14 Jan 2022General
What are the Advantages of a Round-the-World Trip?
Embarking on an international trip is always exciting, but there's something even more special about a round-the-world (RTW) trip. Not only do these types of journeys allow you to traverse the entire globe at your own pace, but they also let you experience more destinations in a single trip. In...
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10 Jan 2022General
The 2022 Destination Hit List: Here's Where We Will Be Heading
After almost two years without international travel, it's finally time to start planning your next overseas holiday or business trip – and there are plenty of destinations to choose from. Although there are countless places we're eager to explore this year, we've narrowed it down to a list of ten...
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10 Dec 2021General
How Will Omicron Affect My Travel Plans? Everything We Know So Far
In the last few days, news of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 has disrupted the world. Understandably, it is bringing into question the outlook for 2022, although we await further research and advice. While we can't look into the crystal ball and predict the future, here is a breakdown of...
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07 Dec 2021General
Finnair New Routes & Destinations Currently Loaded for 2022
Earlier this month, Finnair announced an exciting expansion to its international route network. Beginning in early 2022, Finland’s national carrier will add several routes to reach 100 destinations by the northern hemisphere summer. As the national carrier in Finland, Finnair currently serves many destinations across Asia, the United States, and...
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03 Dec 2021General
How to Start Planning Your 2022 International Travel Dreams
It's been a long wait, but international travel is finally back on the cards for Australians -- and right now is the perfect time to start planning your next trip. Whether you're going for a quick business trip or an extended holiday, there are a few tips to remember during...
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14 Nov 2021General
What are Canada's new entry requirements for international travellers?
In September, Canada officially reopened its borders, allowing fully vaccinated foreign visitors to enter the country for any reason — including travel, business, and education. And now, with the overseas travel ban being lifted in Australia, there’s never been a better time to plan a trip to the Great White...
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14 Nov 2021General
How does the Australian vaccine passport impact international travel?
International travel is back on the cards for Australian citizens and permanent residents. Still, it's essential to make sure that you meet a specific set of criteria before you start booking your holiday or round the world trip. Importantly, you'll need to ensure that you are fully vaccinated and have...
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10 Nov 2021General
Start planning your trip: Qantas flights resuming in December, February and 2022
In exciting news for Australians at home and abroad, Qantas has announced that it will resume international flights in mid-December of this year. The national carrier released details about its new flight schedule just as the federal government announced that fully vaccinated Aussies would be able to travel overseas beginning...
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19 Oct 2021General
Maximise your frequent flyer tips before booking your round the world trip with these 3 tips
When COVID-19 brought travel to a screeching halt in 2020, frequent flyers were concerned about the future of their points, miles, and elite status -- some of which had taken years to accumulate. Although many major airlines extended the expiration dates of frequent flyer points, some airlines did not (including...
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13 Oct 2021General
What are the updated international travel entry requirements for the UK?
As the post-pandemic world begins to open up to travellers, many countries are re-evaluating their entry requirements for visitors and returning residents. Earlier this month, for example, the United Kingdom replaced its traffic light system with a new policy that simplifies entry for fully vaccinated travellers. If you're travelling to...
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08 Oct 2021General
A 2-Minute Overview of the Current International Travel Status for Australia
Australia’s current International travel status is a fluid and ever-changing situation at the moment with near-daily updates. At Airfare Geeks, we are eagerly awaiting the opening of the borders and the (re)launch of international travel. Here is an update on the current situation, answering all the important questions. When...
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27 Sep 2021General
What does home quarantine mean for the return of international travel?
We are undeniably itching to travel internationally again and book our first celebratory round the world trip. We've had months to gaze and plan with little direction or foresight, but it's finally coming. In recent weeks, Australia surpassed 70% of the population receiving at least one dose of the vaccine,...
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20 Nov 2019General
Quick Guide To Visiting Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is somewhere that's perhaps not on many Australians' wish lists but it absolutely should be. North Americans flock to San Juan and its tourist's enclaves of Condado Beach and Isla Verde, which are a lot of fun and offer all sorts of great accommodations, nightlife etc. There is...
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20 Nov 2019General
Best Ways to Use Qantas Frequent Flyer Miles - Part 1: Domestic Upgrades
You’re not alone in being unsure of the best ways to use your QANTAS points! For most Australians accruing points is a hobby, for many, it's even an obsession. Credit cards, health insurance, shopping, running, flights... the list of ways we accrue miles goes on and on! So when it...
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20 Oct 2019General
Quick Guide To Planning A Multi Continent Or Round The World Itinerary
Planning a big round the world trip is a pretty massive task and requires a stack of research. Going through your destinations, country by country or even continent by continent, you're likely to keep coming across more and more sights you want to see and places you want to visit....
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