Around the world in 6 months

This week we look at a trip report that’s on the bucket list for many travellers, using points to go around the world. To do this, many travellers make use of a OneWorld award. Offering good value, travel for up to 35,000 miles can be made for just 140,000 points plus taxes as a return … Continued

Circling the Pacific to Canada – why fly direct?

Sometimes the best option is not the most obvious one. That’s certainly the case when it comes to airlines and airfares at times. This week we see one of our members having to do a short-notice trip to Canada from Tasmania. While their client is paying, they still need to get the best value they … Continued

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel – Evacuate Evacuate!

This week we look at one of the common experiences travellers undertake, the need to stay at an Airport Hotel, specifically the new Rydges at Sydney Airport. With Sydney having so many morning flights overseas, it’s quite common to fly to Sydney the day before and spend the night in Sydney before departing on the … Continued

Bailing out from Bangkok

With concerns about travel to Bangkok on their mind, one of members asks an interesting question The political situation in Thailand is a bit worrying and could be much worse by the time of travel, so I’m considering ditching BKK as a destination if the situation worsens. The last leg of the ticket is Hong … Continued