http://www.traveldebate.com/ Discussion and debate of travel related issues and news. Join in to share your point of view! en Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:42:00 GMT Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:42:00 GMT info@traveldebate.com info@traveldebate.com http://www.traveldebate.com/operah-operah-down-under/ It's that time. Operah will soon be heading to our shores with 300 of her audience members in partnership with Tourism Australia. They say it's good investment for Australian Tourism... http://www.traveldebate.com/operah-operah-down-under/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/operah-operah-down-under/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:42:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/dont-go/ So, the Aussie dollar is now almost equal to the green bills. This morning it hit a high of AUD1= USD0.99. No doubt a lot of us are now looking... http://www.traveldebate.com/dont-go/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/dont-go/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:24:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/blonde-resort-in-the-maldives/ According to this report: Plan for blondes-only island resort a Lithuanian company has its sights on the Maldives for a blonde fantasy resort. The problem is, according to Maldives local... http://www.traveldebate.com/blonde-resort-in-the-maldives/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/blonde-resort-in-the-maldives/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:29:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-melt-down/ It's happened again and both the company and their customers are not happy. Virgin Blue's latest check in system down time meant their customers are left fuming as flight after... http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-melt-down/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-melt-down/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:53:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/win-a-holiday/ You know that expression? "You've got to be in it to win it!" I actually get more excited about the prospect of winning of holiday than winning the lotto. Funny... http://www.traveldebate.com/win-a-holiday/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/win-a-holiday/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:32:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/small-airline-seating/ Surely this will never work. An Italian company has released a new design of 'standing' seats, which they are hoping to get the budget airlines on board in attempt to... http://www.traveldebate.com/small-airline-seating/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/small-airline-seating/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:21:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/oprah-to-come-down-under/ Old news now actually. Oprah is bringing 300 of her audience to come with her to Australia. Or should I say: Tourism Australia and the NSW government is bringing Oprah... http://www.traveldebate.com/oprah-to-come-down-under/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/oprah-to-come-down-under/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:28:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-with-children/ I was given the Lonely Planet's guide on Travelling with Children as a wedding present. How thoughtful! Well, it's gone to the corner of our bookshelf as I am not... http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-with-children/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-with-children/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:23:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-air-travel-safety-records/ A study shows that "flying in the developing world is 13 times more dangerous than flying in first world countries" (smh.com.au Sep, 2010) Um. Tell us something we don't know... http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-air-travel-safety-records/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-air-travel-safety-records/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/best-time-to-book-travel/ It's confusing isn't it? There are early bird sales, and then there are last minute sales. We don't want to sound stingy, but when it comes to travelling, the less... http://www.traveldebate.com/best-time-to-book-travel/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/best-time-to-book-travel/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:22:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/green-travel-debate/ I've been asked many times if I wanted to pay $10 to off-set my travel emissions. "Where does the money go?" I ask. "To projects that research sustainable travel options... http://www.traveldebate.com/green-travel-debate/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/green-travel-debate/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:05:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/standing-airline-seats/ They've all been talking about. RyanAir wants standing seats. Not only will this implementation require change in aviation safety rules, it will also bring in debates on the quality of... http://www.traveldebate.com/standing-airline-seats/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/standing-airline-seats/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:13:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/rauchy-airline-advertising/ A while ago, I thought the Air New Zealand's "Nothing to Hide" ads creative, with giggling qualities. It got criticised a little for it's slightly rauchy-ness, but it was nevertheless... http://www.traveldebate.com/rauchy-airline-advertising/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/rauchy-airline-advertising/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:06:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/too-fat-to-fly/ It really is a sad story, but nevertheless raises another question to airlines adding surcharges for the more 'wider' public. Back in 2008 and earlier this year I wrote about... http://www.traveldebate.com/too-fat-to-fly/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/too-fat-to-fly/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:49:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/traveller-reviews-unnecessary-scare/ With only four weeks to go to my wedding, I thought I'd start getting something organised. I am what you can call a slightly lazy bride, and the reason we... http://www.traveldebate.com/traveller-reviews-unnecessary-scare/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/traveller-reviews-unnecessary-scare/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:06:00 GMT