Gone are the days of the backpacker. No longer are Australia’s youth strapping a pack to their back and setting off for an overseas adventure on a budget. Forget shared dorm rooms and communal bathrooms, it seems a new variety of Australian tourist has emerged. These young flashpackers are typically aged between 18 and 24 with plenty of disposable income and little to no big household expenditures. With no mortgage tying them down, it seems young Aussie travellers would rather spend big on holidays than homes.
Read moreIt’s usually the part of the holiday that people look forward to the least. It can be long, uncomfortable and exhausting but in most cases, it’s also mandatory. It’s the journey that must be taken in order to get to the journey we really want to take. Flying typically has a bad reputation, but the truth is that it’s not all bad. Although many people still dislike the idea of boarding a plane, apparently there are actually people who look forward to some of the aspects of flying. Huh?
Read moreWhile temperatures around the country soar, the Whitsundays are heating up for the world's most wondrous sailing event - the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The countdown is on for the fantastic Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival and the 70-foot ocean-going yachts who are the stars of the show are already on their way, sailing up Australia's east coast as part of the Wondrous Whitsundays Race.
Read moreIf your holiday plans were recently affected by the eruption of Bali's Mount Agung and resulting ash cloud, you may be wondering why these natural phenomena cause such chaos for airlines. Although disruption was relatively minimal on this occasion, with most flights simply delayed by a day or two, a similar event in 2015 had far more disruptive results. While the probability of another major ash cloud event is quite low, it's interesting to uncover why these volcanic ash clouds can cause so much trouble for airplanes.
Read moreTravelOnline is proud to announce that we have been named Travel Agent of the Year and Hotel Reservations Service of the Year in the 2nd annual ProductReview.com.au Awards. Hailed as Australia's first and most comprehensive consumer opinion site, ProductReview provides a platform for people to rate and review products and services and the businesses that sell them.
Read moreTravelling on a plane can be a stressful experience regardless of whether you are flying short haul or long haul. There’s a busy airport to contend with, your luggage and the never-ending security line – and that’s all before you even get on the plane! If, like most of us, you can only afford to economy flights then you’re lumped in with everyone else in those cramped and uncomfortable seats. Still, it’s not the seats (or even the questionable food choices) that bothers people so much. It turns out it’s actually their fellow passengers that tend to get on people’s nerves.
Read moreAirfares can be a costly part of your holiday. Depending on where you're going, sometimes the plane ticket can cost just as much as your accommodation - if not more! If you're a family jetting off for some quality time together, the cost of flights can quickly multiply and can often mean the difference between being able to afford to go where you want, and settling for somewhere that you can afford. However, family flights to Fiji have just gotten much more affordable thanks to TravelOnline.
Read moreLike 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 moreYou 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 moreFor 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.
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