Important advice for kiwi spectators heading to the Gold Coast This April the Gold Coast will host its largest sporting event yet. In the run up to the Commonwealth Games, travel insurance and emergency assistance provider Allianz Partners have collated some fascinating facts on Kiwi’s travel habits to Australia, along with some essential tips for…
Almost half of the world’s aeroplanes are now equipped with Wi-Fi
Striking up a conversation with the person sat next to you on board a plane could soon be a thing of the past. It has recently been announced that Wi-Fi is now available on nearly half of the world’s aeroplanes. According to the latest annual report from Routehappy, Wi-Fi is now available on board 43%…
2017 Hotel Price Trends
How hotel prices changed in 2017 If you are a money conscious jet setter this could make for interesting reading. According to research the price of hotel rooms is on the rise across a number of cities worldwide. However, it’s not all bad news and there are a number of cities where hotel prices are…
Volcanic Eruption in Bali
What’s the latest? Mount Agung’s recent eruptions have caused a volcanic ash cloud and visibility issues across parts of Bali. As a result, flights in and out of Denpasar Airport are now being interrupted, with many cancellations. Background Information Please make yourself aware of the advice issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)…
New Year, New You
As one year draws to a close and a brand new one dawns on the horizon, it’s not uncommon for people to make bold plans and set goals, all part of ensuring the new year is a little better than the one that went before it. Whether you’re looking at fine-tuning or big adjustments, this…
Over the moon – tips on planning your honeymoon
Getting married is a big adventure, a huge step in any couple’s life but for some reason, the tying of knots seems to be getting ever more complicated. A viral Youtube sensation is a must for the proposal. You’ll need professional photos for your engagement announcement and don’t forget to book a big-ish celebrity to…
It’s family adventure time
Taking your children travelling to other countries is one of the most valuable things you can do for them. Life-affirming, educational not to mention fun. Taken out of their comfort zones, young people learn so much about the big wide world, its many flavours, foibles and faces. Ideally too, parents will be able to put…
Fare’s fair when flying to Europe
It’s never been cheaper to travel to Europe than it is right now. When I first started going back and forth between New Zealand and Heathrow at the beginning of this century, I could pay as much as $3,000 (return) if I timed it wrong. Yet despite inflation, a return fare today can be as…
Don’t spoil your holiday with jetlag
Jetlag really is beastly. To arrive at your holiday destination only to find yourself drooping into your lunch, or curling up for an afternoon nap and waking at 2am, completely disoriented and unable to get back to sleep again until lunch the next day – it’s not the ideal way to start a vacation. And yes,…
Pacific Island Getaway
Oh yes it’s cold, it’s windy and sometimes it’s rainy too. Perhaps that’s why all your friends are showing off about jetting away to warmer climates to beat their winter blues. Although, if you see one more Facebook post in which your mates are snapped sipping tropical cocktails or dressed in togs and sucking in…
