The single most expensive item of your trip to the tropics will no doubt be your air fare. Getting a great deal here could easily be worth an extra week or two in your chosen destinations. But it’s not just about the cost – How about reliability and service?… and most importantly of all – safety? Here then is a summary of our highs and lows with a variety of airlines, airports & transfers.
![Girona Transfers](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/06/Girona-Transfers-twitter/1975905269.jpg)
Girona Airport to Barcelona
With its proximity to Barcelona, Girona is a great place to start a trip to more exotic locations. Luckily, Girona transfers from airport and onwards to Barcelona are straightforward enough if you plan ahead.
![Terravision Rome airport bus - Worth the hassle?](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/03/Terravision/2643740815.jpg)
Terravision
Though our 1st experiences were positive, the Rome airport service has seriously deteriorated *** Do not buy Terravision bus tickets in advance ***
![Rome's Prima Vista Lounge 🥐 A Relaxing Airport Retreat](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/09/Prima-Vista-Promo/2618255868.jpg)
Rome's Prima Vista Lounge 🥐
Prima Vista Lounge at Fiumicino airport: A place where comfort, tranquility & excellent service converge to create a very welcome travel sanctuary.
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Airlines, Airports, Transfers
Which airlines deliver ...& which disappoint? Getting a great deal is not just about the cost - How about reliability, service & safety? Checkout our highs ...and lows
![Karimunjawa island boat transfer](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/12/karimunjawa-boat/114646056.jpg)
Karimunjawa Boat Transfer
There's a variety of Karimunjawa island boat transfer options, but if you're on a tight schedule & need to catch a plane - plan carefully!
![Australian Visa Discrimination 🌏 Against ʿNon-Westernʾ Tourists](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/04/Australia-Promo/1359929972.jpg)
Australian Visa Discrimination 🌏
Read this *BEFORE* you plan a trip to Australia - It could save you $$$ thousands, as well as a lot of frustration and stress.
![In-transit through Rome Airports? Try Best Western Hotel Fiumicino](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2015/04/fiumicino/2970102264.jpg)
In-transit thru Rome Airports?
The Best Western Hotel Riviera Fiumicino is a good choice for a one-night stop-gap, with a shuttle service from Rome's Fiumicino airport.
![Overnight Jakarta stopover? Choose a hotel with free shuttle-service](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/12/Jakarta-Stopover/3889311273.jpg)
Hotel with free shuttle-service
Close to the airport, the Ibis Budget Hotel is clean, comfortable & affordable, with a free shuttlebus service. Ideal for a Jakarta stopover.
![London Airport Transfers 🚍 Via National Express](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/10/London-Transfers/36475055.jpg)
London Airport Transfers
National Express coaches provide the most efficient solution for your London airport transfers, running 24/7 with plenty of availability.
![Lion Air Inflight Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/12/IMG_1430/2444458942.jpg)
Budget Asian Airlines
Although not scoring high in airline ratings, our Lion Air inflight experience was a positive one. Comfortable & on time, with ample legroom
![Istanbul Short Break Istanbul Transfers](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/04/Istanbul-Transfers/1519658794.jpg)
Istanbul Airport-City Transfers
To avoid the expense of taxis, when planning our visit to Istanbul we decided to arrange our own Istanbul airport-city transfer...
![Post-COVID 😷 The New-Normal Flying Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/10/COVID-19/2207143460.jpg)
Post-COVID 😷 The New-Normal Flying Experience
With stress & discomfort, extra costs, longer queues, fewer luxuries, and the risk of infection, do the planet a favour and fly less.
![Transit between Manila Airport Terminals Transit between Manila Airport Terminals](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2018/01/Manila-Transit/2268716232.jpg)
Manila Airport Terminal Transits
Having read negative reports about Manila Nasay International, I was apprehensive about our 6-hour transit thru the Manila airport terminals
![Take the Jakarta train from Semarang 🚂 Relax and enjoy the view](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2024/01/train-to-jakarta/1091825643.jpg)
Jakarta train from Semarang 🚂
Purchasing tickets in advance for the Jakarta train from Semarang saves time when travelling & guarantees you'll get a seat when you need it.
![Jet Airways Inflight Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/05/Jet-Airways/2034684066.jpg)
Jet Airways Inflight
Air India is surprisingly the least popular of the domestic Indian airlines. How would the budget Jet Airways inflight experience stack up?
