Got miles sitting in your account? Whether you have 10,000 or 100,000, make the most of them with a well-earned treat: from fancy afternoon tea to bubbles and caviar, or a five-star hotel stay and tickets to your dream road trip and more, these experiences are sure to make you feel pampered. 

Under 50,000: Luxury treats

An afternoon for two at The Langham Hong Kong’s Palm Court – about 17,000

Nothing says “you’ve earned it” like treating yourself or your loved ones to an occasional gift of indulgence. Go on an afternoon tea date for two at The Langham Hong Kong’s Palm Court which pays tribute to the pinnacle of the British afternoon tea tradition – served for over 150 years at the original The Langham, London. 

A bespoke photo session with KaChick – starting from about 18,000

Want to make a special occasion even more memorable, or simply want to jazz up your social media profile pics? Check out our bespoke photo session with KaChick , which offers holiday, couple and business photoshoots.

A bottle of prosecco with oscetra caviar at Reign Caviar – about 27,000

Got something to celebrate? How about a bottle of prosecco with premium oscetra caviar at Reign Caviar ? 

From 50,000:  Restorative Road Trips

Spend your hard-earned miles on hotels and car rentals – whether in full or simply use miles plus cash to offset part of a trip – and get a leg up on road trips you’ll remember for years.   

Brisbane: from 57,000

• Hotel stay in Brisbane – from about 40,000/night (W Brisbane ) to 48,000/night (The Calile Hotel )

• Hertz car rental – about 17,000-29,000/day

Looking for warmer waters and adventurous itineraries? Look to Brisbane for the ultimate road trip, where you can explore picturesque bush walks, stunning dive destinations and dramatic coastline views. A stay at the stylish urban resort-styled Calile Hotel or the centrally located W Brisbane offers the ideal springboard for you to get your bearings in town before you pick up your rental car.

Melbourne: from 65,000

• Hotel stay in Melbourne – from about  28,000/night (Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands )

• Hotel stay in Sorrento – from about 30,000/night (InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula )

• Hertz car rental – about 7,000-27,000/day

For a restorative break that’s equal measures of great food, culture and convenience, get lost in Melbourne’s laneways and coffee shops and stay at the brand-new Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands. Be sure to take in the panoramic city views with a cocktail at the rooftop bar Sunset House while you’re there. Travelling with young kids? There's plenty of family-friendly things to discover in Australia’s cultural capital.

Extend the trip with a seaside escape at Sorrento in the Mornington Peninsula, just under two hours’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD, where you can spend the day exploring the charming town and even swimming with dolphins. At night, rest your head at the newly redeveloped InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula, just eight minutes’ walk from the beach.

From 100,000 miles: Five-star pampering

If miles are no object, get ready to splash out on the ultimate five-star experiences  Here are just a few of our dream travel plans:

London: from 203,000

• Business class flights to London: from about 140,000 return

• Hotel stay at The Mayfair Townhouse : starting from about 63,000/night

Treat yourself to a business class return trip to London, and check into one of London’s latest luxury hotels: The Mayfair Townouse. Housed within seven Georgian listed buildings, the hotel is just steps away from Green Park alongside Piccadilly. Its prestigious Mayfair address on Half Moon Street also gave the setting of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Naturally, you can find homages to the author at The Dandy Bar, where you can sip on Mr. Wilde’s favourite champagne, AR Lenoble Brut, or a cocktail inspired by his favourite accessory, a green carnation.

Toronto: from 251,000–261,000

• Business class flights to Toronto: from about 170,000 return

• Hotel stay in Toronto: from around 81,000/night (St. Regis Toronto ) to 91,000/night (1 Hotel Toronto )

Travel between one of Cathay’s longest legs – Hong Kong and Toronto – in style with return Business flights for a cushy start to your trip. Ensure your lodgings are equally, if not more plush with a wealth of five-star hotel options situated at prime downtown locations: The St. Regis Toronto, perched in the second tallest building in Canada, offers unbeatable views, while a stay at eco-luxury sanctuary 1 Hotel Toronto in the trendy King West district seals the deal on an invigorating holiday.

Tokyo: from 360,000

• Business class flights to Tokyo: from about 61,000 return

• Hotel stay in Tokyo: from about 104,000/night (Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo ) to 198,000/night (Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi )

Make your next stay in Tokyo one to remember as you book hotels with Cathay at some of the swishest new properties in Asia. Step off your business class flight feeling relaxed and head straight to the elegant Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, centrally located near downtown Shinjuku for all your shopping and dining needs. For luxury at its finest, perhaps the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is more up your alley. Opened in 2020 as the second Four Seasons property in Tokyo and the largest, it boasts a spa and four restaurants and bars, including Michelin-starred Est.

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