After a busy Christmas and New Year period, things are starting to get back to normality at the Highcliff; in a "no two days are ever the same," kind of normality.
I was quite amused reading Richard Branson's Top Travel Tips today and his thoughts on trying to "snag and upgrade" - even on his own airline:
5. Try to snag an upgrade
Virgin’s economy options for passengers are excellent, if I do say so myself. Still, plenty of people try to tell stories to get free flight upgrades. Over the years, some of the funnier attempts have become legendary at Virgin Atlantic. My favorite: ''Manchester United lost today. I am really upset, and need the extra space to get over it.'' That particular request didn’t work, but if you don’t ask for what you want, you will never get it!
Another good attempt happened while I was standing in a queue waiting to be checked in. A man in front of me was at the counter demanding an upgrade because he was supposedly my best friend. He went a little white when the check-in agent suggested that he turn around and say hello.....
Here at the Highcliff we have some fantastic suites and tremendous sea views that are always worth a tall story to see if you can get one. Just don't leave it until check-in for a sea view in the middle of Summer, as they will all be bought and paid for.
Happy New Year
Andrew
