Consumers haggling for best prices in accommodation. Image: GraysEscape.com
The top ten most popular properties on haggling website GraysEscape.com have been announced, with newcomer to the site, Oaks Hotels and Resorts, taking out two of the spots. Continue reading
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The HotelsCombined app is the only hotel search and comparison app available on the Blackberry Z10 and was designed to complement the new technology on the Blackberry Z10.
The app allows users to view and compare the latest deals from the top booking websites, including Expedia, Hotel.com, Booking.com and Agoda, in just three clicks.
The app also shows guest ratings and reviews for the advertised properties, where available. Continue reading
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Orion Expeditions has launched a new app, which allows travellers to obtain information on the cruise line’s many itineraries as well as slideshows of visited destinations and video clips on what guests can expect to experience on the ship.
The app also has a live Bridge Camera which allows viewers to follow the ship on its expeditions. Continue reading
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Clipix is a program that allows users to save the webpage that they are on, onto their computer into a ‘clipboard’ or add a website to the home screen of their smartpone. Continue reading
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My Airport is the official Aéroports de Paris app which provides information on everything from flight schedules to information on public transport including travel time and fares.
This app includes; maps of the airports, taxi ranks and contact numbers of taxi services, route information from current location to destinations such as parking lots, terminals and airport hotels as well as Wi-Fi hot spots.
The app also comes with a currency converter, information on time zones and tourist desk locations. Continue reading
International roaming made easier with travel cards and Wi-Fi apps. Image: pixabay.com
Smartphones are great – I don’t know what I would do without one, but when it comes to travelling overseas, the idea of taking a smartphone can be as scary as staying in a hostel from a horror movie. Continue reading
Make sure you keep note of where each photograph was taken before they all start to look the same. Image: fotopedia.com
There are times when the beach seems like just a place with sand and water and the people are all foreign to you. If you feel like this on a holiday you must remember two things: this beach is different and you are the foreigner. Here are some tips on how to ensure that each trip is special. Continue reading
You won’t see this big guy on any beach holiday… hopefully. Image: wikimedia.org
Beach holiday? Ski getaway? Shopping trip?
If the usual tourist trail is the last one that you want to follow then it’s time to put a bit of adventure into your next journey. Continue reading
Some places are worth talking about. Image: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Are you being talked about? Is your attraction ranking up there with the big boys?
TripAdvisor has created a list of the most talked about Australian attractions based on the number of reviews submitted in 2012. Continue reading
Você fala português? Image: fotopedia.com
When travelling it is always helpful to know a few words in the local language; this will not only help you interact better with the locals, but will also help enrich your cultural experience. Continue reading
What will you wake up to on your next trip? Image: flickr.com
Travelling around Europe is a lot of fun – you get to stay in different places, meet lots of people and see and learn lots of exciting new things. Continue reading
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Appy Hotel is an app that allows property owners to easily create an app for iPhones and iPads using a template.
The app is useful both for properties who do not want to spend money on app development as well as established properties who want to increase their online presence. Continue reading
Packing for a holiday can be as hard as planning the holiday itself, especially when you’re in charge of packing the whole family.
If you add a baby to the mix, the inventory of items to take quickly doubles as does the list of forgotten things once you leave the front porch. Continue reading
Perhaps not the best idea when travelling with the elderly. Image: flickr.com
“Vacations are extremely important for family bonding and mental recharging—even more so when you care for an aging parent,” Mission Home Car director Kerry Pawlsaid. Continue reading
The most romantic hotel in Asia is… Baros Maldives. Image: tripadvisor.com
Just in case you’ve missed the love hearts, teddy bears, extra large chocolate boxes and dozens of roses that have been on sale for the past few weeks, Valentine’s Day was once again upon us and was celebrated by love birds and (happily) singles alike. Continue reading
Centennial Parklands in Sydney’s east has developed a fantastic app that will help visitors discover more of the destination than they knew existed. From the ‘What’s On’ tab to the updates on wet weather conditions for those involved in sports on the grounds, this app is sure to come in use to everyone visiting the site. Continue reading
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Changi Airport has launched a new app that is filled with basic itineraries, flight searches and promotions for over 30 cities across 11 countries in Asia.
