http://www.traveldebate.com/ Discussion and debate of travel related issues and news. Join in to share your point of view! en Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:22:00 GMT Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:22:00 GMT info@traveldebate.com info@traveldebate.com 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 http://www.traveldebate.com/cheap-airfare-never-there/ I remember April 2008, when Air Asia only just started flying to and from Australia that they had a 'pay taxes only' sale. I went online, spent a good hour... http://www.traveldebate.com/cheap-airfare-never-there/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/cheap-airfare-never-there/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:08:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-to-go-alliance/ Battle of the Loyalty programs Last week I read that Virgin Blue, one of Australia's low cost airlines are set to form an alliance with Air New Zealand on some... http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-to-go-alliance/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/virgin-to-go-alliance/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:39:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/porn-at-the-customs/ Hide your por n well people. It's not just about getting caught by your boy/girlfriends/wife/husbands anymore. In a bid to stop illegal por nography material trafficking, the Australian customs added... http://www.traveldebate.com/porn-at-the-customs/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/porn-at-the-customs/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:33:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/there-is-nothing-like-australia/ "I don't like it" is how Pauline Hanson would've put it. Well, for once, I agree with her. The new Tourism Australia ad has been unveiled, and what a disappointment... http://www.traveldebate.com/there-is-nothing-like-australia/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/there-is-nothing-like-australia/ Mon, 31 May 2010 23:04:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-in-our-own-countries/ Having extensivly travelled to many other countries, it's the same old story over and over again - I'll meet some locals, share my story of travelling in their country, only... http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-in-our-own-countries/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/travelling-in-our-own-countries/ Wed, 26 May 2010 10:37:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-pricing-war/ There is no stopping budget airline getting their way of attracting customers with some ridiculously low airfares. Not only has the creation of budget airlines provided us, as customers, more... http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-pricing-war/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/airline-pricing-war/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/selecting-a-travel-insurance-policy/ Ok, so we know why we should take travel insurance - there are so many different companies and policies out there, which one should I choose? If you ever have... http://www.traveldebate.com/selecting-a-travel-insurance-policy/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/selecting-a-travel-insurance-policy/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:11:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/value-of-travel-insurance/ This whole situation with the Icelandic volcano is affecting passengers worldwide. Even those who are not travelling to Europe but to the destination usually used as a stopover/transit. I am... http://www.traveldebate.com/value-of-travel-insurance/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/value-of-travel-insurance/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:10:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/is-there-nothing-like-australia/ I think so. And I do have some ideas for the up-coming competition run by Tourism Australia on their 'There is nothing like Australia' campaign. Nothing like Australia Following the... http://www.traveldebate.com/is-there-nothing-like-australia/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/is-there-nothing-like-australia/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:32:00 GMT