Woman roasted over honeymoon fund
A woman questioning whether or not to donate to a honeymoon fund has been criticised for being “judgy” about the couple’s wedding wishes.
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ATO’s crackdown on Aussies overseas
Australians living or set to head overseas have been warned they can’t dodge loans simply by moving away from the country.
Letter reveals scammer’s simple mistake
A fraudster tried to pull off a $7000 travel insurance scam — but was exposed by a crucial error in the dodgy evidence he gave his insurer.
‘You’re kidding’: Fury at Telstra’s change
Australia’s biggest telco has announced big improvements to its mobile plans, but this hidden sting has many Telstra users fuming.
Aldi’s insane suitcase sale is back
Aldi’s suitcases are famous for being as good as the super-expensive major brands — and now’s your chance to snag some for well under $100.
Shock reality behind Bali paradise
It sounds like the ultimate dream. Live in a beachside abode for cheap while getting paid thousands. But there’s a dark side to this hidden corner.
Woman’s fury over $133 cafe bill
A woman has left a scathing review after being served a $AU133 bill for a couple of soft drinks and a milkshake while on holidays.
Sneaky money trick backfiring on Aussies
Australians are swapping advice on Facebook about how to drive down the cost of living, but it’s risky — and ruining things for the rest of us.
Weird things you can claim on travel insurance
There are many bizarre mishaps that not only can go wrong on holiday but have gone wrong. But many Aussies don’t realise they can get their money back.
$99 Aldi suitcase best bargain yet
Aldi has pushed designer luggage brands off their podium with its sleek, cheap luggage range — and people are racing to snag one.
How I got an airline to pay me nearly $1000
A traveller, frustrated by a delayed flight, discovered a little-known secret that saw the airline pay her nearly $1000. And it was dead easy.
Flyer’s ‘ingenious’ hack to avoid $120 fee
A passenger found a clever, last-minute method for avoiding a hefty luggage charge — and it was so good, even the airline was impressed.
Ridiculous travel fee you’re falling for
There are a number of creative ways hotels and airlines are slugging you extra — without you even realising it. Here’s what to watch for.
Ad lands travel company in hot water
A popular travel company is in the firing line after the ACCC claimed it misled customers out of millions with dodgy passes.
Former maid slammed over ‘tips’ request
It’s the contentious area that often catches many travellers out. A former maid has slammed tourists, revealing how much they should get tipped.
Simple way to hack yourself 1000 Qantas points
Qantas is handing out 1000 points for doing basically nothing — all you have to do is make a simple inquiry.
Insurance hack saves Bali tourist thousands
Steve Kokich was in for a $43,000 medical bill after a motorcycle accident in Bali — if it wasn’t for a last-minute call from his mum.
Booking mistake costing us hundreds
A simple mistake is costing Australian holiday-makers an extra $400 on our airfares. Here’s the easy way to stop getting suckered into paying more.
Click Frenzy deal that will save thousands
The Click Frenzy Travel sale has landed, with hundreds of deals still up for grabs. But there’s one saving that trumps them all.
Duty-free items ripping you off
We all think duty-free prices are cheaper than outside the airport. But we’ve been fooled — especially on these popular but ridiculously overcharged products.
Drop everything: $199 flights to Hawaii
It’s a flight price so ridiculously affordable we had to do a double take. If you’re on a budget and need a holiday, this might just be the best news ever.
Travel tip that will score you thousands
Airlines are working hard to win us over right now. Australia’s frequent flyers say these are the deals that will get you free flights, free upgrades, and lavish perks.
Qantas is giving away points for free
This is the easiest possible way to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points we’ve ever heard — literally by sleeping.
Why you will now pay to leave Japan
When it comes to travelling, rarely can you get away with a cheap trip — especially overseas. From today, you’ll now be paying even more before leaving Japan.
Fury over hotel booking site ‘scam’
Furious travellers are accusing a booking website of scamming them as it suddenly cancelled all their reservations and refused to return their money.
