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10% off Any Hotel Booking @ Amoma

expired 10% off Any Hotel Booking @ Amoma

AMO2210

Code AMO2210 can be used at checkout on Amoma o receive 10% off any hotel. I haven’t checked, but this is according to TravelFree. https://travelfree.info/amoma-promo-code-10-off/ Book by 5 nov …

Will Car Insurance Claim for Vandalism Be Effected by Non Disclosure of Demerit Points?

Hey all, I have comprehensive insurance on my vehicle. I now realise that I may have left off oldish demerit points for texting in my car when I purchased insurance. My car was keyed in a public …

Paris with a young teen - best neighbourhoods for atmosphere, safety and convenience

I'm thinking about adding a segment onto my Europe trip and showing Paris to my teen. It's been 15 years since I've been. I'm at a really early stage but my number one concern is …

Best shoulder season for Italy, France or Greece in early/ mid October

I'm going to have a week or so free in Europe at the beginning of October. I'd like to look at some places that offer extraordinary value during this time, compared to their peak summer …

Where to stay a few days in Beijing

I'm taking a cruise that terminates in Tianjin and might as well spend a few days in Beijing. I've been to Shanghai and was fairly overwhelmed by the scale. I'm looking to find a …

Spend time in Sydney, from 7am until about 3pm on a Saturday.

Happy new year everyone. I no longer have a base in Sydney and am flying out there for a cruise. I arrive in around 6am on a Saturday and have to be checked in by about 4pm at circular …

Leads for bargains in Las Vegas, esp hotel 30/5/18-4/6/18

A friend of mine is going to the USA and is looking at her Vegas accommodation now. Are there specialist sites or leads for bargains in Vegas? Thank you!

Singapore Airport Staff Canteen Open to Everyone

I flew Cathay Pacific out of Singapore a couple of days ago. I asked the information attendant at terminal 1 if the only food court/ hawker centre was in the basement of terminal 3 public area. She …

Vodafone

Vodafone Roaming in China

Hey all, I'm going to china for the first time and will just spending two nights in Shanghai pre cruise. I'm with virgin, but have borrowed an extra iPhone. If I get a postpaid Vodafone …

Bank Account for New Born with Infrequent Deposits

A friend of mine has just become a grandfather. He thinks he'd like to start out a modest bank account for the baby. He anticipates that future cash gifts from others will be deposited over the …

144 hour visa for China

I'm in Perth. I want to go to shanghai, cruise to Singapore and return to Perth via air. The 144 hour exemption requires a person to depart china to a third country. I have options to fly. …

Good Food and Wine Show

Good Food and Wine Show. Printed Ticket Needed or Can They Scan Your Phone QR Code

I'm heading to the good food show, free thanks to a generous OzB member. Do I need to print tickets or can they scan my phone QR code? Thanks!!

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Perth Good Food and Wine Show - Sunday Tickets - $15 + Booking Fee (Save $15)

expired Perth Good Food and Wine Show - Sunday Tickets - $15 + Booking Fee (Save $15)

Travelzoo

Travelzoo is offering $15 off Sunday tickets to the Perth good food and wine show. You have to buy by 13/7/2917 at 1159. Tickets only valid apparently for adult early bird tickets fior Sunday …

Priceline Pharmacy

Priceline Skincare Goodie Bag GWP Coming out Thursday 22 June

Moved to Forum: Original Link I was at a smaller Priceline this afternoon and they had their newest gift with purchase bag on display. It's not available until Thursday and I can't find …

Islamic State Urging Members to Use eBay and Gumtree to Lure People and Kill as Many as Possible

I wonder if they took puts out on eBay shares prior to this directive. Just a reminder to always be safe when buying privately. This has always been the …

Touring Kuala Lumpur In A Private Car For Five Hours - Any Ideas?

KL is a hole. I hate it. My teen and I are flying in late Monday and flying out Tuesday evening. I have a private car for six hours. The rate includes pick up at our hotel in Bukit Bintang and drop …

Hot chips recipe similar to air fryer outcome

I saw this recipe and thought I'd share in case someone wanted to try low fat hot chips, but did not want to buy an air fryer. https://food52.com/recipes/33343-patricia-wells-fake-frites

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Royal Caribbean Voyager $610 Pp Ts inside 5 March 10 Nights South Pacific Syd

expired Royal Caribbean Voyager $610 Pp Ts inside 5 March 10 Nights South Pacific Syd

My favourite ship in the voyager class. Go direct to RCI website. It will say $698, but you should just be charged $610. Click book now and it will give you a price For 2 people. No. Credit card …

Article on Travelling Cheap

http://www.hostelworld.com/blog/travel-on-a-budget/?source=n... Pretty obvious stuff but there are always newbies on here.

