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WHATEVER’S ON YOUR LONDON AGENDA, you’ll arrive in unrivalled style on a Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flight. It’s the perfect start – and finish – to a stay in one of the world’s greatest cities. Here are some of the perks to flying Virgin Upper Class:

Serious Relaxation

Virgin Upper Class offers extra-large seats to sink into within your own personal pod. These comfortable seats turn into fully flat beds with a cosy duvet and pillow when you need to sink even further. And don’t forget about the Virgin unisex pajama sets – you’ll be taking those home too. If you’re a night owl, the in-flight entertainment system with its 27-inch touch screen offers hours of distraction featuring all the latest movies and award-winning series.

Finest Dining

Sip on a glass of bubbly as you toast to your trip before a four-course meal paired with superb wines. A full bar service, including cocktails, will be on offer once you’re in the air and throughout the entire flight. Look out for the new summer menu, which includes all the fresh delights you’d expect from a top British restaurant. And if you’re feeling a bit social, emerge from the privacy of your pod to kick back in The Loft or head to the bar for a nightcap.

The New Retreat

The Retreat Suites at the front of the Upper Class cabin are a luxurious new addition to the Virgin experience. Two of our most spacious suites yet, they each come with an ottoman that doubles up as an extra seat so up to four people can enjoy dinner together in their own private space.

Instant Revival

After a long-haul flight, there’s nothing better than being able to freshen up at our Revivals Lounge at Heathrow Airport. Enjoy a power shower while we press your suit followed by a full English breakfast, coffee and the morning papers. You’ll be set for a great day in London before you even step out of the airport.

Coolest Clubhouse

OR Tambo International Airport has a dedicated Virgin Clubhouse with on-tap drinks and dining served by your personal lounge hostess. The Clubhouse at London Heathrow is the Clubhouse flagship, however, and your return trip will be a special treat. A visit to the Heathrow Clubhouse is like a mini break with roundthe-clock menus, relaxation areas and cocktails mixed on order (don’t miss out on the signature Virgin Redhead). For those who want to be a bit more active ahead of their flight, there is a bank of Peloton bikes for a workout. And of course, the Clubhouse is equipped with showers to scrub up before you fly.

Baggage Bliss

We have no doubt you’ll be planning a bit of shopping in London. With Virgin Upper Class, you can leave all those packing woes behind with an allowance that includes two pieces of hand luggage, two checked bags and priority baggage delivery.

Your Own Airport

Checking in at the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow is a completely effortless experience; it is honsestly like having your own private airport. As your car pulls up, we’ll be ready to greet you, process your baggage and hand you your boarding pass. Be ready to be whisked through our private security channel straight to our Clubhouse. It’s queue-free and totally A-list.

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Virgin Atlantic Launches New Services Out Of London

With travel around the world booming, Virgin has added two new routes to its service out of London OL

Brazil

The route from London Heathrow to São Paulo is the airline’s first foray to South America. Famed as the foodie capital of Brazil, São Paulo is a bustling city that offers visitors neo-Gothic architectural sites and a bounty of arts and cultural experiences. The spectacular Iguaçu Falls and Amazon rainforest are easily accessible from São Paulo, with convenient connections to other iconic attractions such as Rio de Janeiro and the beautiful beaches of Santa Catarina. As one of the most populous cities in the world, São Paulo is also home to multinational business and provides a platform for Virgin Atlantic to broaden its offering to corporate customers.

ISLAND STYLE IN THE MALDIVES AND TURKS & CAICOS

Virgin Atlantic is set to soar to paradise with new services to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos Islands. This gives Virgin travellers an opportunity to escape to their very own slice of paradise and explore some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and finest diving sites.

With its white sands and impossibly blue sea, the Maldives offers visitors luxurious relaxation and adventure. Travellers looking to treat themselves can experience some of the best diving, surfing, fishing and kayaking with more than 1 000 coral islands to explore.

Known as the world’s best-kept secret, the stunning islands of the Turks and Caicos offer pristine beaches surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. Boasting an expansive barrier reef that’s home to vibrant coral, fish, turtles, dolphins and stingrays, the islands are a snorkelling and diving playground. This new destination is the latest addition to Virgin’s Caribbean portfolio, which also includes the Bahamas, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Sisley Floral Spray Mist (R1 600) immediately soothes and invigorates the skin. Use it on top of your make-up for a post-travel refresh. sisley-paris.com/en-ZA

The Christopher Backpack (R85 000) and S-Lock Vertical Wearable Wallet (R38 000) from the Louis Vuitton Taurillon Monogram and Monogram Macassar summer edition collections are luxe travel must-haves. louisvuitton.com

A great pick-me-up after a flight, the Gatineau Defi Lift Marine Firming Mask (R925) firms, tightens and lifts. orleanscosmetics.co.za

QMS Epigen Pollution Defense Day & Night

Gel-Cream (R750) helps lock in moisture while defending the skin from pollutants and external aggressors. futurethis.co.za

Travel addict alert: Chanel Les Beiges Summer To-Go offers the Les Beiges products (from R760)– the essence of a radiant complexion and a healthy glow – in limited-edition travel sizes. Available at ARC, Woolworths and Chanel boutiques.

It’s always a good idea to carry a cosy multi-purpose warmer like this luxuriously soft Country Road x Sat Albans Scarf (R1 499) in a blend of wool and fine alpaca fibres. woolworths.co.za