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TAT: Caribbean Airlines BW484 & BW456 (Economy)

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[BW484] GEO-POS (1h 10m) Boeing 737-800 ETD: 5.35am ( GMT - 4 )  ETA: 6.45 am (GMT - 4) It was about time for my BFF and me to leave South America. We were going to fly out of Georgetown, Guyana to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for a short layover with Caribbean Airlines, the flag carrier of the latter. The airline used to be called BWIA West Indies Airways prior to 2007.
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GUY: Cheddi Jagan International Airport

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Timehri, Guyana Formerly called Timehri International Airport, Cheddi Jagan International Airport is situated roughly 41 km south of Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana. It's named after the fourth president of the country, who is regarded by many as the "Father of the Nation".
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GUY: Georgetown Neighbourhoods

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Georgetown, Guyana Just like what we did in Paramaribo, Suriname, my BFF and I went on a side quest to venture to some neighbourhoods in the capital city of Guyana. Prior to arriving at the country, little did I know that there's a sports hall that goes by the same name as mine, which isn't that far from Guyana Botanical Gardens .
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GUY: Georgetown Downtown

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Georgetown, Guyana Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana, which is situated at the mouth of Demerara River. 'Garden City of the Caribbean' used to be the nickname of the country's largest urban centre, most likely during the British occupation. BTW, Guyana is the only country in South America that uses English as its official language.
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GUY: Guyana Botanical Gardens

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Vlissigen Road, Georgetown, Guyana After a rather memorable experience at  Guyana Zoo , my BFF and I explored the vast Guyana Botanical Gardens. It's said that the government of the UK set aside US$72,000 (~S$98,992.80) for the establishment of the park in 1877. An English gardener called John Frederick Waby spent 35 years landscaping the park.
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GUY: Guyana Zoo

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Vlissigen Road, Georgetown, Guyana Daily: 9.30am - 5.30pm It's no secret that I love animals. Whenever it's convenient, I enjoy going to a zoo. Guyana Zoo may be small and not so well-kept compared to many others around the world, but it's an interesting place to visit nonetheless. Having been in operation since 1952, It's located inside Guyana Botanical Gardens.
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GUY: Brandsville Hotel

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89-90 Pike Street, Georgetown, Guyana My BFF and I stayed at a rather homely hotel called Brandsville Hotel (3*) in Georgetown, Guyana, which offers a total of 34 guests. Its location may not be prime and the furniture has shown signs of ageing, but we enjoyed our stay there, thanks to the very friendly and helpful staff.
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SUR: Surinam Airways PY421 (Economy)

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PBM-GEO (45m) Boeing 737-700 ETD: 10.30am (GMT - 3)  ETA: 10.15 am (GMT - 4) My BFF and I were thankful that Surinam Airways' scheduled flight from Paramaribo, Suriname to Miami, the USA via Georgetown, Guyana proceeded as scheduled. Frankly speaking, both of us were afraid that the airline would cancel the flight again after experiencing such an issue earlier during our trip.
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NZL: Air New Zealand NZ124 (Business)

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MEL-AKL (3h 40m) Boeing 777-300ER ETD: 12.10pm (GMT + 10) ETA: 5.40pm (GMT + 12) I'd heard plenty about Air New Zealand's legacy herringbone seats in the Business Class cabin, mostly not for the right reasons. Lo and behold, I finally had the opportunity to experience them for myself on what was also my first flight ever with the flag carrier of the country. Let's find out whether the criticisms are justified.
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NZL: President Hotel Auckland

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27-35 Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand In Auckland, New Zealand, my travel buddy and I stayed at President Hotel Auckland (3*). Located right in the heart of the Central Business District, the hotel is only 200 m away from soaring Sky Tower. Previously operated by the Best Western group, the property has since been rebranded to Edit Auckland Central.
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NZL: Auckland Domain

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Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand Right in the heart of Auckland lies the city's oldest park, which is one of its largest green spaces. Spanning around 75 hectares, the park was developed around the crater of an extinct volcano. Beyond its expansive lawns and walking paths, it's also home to several notable attractions, such as Auckland War Memorial Museum and Wintergardens.
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