When a storm passes by, I often think of some of the scariest plane landings I’ve experienced. Landings can be nerve-wracking at times but…
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velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Sofitel Private Island Bora Bora
Today’s ‘Stayed There’ feature is Sofitel Private Island Bora Bora. This small-scale resort is located on a private island at the southern end of…
What’s the safest spot on a plane?
In the aftermath of the Turkish Airlines crash in Amsterdam in 2009, in which nine people died but others walked away with little more…
The best seat on the plane
I was once assigned a seat in the middle of a row of five on a Boeing 777 on a full flight that also…
The velvet escape blog is here!
Hello world! Welcome to the brand new Velvet Escape blog! I will be posting bits of travel advice and tips and you’re most welcome…