Warning - Paris accommodation scam!

There seems to be an ever increasing number of on-line scams offering furnished apartments for rent in Paris, misappropriating thousands of dollars from unsuspecting Australian travellers.

To avoid any problems, ensure that the booking is made with an established and recognizable rental agency, preferably based in Australia. The Travel Studio have some great Parisian accommodation options. Talk to us today!

Book your Qantas airfares before 15 February to avoid surcharge increase

Qantas has just announced increased surcharges for international fares booked in Australia, as part of its response to the European Union and Australian carbon pricing schemes, as well as the sustained high price of fuel. The carrier said both carbon and ... detail

UN agency calls for Venice ban on big liners

A UN agency wants big ships banned from Venice. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called on the Italian government to restrict access of large cruise ships to culturally and ecologically important areas, pa ... detail

Perfume butler the new hot trend in the USA

Room service now comes with a very different smell at a chain of hotels in the US. The Rosewood Hotels group is employing 24-hour fragrance butlers at eight of its properties. When summoned, the butler appears at the door with a selection of perfumes and ... detail

Multi-currency Cash Passport now available

Travelling overseas soon? Consider using a multi-currency Cash Passport with Master Card. Cards are valid for use for up to 5 years and up to 10 foreign currencies can be loaded onto the card. Speak to The Travel Studio for more information on 03 6224 74 ... detail

World's best and worst airports

Travel Guide experts Frommer’s has issued lists of what it considers to be the world’s best and worst airport terminals - with some interesting choices. A new terminal at NZ’s Wellington airport, which at first glance looks like a model of Ayers Rock, ... detail

Sydney flights rumoured for low cost Malaysian airline

Malaysian low-cost long haul carrier AirAsia X has just announced a "re-alignment" of its routes which will see it withdraw services to Europe and India. The move comes amid widespread speculation of the imminent announcement of a Kuala Lumpur-Sydney rou ... detail