Magic time you should book in your trip
A study has pinpointed the precise time in the week you’ll find the best deals on holidays. But there’s a pretty big catch.
Surprising thing travel insurance won’t cover
We assume our policies cover us for anything, but did you notice this common item is often missing from the list?
Hack to survive on weak Aussie dollar
THE Aussie dollar sucks right now. But experts have revealed a trick that will save you money when you’re overseas.
‘Cheap’ flight that ended up costing $3K more
HE’D saved hundreds scoring cheap airfares for his annual family holiday. Then things started to go expensively pear-shaped.
Sneaky ways airlines get us to pay more
AIRLINES have found new ways to slug us with extra fees. And this is the extraordinary amount of money they’re earning from it.
How tourist was tricked out of $6600
HE POPPED into a local shop for a bite to eat. But upon his return home, this shocked traveller discovered an enormous bill.
Jetstar flights up for grabs from $35
THE budget airline is offering dirt-cheap prices on flights to a range of Australian cities and top international destinations. But there’s a catch.
Shocking Bali scam exposed
KRYSTAL Nikol was tricked out of hundreds of dollars on a Bali holiday. When she warned others, the scam was revealed.
Spelling errors exposed a fraud
IT’S the cheeky move that many travellers have been tempted by, but it’s contributing to a $2.2 billion problem for all Australians.
You should book your Xmas holiday now
WE ALL want to save big bucks on our summer getaways. The experts say this is the best way to do it.
Trivago accused of misleading ads
TRIVAGO has long claimed it offered the “best prices” on hotels. But the nation’s consumer watchdog says customers have been deceived.
Best travel money cards revealed
HERE’S a list of the Top 10 best travel money cards to use when holidaying in the United States and Europe, revealing the least withdrawal fees.
Australia’s biggest travel sale on tonight
GET your credit cards ready, folks — the travel sale we’ve been waiting for kicks off in hours.
Tourist’s fury over outrageous bill
ALL he wanted was two small coffees and two bottles of water. And when he complained about the massive bill, the cafe blamed him.
Sneaky trick deceives tourist
THIS Australian tourist was gleefully exploring Rome when she fell victim to a common trick – and got robbed twice within 48 hours.
Tourists tricked into paying for nothing
UNWITTING visitors are being made to pay extra to visit free public spaces at this popular destination, with some ending up forking out hundreds for nothing.
Australians hit with massive, sneaky fees
UNSUSPECTING Australian travellers are being hit with fees that could cost more than their trip if they choose this option when heading overseas.
Routes that are ripping us off
THERE are two cities that offer Aussies the best bang for buck with airfares, and one city that’s burning a big hole in our wallets.
Airfares are about to get more expensive
AIRLINE bosses are worried about escalating fuel costs and yep, they say it might have to come to this.
World’s cheapest airlines revealed
WE LOVE to complain about how expensive flights from Australia are. But this new graph shows we are very wrong, and actually have a pretty good deal.
Airport price rip-offs exposed
IT’S no secret that the prices get bumped up a bit when you are at the airport. But how much extra are you really paying?
Outrageous $80 menu trap I fell for
IT WAS the budget blowout this traveller hadn’t planned for on a dream island holiday and it could happen to you.
Little-known trick to earning points
HE’S crunched the numbers of Australia’s most popular airline schemes, and come up with the lesser-known, cheaper way to earn points.
This will change the way you book flights
BEEN dreaming of that getaway to Bali, or Thailand, or America? From tonight, it will be even easier to make it happen.
What to do with leftover holiday cash
MOST of us are returning from overseas travel with a burden we can’t seem to shake. And it’s a very expensive burden to live with.
‘Bye haters’: $15k made me $6m
EXPENSIVE cars, beautiful women and wads of cash everywhere; Timothy Sykes reveals the secrets to getting rich.
The one month you should be flying
SURE, there are a few hacks out there for securing airfare bargains. But this is the simplest and most foolproof way to make it happen.
