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• Tip 1 Finding your car  Mantra travel Tip 1: Finding your car at the airport car park Business traveller Peta sha…

• Tip 2 BYO powerboard  Mantra travel Tip 2: Keep a tab on your chargers with a powerboard In Pat's words, this t…

• Tip 3 Put your name on it  Mantra travel Tip 3: Tape your card to the back of your laptop or tablet Mantra staff mem…

• Tip 4 Best seat on the plane  Mantra travel Tip 4: Check out seatguru.com to figure out the best plane seats Savvy busi…

• Tip 5 Airport car service  Mantra travel Tip 5: Don't risk your taxi not turning up; book a car service Mantra staff…

• Tip 6 Home away from home  Mantra Travel Tip 6: Pack a photo of the family and feel at home Family man and business …

• Tip 7 Dress to impress  Mantra Travel Tip 7: Take your essentials in your carry-on bag Stephen impresses Pat with…

• Tip 8 Pre-print boarding passes  Mantra travel Tip 8: Pre-print your boarding pass to save check-in time According to Pat,…

• Tip 9 Crease-free ties  Mantra Travel Tip 9: Roll your ties when packing to avoid creases Business traveller Geof…

• Tip 10 Back-up credit card  Mantra Travel Tip 10: Leave a back-up credit card in the hotel safe for emergencies As a …

• Tip 11 Find your way home  Mantra Travel Tip 11: Carry hotel business cards to help get back to your hotel Another g…

• Tip 12 Snap your room number  Mantra Travel Tip 12: Take a photo of your room number For security reasons, City Mantra …

• Tip 13 Later housekeeping  Mantra Travel Tip 13: Postpone housekeeping until your confidential papers are away In th…

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• Lionel's Tip Travel Toothbrush  Lionel explains the advantages of bringing a travel toothbrush with you... We think.

• Michael's Tip Have Photographers For Fr…  If you're going to do something crazy that looks cool while on holiday, make sure you have…

• Abigail 's Tip Travel Smart Snacks   A quick trip to supermarket for your 'take along' travel mini bar - gives you healthy snac…

• Susan's Tip Stress Free Holiday  When going on holidays especially with a family, order all your groceries, drinks etc with…

• David's Tip Velcro It For Extra Perso…  A extra personal security hint against pickpockets when travelling overseas is to stitch s…

• Alma's Tip Secret Money Belt For Whe…  Take a leather belt you wear to an upholstery shop and have them sew on the inside a flat …

• Alison 's Tip Shopping For Food  Go to your favourite on-line supermarket and order your groceries to arrive at your holida…

• kaye's Tip Save Space And Avoid Iron…  Whenever I travel, which I do a lot for work and also pleasure, I roll up all my clothes.…

• NEIL's Tip Make Life Easier  Always have your passport and flight details on your whilst on the plane so you don't have…

• Colin's Tip First Impressions Count T…  The moment you enter your motel you should meet and speak with the concierge and also stop…

• Kerryl's Tip Accommodation  Best tip of all make sure of pre booking at a Mantra property to be looked after while u h…

• Denis's Tip Picture It Done  To help you find your vehicle in a car park (long term, shopping mall), most of people hav…

• Sophie's Tip To Women - Minimalism Wit…  As a seasoned traveler I've learned how important a choice of a colour theme can be to dec…

• Carol Anne's Tip Passport No No  NEVER NEVER NEVER Pop your passport into the magazine holder on the back of the seat in fr…

• Stephanie 's Tip Your Documents  Type in a word document all your important information (bank account details, travel insur…

• Cheryl's Tip Pre-book Tickets Where Po…  When travelling try wherever possible to pre-book tickets for attractions in advance. You …

• Allan's Tip One Tip To Cover It All  Always book at a Mantra where there friendly staff are always willing to help you with any…

• Rob's Tip Travel Mantra  Firstly, never cause a racket wherever you go because Aussies are well regarded everywhere…

• Kate's Tip Packing  When packing your bag, roll ALL of your clothes tightly. You will then have lots of space …

• Vera's Tip New For Old  Buy new underwear before the holidays but don't take them with. Wear your old undies,disca…

• Chris's Tip Stay Hydrated!  My top tip is to pack your berocca & hydralites & it's happy days wherever you are!

