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I have a client who is very wealthy and coming to Melbourne from KL for a meeting. He is only coming for 1 day - arrive at 6am and leave 11.45pm. KL to Mel and Mel to KL I think it’s a bit crazy to do this as there is a lot of technology ect now to eliminate this sort of travel. What are your...

A bit of an unusual request My wife sleeps with an eye mask and can’t find any thing that fits her just right. The one she was using was a qantas J or F one from a few years ago (she prefers cotton only). Is there a way I could ask someone to send me 1 or 2? Happy to pay for postage ect… She...

What is the best or available travel policy for my grandfather. Traveling from Melbourne to TelAviv, has preexisting conditions. Aiming for March next year.

Just wanted to share a good Virgin story. I booked two flights for 3 people a few months ago - Mel to Syd flying this Sat and returning this Sun. However today I realized that I booked both flights Mel to Syd (sat and sun). Called Virgin It’s only took 5 minutes to get a consultant They...

My girlfriend is traveling to America and wants to stay in a few Hilton properties. (Im staying in Australia for this trip). She has no status but I’m Gold. Can she book under my HH number and checking without me? Will they let her checkin? I can add her name to the booking as a guest. Or she...

I was talking to a work colleague and they mentioned that it’s possible to see the Aurora Borealis from the southern most tip of Tasmania. Can anyone tell me if it occasionally happens or an annual event. Where is the best spot to see it and when ( I read that July / August are the better...

Has anyone stayed at the Versace hotel rescently. Is it worth to stay for a few nights? Ie: exceptional service / does it have an executive lounge? / is the food - breakfast or dinner better then surrounding restaurants? Thanks.

Another news article about flying. Anyone think it's true? Flight attendant reveals what to wear to bag a free first class upgrade

I went to book a flight to Sydney and back and wanted to use points. Haven't flown this route for about 1.5 years and was surprised by the amount of points needed via virgin. When did they increase the points for economy and business awards? It was around 19,000 points and cash for ecconomy...

Is this company (Taxify) ok to use? Any reviews

I'm going to Christchurch for a 3 day conference next week. Do I need to get NZ currency in Australia or just exchange at the airport? What is the best way to get from the airport to CBD in Christchurch? Anything in the CBD worthwhile to see? I will probably have a few hours in the evening...

In the EU it's my understanding that I need to claim VAT at the last EU country prior to leaving. I will be in Prague, Vienna, Budapest and lastly in Zurich. (In that order) What is the last city for me to claim the VAT? I'm getting confused with the EU countries and others who are sort of...

I have been to Singapore twice now and have seen most of the touristy attractions. I will have a 10 hour stop over in Singapore. What can I do? I arrive at 6.00am and leave at 8.00pm Does anyone have any fun / active / cultural experience ideas? Food - Breakfast / Lunch local amazing places...

Hi guys I'm in the process of redoing my company website, SEO/PPC and all that entails. I've spoke to a few companies but find it hard to trust what they say. Can anyone recommend a trusted company who can looks after all the web development? Main aim is to aggressively use SEO for lead...

Hi guys, I was tired of changing my SIM cards on my iPhone from my Aust card ( so people could call me on my Aust number) to my USA temporary SIM card. There had to be a better way... :) So I looked into Skype call forwarding and just did it now. It works like a charm. I followed this...

I have finally got enough points to start organizing a trip in F Syd to Europe, trying to get A380, for late 2016. Most of my points are Velocity and SQ so my options are: Fly Etihad and / or SQ. I would like to go via Abu Dhabi with a few days stop over. When I talked to Velocity they said...

I usually stay at the Hilton but for the dates in late October the rates are crazy. Any other hotel suggestion for up to 200$$ per night? Something modern around the CBD area. Close to Victoria Square. Any include breakfast as part of the rate?

Hi Guys, I will be traveling a lot for the next two months - staying in Hiltons. While I'm Gold HH now, it looks like I will be just short to requalify for next year. What is the easiest Fast Track to Gold program around? (4 days in 90 days) I have used the Accenture code a few years ago so...

Hi guys, we are going to Bali in a few weeks. Is it best to change currency in aust or in Bali? Also re visa on arrival pay in aud or convert in aust? I typically use travex to exchange currency via online and pick up at airport. What does everyone else use? Thanks.

No GST-free ride for Uber warns Australian Tax Office | smh.com.au Is this a money raising exercise for the government or just putting uber on a level paying field?