So you’ve finally made it to Sydney … Welcome!
The next big step is figuring out how to get from A to B, so this nifty trip planner should become your new best friend:
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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
The number of mishandled bags has dropped in the past few years. Image: SITA
With the number of air passengers expected to reach 3.6 billion by the year 2016, the importance of accurate baggage handling is becoming ever more important and according to a new study, airport baggage operations are on the right track. Continue reading
I prefer the right hand side, front section, window seat. How about you? Image: British Airways
When choosing airplane seats, it is safe to say that the hardest question most people have to answer their travel agent or computer is whether they prefer the window or the aisle seat, yet British Airways went one step further and pinpointed the seats that travellers are vying for. 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
Put on your Top Hat and Advance to Mayfair. Image: flickr.com
The game Monopoly has been in our wardrobes since 1935, giving many their first taste of travel as they breezed past Mayfair and made stops at Marylbone Station. Continue reading
Travel insurance – helping travellers leave with memories and not with huge medical bills. Image: flickr.com
“If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel”.
This phrase has been repeatedly drilled into Australian heads, yet according to a new study 30 percent of all Aussies do not purchase travel insurance when going overseas. 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
Enjoy a day in the Bay. Image: redandwhite.com
4th of July is one of those ‘you’ve got to be there’ days on the US calendar and what better way to experience the festivities than by cruising along the San Francisco waterfront. Continue reading
Shop and then drop in a winery. Image: extranomical.com
United States of America: a land of freedom, celebrity and… shopping! With the excellent exchange rate, the US is quickly becoming the world capital for bargain hunters so what better way to explore this rising opportunity than to take a shopping tour which not only supplies discount vouchers worth up to $200, but also ends with a tour of some of Napa Valley’s amazing wineries. 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
Barbie enjoying Sydney’s the newly refurbished Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. Image: Ari Hatzis
It all began with Oprah, then Ellen and now we have another fashionista that has made her way down to Oz – none other than the blonde bombshell Barbie®. Continue reading
Hear Chris Isaak on a romantic getaway this Easter. Image: Thredbo
Face painting, the Easter bunny and… Chris Isaak?
This Easter the Grammy nominated artist, Chris Isaak, will be performing for one night only in Thredbo guaranteeing a smooth night out. Continue reading
Making a good holiday photo album has never been easier. Image: lastminute.com.au
If going on holidays means crying over every Fido bowl you pass, then it’s time to look for pet friendly accommodation, as 46 percent of women admitted to feeling guilty about leaving their pet behind, whilst 38 percent of men weren’t too happy either. Continue reading
It’s time to add a few more characters to the holiday snaps. Image: commons.wikimedia.org
Wouldn’t it be nice to go on a holiday with all the comforts of home and even a babysitter included? How about if it also let you significantly cut down on the holiday spending? Well now you can by renting a holiday house and going away with … your mother? Continue reading
Kayak’s top 5 tips for reducing the stress factor whilst on holidays. Image: Kayak.co.uk
Whilst many go on holidays to relieve their stress, the process of planning the getaway can be a source of stress in itself. Continue reading
Relax don’t text on your next holiday! Image: commons.wikimedia.com
Taking a break from work is important as it allows a person to rejuvenate their mind and bodie, however with today’s smartphones and easily accessible Wi-Fi, it seems like travellers are packing their work along with their toothpaste when going on holidays. Continue reading
Todays travellers are oblivious to potential language barriers. Image: realwire.com
Travelling overseas can be stressful for many reasons: packing, flights, the organisation of it all, but according to a new study not understanding the native language of the country being visited, is the last worry on many traveller’s minds. 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
Self-service users on the rise in Frankfurt. Image: frankfurt-airport.com
Waiting in queues at the airport can be stressful, boring and downright annoying, yet few complaints are heard from passengers using Frankfurt am Main Airport, compared to those at other airports. Continue reading
When love’s too hard to find on the ground, look up! Image: Wego
For most flying is a monotonous occasion where there is little more to do than sleep, read or half watch a movie, however some were lucky enough to witness everything from proposals to serenades to pure coincidences that only cupid could concoct for a 12 hour flight. Continue reading
Travel review sites are the most important sources of information to researching travellers. Image: TripAdvisor
Travellers from the Asian region are looking forward to travelling this year, with 49 percent wanting to spend more money on their trips in 2013. 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
A live shot of The Citadel in Amman. Image: Via webcam on visitjordan.com/earthcam/
Move over Google Earth, Jordan is installing webcams in an attempt to attract tourists by showing off its attractions and the safe nature of the region. Continue reading
“Only got $20 in my pocket…” but still travelling! Image: flickr.com
In 2013 it seems to be that everyone is set to take a holiday, no matter what the size of their wallet is.
