Comments for Jane E. Fraser

Comment on Contact by todd byrne

todd byrne — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:42:12 +0000

Hi Jane,

Regarding Last Minute travel sales declining – I think it is because they rarely offer any substantial bargains. That used to be the premise – do things at the last minute and get a bargain – at least that is the way I saw it. Sometimes here in Oz, you get lucky, but with flights especially I dont think thats the case. Hotels fare better.

I’ve visited some countries that do it this way. Israel is a great example. Travelling for the average Israeli is very expensive but some sites like daka90.co.il (i think it translates to 90 minutes before – and im not affiliated to them btw) actually give you discounted flights, hotels and packages, albeit at terribly early or late times etc. The deals are basically what the airlines / hotels / charters cant sell. From the people I know, the sites does very well.

Comment on Contact by Neil Hill Projects

Neil Hill Projects — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:22:41 +0000

Great Blog. Will keep coming back. I am looking for good value cruises out of Brisbane. What time of the year is best. Now following you on twitter. All the best

Comment on Contact by mike ware

mike ware — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:28:26 +0000

Hidden costs on cruising! having just returned on a 14 day south pacific cruise with H A L. We have been charged extra charges whilst cruising with this line totalling nearlly $500 per couple. $ 11.50 hotel service charge pppd. 15% beverage surcharge, $6 pp port charges. $5 for a bottle of water in your cabin. As this is our 8th cruise, first with Holland America, we have never experienced these sort of charges before. We do think that travel companies should be obligated to make known these extra costs to their clients before commiting to a cruise. Mike Ware.

Comment on Keeping your cool with Christmas travel by Londoner from Afar

Londoner from Afar — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:56:33 +0000

Yes, keeping your cool when travelling this Christmas is going to be hard. No sleep, queues, etc. It has to be done!

Comment on Starwood tells TripAdvisor to stick it by John

John — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:39:18 +0000

Doomed to fail with little credibility
They will censor and control what is posted.
For all the so-called negatives of Trip Advisor – it still give the best all round balanced view.

Comment on Where the bloody hell are the Aborigines? by A new era for Ayers Rock Resort « Jane E. Fraser

A new era for Ayers Rock Resort « Jane E. Fraser — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:51:46 +0000

[...] in indigenous employment, which is one of the greatest challenges facing the property. As previously reported in this column, Ayers Rock Resort has never succeeded in securing more than a handful of indigenous [...]

Comment on More answers on travel insurance by janeefraser

janeefraser — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:52:35 +0000

Hi Linda,
There’s an airline called Westjet that flies direct between Honolulu and Vancouver, but I’m not sure how the pricing would work out by the time you book a separate flight from Australia to Hawaii. You can also fly with Air Canada direct from Honolulu to Vancouver but you have to make a stop on the return journey. Try using the US version of Webjet, webjet.com, to see what some other options might be.
Happy travels,
Jane

Comment on More answers on travel insurance by Linda Craig

Linda Craig — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:18:00 +0000

I would like to know if there is an airline from hawaii to Vancouver.
My husband and I go back to Canada every year. Before AirCanada had a direct flight Vancouver-Sydney, we had the pleasure of a week in Honolulu. AirCanada no longer does a Honolulu – Sydney flight and we really dislake flying into the US.

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Comment on Rush to the battlefields by Janna Liliya

Janna Liliya — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:58:32 +0000

Spent three days in area and two full days visiting the park and memorials were not enough. Should have had a third. Used dardanel troy Cannakale as a base and left car at Kilitbahir. Our visit was focussed on the British landings in the Cape Hellas area and Morto Bay as well as Gully Ravine. There was more than enough to see with British, French and Turkish sites. It is a must to read up on the Gallipoli campaign before you go. Pretty spectacular and difficult terrain was dwarfed by a second visiting Suvla and Anzac areas http://www.privatetoursinistanbul.com Spectacularly beautiful and daunting/terrible for those who fought there. September is a quiet time for a visit with good weather although very dry. Well worth the visit Thank you all so much.