Travel trends that save you money
THESE days, travellers vote with their wallets. The top travel trends of 2017 will feature lower costs and better choices.
Money
Fly business class at economy prices
FLYING at the pointy end of the plane is one of travel’s most coveted treasures — here’s how to do it for less money than you think.
Scams to watch out for these holidays
IT’S the time of year when everyone is taking it easy. Except scam artists. Here is what they will be up to and how to spot the tricks.
The best $9 you’ll spend in Bali
Despite its reputation as party central, one of the most popular places to go in Bali costs less than a tenner and is completely hangover free.
Secrets to score a bargain holiday
SICK of battling your post-trip “debt-lag”? Learn how to travel on the cheap with these tricks and tips from the experts.
Summer secret to making money
SPENT too much this season already? This month could be the perfect opportunity to make a bit of cash on the side. Here’s how.
Change coming to the way you buy fares
VIRGIN Australia has agreed to make a major change to its online booking over concerns passengers were being inadvertently slugged with unwanted extra charges.
How to avoid the airport parking rip-off
DON’T fork out a fortune on airport parking. A few Aussie travellers in the know are getting to the airport and back for just $7. Here’s how they do it.
‘It’s all been a nightmare’
INDIA’S snap decision to remove 80 per cent of its cash from circulation has left a number of Australian travellers virtually penniless.
Cash crisis forces Aussie tourists to busk
AUSTRALIAN and European travellers have resorted to performing for money on the streets after ‘demonetisation’ of banknotes left them penniless.
The true cost of being an idiot overseas
OFFENDING the locals? Not wearing a helmet? Over-estimating your skiing ability? We put an actual dollar figure on tourists’ stupidity.
Blogger shares tips for cheap luxury travel
THIS clever blogger shares his tips on travelling in style on a small budget.
Do cookies drive up flight prices?
THERE’S a longstanding rumour that flight prices increase each time you return to the website. So is this something to look out for, or just a travel myth?
The trick to seeing Fiji for $2 a day
FANCY a tropical getaway for less than the price of a cup of coffee a day? Here’s how to get score a holiday on the cheap.
The bargain way to see Europe
THE plan was three weeks and then back home. But Kirrily Schwarz has found a way to stretch her money and is still going after eight weeks.
Countdown on to Click Frenzy’s travel sale
THE team behind Click Frenzy is holding its first-ever travel deals shopping event tomorrow — and it’s going to be massive.
How taxi drivers are tricking you
TAXI drivers scam us in so many different ways. Here are the ones to watch out for – and how to beat them every time.
How you’re getting ripped off on holiday
HEY big spender. Whether you realise it or not, you are burning through way more cash than you need to when you go on holiday.
Vegas is really ripping you off
IT IS notorious for being the place where we lose all our cash. But thanks to a few sneaky strategies, Las Vegas is cheating us out of even more money.
Top tips for tipping like a pro
YOU’VE just landed in LA. You’re eating at the diner near the airport. You go to pay, and panic. What is tipping, anyway?
Terror’s travel insurance spike
A SPATE of global terror attacks has caused a huge increase in terror-related travel cover. Are you and your loved ones protected?
Avoid blowing the holiday budget
TRAVELLERS about to embark on an overseas journey need to set off with a budget in tow or risk returning with a holiday hangover.
Why it pays to be a paranoid tourist
AN EAGLE-EYED tourist has explained how he managed to avoid falling victim to a credit card scam in Austria.
Brexit’s impact on Aussie travellers
THE decision by Britain to leave the European Union will have significant implications for Aussie travellers. If you’re planning a UK trip, here is what you need to know.
How to avoid sneaky extra flight charges
EVEN frequent flyers can be suckered into spending more than they need to for their trips. Here’s how airlines are bumping up your final cost — and how you can avoid it.
$640 to change name on a plane ticket
YOU’VE gone too far, airlines. Amy Gault was shocked to be charged double the price of her original ticket, just to make a simple change.
Five minute train ride cost $1143
THE quick trip should have cost just $4, but student Parys Lanlehin ended up with a huge fee and it was all because of this one mistake.
