Travel trap: Beware of Booking.com scammers
Booking travel and accommodation has never been easier thanks to the internet, but as Booking.com users have found, the modern convenience is not without its traps.
In the year ending December 2023, Australians lost more than $337,000 to scammers impersonating some of the online travel agency’s accommodation partners.
Staying power: What are your rights if an Airbnb host cancels?
So you’re one of the lucky ones who’s secured tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. You’ve even been organised enough to book a reasonably priced Airbnb for the occasion. The excitement level is rising.
Then you get a message. The Airbnb host is cancelling your reservation. You will have to find somewhere else to stay closer to the event when almost everything is booked out or is really expensive. Worse still, you later discover the host has relisted your accommodation for a higher price for the same time.
9 secret tips of the well-travelled
From booking flights to international ATM fee, follow our expert advice and improve your travel savvy. Here you go...