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. Explore articles below on how to elevate your travel lifestyle.
We compare car hire programs in Australia, including Hertz, Europcar Privilege and Avis Preferred to help you make the most of their benefits.
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.
Unlicensed drivers are still hassling passengers at Melbourne Airport, almost six years since taxi touting became illegal in Victoria.
AFF member gatherings, including the upcoming event in Melbourne, are a great place to meet other Australian frequent flyers, share travel tales and learn new tricks.
We've compiled a list of the top 50 pieces of advice and travel habits of experienced frequent flyers from the AFF forum.
With Apple AirTags, you can track the location of your bags in real time. Thanks to a new feature, you can even share this information with some airlines if they lose your luggage.
There are so many horror stories about car rental companies trying to overcharge or even outright scam their customers. The problem is that they're incentivised to do so!
Even if you're not a frequent flyer, you can enjoy access to airport lounges around the world with a Priority Pass membership.
The Escape Lounge opened in the international terminal of Cairns Airport, taking over the space of the former Reef Lounge, in February 2025. Initial reviews are quite positive.
The concept of a lounge within another airport lounge has become more popular, as airlines seek to create a more premium experience for their most valuable customers.
To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.
Many airlines offer airport lounge access on arrival to Business & First class passengers, as well as frequent flyers with elite status.