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Royal Caribbean Explorer 10 Night South Pacific inside Cabin $696 Pp Ts 22 Feb 2017 @ Oz Cruising

expired Royal Caribbean Explorer 10 Night South Pacific inside Cabin $696 Pp Ts 22 Feb 2017 @ Oz Cruising

If you can manage the time away, there are bargains on the Explorer out of Sydney. Check around for the best price, taking into account credit card fees. RCI Australia does not charge to use an …

Tours in HCM, Hoi An and Hanoi

I'm wondering if any ozbargainers have booked day tours either in Vietnam and can give me a website, or if you've booked online and used the service. I'm looking for a website of a …

AirAsia

Air Asia to Honolulu?

I just read they've been approved, but don't recall seeing any deals. Is this old news or is it new?

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Norwegian Star 19 Night Akl-Sin 18/2/17 $1888 Pp Twin or SOLO Cabin @ Crushing.com.au

expired Norwegian Star 19 Night Akl-Sin 18/2/17 $1888 Pp Twin or SOLO Cabin @ Crushing.com.au

19 night cruise, if you choose inside gyarabtee, you pay $1888 per person or $1888 for one traveller in a cabin by themselves. 0% single supplement is a rarity in Australia. I've che Jed other …

My experience selling my old car.

I recently replaced my car and had to dispose if the old one. I thought I'd get maybe $2500 for it - 2001 bmw executive 235,000 km. The dealer where I bought my new used car checked with their …

Gumtree

Selling an Unopened Air Conditioner on Gumtree

It's funny that these gumtree issues have come up because I am now considering selling some items on gumtree. The big one is a huge ducted sir con system. My ex husband and I bought it about …

Searching club rooms only on aggregator sites

I quite like staying in club rooms, and sometimes the incremental cost is not that great. Digging through individual listings on hotels combined and trivago is time consuming. Is there any way to …

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Azamara Journey 15 Night All Inclusive Syd-Akl Cruise from $2918 Pp 19/2/17 via Crazy Cruises

expired Azamara Journey 15 Night All Inclusive Syd-Akl Cruise from $2918 Pp 19/2/17 via Crazy Cruises

This is one to get excited about! A high quality ship with drinks, gratuities and one or more shore experiences included. At $200 pp pn ts inside. Great value! I highly recommend! If you have …

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P&O Pacific Dawn 1/4/17 7 Night South Pacific Depart Brisbane $899 inside $944 outside Drinks Included @ OzCruising

expired P&O Pacific Dawn 1/4/17 7 Night South Pacific Depart Brisbane $899 inside $944 outside Drinks Included @ OzCruising

Drinks package included. Slightly cheaper on http://www.cruiseagency.com.au/cruise-details/p-and-o/w715/0... but they don't mention drinks. Always make sure your quote includes the inclusions …

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P&O Pacific Jewel 2 Night Cruise Melbourne-Sydney 6/2/17 $79 inside, $89 outside PP ts @ Cruise Agency

out of stock P&O Pacific Jewel 2 Night Cruise Melbourne-Sydney 6/2/17 $79 inside, $89 outside PP ts @ Cruise Agency

Not my cup of tea, so to speak, but possibly a cheap entry level experience for some.

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Carnival Cruise 9 Night South Pacific 29 Jan 2017. $676 Pp Twin Share @ Cruise Agency

expired Carnival Cruise 9 Night South Pacific 29 Jan 2017. $676 Pp Twin Share @ Cruise Agency

Carnival is supposed to be a reasonable cruise line. They are ripping solo travelers off, as per normal, but twin share customers get good value.

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P&O Pearl 30 Jan 4 Night Cruise Syd-AKL One Way $299 Pp Twin @ Cruise Agency

expired P&O Pearl 30 Jan 4 Night Cruise Syd-AKL One Way $299 Pp Twin @ Cruise Agency

One way cruise from Sydney to Auckland. Four nights, no intermediate ports. Price is for an outside cabin. Probably a port hole. Per person, two in a cabin. Suits those wanting to tale a one way …

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P&O Jewel 13 Jan 12 Night Cruise $656 Single. $584 Twin from Melbourne @ Cruise Agency

expired P&O Jewel 13 Jan 12 Night Cruise $656 Single. $584 Twin from Melbourne @ Cruise Agency

I'm reticent to post this because I don't like this cruise line. This is a good value if you have low standards, particularly if you are travelling solo. It visits the South Pacific. …

Discounts for over 50s

There are heaps of discounts for over 60s. I'm sure there are some for over 50s. Does anyone know of some? Thanks

Funeral for Ex BF. Cost

My ex BF is in hospital. He has fallen on hard times and I lent him over $100,000, which he has not repaid. He is now destitute. I feel I've done enough for him. I think there is a chance he …

Car Protection Coating

I've just bought a 2015 car and they tried to sell me a "protection package " and window tinting. I've already sorted the window tinting out separately. Do car protection …

Buying Slightly Used Kia Cerato from a Dealer. Advice?