• Daniel's Tip Ask A Local  Always ask the locals about the best things to do and see in the place you have travelled …

• Leslye's Tip Travel Light  I find we all pack too much. Find clothes that mix & match. Nobody (but you) cares what …

• Debbie's Tip Underwear  I travel A LOT and my number one travel tip is to always pack spare pairs of underwear! …

• Thomas 's Tip Lucky And Happy  Work or play live every minute travelling knowing how lucky you are to able to travel it w…

• Peter's Tip Light Travel  When I travel I mix and match as much as possible, but I select cloths that will go togeth…

• Peter's Tip Passport Copy  Whenever travelling overseas ensure that you 1-2 coloured photocopies of your Passport - i…

• Neil's Tip Whether Swimming At Mantr…  Please swim between the flags and always within the stinger net enclosures during the dang…

• Melinda's Tip Check Your Documents!  Always make sure you check your documents to ensure dates and details are correct. There'…

• Royston's Tip Avoid Inconvience  Toilet before takeoff and avoid inconvienence, personal and to fellow passengers

• Mary's Tip Dry Undies  No need to take lots of undies when travelling, so long as you have access to a hair dryer…

• Tanya's Tip Travelling Kit  We have a little bag where we store everything that we need for our holidays so that when …

• Dorothy's Tip Don't Let The Weather Spo…  When planning your big holiday, keep in mind what season it will be where you are travelli…

• JENNY's Tip Hands Free  I always travel with a bag across my chest to enable my both hands to be free. All my trav…

• Leeanne 's Tip Don't Forget   The most basic travel tips that I can pass on are simple and so common most forget - organ…

• Andrea's Tip Enjoy The Journey And The…  My travel tip is to start your holiday the minute you leave your home. As soon as you whee…

• Robert's Tip Wear The Right Boots  Where airport friendly boots when travelling. You don't have to remove your boots on cold …

• Susan's Tip Luggage I.d.  Always put your email address on the tag on your luggage. That way you can be contacted wh…

• Melinda's Tip Don't Forget Your Passpor…  Not only should you not forget your passport, but you should check that it has the minimum…

• Jan's Tip Save Money And Relax  I always take a small box of cereal and some long-life milk on trips away. I am often tir…

• Jackie's Tip Stay At A Mantra!!  My top tip would be to make sure you stay at a Mantra Hotel, Resort or Apartment to ensure…

• Garry's Tip Comfort  East Tip always pack your slippers!! You love them at home so why not away!! also for long…

• David's Tip Passport Security  Photo of id page in mobile phone & carry several photocopies to leave at hotel reception i…

• Phillip's Tip Take A Photo Of Vital Tra…  Pretty much every phone has a camera on them. Take a photo with your phone of your key pas…

• Annette's Tip Be Organised.  Make sure everything is confirmed at least a week before you travel. Also make sure you le…

• Nicole's Tip How To Make Room In Your …  Pack clothes for your trip that you don't actually want anymore. As you wear each piece yo…

• Liz's Tip Spending Money  If your planning a trip overseas. While we are getting an excellent exchange rate buy a tr…

• Margaret's Tip Lost Your Luggage?  Pack a clean set of underwear in your carry-on baggage. That way if your luggage gets lost…

• Wendy's Tip Baggage  When referring to new male partners, the only type of baggage we like is the kind you take…

• Andrew's Tip Avoiding Water Torture   In regions where the water is of dubious quality, one of the highest risks is the act of b…

• Glenn's Tip Weather Tip  Pat if it looks like rain heres a tip I always use Take and umbrella. Cheers Glenn H.

• Shaun's Tip Leave Kids At Home  Make a list of things to take and then throw it in the bin. It's a holiday, live in the mo…

• Julie's Tip Travel Safe  Be aware of local laws & customs & be cautious in new surroundings.