Caught out: One lie you should never tell
A SURPRISING number of Australians are getting busted in their hunt for easy money. We should all know better.
How travel agents are spying on you
IT’S what you may have suspected has been happening for a long time, and this new investigation points to your gut feeling being right all along.
Is this the cheapest US airfare ever?
TRAVEL agents are gobsmacked by the lowest fare they have ever seen — and there’s likely to be more where that came from.
Cheapest destinations for Aussies
ARE you keen to make the most of your holiday saving money? These are the places where the Australian dollar is getting us extra cash right now.
Great Australian myth finally busted
OK WE admit it, we’ve been wrong about this for some time. So have you. And it’s well and truly time to quit whinging about this topic.
New smartcard will change how you travel
IT’S being kept firmly under wraps, but ticket machines have begun spitting out a new public transport smartcard.
Why, Melbourne, why?
ITS airport carparking has already been exposed as Australia’s biggest rip-off, and to make matters worse they’ve just jacked up the price on bus travel.
Calls to scrap billion-dollar ‘holiday tax’
THE tax travellers pay simply to leave Australia is now pouring $1 billion each year into government coffers. Now tourism operators say it’s time to give it the chop.
Bribes you’ll probably pay in Bali
IT’S one of Australia’s favourite travel destination, but spend time in Bali and you’re bound to be asked for a bribe by police.
‘This trick saved us $52,000’
A YEAR ago, Rachel and Shaun were in a rut and unable to afford the lifestyle they wanted. So they tried something different.
Travel insurance: Do not be fooled
THINK your holiday is completely covered by travel insurance? Think again. There are a million ways insurers can get out of paying you.
Teenager scams passengers for $240,000
HUNDREDS of passengers have already fallen for this scam. It’s a reminder that if you’re travelling, you need to stay aware of con artists.
‘The scam I never saw coming’
BY the time Wesley realised he’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent question.
Beat bill shock while globetrotting
INTERNATIONAL roaming charges are still the biggest cause of bill shock so be organised before you jet off by following these simple tips.
Seven ways to save in New York
PLANNING a trip to New York and not sure where to start? Here are seven tips that will save you time, money and a few headaches, writes Simon Tsang.
Hidden travel traps you need to know
THERE are a bunch of surprising things you could be charged for the next time you travel. So don’t get caught out by these 11 often-overlooked fees.
Expensive cruise mistakes you’re making
ON A cruise it’s easy to make friends, see exotic places, and waste a boatload of money on a floating orgy of vices.
Great value countries for Aussies
IF YOU want your Australian dollars to stretch further, forget New York or London. You might want to think a bit more left field, like Azerbaijan.
Scam that keeps fooling tourists
BY THE time Erin realised she’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent conversation.
The end of tipping in New York?
IT’S the most baffling thing for any Australian visiting New York, and you often feel like you’ve been ripped off.
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Aussie wanderlust hit by dropping dollar
OUR love of international travel is being sorely tested by the weaker Aussie dollar, but the local tourism industry is welcoming more overseas visitors than ever before.
Easy tricks to make money while you travel
WHAT if there was a way of making money — good money — from wherever in the world you choose to be? Well there is, and it requires minimal effort.
How a millionaire will save you heaps
HE’S A young entrepreneur who has amassed an enviable fortune, and now he’s promising to give Aussies “unprecedented” travel discounts.
Jetsetter lives high life for virtually nothing
FOR many of us, a plane trip is something to be endured. For one 25-year-old who’s spent most of the year airborne, first-class travel is the end goal.
Shock over $46,000 phone bill
A WOMAN has revealed her shock after racking up a whopping mobile phone bill during what was meant to be a dream holiday.
Seven tricks for using your phone overseas
WE’VE all heard stories about people travelling overseas only to return to thousands of dollars in bills thanks to their mobile phone. Here’s how to communicate on the cheap.
The best holiday to go on right now
PLANNING a holiday? If you want to get bang for your buck, these are the countries you should be planning to visit — or risk paying too much.
