Sherry Meakins, Corporate Consultant from our Crows Nest office, has provided her three of the best.

Airline product: Air New Zealand

The ticket I booked on Air New Zealand was an economy "works" ticket this included all the entertainment I needed on board, check-in baggage and a tasty hot meal.  

All seats are equipped with a personal LCD screen in each backseat with a diverse array of the latest movies, TV series, games and music. This kept me entertained for the whole flight! Midway through the flight the friendly flight crew came past and provided me with my hot meal, chilli orange chicken and beverages.   

Overall flying Air New Zealand was a great experience, the staff were professional, the plane is fully equipped with enough entertainment and the meals were fresh and delicious.    

Destination: Waiheke Island, New Zealand

I was fortunate enough to spend a whole day discovering what Waiheke Island had to offer. It is truly a destination that has something for everyone from beautiful beaches, famous wineries, art galleries, outdoor activities and conference facilities.

Waiheke Island is a scenic 45-minute ferry ride from Auckland, this gave me time to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of New Zealand's natural environment. I arrived at Waiheke with a small group of seven and we were picked up by Sallie our local guide. Our group had arranged a zip line tour; to be honest I was partly scared and excited at the same time. I have to say it is one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Zip lining over vineyards and forest canopies was a breathtaking experience with spectacular views. Staff were professional and supportive as some people had a fear of heights.

Hotel/Resort: Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines

After travelling through the hustle and bustle of metro Manila, I reached the historical Manila Hotel which is rich in culture and history. Famously known for accommodating General Douglas MacArthur and for being the oldest premier hotel in Manila. A five star hotel located in the heart of Manila that has still been able to preserve the rich culture and history of the Philippines in every aspect of the hotel.

As I walked into the main lobby staff wearing beautiful traditional dresses called a baro't saya greeted me. The hotel accommodates both business and leisure travellers. The Grand Deluxe room I stayed in was spectacular; the room was spacious with a beautiful view of Manila Bay and Rizal Park. The room was modern and classy but still preserved the Filipino culture throughout the room through the use of native Narra wood furnishings. The hotel is centrally located in the midst of the city centre and close to many tourist attractions. A short stroll or for the more adventurous a quick Jeepney ride will get you to Old Spanish churches, museums, the aquarium and the Mall of Asia.

Located in the picturesque village of Double Bay, this new Intercontinental Hotel which will open early November 2014, offers luxury and privacy at its finest.  

Nestled in one of Sydney's most exclusive addresses, Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay is a modern and stylish retreat only 100m from Double Bay Marina, 5km from Sydney CBD and 13km from the airport.  

The Hotel has 140 luxurious and contemporary guest rooms and guests can choose between the Bay view rooms with a relaxing view over Double Bay Marina, Courtyard view or Village view rooms. Royal and Executive Suites include Club Intercontinental access.  

The InterContinental Sydney Double Bay features all day dining, destination bar, extensive meeting, conference and event facilities and Eastern Sydney's only Kosher kitchen.  

Morgans Hotel Group has now opened reservations for Mondrian London at Sea Containers on the capital's South Bank, in advance of the hotel opening its doors on 30 September 2014.

Room rates start at £195 per night plus VAT. A preview rate of £165 plus VAT will also be available on selected nights for a limited time.

Lufthansa is introducing a completely new travel class for the first time in 35 years. The new Premium Economy Class can be booked now and will be available from 10 December 2014, initially on the Boeing 747-8I. 

The new seats were especially designed and produced for Lufthansa. They are up to 3 centimetres wider than the normal Economy Class seats. A centre console between the seats with a wide armrest for each passenger provides greater privacy as well as approximately 10 centimetres more room at the side. The back rest can be reclined further and the seat pitch is a significantly more spacious 38 inches, or 97 centimetres.   

Lufthansa Premium Economy Class is located within the cabin as a clearly identifiable separate compartment between Business and Economy Class. It has a high-quality design and contains between 21 and 52 seats, depending on the aircraft type. Installation of the new travel class, which is to be carried out on a gradual basis, sub-fleet by sub-fleet, will start this autumn and finish in summer 2015.   

 *Conditions apply: Premium Economy return fares. Premium Economy cabin permitted on Qantas or Cathay Pacific to Asia and Lufthansa from Asia to Frankfurt. Valid for sale and ticketing until 31 August 2014.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.   

*Conditions apply: Valid until 30 September 2014.  Subject to availability.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.

*Conditions apply: Example price for arrival on 04 March 2015.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.