Author: Stephanie Logan

Stephanie Logan

Stephanie enjoys the thrill of chasing a great travel deal. Since booking a round-the-world trip in Business Class for her honeymoon, she's been passionate about maximising frequent flyer programs to fly further, for less. She loves uncovering smart ways to turn everyday spending into unforgettable adventures - and helping others to do the same. Stephanie posts on the AFF community forum as @Steph123.

Etihad Airways A321LR flying over mountains

How to Book Reward Seats on Etihad Airways

Although you can no longer redeem Velocity Points for Etihad Airways flights, there are still plenty of ways to book Etihad award seats through other frequent flyer programs.

Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan

Case Study: Business Class to Asia on Points for Christmas

Christmas is a busy, and expensive, time to travel. But by strategically using frequent flyer points, I managed to book cheap business class flights to Asia for myself and my family. Here’s how I did it - and how you can too.

The exterior of the Pan Pacific Whistler, part of the Global Hotels Alliance

How I Use Google Travel’s Handy Hotel Search Feature

Google Travel's excellent hotel search feature makes it easy to find hotels that have the amenities you want, compare prices and search for hotels that are part of specific brands or loyalty programs.

Carnival Cruise Ship: Encounter

My First Cruise: Would I Book Another One?

My first time on a cruise was a four-day trip to the Whitsundays on the Carnival Encounter. Here are my thoughts on whether I'd do it again.

Hong Kong, China - May 1, 2017: All Main Chain Luxury Hotels Skysrapers Buildings at Admirality Hong Kong Island Cloudy Spring Day Travel.

How I Saved $700 with Hilton’s Price Match Guarantee

A quick claim and a bit of persistence meant I saved big at the Conrad Hong Kong. Here’s how Hilton’s Price Match Guarantee actually works.

Velocity Gold and Platinum status membership packs with baggage tags

Opinion: Why I Won’t Maintain My Velocity Status Next Year

Our new writer Stephanie has been a Velocity Gold or Platinum frequent flyer with Virgin Australia since 2017. But she no longer feels it's worth maintaining her status. This is why.