Cyber safety concerns for travellers

As the latest example of the need for constant concern for your cyber security while travelling, another massive data breach made headlines this week, again affecting holiday and business travellers. The hotel chain Marriott International disclosed a massive data...

Why travellers worry about electricity blackouts

Any traveller who has arrived home to the dreadful smell of a freezer full of rotting food knows why electricity blackouts are a real worry. This can occur through a widespread blackout ( which continue to increase in frequency, duration and numbers of affected...

The benefits of local holidays

Adelaide’s daily and weekly newspapers are currently running a concerted and very worthwhile campaign, Shop in SA, to promote the benefits of SA residents shopping locally. Of even more potential economic benefit is the need to convince SA residents to spend their...

What does “Pet-Friendly Accommodation” really mean?

In response to increasing demand from pet owners, more and more holiday accommodation operators are ticking the ‘pet friendly” box in their facilities list. Often that is the truth, with genuine pet lovers operating pet friendly facilities, with offerings to guarantee...

What To Take With You For Your Travelling Pet

Travelling with your pet is a situation where you are wise to “Expect the best time, and prepare for the worst”.  Take it, and you hopefully won’t need it. Here is a starting Check List of what to take for your travelling pet, for you to consider and add to depending...