Features such as accommodation, shopping and restaurants are divided into three categories including budget, mid-range and luxury, which help travellers decide on where best to go in the city that they’re in. Continue reading
Couch Surfing (CS) – the words that no mother wants to hear and I am not sure if I am game enough to utter them myself yet.
Wanting to explore my options and see what these creatures look like (anyone imagining dreadlocks and hemp skirts?) I decided to go to a CS ‘meeting’/ drinks at a pub that was happening in Sydney.
The founder of Gayosphere.com, Alan Beck, has described himself as part cartographer, part businessman and all gay, as he sets out to find the most gay friendly places in the world.
Invest in a wallet that screams “I’m broke”.
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Neck pouches and money belts? Might as well be walking around with a target on your belly. Stashes of notes in the shoe? Highly impractical especially for paper notes, not to mention embarrassingly smelly.Wallets in back pockets or shoulder bags? Just hand the money straight over; at least you will get to keep the wallet and your bag won’t be ruined. Continue reading
Bound Round, created to keep the kids entertained and help parents stay sane on that rare and long-awaited for escape.
Part toy box, part educational device (shhh!), this interactive travel guide helps kids get excited and involved in the holiday planning process as they discover the different locations and activities available at their next destination. Continue reading
Washington DC named top US Family Destination for 2013 Image: Jake McGuire (Destination DC)
No longer do amusement parks and extravagant resorts dominate a kid’s ‘to do’ list.
This year ABC Travel Guides for Kids filled its Top 7 US Family Destination for 2013 guide with museums and foodie dream places. Continue reading
Being able to pack successfully is a gift which, simply put, some have and others do not. But fear not, we have some tips for those of you who are on the overkill train: Continue reading
Don’t make yourself a target next time you travel Image: So Stadium Status
When it comes to travelling, one of the most important tasks is to keep yourself and your belongings safe.
It’s something that you need to be aware of at all times and can make even the simplest trip stressful. Continue reading
Sleep in a bullfighting ring at the Quinta Real Zacatecas, Mexico. Source: Hotels.com
If you haven’t created yourself a ‘to-do’ list yet then here is one get you started. Hotels.com has compiled a list of – well, let’s just say ‘interesting’ – hotels to visit in a lifetime: Continue reading
The time has come to go to Vegas and visit the Heart Attack Grill Source: unica world
The funny thing about history is that no matter how long ago something happened, someone is sure to remember it centuries later. And so we have the Mayans, for example, mystics of the past – did they truly predict the end of the world, or did they simply run out of rock? Continue reading
Chances of these tips working in India: low. Image: learnliveexplore.wordpress
If you have just been on a 10 hour flight after a 15 day tour that didn’t go quite as planned, then having someone sit next to you on a 40 minute bus ride may not be at the top of your list to tick off when you get home. Continue reading
Coincidentally enough, this man, Ronni, was actually our guide on the trek! Although I only noticed this about 3 months later
Looking at this page, you are probably seeing pretty pictures set in the background of inspiring words; you’ll be mentally adding things to your bucket list rather then the check-out basket, as you continue browsing in the hopes that ‘one day’ you will be able to see the sights displayed.
See a place in a whole new light
For the shy traveller who wants to fully immerse him or herself in a country’s culture but is afraid to share their life story over a falafel with a local, I would suggest stepping through the doors of a museum, otherwise known as culture on display.
For some families, travelling together is about doing EVERYTHING together
Travel is fantastic: you do something new, see something different, and you can eat (or meet) something (or someone) weird. Here are some tips to ensure that you get the best out of your next trip whether you’re travelling with friends, kids or (cue scary music) the in-laws.
Discovering the World One Gift at a Time
As a soon to be adventurer all I want for Christmas is … a gift voucher. I know it’s a little bland and gives away how much each niece and nephew is worth, but for me I would much rather see an envelope sitting under the green than a big box of something that my someone, whom I haven’t seen for some time, has given me, and I now need to put somewhere.
Cricket's Aunty 