• Renee's Tip Cheap Alcohol  When traveling overseas, buy your alcohol or perfumes and liquid items at the local shoppi…

• Lisa's Tip Travelling With Kids  Ensure that your carry on luggage contains your childs comfort toy (eg teddy, blanket), sn…

• Sandra's Tip Minimum Clothing  When travelling I pack lots of much loved clothing & can leave them behind at different de…

• Jenny's Tip Travelling With Medicatio…  Always pack your medications in your hand luggage and when travelling overseas take all yo…

• Elissa's Tip Split Your Packing  If travelling with another person pack a change of clothes for yourself into their bag and…

• Nunzia's Tip Wake Up And Smell The Ros…  Whether I am travelling for business or pleasure, I always bring along a scented travel ca…

• Judith's Tip Take Your Own Hangers  I am a female and travel frequently - my best tip is to pack "small items" at the bottom o…

• Susan's Tip It's All In The Mindset  Engage the best MINDSET - expect to enjoy everything, meet lovely & interesting people. M…

• Steve's Tip Alarm Clock  Ensure your iPhone or iPad has an international time zone clock on it so you can set alarm…

• Julie's Tip Space Bags  When packing your luggage, use Space Bags to store your clothes. You can pack your socks,…

• Lynn's Tip Jokes  Never try to crack a joke with either a border guard or a French waiter. Both are humourle…

• Angela's Tip Whistle Stop !  When travelling with our young daughter when she was say 3-10 years old we always had her …

• Loretta's Tip How To Pack  Pack your underwear in a large click zip plastic bag purchased in pack of 15 at supermar…

• Kevin's Tip The Vacuum Bag  "The perfect "Don't Do Travel Tip" Last year we headed off to Vietnam, both packing our o…

• Colleen 's Tip Verstility  Always pack a manicure set - one of the female ones that has tweezers, scissors etc. The t…

• Rick 's Tip Stay Longer And Live The …  Stay Longer and realy live the place then you know that you have traveled and lived a diff…

• Lisa's Tip Carousel Charisma!  Black is NOT back! Don't have a dark colored suitcase that looks like everyone else's. Spo…

• Angela's Tip Packing Tip  Pack each family members clothes into their own "green" shopping bag then put those "green…

• Wes's Tip Travelling With The Stars  On a recent holiday to Far North Qld we had an unpleasant experience where the "resort" we…

• Angela's Tip Pillow Talk  If going to a cold climate destination pack your jacket/coat in a pillow case in your hand…

• Shawn's Tip Book 6 Months In Advance  Do your homework on all aspects of your holiday deal with a reliable agent online or loca…

• Tayla's Tip Shopping Strategy  Wear compression stockings on long distance trip so when you get to your destination, no '…

• Lisa's Tip Hydration Is The Best Ant…  Ladies - when travelling by air take a small atomizer in your handbag - less than 100ml of…

• Angela's Tip Fire Safety  When checking into your room always check out the fire escapes and know what direction to …

• Michelle's Tip Travel Sick Cure  Always carry a plastic bag, refresher wipes, car air freshner and a bag of peppermints whe…

• Dean's Tip Finding Your Hire Car  If in a shopping centre, remember where you enter the centre by taking note of the shop on…

• Dean's Tip Finding Your Hire Car  If in a shopping centre, remember where you enter the centre by taking note of the shop on…

• Anthony 's Tip Pocket Safe  Take a second wallet or purse away with you. Carry the minimal amount of cash with you and…

• Samantha's Tip Photocopy All Important D…  Make sure you photocopy all your important travel documents and leave copies with a relia…

• Angela's Tip Sock It To Them!  When travelling carry a $20 note or whatever in your sock incase your wallet gets stolen. …

• Dale's Tip Never Presume  Never presume.

• Jan's Tip Luggage Space Saver  Buy at any Department store, space saving travel self sealing bags. organise clothes into…

• Robert 's Tip Super Organised   My tip - Take your wife with you. They pack everything but the kitchen sink! Super organis…

• Kate's Tip Never Let An Opportunity…  Say yes to everything and no to nothing, you will never miss a good opportunity coming you…

• Debbie's Tip All You Need  The best thing to take on holiday is that special someone to share it with. Your partner …

• Sally's Tip Packing Well  I have found that rolling our clothes up, instead of folding ensures you get more clothes …

• Kaye's Tip Itenary For The Trip.  When travelling it is always best to have an itenary. Keep it simple and basic, with the …

• Andrew's Tip Take Photos Of All Import…  take photos of all your important travel documents with your phone before you leave. This …

• Caroline's Tip Mugs  Always pack an extra two mugs - for large teas in the mornings!

