We all like to splash out on a holiday, but it is often possible to get there for less, stay for less or do things for less – without compromising a great holiday. We also look into cheaper hotels, cheaper airfares, better travel insurance and what to do when flights are cancelled.
GoGet – car sharing – how does it work?
GoGet car sharing is well established in many Sydney suburbs and has just launched in Brisbane. Pay a joining fee plus monthly subscription and you can hire a car by the hour.
Cheap fares Sydney Melbourne & Gold coast
Air Asia are offering flights to their Kuala Lumpur base from only $180 one-way (Qantas price around $569). Singapore Airlines have also started a new low-cost airline called Scoot which will be flying to Singapore from Sydney and Gold Coast…
Travel insurance – what is covered what is not and how to get it cheaper
Travel insurance is a vital part of any trip abroad, but which policy you choose can make the difference between a hassle-free claim and a nightmare which leaves you out of pocket or stranded in a foreign location…
Save money travelling rent private rooms.
Ever walked away from a hotel with a bill that makes you want to weep? Weep no longer – new websites are encouraging people to rent rooms, flats, spare rooms or houses by the night instead of staying in hotels.
Frequent flyer programs – are they worth it?
Millions of people have joined airlines’ frequent flyer programs to earn frequent flyer points or miles which can be used for free flights or upgrades. Why do airlines run frequent flyer schemes? Any scheme that involves awarding you points…
What compensation am I entitled to if my flight is cancelled?
Flying with any airline these days seems something of a lottery. Will the airline still be solvent when you come to fly? Will the staff go on strike? Will your travel plans be ruined by natural disasters or terrorism scares?
