Option 1: Do-it-Yourself

Use the travel tips below to help plan your next  trip.

Option 2: Let a Travel Specialist help….

While planning a trip can seem straightforward, there are tricks of the trade that ensure you get best value for money.

Dave can save you time and money by cleverly structuring your itinerary, suggesting options you may not have thought of, doing the research, making reservations, booking flights, and generally making recommendations on how best to plan your trip.

This is how it works:

  • A deposit of A$100 (refundable once service fee is paid).
  • You pay the suppliers (airlines, hotels, car hire, etc) directly.
  • Dave charges you a 10% service fee.
     (If unable to find you at least a 10% discount, happy to advise you an alternative).

Reviews:

Debby

…was quoted $3300 pp for trip to Vietnam by Flight Centre. With Dave’s expertise, he was able to do the same trip for $1786pp a saving of over $1500 pp (almost 50%) enough for my next flight to Europe… (Mar 2015)

Alice

…on a recent trip to the Maldives, the cheapest fare I was able to find from Sydney to the Maldives was $1250. Dave suggested that we use 2 separate fares. One to Singapore return and another from Singapore to the Maldives return. Voila – $820 plus bags – saving of 34% (Feb 2015)

Louisa

…Dave has assisted us in arranging many of our trips overseas. His legendary patience in structuring our itineraries and arranging accommodation, train tickets (saving fortunes in the process) has avoided many meltdowns…(Mar 2015)

CaroliZe

…Dave was able to include a visit to my parents in South Africa on our recent trip to Europe at no extra cost. Amazing. I have no hesitation in recommending Dave. (Feb 2015)

Teresa

… was in the process of organising a Premium Economy around-the-world ticket for $7878. Dave was able to suggest a Business Class around the world fare for $6481 on Qantas and Lufthansa…
(Dec 2014)

Sharon

…First call is always to contact Dave when arranging our overseas travel. He has an amazing ability to structure itineraries saving fortunes in the process. Go Dave… I will keep recommending friends to your great service… (Nov 2014)

Michaela, Georgina & Sam

…Dave arranged our student ‘Gap Yah’ trip to South America, Europe, Morocco & Turkey. He definitely knows how to drive your dollar much much further. Have since been recommending Dave to all our friends… (Mar 2013)

Nichole

… had difficulty in organising a Trans-Africa trip from Nairobi to Botswana with our kids. No problem, Dave chartered a truck with a driver and a cook and camping gear, which in the end cost significantly less than a seat on a tour. $792 per person + food…

Option 1: Do-it-Yourself

Use the travel tips below to help plan your next  trip.

Option 2: Let a Travel Specialist help….

While planning a trip can seem straightforward, there are tricks of the trade that ensure you get best value for money.

Dave can save you time and money by cleverly structuring your itinerary, suggesting options you may not have thought of, doing the research, making reservations, booking flights, and generally making recommendations on how best to plan your trip.

This is how it works:

  • A deposit of A$100 (refundable once service fee is paid).
  • You pay the suppliers (airlines, hotels, car hire, etc) directly.
  • Dave charges you a 10% service fee.
     (If unable to find you at least a 10% discount, happy to advise you an alternative)

Great Airline Booking Websites:

Great for checking best price then book directly with airline to avoid the booking fee.

Useful Tips:


Great Accommodation Websites:

Obviously I am biased but it draws rates and inventory either directly, or from 3rd party suppliers like Booking.com, Expedia, Homeaway, Hostelworld and does all the comparisons for you together with reviews. What I usually do is sort by price then check out the reviews and book accordingly.


Great Car Rental Websites

Useful tips:


Great Rail sites:

Helping you travel by train or ferry worldwide…
Flying has lost its glamour.  Many of us now want a more rewarding, low-stress alternative to flying, which brings you closer to the world you live in and reduces your contribution to climate change.  It’s time to rediscover real travel by train or ship, where the journey itself is an adventure.  This site explains how to travel comfortably & affordably by train or ferry where you might think that air was now the only option.  For help with train travel, ask the Man in Seat 61


 Travel Insurance

Always check out your credit card company first to see if they provide insurance. This can save you fortunes and in many cases it will also cover your excess when you rent a car.

Useful links