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Three great whiskies to buy duty-free
One of the many delights of travel is the ability to stock up on some amazing whisky – or whiskey, if you insist on the U...
Lufthansa, Porsche first class team-up
Here's a good reason to turn up early for your next Lufthansa flight, or book an extended transit between flights: the opportun...
Five easy ways to tamper-proof your bags
Luggage tampering and theft happens all around the world – even when you’re heading to tourist-friendly destination...
IWC opts for smartband, not smartwatch
IWC is dipping a toe into the smartwatch waters – but don't expect the Swiss marque to trade its renowned mechanical move...
Paklite unveils new 'Altitude' luggage
Paklite’s new ‘Altitude’ range of hard-shell suitcases have hit the streets and skies, with both cabin and ch...
Flying to the USA? Grab a TSA baggage lock
Locking your luggage is a great deterrent to would-be thieves, but if you’re travelling to the USA or Canada, you’l...
Coming soon: your very own $250k jetpack
If your Bentley isn’t fast enough but the Gulfstream's in the workshop having a new spa fitted, strap on a Martin Aircraf...
SA Rand for Virgin's travel money card
IN BRIEF | Virgin Australia's Global Wallet travel money card has added the South African Rand to its list of foreign currencie...
Trunkster bag packs GPS, USB charger
Losing your luggage will soon become a thing of the past, with America’s Trunkster brand unveiling bags with built-in GPS...
Bose launches SoundLink headphones
Joining the existing line-up of Bose audio gear for frequent travellers are the SoundLink headphones – the first on-ear Blueto...
Airlines invest in tech for disruptions
IN BRIEF | Airlines are investing in smart technologies to manage flight disruptions better, according to a recent SITA Airline...
New luggage ranges from Paklite
Paklite’s new Cyborg, Featherweight and Jet-Lite ranges hit the shelves this month, with designs that are both lightweigh...
Five tips for using credit cards abroad
Credit cards are a great companion when jetting abroad – you don’t need to juggle wads of foreign cash, and they&rs...
BA keen to launch 4G inflight Internet
British Airways is in "advanced discussions" to launch inflight Internet service running at true broadband speeds, using a grou...
Global roaming options for China
Whether flying into Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou or Chengdu, business travellers are faced with the same dilemma – what&r...
Tips for Qantas Cash
An increasing number of Qantas Frequent Flyers are now carrying the Qantas Cash card in their wallet or purse, but how many pe...
Review: Samsonite 55cm Firelite spinner
Samsonite’s Firelite collection features luggage that's both lightweight and strong, while a polyurethane coating on the ...
Apple's iPad turns four
TALKING POINT | A certain date slipped by last week without any recognition, let alone fanfare. April 3 marked four years...