![Turkish Airlines Inflight Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/04/Turkish-Airlines/2324343666.jpg)
Onboard Turkish Airlines
Our expectations of the Turkish Airlines inflight experience were high, considering they were once the No.7 airline in the world.
![Doha Airport Layover](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/12/IMG_1398/2280678371.jpg)
Doha Airport Lounges
What should you expect from a 10-hour Doha Airport Layover? At $55 per person, are the pay-for-entry lounges worth the cost?
![SandSpice Mask](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-06-100333/3471346336.jpg)
SandSpice Mask
Premium face-fitting mask with quality construction and vibrant print. Adjustable rounded non-elastic ear straps with toggle beads. Glasses-friendly nose wire for a snug fit
![Karimunjawa Fast Boat from Jepara 🛥️ Just 2 hours to Paradise](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/02/fast-boat-to-Karimunjawa/2685790308.jpg)
Karimunjawa Fast Boat
Apart from flying, the Karimunjawa fast boat is the quickest transport from the Indonesian mainland to the island... but they don't run every day.
![Backtracking to Semarang City by Minibus](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/09/Semarang-by-Minibus/2336746888.jpg)
Semarang City by Minibus
From Jepara we took a minibus back to Semarang city to try to rescue our vacation from disaster. We had just one more roll of the dice...
![London City Stopover - What to See & Do in just 6 hours](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2019/10/London-Activities/2544166880.jpg)
London ...In Just 6 Hours!
Flying in & out of London on the same day? You can still pack in some sightseeing on a short London city stopover - Just stick to a realistic time schedule.
![Is your Lufthansa longhaul inflight experience worth the cost? ✈️](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2021/08/Lufthansa-1/300534417.jpg)
Lufthansa Longhaul ✈️
Does Lufthansa live up to its reputation as best in Europe & 9th best in the world? Checkout our Lufthansa longhaul inflight experience.
![Ubud Bali Hotels & Airport Transfers](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/09/Ubud-Hotels-Transfers/3959252776.jpg)
Ubud Hotels & Transfers
We chose two very different styles of accommodation for our Ubud Bali hotels: A family-run guesthouse & an upmarket Spa and Gallery resort.
![Amsterdam Layover Hotel & Activities](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2017/03/Amsterdam/3018438117.jpg)
Amsterdam Layover
Beyond smoking dope, stealing bikes & visiting the Red Light area, there's much to do - especially if you pick the right Amsterdam layover hotel.
![Madrid - Airport Transfers & Where to Stay Madrid - Airport Transfers & Where to Stay](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2018/12/Madrid-transfers/469418753.jpg)
Madrid Airport Transfers
With so much to see & do, booking a central location is key to getting the most from a short break in Madrid, and your airport transfers couldn't be simpler
![The Venice of 'Don't Look Now'](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/02/dont-look-now/1544505302.jpg)
Venice of 'Don't Look Now'
If you’re a movie fan, then this is for you. The Venice of Don't Look Now is encapsulated in the classic 1973 British-Italian thriller.
![Malaysia Airlines Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/11/Malay-Airlines/1209608651.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines Inflight
Though you will generally pay more to travel with Malaysia Airlines, there are several advantages that can make it worthwhile...
![Qatar Airways](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2016/12/IMG_1395/3651790332.jpg)
Qatar Economy Class
With their elitist TV commercials & top rating in the World's Best Airlines, does the Qatar Airways economy experience live up to the hype?
![Gdansk Poland 4-Day Break - Airport Transfers & Accommodation](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2017/12/4-day-break/2100734306.jpg)
Gdansk Poland 4-Day Break
Apart from the culture of the old town the real attraction of a Gdansk Poland 4-day break is the epic history of this Baltic port formerly known as Danzig.
![AirAsia Inflight Experience](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2018/04/AirAsia/270958691.jpg)
AirAsia Inflight Experience
It was raining but the crew anticipated this, providing a covered gangway & colorful red umbrellas. A nice final touch to our AirAsia inflight experience.
![Flight Compensation Claims ✈️ Our Experiences with AirHelp](https://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/04/294641074_2378537015635314_8413410417701990118_n/1768546190.jpg)
Flight Compensation ✈️
We've experienced our fair share of flight delays, cancellations, overbooking and lost luggage. It's all incredibly frustrating & stressful.
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