Review: IBIS Styles Port Macquarie
As a rule staying at an IBIS is low on my priority list. When I recently stayed at the Mercure Centro Port Macquarie I discovered one of the best located hotels in Port Macquarie was the IBIS Styles. As a…
Drew
Drew spends 3 months of the year travelling, and 9 months working which is just enough to support a credit card application habit. Destinations are chosen around cycling, hiking or skiing opportunities. For Drew it's as much about the deal as the destination!
Review NSW North Coast XPT Train Coffs Harbour to Sydney
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Road trip to Coffs Harbour from Sydney playing golf en route. Hand the keys to the car to our son so he can continue on and we catch the train home…
Singapore Airlines Redemption Refund
Singapore Airlines has proven to be one of the slowest airlines in providing refunds for points redemption flights. We have just been advised that five months after our flight was due to eave our points have finally been returned and…
Review: Mercure Centro Port Macquarie
The Mercure Centro is one of four Accor hotels in Port Macquarie. We were on a return trip from Accor Peppers Resort Kingscliff which was awesome. The Mercure Centro by comparison is cramped and tired. How Much Does It Cost…
Review: Peppers Resort Kingscliff
Peppers Resort Kingscliff is one of the most northern resorts in NSW. Situated in the Tweed River district it has all the benefits of a sub tropical resort without being concerned about border openings. We have visited the resort twice…
Credit Card Travel Insurance
One of the great benefits of a credit card is the included travel insurance. For a frequent traveller the benefit of the overseas travel insurance offsets the annual fee alone. I now always use the credit card car rental insurance…
Review: The Zin House Mudgee
Mudgee has been a favourite destination for many of our friends over the years. Just a four hour drive from Sydney and it offers great wines, walks and food. One of the best restaurants in the area is the The…
Awards Redemption: Qantas or Jetstar
With limited ways to use frequent flyer points the latest debate is whether to use Qantas Award points to redeem Qantas or Jetstar flights. We recently took a return flight from Ballina flying up with Qantas and returning Jetstar using…
Review: Qantas Economy SYD to BNK
With domestic and international borders shut down and some states in lockdown, any opportunity for a holiday is welcome. In the past six months we have planned, booked and cancelled trips to New Zealand, Cairns, Alice Springs and Italy. For…