Travel Advice
Europe on the cheap
WITH airlines and tour operators offering huge incentives to travel, here's where to find the best earlybird bargains to Europe.
Trends
Solo travel doesn't mean going it alone
SINGLES have good reason to pack up and hit the road as more tour companies cater for the solo/single travel market.
Australia-bound
Sleep it off in business class
STEVE Creedy surveys the state of play with business class sleeper seats aboard airlines flying into Australia.
Super savers
Cheap tricks for a great trip
SUPERANNUATION and savings taken a hit? Donna Coutts shares some money secrets to help you still afford that holiday.
Business class
Going flat out in the air
WHICH airline is the best in bed – and what's in store for business travellers aboard the A380. Steve Creedy sleeps around to find out.
Travel pitfalls
Surviving Europe's dark side
EUROPE is a cultural phenomenon, but beware of mad French motorists, cunning Gypsies and Swiss dog poo, warns Paul Ellercamp and Suanne Hunt.
Airlines
Flying 'safer than ever'
AIR travel, despite the rash of safety incidents surrounding Qantas, has never been safer.
Earlybird discounts
Europe on the cheap
WITH airlines and tour operators offering huge incentives to travel, here's where to find the best earlybird bargains to Europe.
DVT risk
New travel blood clots fears
DEADLY blood clots are just as likely to form from long-distance train and bus trips as they are from air travel, experts have warned.
Travel Health
Why flying is a real headache
HEADACHES associated with air travel appear to be a "huge and painful problem" for many passenger, according to a new report.
From the travel doctor
Vaccinations for off the beaten track in South America
I WILL be travelling to South America in September 2009 and am curious about vaccinations. I have HepA+B (Twinrix) from a Japan trip…
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Forbes Traveler
Are these dumb travel trends?
FORBES Traveler turns a critical eye on the travel industry and reports on eight dumb trends gaining popularity in the business.
Packing tips
How to ease the holiday squeeze
KEEP valuables safe and beat the squeeze on luggage limits with our tips on packing properly for a dream holiday.
Keeping in touch
Good call on phone rates
AFFORDABLE phone and internet access is available to overseas travellers if they know where to look, writes Brett Debritz.
Money tips
Get smart for a great escape
HOLIDAYS don't have to break the bank: Alex Tilbury uncovers the secret to going five-star luxe on a three-star budget.
Air miles
Frequent flyers: just pie in the sky?
HOW do you know your credit card is giving you the best transfer deal on your frequent-flyer points? John Wright asks around.
Air safety
Why mobiles, laptops are a risk
MOBILE phones and laptop computers are a risk to aviation safety, writes electromagnetics specialist, Chris Zombolas.
Money tips
Don't get fleeced on holiday
NEXT year travellers heading overseas will have their wallets attacked on at least three fronts. Here's how to stop them.
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Quirky adult camps
EVER dream of being an astronaut, an elephant trainer or a gladiator?
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Weird hotel rooms
FANCY sleeping in a drain pipe or your very own coffin? Now you can.
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Terminal 5
Inside Heathrow Airport's new mega-terminal
A 10 minute check-in? »
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Curvy canvas
MODELS have a brush with artists during the Body Art Festival
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Samba swing
See this year's Rio Carnival explode into a sexy samba swing
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Golden slumbers
Take a mystery tour inside Liverpool's new Beatles Hotel
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Play time
Take a sneak peak inside Hugh Hefner's Los Angeles loveshack