I need a new car and I always pay cash for depreciating consumer items. I've decided to go cheaper as I have a number of expenses coming up and I don't ever want to be cut short. The Kia …

Selling a BMW Privately in Perth

My old BMW needs to be replaced soon. I should have replaced it two years ago, but I stupidly lent a friend nearly all of my ready cash. I now have enough cash to buy a new (2 yr old ) car. My BMW …

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Royal Caribbean 12 Night Voyager Cruise $888 Pp Ts and Explorer Cruises 10 Nt $722 Pp Ts Feb & Mar 17 out of Sydney

expired Royal Caribbean 12 Night Voyager Cruise $888 Pp Ts and Explorer Cruises 10 Nt $722 Pp Ts Feb & Mar 17 out of Sydney

Great value 24 hr sale allegedly ends 11an 22/11/16. $13.50 usd pp daily gratuity expected but you can be a dick and take it off. Both go to South Pacific Includes flow rider, rock climbing, mini …

Salsas

Salsas Club Card - How Do I Obtain

I just received my birthday email from salsas and it says I need to present my club card to redeem it. I don't think I ever bothered getting a card. Is there a way to do this in time to get my …

AmEx Flight Entitlements? Only Getaway or Do They Allow Next level up?

Virgin have changed their economy fares. There are now three. I'm looking at going to Melbourne for a marginal reason. From Perth. They don't have getaway fares on the way there. It used …

Hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Due to the Air Asia sale and not know exactly what I would be doing/going, took the chance and bought school holiday tix to KL and now have figured I'd do Vietnam, again, despite the heat. I …

Vietnam (again). North to Hanoi and Halong

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my Hoi an questions. I've been back in oz for a few days and am thinking about heading back to the north. This time solo, so I can travel rougher. …

Legitimate Shop in Ho Chi Minh for Flip Flops or Similar High Quality Thong

When I travel in Asia I generally wear fit flops which are a very thick high quality thong which can come in fancy styles that look like sandals. Last night in my first night the one toe strap …

Uber

Uber in Vietnam

I'm heading to Vietnam last week and was wondering if anyone had any experience with Uber over there. I know someone who used uber in that hellhole, KL, and they were happy with it. I …

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Getting around China blocking Gmail by forwarding emails.

My husband is going to China and most of his emails come to gmail accounts. If he has them auto-forwarded to big pond, will he be able to check his emails in China? Thanks

Hoi an - Stay in Old Town or The Beach

My husband and I are travelling to Vietnam and are spending five nights in Hoi An in mid March. I'm having a bit of trouble ascertaining if we should stay in old town or the beach. I have been …

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COTD 10% off Sitewide (Shipping Excluded) Ends Midday Australia Day

expired COTD 10% off Sitewide (Shipping Excluded) Ends Midday Australia Day

10% off sitewide, ends noon on australia day. Don't know if there are any bargains. 10% discount will be applied automatically in checkout and does not apply to shipping charges.

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Pumpkin Patch Nothing over $20 in Clearance Boots Were $59.99 Now 2 for $20

expired Pumpkin Patch Nothing over $20 in Clearance Boots Were $59.99 Now 2 for $20

AUNET

Pumpkin Patch all clearance less than $20. Free shipping if $20 or more with Code. Bought two pairs of boots for my daughter for $20. Footwear and accessories appear to be BOGOF. Originally $59.99 …

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Queen Mary 2 Santiago to Sydney Via Tahiti and Auckland 16 Feb 2016 22 Nights. $1413/ $1162pp

expired Queen Mary 2 Santiago to Sydney Via Tahiti and Auckland 16 Feb 2016 22 Nights. $1413/ $1162pp

I am hoping to go on this cruise. If you can swing the flight to Chile it would be great! $1413 pp double inside $1162 pp quad inside There may be a chance to get a $100 AMEX credit through …

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P&O Eden 10 N Freo-Syd Inside $399 pp Twin. Possibly as Low as $284 15 Nov

expired P&O Eden 10 N Freo-Syd Inside $399 pp Twin. Possibly as Low as $284 15 Nov

A significantly less attractive deal than my one the other night on Voyager. If you would like to take a floating caravan park from Freo (PERTH) to SYD on 15 Nov you can book right now with qantas …