Travel in city Hobart

An Australian woman who won a Virgin Voyages cruise said she and her partner would have to pay a combined $8,000 for flights due to a change in the ship's itinerary.

Jun 23, 2024 • 6 min read

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Looking for an easy and affordable way to see large swaths of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in a single trip?

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, London-based writer, Tasmin Waby, shows us how she turned an expensive destination into a budget-friendly break.

Tasmania has shaken off its reputation as a sleepy backwater. Australia’s smallest state is buzzing with art, nurturing an exciting foodie scene and cutting the ribbon on new hiking trails – all against a backdrop of rich history and remarkable wildlife. Here, Anita Isalska gives ten reasons why you should give in to the island's lure.