Category: Travel
Travel Agencies
by John 
I have seen a lot of ads for travel agencies lately. I have only ever booked one holiday through an agency.
It was actually pretty good. They did everything for me and all I had to do was hand over my credit card once.
However, I would never use an age… more »
02/10/09 01:00:00 am, 
Travel Tip: Shampoo in luggage
by John
If you are taking items like shampoo in your luggage, wrap them in a plastic bag. I didn't wrap mine once which left me with my clothes covered in shampoo.
The top of the shampoo actually exploded. It was possibly due to the airport staff throwing my ba… more »
Travel Tip: Airport Security
by John
If you have never flown before, Airport security can be a daunting task.
The main things to remember are
- Place all metallic items in the plastic trays provided. Item including rings, watches, belt buckles, coins and chunky metal on shoes can set sc… more »
Travel Tip: Hotel room kitchen
by John
Travel Tip: Get a hotel room that has a kitchen. Its easy to quickly put together something for tea while you are away. It doesn't mean you
have to cook every night but even a few nights not eating out can save some money. more »
Travel Tip: Theme Park Tickets
by John
Travel Tip: Buy your theme park tickets on-line or from a Gold Coast vendor instead of at the gate. They are cheaper and you will get faster entry. more »
Travel Tip: Public Transport
by John
Travel Tip: In the Gold Coast there are a few bus companies that offer theme park transfer passes for something like $20 per person. Save your cash, catch public transport.
There are a number of bus lines that go through the heart of Surfers to all the… more »
Travel Tip: Ears not popping
by John
Travel Tip: If you have problems with your ears not 'popping' when flying try chewing on some Airwaves Gum or similar during take off and landing. more »