The truth about travel money cards
LOCKING in exchange rates before an overseas holiday is a significant advantage for travellers but not all travel money cards are created equal. Here’s what you need to know.
How to travel the world on the cheap
IT SOUNDS too good to be true. Take a year off work and travel the world, without breaking the bank. But this traveller reckons it’s surprisingly easy if you follow these tricks.
The big mistake Aussies are making
AUSSIES, you’re doing this one thing all wrong and it could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Find out how to avoid getting caught out.
How to fly with kids and actually survive
FLYING with young kids isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but there are plenty of ways you can make the trip bearable. Just.
Why Aussies should go overseas now
FOR the first time in a long while the Aussie dollar looks to be making a resurgence. Thinking of heading overseas? Experts say now is the time.
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How you can earn thousands on holiday
IT SOUNDS like a dream, but it’s a reality for thousands of travellers who combine work with pleasure. Here’s how to see the world on someone else’s dollar.
The cheapest cities for Aussies revealed
A LIST of the destinations around the world that offer Australian travellers the best value for money has been released. Can you pick the winners?
‘I went from broke to an instant millionaire’
THIS is the place where you live like a king. You can get a dozen beers or a bed, all for $1. But it also has a darker side.
Tips every solo female traveller needs to know
APPARENTLY there are 25 ways you can use a scarf when you travel. A tour company is offering a free booklet to women with 101 pieces of advice they should know.
‘I lead a lavish life off your money’
WHILE jetsetters travel the globe, these people at home are raking it in. They’re funding their very comfortable lifestyles by doing one simple job.
8 places for a super-cheap holiday
THE slumping Aussie dollar has put a dampener on many of our holiday plans, but there are some places still offering a bargain.
Are we being punished over Bali 9?
INDONESIA has resolved to penalise Aussies as tensions over the execution of the Bali Nine drug smugglers worsen. And it will affect the cost of your next trip to Bali.
World currencies have gone crazy
IT’S something all travellers struggle with when planning upcoming trips. Want to avoid the tourist traps and find the bargains? Here’s what you need to know.
Weird and wacky travel claims
FROM lost engagement rings to dodgy tattoo experiences — these are some of the weird and wacky insurance claims Australian holidaygoers are making.
It’s raining money in Kuwait
AN intriguing YouTube video has captured the chaos caused when wads of cash blew over Kuwait City and people ran into the road to grab the notes.
Dollar-driven sting for US holidays
THAT holiday you paid for ages ago to the US may end up costing a lot more if the Aussie dollar’s slide continues, travel agents have warned.
How you can have five holidays this year
THE stats are in, one in 20 Aussies are taking at least five holidays a year. Five we hear you ask? Here’s how you can do it too.
Before you rent a car read this
DON’T be duped into taking this extra. It has been revealed that travellers can save up to five times the cost of this one thing.
Travel hacks to save you money
WITH Christmas just around the corner, there are some things you can start doing now to save dollars this holiday season.
7 ways to make your holiday pay for itself
FOR the most part, planning a trip is insanely fun. But then reality kicks in, how can you actually afford it? Here’s how to hack the system so you’re not left out of pocket.
Where to travel now the dollar has dropped
THE Aussie dollar may be down, but it’s not out. Here’s where and how to make the most of our currency elsewhere.
The 10 commandments of tipping
TIPPING can be a tricky subject, especially when it comes to travel: Who do you have to tip? How much? What if the service is terrible? Never fear, we’ve got you covered.
Traveller’s $447k holiday shock
AN Aussie traveller on a US trip wound up with an unexpected bill of almost half a million dollars — and it wasn’t for a fancy hotel.
Surprising truth about airline ticket prices
YOU may think you scored a good deal on your flight — but you may be surprised by how much (or how little) your seatmate paid.
Travel rip-off costing you big
YOU spend hours hunting the cheapest airline ticket, but you don’t think twice about forking out for this other common travel cost.
Aussie city one of world’s priciest
PARIS. New York. Copenhagen. One Australian destination is right up there with these famous cities on a list of the world’s most expensive places — again!
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