The "Travel Lifestyle" category is all about enhancing every aspect of your travel experience. From airports and lounges to travel money, tools, and cruises, this section covers it all. Whether you're planning a luxury getaway or a practical trip, you’ll find valuable tips here.
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Another Australian bank has announced it is waiving foreign transaction and overseas ATM withdrawal fees. As a result, the UBank USaver Ultra transaction account is now a competitive alternative to the Citibank Plus transaction account and a worthwhile option for travellers to consider. The Citibank Plus transaction account has been extremely popular with overseas travellers … Continued
Travel vaccinations are important to prevent you from getting sick overseas. But they’re also necessary for another reason that many travellers overlook. Not getting the right vaccinations could void your travel insurance. All insurance policies contain various clauses that exclude cover if the traveller fails to take sensible precautions to prevent their loss or injury. … Continued
One of the benefits of Virgin Australia status is the complimentary car hire loyalty program status match. If you have Gold or Platinum Velocity status, you can automatically receive an equivalent status level in either the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards or Europcar Privelege program. But which car rental loyalty program is the better choice for … Continued
The annual AFF lounge crawl is one of our most popular social events after the annual AFF weekend gathering (which this year is on from 19-21 October in Adelaide). During a lounge crawl, AFF members meet at an airport for an afternoon of socialising, eating, drinking and enjoying the facilities in some of the world’s … Continued
Many of us like to pick up a bottle or two of duty-free alcohol when flying back to Australia from overseas. But many flyers have been caught out by the restrictions placed on liquids carried onto Australia-bound flights. Countless unsuspecting travellers have had their liquor confiscated before they’ve even made it onto the aircraft! So, … Continued
Frequent flyer points open the door to (almost) free travel anywhere in the world! But redeeming your hard-earned points can be a frustrating, time-consuming experience. Airlines restrict the number of award seats available for frequent flyer redemptions, and it’s not always easy to find the limited seats that do exist. But if you’re ready to … Continued
If you’re thinking about purchasing a Priority Pass membership, now is the time to do it! Priority Pass is currently giving up to a 25% discount off annual membership for the first year. Priority Pass membership gives you access to over 1,200 airport lounges around the world. The beauty of Priority Pass membership is that … Continued
Travel insurance is a must-have for anyone that travels overseas. But finding travel insurance for seniors over the age of 70 can be easier said than done. Many travel insurance policies have age limits, while other providers impose a higher excess, higher premiums or restrict the cover available to senior travellers. Travel insurance for seniors … Continued
Singapore Airport has been rated by AFF members as the world’s best international airport. Meanwhile, Sydney Airport has been rated as one of the worst. With a swimming pool, movie theatres, great restaurants and even a butterfly garden, it’s not hard to see why Singapore’s Changi Airport is an AFF favourite! It has also won … Continued
We’ve already become used to the liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions in place for international flights. Since 2006, the maximum size of any liquids, aerosols and gels carried onto international flights has been 100 millilitres or grams. Now, the rules are being tightened even further to also restrict powders that are carried onto Australian … Continued
There are many ways to earn frequent flyer points without setting foot on a plane! You can earn points for shopping with your credit card, booking Airbnb accommodation, riding with Uber and even for buying wine. But did you know that you could also be earning frequent flyer points every time you eat out… or order … Continued
The Australian Frequent Flyer community loves a great deal! We also love wine deals, as demonstrated by our vibrant community of wine lovers. So, it’s only natural that our community knows a thing or two about getting the best wine deals in Australia! Not only can you save money, but some wine deals even come … Continued
