'Buying' Miles through Credit Card Annual Fees in Singapore

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Almost everyone I know wants to get their credit card annual fees waived but if you are a miles collector (and since you are reading this article, there is a high chance that you are), it is sometimes perfectly sensible (smart even!) to pay the annual fee for your credit cards in order to earn bonus miles on your renewal. With that being said, you should not be paying the annual fees on ALL your credit cards - only those that earns you bonus miles! 

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Trip Report: Singapore Airlines Business Class (777-300ER) - SYD to SIN (Sydney to Singapore)

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On my recent trip back to Singapore from Sydney, I managed to try out J Class (Business Class) on board the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Three Class). While the airlines have won multiple awards over the years for being one of the best airlines in the world, I have been told that the business cabins are truly a league above the rest. Together with James Park Associates, Singapore Airlines has introduced brand new Business Class seats on board their 777-300ERs with a more contemporary design and the use of metallic colours (for all Apple fans, think Rose Gold). 

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Flying Nannies on Etihad?

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Now in case you have not already heard, it has been quite some time since Etihad has announced the introduction of Flying Nannies (on board long-haul flights) to help you take care of your children (even just for a while!). This is something that do not come up as often so I wanted to take the opportunity to mention it again - and also because there are a couple of sales that are happening right now. 

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Lounge Review: China Airlines Dynasty Business Class Lounge Taipei

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During my last trip to Taipei, I stayed at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Taipei (which is rumoured to be Taipei's most haunted hotel) and the amazingly opulent Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. On my way back to Singapore, I checked out the China Airlines Dynasty Business Class Lounge Taipei and was immediately blown away by how beautiful it is. As part of the benefits for holding an ANZ Travel Visa Signature Card, I have unlimited access to Veloce Lounges around the world and this lounge used to be part of that list - it is sadly now being removed. 

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Lounge Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge (Melbourne Airport)

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The Emirates Business Class Lounge at the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a great airport lounge to hangout at if you have a flight on Qantas or Emirates. Enjoy unlimited Moët & Chandon and/or Veuve Clicquot champagne in this business class lounge. Read on to find out more! 

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The Qantas Hong Kong Lounge

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Located on level seven in Terminal One, the new Qantas Hong Long lounge boasts an extensive range of (alcoholic) drinks and food while offering ample space for the business traveler to rest and relax. There were communal tables as well as comfy leather seats scattered around the lounge. It was generally quiet and it boasted a pretty impressive view of the terminal while being conveniently located near the boarding gates.

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