabulous clients.
The amazing thing about the world of events is it really is greater than just booking a venue for a meeting or a party. I do not just google and book!
I like to visit the destination and learn about the city and culture and really understand what there is to offer and how we can create a memorable and serenity fuelled corporate or social event.
The venue has to fit the client as well as the clients brief, when hosting an event or incentive abroad the location has to work well with all other activities taking place on the trip.
I managed to not only find some amazing event spaces around the city that will work well for our clients; I also discovered & stayed in a hotel with an amazing location for all types of guests but especially those wanting to get around the city with ease.
Hotel White Lisboa, is a small hotel with 41 rooms and 4 suites in the centre of Lisbon offering guests stunning rooms, a great lounge breakfast buffet & lovely service from its staff. It also offers a Rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, free highspeed Wi-Fi in all areas and is walking distance so a mall and attractions.
The hotel ouzes comfort and has all the essentials you need as a tourist wanting to explore the city, a guest visiting the city for meetings or conferences and guests visiting for a social event over the weekend.
The metro & tram links are on the doorstep, along with the sweetest patisseries & coffee shops and a range of restaurants (the following blog will detail this, stay tuned!).
The hotel itself was super sleek, clean and has a very serenity feel to it. Ticking the cleanliness box is for sure more important than many other factors for me. The overall design from the foyer to the bedrooms was consistent, modern and pretty.
The bedrooms were very spacious and had all I needed. I stayed in a deluxe room where there were no balconies but a lovely city view. My favourite feature of the room was the TV and mirror display, which was something quiet unique. If you’re anything like me you’ll appreciate a practical bathroom layout with a shower rather than a bath tub. It had it all.
As I visited in January there was no need to use the rooftop pool but this area was still super clean so I can imagine it being a hit in the summer time.
The pricing of the hotel is very reasonable, especially for what they have to offer. To get the best rate and benefit from free early check in and late check out we recommend contacting the hotel direct via their website HERE and be sure to give them a follow on INSTAGRAM. Be sure to quote Serenity London on enquiry.
We would recommend this hotel to friends, family and clients. All the staff were lovely and a big thank you to Gonçalo and Hugo for your hospitality and helpfulness during our visit. We will be returning this summer for sure!
If any readers have any questions please feel free to comment below or email us. Our following two blogs will be on Lisbon event spaces and places to visit while there so be sure to return in a few!
S x
