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HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

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Besides learning how to find cheap accommodation, learning how to find cheap flights to anywhere in the world will help you to reduce your other big travel expense. Thankfully, there are strategies and tips we can apply so we don’t have to pay top dollar and can find cheap air tickets! Tips on how to find cheap flights to anywhere How can I get a cheap flight? Follow these tips below and you’ll stack the odds in your favor!    What you see and what you get: When planning a journey, you can book your flight tickets directly from the airline website but the smarter thing to do is to get your tickets from travel agents at a great discount. This price difference between what you see on the airline website and what you can get from the travel agent is because travel agents are allowed to offer significant discounts to their customers to quickly fill up the seats. This little trick can save depending on your travel destination. This money saved might ...

THE FASTEST WAY TO SLOW DOWN: ULTIMATE FLIGHLAYAWAY CRUISES

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Cruising offers one of the fastest and easiest ways for travellers to slow down on holiday. Once you start sipping that first tropical cocktail, there is no need to worry about how you are going to get from one destination to the next, whose turn it is to cook dinner or how to keep the kids entertained. Your biggest decision will be whether to treat yourself to a massage at the onboard spa, curl up with a book or soak up the sun on your balcony. It is easy to kick back and relax at sea and on shore, especially if you cruise around Australia. Sampler Cruises If you’re onboard for a good time, not a long time, a four-night ‘cruise to nowhere’ gives you plenty of time to relax, wine, dine and dance the night away. Short cruises like these with no ports are the perfect quick fix for when you need a holiday but haven’t got a lot of time (or perhaps money) to spare. Foodies will enjoy Radiance of the Seas which has become known as ‘Australia’s dining ship’. With four night...

HOLIDAY SOONER - BOOK NOW, PAY LATER

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  Did you know you can enjoy 12 months interest free holiday finance on your next getaway? Whether you’d like to make some extra interest while you boost your memory bank or simply prefer the comfort of having a solid plan in place, without the financial pressure, enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind when planning your next holiday.   Why interest free? Every traveller has their own reason for being interested in the possibilities an interest free holiday offers, but for most, it simply comes down to eliminating stress from the holiday planning process. With trusted financial support at hand, you can lock in the best deal at the best price at the exact moment it pops up, book well ahead of time and work towards your holiday month by month. Or, you can also book at the last minute when you need a holiday most, without suddenly leaving a gaping hole in your bank balance. Travel with money for life events Going interest free is a great way to make booking your...

BEST JOBS FOR TRAVEL LOVERS - FLIGHTLAYAWAY

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Keen to rack up some frequent flyer miles on your boss’s dime? A job that travels with you is the ultimate career move for many of us — and there are plenty of options to choose from… 1. Au pair – Working overseas as an au pair or nanny gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a culture and pick up some of the language along the way. But it’s probably not a great choice if you don’t like kids 😛 2. Flight attendant – An obvious choice, but for good reason: In addition to getting paid to fly, you’ll score discounts for personal travel, and meet fellow travel-lovers to share your journeys with. Bonus: You’ll (hopefully… eventually…) get used to plane food. 3. Bartender – Every exotic resort needs a talented bartender to whip up poolside cocktails for their guests. If you have a gift for mixing the ultimate margarita, this could be the job for you. 4. English teacher – Teaching English as a second language is a great way to earn money while travelling. It looks good on your resu...

TRAVEL MONEY SAVING HACKS YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW

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When it comes to your travel budget, every dollar counts! Get more bang for your buck with these handy hints.       Travel mid-week       If you can, try and travel before and after weekend dates, when generally airfares are much cheaper. Plus, as an added advantage, often there are less people on mid-week flights which allows for more of a chance to get a row to yourself or potentially even an upgrade.   Book your flights and hotel together with a package       A lot of people book their flights up front and then choose to organise accommodation later, however by booking a package you can easily get back the cost of at least one night’s accommodation or sometimes even your return flight.     Just like bundling together your internet and phone plan to save money, combining flights and Events in a holiday package offers you a special rate that’s not available when booking hotel and flights separately...

TRAVEL TRADITIONS YOU NEED TO START NOW

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Travel traditions are a great way to create lasting memories. They can be small things, perhaps something quirky you do every trip you go on. Or something bigger, such as that annual visit to your favorite place every year. Whatever the scale, they’re guaranteed to add a little extra fun to your travel world. We’ve provided some inspo below if you don’t have any of your own traditions just yet, or are looking to add to your list: Start every holiday with a champagne. Because, why not? COLLECT! Keychains, magnets, beach towels – they all help to remember the good times from your trip. Take the same photo in every place you visit. Write down your highlight of every city you visit on a postcard while you’re there and in the moment and send it to yourself. Eat at a McDonald’s in every country. Make a new playlist with songs themed to your trip. Start your holiday by buying a new book you wouldn’t usually pick at the airport or shops. Add a hilarious and envy...

15 WAYS TO NOT BLOW THE BUDGET WHILE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAYS

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You’ve done the hard yards and saved for a well-deserved holiday. But don’t stop now! Here are our tips to make the most of your holiday budget so you can splurge on what’s important to you and your family. 1. Choose carefully where you’ll splurge on those little extras. Do you really need priority boarding if you have an assigned seat? 2. If there’s a free buffet anywhere in sight, have at it. 3. Check your suitcases before you leave home and be willing to cull in order to avoid excess baggage charges. 4. Decide if a hire car is really an essential, or if you’ll end up paying for a car and parking you don’t need. 5. If you do need a hire car, remember to fill it up before you return it, or prepare to say hello to the most expensive tank of petrol you’ve ever bought. 6. Look for self-guided choices at attractions like museums and galleries to stay free and easy. 7. Resist the urge to use your credit card to withdraw a cash advance for extra holiday spending money. Between t...