Always get what you pay for?
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For a minute I thought the luxury run would continue. The manager of the hotel rang me to say the air con was broken and I had to move.
He offered an executive suite as a replacement as I was complaining that I’m busy.
Walking into the “executive suite” was like deja vu. It was identical. I said what’s executive about this? He said you get a thicker blanket and an extra bottle of water.
A big “WTF?” from me there, using all my facial muscles. Very clever racket going on here at Holiday Inn.
- K
Location:Belgium
A luxurious intro to my study week!
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The cab company was picking up a business booking from East Midlands Airport so they took me in the same cab. A silver C Class, complete with a driver in black tie and suit!
Then the check-in assistant told me there was only 5 people on the flight. Really? The Euro is spasming and only 4 other people are travelling to Brussels? Surely more people are needed to rescue Greece!
It was like a private jet – and with only 2 people in Economy, the lovely BMI flight attendant offered us the spare meals – all ceramic plates and hot towels don’t-cha-know! By the way BMI is the airline. I’m not referring to her body-mass-index – although…
The food was seasoned mash, lentil bake, spinach, warm buns (oh the humorous possibilities) and a lemon meringue.
A black tinted-out Merc van picked me up at the airport – complementary shuttle. I had a workout in the gym at the 4-star Holiday Inn and slept.
Now I’m blogging from the breakfast lounge. Pancakes, espresso machines, pain-au-chocolates, funky cheeses and eggs/beans/shrooms.
I miss Australia less today. Miss my wife more though 
she would love this.
- K
Location:Belgium
