What are points? Airline frequent flyer points are essentially a form of money ie something you can exchange for a good or service. Unlike money they are limited to what you can exchange them for. In Germany for example points…
When planning a holiday you often think there are two choices: do it all yourself or use your neighbourhood travel agent and go on a package tour. The Internet and social media have created a third option. The in-country travel…
Drews Note: When I first heard about Myles cycle crash, I cringed. A broken hip that needed to be replaced in a foreign country. As someone who has travelled and cycled a lot I thought this would be a must…
This useful tool allows you direct access for your frequent flyer booking . We have tried to capture all the major airlines or programs that Australian travellers would use. Four steps to book a frequent flyer flight Our rough guide…
Hand luggage only (HLO) is one of the most liberating ways to travel. You get in and out of the airport faster, public transport becomes hassle free and you can easily find a place to store your bag. Both Drew…
There’s a quiet satisfaction in starting a holiday with a tax break before you’ve even boarded. Australia’s Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) lets anyone leaving the country — visitors and Australians alike — claim back the GST on eligible goods bought…
Select the date you want to fly and we’ll show you the date when you can book your frequent flyer award seat. Most programs use one-way awards so we recommend booking your outbound flight the day the booking window opens,…
At first impressions, the idea of spending $1,000 for a night at the Zoo which is a 20 minute walk from home is not particularly appealing. As a Friend of the Zoo we can visit any time, so why bother…
Lots of friends ask us where they can go with their frequent flyer points and as a pair of points geeks we usually go straight to the detail. However many of our readers just want a rough guide on how…
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