Frequent flyer hacks only experts know
LOYALTY points — we all want them, but not all of us know what to do with them. We asked five of the biggest pros in the business what passengers are getting wrong.
Sneaky new airline ticket trick
A NEW method of flight ticket pricing is raising eyebrows. And it’s actually a bit creepy.
Holiday freebies you need to know about
PAYING full price is for suckers. You can get free items, upgrades, and hotel stays — if you know how and where to ask for them.
Sneaky hotel tactic to ban bad reviews
SOME hotels will do anything to avoid bad publicity — and they’re specifically punishing guests who don’t follow the rules.
Big insurance catch you didn’t know
DO YOU buy travel insurance and think you’re covered for anything? Huge mistake.
Big mistakes you’re making with points
STEVE Hui spends a lot of time at the pointy end of the plane. Here he reveals the best and worst things you can do with your frequent flyer points.
Tourist traps costing Aussies billions
EVERY penny counts when you’re on holiday. But we are still throwing away money on very easily avoidable tourist traps.
Cheapest day to book your holiday
SUMMER is a busy and expensive time to fly. But there’s one day you should really look at booking your flight.
Jetstar made paying for flights easier
THE LOW-COST airline made headlines last month when it launched a fly now, pay later option. Now it’s going to get even better.
Elaborate scam tricking Aussies
AUSSIE pilot Dan Boland thinks he’s savvy about travel scams, but on a recent trip to Thailand, con artists got him good.
Bizarre items in airport lost property
DESIGNER outfits, jewellery, watches, remote-controlled cars, iPads and make-up — these are just some of the bizarre items left behind by travellers.
You’ve been booking Europe all wrong
WANT to know the trick that scored a traveller a flight to London from Australia for $370? These expert tips are set to save you big bucks.
What do you get if your flight is cancelled?
AS SYDNEY airport faces another day of delays and cancellations, are passengers entitled to compensation or their money back?
How I flew first class for $1200
SHE paid 10 times less than the average price of a first class ticket, drank endless champagne and dined on lobster in the sky, here’s how it’s done.
Travel tip will always save you money
WE FALL into the same habits when planning our holiday. But this little change of perspective could help you save some serious bucks.
Hundreds of Aussies left stranded
HOLIDAY-makers have had their travel dreams dashed and may be left thousands of dollars out of pocket.
We’re getting really ripped off
DODGY exchange rates and high fees are slugging Australians billions a year. Most have no idea how much they’re being dudded.
The expensive truth about travel cards
THEY’RE supposed to make overseas transactions easier but this traveller found she was getting completely fleeced by a little-known fee.
Money-saving flight hack airlines hate
THIS evil genius trick may save you hundreds on your flight. But be warned: it is extremely risky stuff.
Sneaky ways airlines take our money
AIRLINES are making an astonishing amount of money from charging passengers for basic extras. Here are all the ways they’re getting you.
Could airlines pay us to fly?
IT’S a crazy idea, but this budget airline boss predicts a future where airlines would “pay passengers to fly with us”. So how would it work?
Places where tipping is not a good idea
TIPPING can be a minefield when travelling. Here is how much you should be adding to the bill in different countries.
Luxury life on a Macca’s wage
FLYING up the pointy end of the plane is something few of us can afford. So how does this 17-year-old fast food worker do it?
Crazy ‘claims’ people make on insurance
OF COURSE you’re going to treat yo’self on holiday, but most normal people simply save up. A cheeky few think they’re too smart for the system.
The big holiday Aussies can now afford
AIRFARES to Europe are at their lowest levels for years — so find out the best spots for travellers to snap up a bargain deal.
How this single mum saved for Disneyland
JO HARLOW and her kids are living proof that anyone can save money. She shares her tips including total “no-spend months”.
Cheap trips: Insiders’ secret holiday hacks
BIG adventures, small budget. Check out these top tips to manage your travel dollars — and stretch them that little bit further.
Right airport could save you hundreds
IS IT cheaper to fly into Bali or Jakarta? Phuket or Bangkok? Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Your decision could lead to massive savings.
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