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PayPal A Growing Travel Payment Trend
Like everything in the world of travel, technology is moving at a rapid rate and is a driving force for both travellers and travel providers to up their game. The latest travel trend is seeing holidaymakers ditch their traditional payment methods and opt for faster, easier and more secure methods. Rather than fish around in their wallets searching for their credit card, travellers booking holidays online are increasingly opting to use PayPal as their preferred method of payment. It seems for many travellers, it's easier to remember a password rather than their entire credit card details.
Read moreOutgoing Passenger Cards Are Out
You know that annoying green card you're forced to fill in at the airport, only to be directed to place it into a clear plastic box that might as well be a rubbish bin? You know, the one that makes you scramble for a pen, your passport and flight numbers? GOOD NEWS: As of 1 July they will no longer be necessary!
Read moreTop 5 Things to Do in Vanuatu
If one of your favourite parts of your holiday is the buffet, then Vanuatu is the destination for you. This spectacular Pacific island offers a smorgasbord of wonderful experiences, meaning there's something to appeal to everyone all in the one place. There aren't many (if any) other holiday destinations around the world where you can snorkel a stunning blue hole, hike to the crater of the most accessible volcano in the world and sip kava with the chief of a village all in one day. Yet Vanuatu offers all this and so much more. With so many things to experience, deciding what to see and do can be tough. We've put together the top five things to do in Vanuatu to help you make the most of your time in this island paradise.
Read moreRare Finds in Bali
Bali is a popular holiday destination that attracts thousands of tourists each year. A tropical island paradise, Bali is renowned for its rich culture, beautiful beaches, excellent surfing, discount designer shopping and its vibrant nightlife. However a holiday to Bali isn’t all cocktails by the pool, hair braiding and Bintang, there are plenty of hidden gems when it comes to exploring Bali behind the commercialised tourist veneer. In fact, if you dig a little deeper on your next trip to Bali you’ll be surprised by the number of wonderful little spots that have been some of Bali’s best kept secrets…until now.
Read moreThe Thing That Surprised Me Most About Hawaii
I'm not really a beach person. In fact, I'm not really an 'outdoors' person, but beaches specifically I've always found too sunny, too salty, too sandy and just generally not enjoyable. So you can imagine all the ribbing I got around the office when I announced I was off to Hawaii for 2 weeks. Despite my aversion to the ocean (did something just touch my foot!?), I've always wanted to visit Hawaii.
Read moreFiji's First Overwater Accommodation Opens on Viti Levu
Pacific Island holidays bring idyllic images to mind. Soft white sand beaches, palm trees swaying gently in a tropical breeze and overwater accommodation are all icons of these dreamy escapes. Despite having so much to offer, Fiji has been sorely lacking in the overwater accommodation department…that is, until now.
Read moreThe Best Bars & Live Entertainment in Noosa
Despite its reputation as a relaxing coastal holiday destination, there’s plenty of nightlife bubbling under the surface of Noosa’s idyllic sunny days. In fact, when the sun sets over the glittering beaches and the stars come out to play, so too do locals and visitors. To glittering lights of a different kind, there are a great range of bars, nightclubs and live entertainment venues scattered throughout Noosa. Of course, the best bars and live entertainment in Noosa is really up to your own individual taste, however there are a number of places that a renowned as nightlife hotspots and for good reason.
Read moreFood Safari: The Best Cuisine in Bali
The food and cuisine of Bali is certainly a highlight of any trip to this vibrant holiday destination. Whether you’re game enough to indulge in the most traditional fare or prefer to stick to slightly more familiar options, it’s worth trying Balinese cuisine for the authentic experience while you’re visiting. While the exotic sounding food may conjure some interesting images, the cuisine of Bali truly is a contrast.
Read moreFiji Embraces Volunteer Tourism
For years, many Australians travelling to remote destinations like Fiji have taken books and school supplies with them to donate to the village children and their schools however it seems for many this didn't feel like enough. Now, thanks to Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort general manager Peter Hopgood, generous Aussies can combine a relaxing holiday with the warm fuzzy feeling of helping others by pitching in on community projects.
Read moreSocial Media Is Changing The Way You Travel
There’s a new must-have travel accessory on the market, and it’s a strong influencer on where and how you holiday. It won’t take up much space in your suitcase and you can take it with you wherever you go, without needing to pack a thing. In fact, it’s not even tangible, yet social media has taken the travel industry by storm and it’s shaking things up in a very tangible way.
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