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I think you'll find that it isn't actually private property. The example I know of is the Entertainment Quarter/Fox Studios area in Sydney where it is technically a 99yr lease from the government, so the Centennial Park rangers will book you if you disobey any of the private property rules or...

Thanks DeKa. I do. I have a personal VPN account I use for hotels and, as a nice added benefit, US television services. But I would say that a VPN is a little advanced for your average user.

I'd like to see the lounge adopt WPA passwords just for security reasons. No need for slips of paper, just have a small wall plaque with "Today's WiFi Password:". My understanding (with no IT qualifications) is that on an unprotected network, unencrypted communications can be intercepted. There...

There is a great app called CardStar. It is available on all the major smartphones and comes with heaps of cards preloaded (incl. EDR). For those that aren't preloaded, you can take a photo of the barcode or enter the card number and select the algorithm. Now for the downside, screen-based...

Almost all stores will have a policy that refunds are made in the original payment type and, where applicable, onto the same card. I also know of quite a few retailers that enforce this rule with staff training rather than POS system restrictions. Don't bother asking for an EFTPOS/Credit Card...

Apologies if this is a little rude...but come on guys, I think this thread has been well and truly hijacked. Whether DFAT should being flying staff to LHR, whether Members of parliament should be allowed CL and the integrity of AusBT are all great topics but I definitely think they are great...

Also, if you do happen to find yourself departing from NRT along the way, my preferred lounge is actually the open air observation deck! After several trips through NRT I have still never been in an actual airline lounge there.

One of the fondest memories of Japan a few years ago was renting bikes and exploring Koyto. While their public transport is absolutely amazing, there aren't too many big cities I'd feel safe (let alone enjoy) exploring on a bike, so was well worth it.

From what I've read posted in other threads, it seems to be an issue with the VA offer. I earned Gold and each card along the way (including one of the Promo Hilton Racing ones) arrived within a few weeks. I also availed of the Visa offer (discussed around Christmas on another thread) to get a...

It would be great if you could leave it until the last minute to plan. If you get wet weather (especially the weather we've had this week) then I suggest Hunter Valley. If the weather is warm, the South Coast is fantastic. My pick is Batemans Bay/Moruya area (and, in keeping with the forum, you...

Every gift card offer I'm aware of prohibits gift cards being used to purchase gift cards. This is to prevent people "extending" the validity of their almost expired gift cards. Conversely, my understanding is that most POS systems don't enforce this, so look for the Trainee cashier and try...

I'm gold and I've never had an issue either. There was even one occasion recently where myself and 3 companions were put in row 3 while I spotted a Platinum member in the row behind us.

I would say that lounge access is valuable and worth paying for. You're exactly right about the value being a function of how often you fly and as other have mentioned, value that it is usually greater the more often you fly international. But don't assume that QP is the only way to go. Some...

Thanks Serfty. That's the line that the fare rules state but I'm not sure what it actually means. Even after the completion of the "sale fare" segment, do the Sale Fare rules continue to override the flexibility of subsequent flights? Does anyone have experience with this?

Qantas currently have a sale for cheap return flights SYD-CGK-SYD. They're charging $1k to fly SYD-CGK but a return flight splits it as $423 SYD-CGK and $631 CGK-SYD. I am considering booking the return ticket with the SYD-CGK leg as a "Sale" fare and CGK-SYD as a "Flexi Saver". After I have...

My favourite site for researching prices is Matrix - ITA Software Once you find your flight(s), book direct with the airline.

Another approach is to get flights out of Indonesia. Even the major carriers have some very cheap flights that depart from Indonesia (incl. a multi-city from indonesia-Europe-Aus). THen you'll just need to avail of some cheap tickets to Bali or Jakarta (Bali may be the cheapest) to position...

I can confirm that there HSP does have a table and 4 chairs on almost all balconies. It is certainly the best hotel I've stayed in at the Gold Coast, but don't expect it to be at the same level as other Hilton's in Australia. While it may have been built to suit the area, I actually think that...

I just checked into one of the residences tonight for the first time. There definitely is WiFi. I was a little underwhelmed by the rooms. While alright, they are not of the same standard as the apartments at South Wharf. The finishings inside are a lot cheaper, the bathrooms not as nice, and...

Hi All, Does anyone have a limo service recommendation for OOL?