New data reveals Australians are changing their holiday plans during the cost-of-living crisis, saving them at least $300 per month. NAB’s consumer sentiment survey of more than 2000 Australians found one in three people were reporting high stress as a result of the cost of living during the first quarter of 2024. As a result, … Read more
Group trips are a great way to explore a new destination and make lifelong memories while connecting with loved ones. But with many different personalities and preferences at play, issues can arise. “Most of the time, bad experiences on group trips aren’t a byproduct of going on a group trip,” Wendy Diep, a co-founder of … Read more
Tourists are being warned to remain vigilant about ATM scams in Bali after a woman was this week deported for using credit card skimmers. Fresh alerts have been issued for travellers to be on the lookout for skimming devices and other signs of scams — including makeshift signs declaring ATMS are out of order. Tourists … Read more
Vacationing as a parent of young children is almost not a vacation — you’re still an around the clock caretaker and the children’s tantrums are amplified by exhaustion and new experiences. Having recently taken a trip to Singapore’s Sentosa Island, I believe I’ve found an ideal location for a family holiday that will be an … Read more
Travelers understandably spend more time preparing for long-haul air travel than they do for one- or two-hour flights. But that doesn’t mean they’ve got it all figured out when it comes to those shorter plane voyages. With that in mind, HuffPost asked travel experts to share the common mistakes travelers make on short flights, as … Read more
Traveling by train can be a magical experience. You can enjoy stunning scenery as you pass through parts of the world you might not have the opportunity to see otherwise. It’s also a more eco-friendly alternative to flying or driving. But like any form of transit, train travel also comes with its fair share of … Read more
Virgin Australia has launched a huge leap year flight sale for 24-hours only. Flights start from as little as $35 and feature more than 200,000 fares at reduced prices for 24 hours only, available until midnight AEST on Thursday on select flights for travel between April 1 and June 30. Flights include domestic and international … Read more
When airline pilots travel as passengers, they bring a unique perspective from the cockpit to the cabin. And their fellow travelers could learn a thing or two about what not to do. HuffPost asked pilots what behaviors they always avoid when they fly as passengers. Don’t leave your shoes off when you go to the … Read more
