28th May 2009
The hazards of flying
We all know about the potential hazards of flying. The wings could fall off, the plane could be hijacked, fly into a flock of gulls or the drinks trolley could run out of salted peanuts. But these are nothing compared to the real hazards of flying these days, as I discovered a couple of weeks ago.
22nd May 2009
The Best Job In The World - Is It All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
‘There’s so much to see and do, so you’ll have plenty to write about in your weekly blog. And with so much life above and below the water, you’re sure to capture some entertaining moments for your video diary and photo gallery. To keep you busy, Tourism Queensland will organise
12th May 2009
Are Travel Agents a Dying Breed?
Remember the golden age? There was a time when you couldn’t walk two blocks without running into a travel agency. They say now that travel agents are going the way of the buffalo – that they are a dying breed. And the fact that fewer and fewer professionals are now
5th May 2009
Nine Holiday Scams, and How to Avoid Them
We spend a lot of time and money trying to get some relaxation and fun on our holidays. We can easily spend a month’s wages escaping for a week. So it’s understandable if we find a deal that is just too good to be true and we take it. Unfortunately,