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June 2009

Europe focus: Munich on a budget, dining in Brussels, and Milan's business scene. Plus the 50 top airport hotels worldwide, a gambler's guide to Las Vegas, and the latest ultra-portable laptops

In this issue...

Tried & Tested

Hotel check: Doubletree by Hilton Milan

Milan, Italy — full story »


Hotel check: The Palazzo Las Vegas

Las Vegas, USA — full story »


Trident Nariman Point

Mumbai, India — full story »


Hotel check: Andaz West Hollywood

Los Angeles, USA — full story »


Hotel check: SLS Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, USA — full story »


Czech Airlines B737-400 business class

Prague to London Heathrow — full story »


Special Reports

50 top airport hotels

50 top airport hotels

Need a hotel close to the airport? Business Traveller suggests 50 of the best properties around the world — full story »


Surviving the world’s most expensive cities: Munich

With the pound plummeting against the euro, Guy Dittrich reveals how to get the most out of the German city — full story »


Expect the unexpected

From terrorist attacks to muggings, there are always going to be threats to your security abroad. Felicity Cousins reports on who can help you be prepared — full story »


Soaring costs

The price of flying from many regional airports is rising as passengers pay for facilities that used to be free, reports Alex McWhirter — full story »


At your service

Tired of hotel restaurants and all-too familiar chains? Sara Turner reveals why the UK’s flourishing serviced apartment sector may have the answer — full story »


Route of the month

Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers: London Heathrow to Berlin — full story »


Destinations

Star of India

Behind its laid-back exterior, Chennai is a hotbed of industrial activity – from movie making to IT. Michelle Mannion reports — full story »


Mighty Milan

With new transport links, luxury hotels and Europe’s largest convention facilities on the way, Milan is set for a renaissance, says Sara Turner — full story »


Golden greats

Four of London’s top business hotels have had a facelift. Tom Otley checks in — full story »


Brussels without Mussels

Forget everything you think you know about eating out in the Belgian capital – it’s home to an exciting array of creative cuisine. John Brunton tucks in — full story »


Play the game

How can you improve your chances of leaving Vegas with money in your pocket? Jenny Southan hits the tables to find out — full story »


Lifestyle

Travelling light

A new generation of ultra-portable laptops combine great style with ease of use. Mark Prigg assesses the pick of the bunch — full story »


Le Bordeaux birdie

Minty Clinch discovers a range of quality courses set among beautiful woodland and lakes in French wine country — full story »






TOP SECTIONS »

Cut the cost of... communication

Cut the cost of... communication

Business Traveller offers tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: communication
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In the picture

In the picture

Stats presented in illuminating ways. This month: BRIC flights from Europe
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Ten top global rail links

Ten top global rail links

Tired of flying? Let the train take the strain. Alex McWhirter suggests ten trips linking major cities
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