I headed off to London leaving some very jealous people back in Melbourne.

Was it the Cathay Pacific Business Class flights?

Was it staying at Luxury Hilton Hotels?

Yes of course these were a big part of it, but the major factors were…. Seats at the English Premier League game of the season – Chelsea vs Wigan and KISS live in Manchester

The flight 

I’d had very mixed feedback from clients about Cathay Pacific Business Class they seem to either love it or hate it, so it was great to experience it for myself.

I’m not sure if it’s the angle the seats are on, or the shape of the actual seats, but they look very small and narrow. Not being anywhere near a size 10 supermodel, my first thought was how am I going to fit into that!! I was very relieved to find once you are sitting down they are a lot more spacious than they look.

I actually found the seats to be very comfortable. With so many different positions and large TV screens, it was easy to comfortably while away the time watching movies on demand. For sleeping, the seats lay completely flat, which combined with a generous size doona and decent pillow made for a good night sleep. The food was excellent with at least three options for each meal and the service great.

The London Hotel

We stayed at the Hilton Metropole. It’s in a fantastic location on Edgeware Road, just across from Edgeware tube station. Marble Arch & Hyde Park are a short stroll away and it’s an easy walk to Oxford St. It’s been a few years since I was last in London so it was great to be able to just wander around London taking in the sights. Having only stayed in budget hotels in London before, I was pleasantly surprised at how spacious my room was. Hilton Metropole is a large and busy hotel it’s very popular for groups and conferences, with plenty of restaurants, bars and function rooms. Having access to the club lounge we were able to escape form the hustle and bustle of the main areas.