According to a recent Skyscanner survey of international travellers, 71 percent of respondents were intending to take more than one holiday this year and 42 percent were even planning on taking three breaks. Continue reading
Travel review site are helping drive sales. Image: TripAdvisor
2013 is proving to be a great year for hoteliers with 68 percent of Australian accommodation owners being optimistic about the year being profitable. To help increase their bookings, properties are offering free Wi-Fi (50 percent), special offers (47 percent) and discounts on rooms (40 percent).
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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
Marvel superheroes get ready to do battle with Mickey and Goofy. Image: arteyfotografia.com.ar
Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) will be launching a new night time parade, as well as dedicating an area to Marvel superheroes in the hopes of attracting an older demographic. Continue reading
43 percent of Canadians appreciated complimentary water at hotels. Image: dreamstime.com
Carrying out a survey in January 2013 of over 8,600 travellers from all over the world, Hotels.com revealed what the average Canadian guest is looking for when choosing where to stay on their holidays. Continue reading
Enjoy Malaysia’s delicacies in a Halal friendly environment. Image: tourism.gov.my
Malaysia has been named as the most Halal/Muslim friendly holiday destination for the third year in a row after scoring 8.3 out of ten points on Crescentrating’s Halal Friendly Travel Ranking 2013. Continue reading
BA serves up a cuppa. Image: fliegerweb.com
Tea lovers rejoice – British Airways has teamed up with Twinings to create a special tea blend that will taste just as good in the air as it does in the comforts of your home. 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
Cruisers travel to relax in luxury. Image: flickr.com
Australians are cruising more than ever and the industry’s attractiveness is set to rise, according to a new study. Continue reading
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Lyne Park, Rose Bay, Sydney NSW 2029
Catalina is a guilty pleasure of the Eastern Suburbs in Sydney; with spectacular views of the harbour and an atmosphere of quality and richness.
Coming in for Sunday brunch, it feels like Sydney’s elite are sitting back and enjoying each other’s company on a beautiful sunny Sydney day and being in their presence will somehow make you feel, if only for a little bit, part of that group. Continue reading
Cancellation/ refund request was the top reason for customer complaints. Image: fotopedia.com
Since the advent of the budget carrier, travellers have struggled to decide whether they should spend a few extra dollars on full-service carriers or if they could do without the sandwich and inflight entertainment. Continue reading
The ancient city of Pompeii gets assistance in restoration after years of mismanagement. Image: flickr.com
The ancient site of Pompeii is set for an over 100-million euro makeover that will improve facilities, help restore the site and increase tourist numbers.
Travellers want to use their smartphones at 35,000 feet. Image: pixabay.com
Attention airlines: the people have spoken and they want their phones back!
According to a recent study conducted by One Poll on behalf of AeroMobile, over 70 percent of the surveyed British travellers said that they would use their mobile phones in the air, if they could.
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
See the harbour in a new light. Image: Destination NSW
Sydney has been named the top Australian destination for the tenth year in a row.
According to Wotif.com, Sydney topped the list which was based on more than 260,000 bookings made per month by Wotif.com customers in 2012.
Trains are a winner for short journeys. Image: flickr.com
Business travellers have a lot on their mind and when it comes to travelling domestically for business, the question of rail vs. air is likely to come up. Continue reading
Mardi Gras: the one day of the year when everyone can speak their mind without fear of repercussions
The History
On June 28, 1969, riots broke out at the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village of New York City. The spontaneous commotion was retaliation by homosexual visitors of the Inn against the police who were raiding the venue, in search for liquor and drag queens as well as anyone else that they could get their cuffs on. With an attitude of ‘enough in enough’, after witnessing the rough handling of people by the police, those attending became violent. 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
Come face to face with a beautiful creature on your next trip. Image: South West Rocks Dive Centre
After receiving over 500 entries and thousands of votes, Hooroo has announced that Australia’s Top Secret Spot is Waterfall Gully in South Australia. Continue reading
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