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I am not well-versed in prices; I only fly every couple of months and (historically) not to the same places. However, I like having data to compare so I can check that I am not paying stupid prices. I know I can just ask people here what the average price is, but I like self-help :p Does anyone...

Good morning all, Some of you may have seen me mention travel to DRC and Uganda. To other destinations in Europe, Asia or NA I have booked trips myself, but in this case I would feel more comfortable if I had a TA that I could ring if something changes. Does anyone have a TA they could...

Hi all, Recently I have seen a few posts reminding people to clean browser history/cookies before looking up flight prices a second time on flight search engines. This is because the websites store your search data and when you come back they know you are more likely to buy than before. I...

I have recently started a company dealing with IT in the health industry for poor countries and I've got a lead to a potential partner that operates in DRC. The meetings have gone well and I have been invited to travel to DRC for a few days or possibly a week out to their current operations in...

I have to book a private room to meet in for an upcoming visit in Brussels. I usually use Regus or similar for meetings on the occasion I have to arrange one. They might not be the flashiest places, but I am in a startup and don't have hundreds to throw around. I have requested a couple of...

I have some time to spare and thought I might write up a trip report on it. The trip is for business starting off with a conference in LPA. All trips are in Y ( :( ) 21 Jan: SYD-LAX 21 Jan: LAX-LHR 22 Jan: Night at LGW Hilton 23 Jan: LGW-LPA Accomodation at Exe Las Canteras in Las Palmas 28...

I have a flight booked from LAX-LHR-IAD-LAX that leaves on the 21st. I booked it on Monday this past week and AA sent me an email yesterday evening saying that my credit card had been declined. I called up today to see what had gone wrong (thinking it may have been low balance), but the lady I...

Hi all, I am doing a trip that starts with SYD-LAX and was thinking about paying the $180 for exit row seats (Y seats don't go great with my back). I was reading through the terms and conditions and noticed this one: "Qantas has the sole discretion, at check-in or boarding, to determine...

Just booked tickets to Lord Howe using FF Points in September. I ideally wanted to go in November, but to do this by points is simply not possible at this stage of the year :( Not with my schedule anyway. Has anyone been? Any recommendations on hotels? I haven't picked accommodation yet, but...

I actually have this card and was curious to see if there was a change in offer since I signed up - there was! http://www.partnersamericanexpress.com/bmw/bmwgoldcreditcard/ Might be worth picking up since there is no annual fee - so you get a $200 DJ voucher for nothing really. Sorry - I know...

Hi guys, Been a little while since I posted on here I think, but I have been lurking at least once a week! I have an upcoming trip to see some relatives in England/Wales, but I have a couple of questions regarding the Qantas Club membership guest rules that I am hoping someone can clear it up...

Hilton HHonors™ - Expanded Rewards What are your thoughts on this? I was interested and looking at the rates required to get a nice room. I took a random date to compare it and worked out how much each point was worth. On dec 12-13 all rooms have the same point value - $0.0042690 (using...

Hi all, I am researching quotes for a trip next year in July. I have promised to go and see relatives in the UK, most likely going via BKK as my parents are there, but while I am away I thought I may as well go to Cuba as I want to go before it opens up to the rest of the world. Ideally I...

Hi all, After my trip to the US I have racked up a decent amount of Hilton points to stay for a few nights at the sydney hilton. I was after a little luxury and R&R, but after searching all the way through to January next year it appears I am unable to book any rooms on points. I think I...

Pretty much what the title says. I was undertaking a little project only to realise my research underlying the competitive edge was flawed (long story). Sadly, I didn't get around to incorporating number of stays with the excel calculator (that only applies to Hilton though). Priority Club...

So across the 28th Dec '10 - 31st Jan '11 I have been travelling with my girlfriend, staying at Hilton's all, but two nights. Rather than create a thread for each and flood the board I thought I would just stick them all here. Unfortunately I didn't take very good pictures. I tended to either...

Hi all, I am trying to work out how to compare these four hotel schemes, but it is hard to draw lines between their different categories. If you were comparing these level's, how would you qualify them against each other to help you make a decision in which you choose? To give you more...

What do you value most in a hotel rewards scheme? I am curious, so I made a poll and you are allowed to select multiple boxes. I am curious to see what other people value. Personally, I am after redeeming hotel rooms most, followed by early check-in/late check-out, then free internet...

Hi all, This is my first TR and am not sure if there is any format, but here goes! I have just started a trip around NA for a little over a month. Itinerary goes like this: (Staying in Hilton all places, but Carmel and Santa Barbara). 28th Dec, 2010: Los Angeles 30th of Dee, 2010...

Hi all, I am new to AFF, although have been lurking for a little while. Not sure what to put here so I guess I will put a brief Bio. I'm 21 and live in Sydney, but have also lived in Shanghai, China for 4 years. I have an International background so I have traveled a bit (relatively). I...