Destinations

Reviewing destinations is something many Australian Frequent Flyers do. Our members also enjoy reading the reviews when planning their next trip.

Two Months in North America

Our member Noel Mugavin recently spent two months in the United States and Canada! And it certainly seems to have been quite an adventure. Seattle, Vancouver, Chicago, Boston and New York are just a few of the many destinations visited. Flying Qantas into the United States, our member began by heading across the northern border to Vancouver, … Continued

27 Apr 2016 Destinations

Honeymooning in New Zealand

Our member GarrettM recently shared his experience of honeymooning in New Zealand in the form of a trip report. Visiting both the North and South Island, there were many highlights in this country renowned for its natural beauty and friendly locals. Flying across the Tasman via Melbourne, our newly-wed member began the trip in Auckland. … Continued

6 Apr 2016 Destinations

Soaking Up the Delights of Dubai

Our member yld200 has just returned from a week of holidaying in Dubai! Home to the world’s tallest building, this thriving metropolis has something for everyone visitor. Taking advantage of a family connection, our member managed to pick up some great value Emirates staff travel tickets, albeit in economy, for the trip to the UAE. … Continued

30 Mar 2016 Destinations

The Ultimate Japan Travel Guide

Following a recent trip to Japan, our member Noel Mugavin has put together a detailed trip report. This ultimate Japan travel guide that shows the best of what Japan has to offer. The trip began well. For a country famous for its efficiency, our member was not let down after arriving in Tokyo on an early … Continued

9 Mar 2016 Destinations

US West Coast: One of the Great Drives

The air route between San Francisco and Los Angeles is one of the busiest in the United States. Millions of passengers fly between two of California’s largest cities each year. But it seems there is much more to see on the US west coast when travelling between the two cities by road. As part of a … Continued

2 Mar 2016 Destinations

Into the European Winter in Style

Our member nonpop recently embarked on a trip to Europe for a white Christmas and New Year. And they certainly travelled in style… Business class on a combination of Emirates, Finnair and Qantas was used to reach Europe where the likes of Vienna, Budapest and Munich awaited! A trip to the Qantas First Lounge for the … Continued

24 Feb 2016 Destinations

A North American Adventure

Our member irv recently completed somewhat of a trip of a lifetime around the United States and Canada. The Grand Canyon, New York City and Disneyland were all included on their jam-packed itinerary, taking in the best that North America has to offer! After a long flight across the Pacific and a not-so-seamless connection in … Continued

17 Feb 2016 Destinations

Cruising around Iceland & Greenland

Visiting Iceland and Greenland on the same trip is not something that many Australians can say they have done. But recently AFF member bigpetebrown did just that, cruising from Iceland to Eastern Canada with a stop in Greenland along the way. The trip to Iceland began with a flight to New York on Qantas. From … Continued

3 Feb 2016 Destinations

A White Christmas in Japan

Many associate the term “White Christmas” with the likes of North America or Europe. But this holiday season, one member had a white Christmas of a different kind. After this member’s first Japanese trip left an impression for all the right reasons, they were keen to return. So NoobFlyer took advantage of All Nippon Airways’ … Continued

13 Jan 2016 Destinations

Tasmania: Insider Travel Tips

Tasmania is known for its natural beauty, history, culture, good food and relaxed atmosphere. With so much to see and do, one member seeks the community’s advice on how to make the most of a two week Tasmanian holiday. We have two weeks (give or take) at end of March. Fly in and out of … Continued

12 Jan 2016 Destinations

The Intrigue of Sri Lanka

The many trip reports on AFF don’t just make for captivating reading. They also offer inspiration and ideas for your own travels! Plus, as they are written by other AFF members, there is always an opportunity to ask questions and seek recommendations. Our member albatross710 recently had the chance to visit Sri Lanka. While researching … Continued

16 Dec 2015 Destinations

Rum, Cigars and Classic Cars: Encountering Cuba

This week’s trip report comes from a part of the world that is attracting increasing attention as a tourist destination. Throughout the past five decades, dictatorship rule and US sanctions have limited Cuba’s development and tourism opportunities. The result is a country where you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d walked into the 1960s; quite a … Continued

18 Nov 2015 Destinations