How to save on holiday costs is becoming even more important as the Aussie dollar slides. Get better deals with a little research. Here’s my five tips.
Category Archives: Airlines
How to behave in Dubai
You don’t need to go overboard but dress and behaviour codes are essential in Dubai, coz the UAE rules, OK?
Best and worst airline seats
How do I end up sitting in the middle, surrounded by by armrest hoggers and stinky feet passengers? Best and worst airline seats are always a hot topic. Here’s how to avoid the worst.
Going bananas on Tiger Airways to Coffs Harbour
Tiger Airways has just launched its inaugural flight from Sydney to banana capital Coffs Harbour and Taste for Travel was lucky enough to go along for the ride for an action-packed weekend. It’s a welcome addition to low-cost domestic flights.
Holiday packing tips
Rushing to get away on holiday? Here’s some tips for packing and what gadgets to take. And pour yourself our Christmas martini when you’re done. Recipe enclosed.
Nine things cabin crew hate about you
How odd that the list of things cabin crew hate most didn’t include passengers who pee on the toilet floor, throw up in their seat, or get drunk and obnoxious.
Round world business class fare for under $4000
Round the world, six continents in business class for $US3,630, including taxes and surcharges. Yes, you just read that right.
How to help avoid jet lag hell
Do you sleep on long-haul flights? The chances are you don’t, and at your destination you stagger off the plane bleary-eyed.
Qatar Airways voted best in the world – again
Qatar Airways has won Skytrax’s best airline award for the second year running. The Doha-based carrier retained the coveted title of Airline of the Year 2012 and notched up two further awards.
What happens when a passenger throws up
I walked through the curtains on the way to the Qantas aircraft bathroom and there before me was a man dripping in vomit.