• Juanita 's Tip Stand Out From The Crowd  Always tie a unique coloured ribbon or piece of material to you're suitcase handle. You wo…

• Julie's Tip The Best Tip  My best tip to any tourist is to talk to the locals. I am a publican/licensee and the bes…

• Natalie 's Tip Shave Your Travel Budget …  We recently stayed at the Mantra, Magnetic Island and appreciated the free activities. …

• Kimberley's Tip Bring Your Holiday Memori…  There is nothing sadder than returning home from an amazing holiday. To bring a little bit…

• Marjie's Tip Cheaper Comfortable Flyin…  I always try to book flights early before travel to get cheap flights then upgrade to Busi…

• Jared's Tip Pack Your Kitchen To Leng…  When booking apartments, most people focus on the bedroom, bathroom and activities. But w…

• Brendan's Tip Sporting Friendships  Because my wife and I are committed to "travelling light" as much as possible, sometimes o…

• Hassan's Tip Carry An Interesting Book…  While you travel, you may come across longer transits. In a situation like that a nice boo…

• Terry's Tip Home Delivery  When travelling domestic (e.g. Hamilton Island) you can pre-order your groceries online fr…

• Lionel's Tip Padlocks  Use only coded padlocks and not ones with keys on your luggage so you don't risk losing th…

• Colin's Tip Looking Sharp  Wether work or pleasure, you will want to look neat and "not crumpled" after the airline, …

• Michael's Tip Minimise The Inconvenienc…  If you travel, especially by air, with a family member or partner, split and share some es…

• Errol's Tip Documents  Aways make sure you have photocopies of your passport, credit dards etc in your luggadge a…

• Jennifer's Tip Packing Toiletries When F…  Pack your toiletries bag, including any liquids that you can't take inflight and that need…

• Joanna 's Tip No Fighting Over The Remo…  Whenever we go travelling we always take the car DVD player and a few new release movies w…

• Ken's Tip Drying Undies In A Hotel …  Hand wringing out your wet undies won't get them dry enough to wear the next day esp if th…

• Judy-Ann's Tip Light Weight Secret  1. To conserve space & weight I tip all my different vitamins into small resealable plasti…

• Ingrid's Tip Power Board For Electrica…  Take a small power board and with adapter on your overseas trip. When travelling oversea…

• Jen's Tip Imagine A Safe Journey An…  While queuing to board the plane I take 20 seconds to imagine a safe journey and a safe re…

• Col's Tip Photo Guide  When on a long trip make sure to take a photo of the town or city name as you enter it to …

• Christie's Tip Save The Drama  Always have the correct travel insurance, check the exclusions and inclusions and ensure t…

• Michael's Tip Clothes Packing And A Rad…  I have two basic but very useful tips, 1. Roll up your clothes , in your suitcase, do n…

• Gemmelynn's Tip Lock And Tie Your Suitcas…  Having your suitcase locked with keys will keep your belongings safe. By tying a ribbon or…

• Karrar's Tip Get Familiar With Airport…  A swift and safe pass through security checks can save a day and property loss. To avoi…

• Josh's Tip Top Top  When traveling in Australia or abroad, always be happy kind and curtious, your on holiday!…

• Lynette's Tip Less Gear To Bring Home  Travel Lighter. Make sure when you pack from home you take your old undies, t shirts, sle…

• Darren's Tip Safe Money  Have two debit cards while travelling. have a debit card with a daily limit on it that…

• bruce's Tip Add To Carry On Bag  having lost a couple of bags somewhere still in transit then pack a carry on with some bas…

• Nigel's Tip Be Prepared  Most of my trips are two nights. I have a bag packed with 3 everything I need ready in my…

• Trevor 's Tip Hire Car Collection  This tip can save time at the end of the trip when travelling national or international as…

• David's Tip Be Prepared   I always have a ready to go toiletry bag stocked and packed, it contains, gastro-stop,toot…

• Jennifer's Tip Pack Light  Don't pack as much as you think you need. Utilise the washing and dryers while you're out,…

• JEFF's Tip Packing Too Many Clothes  WHEN GOING ON HOLIDAY MOST PEOPLE TEND TO PACK TOO MANY CLOTHES.SOMETIMES IF YOU STAY IN A…

• Tamara's Tip Always Take An Emergency …  I always take a lunchbox with emergency supplies, a mini first aid kit, gastro medication,…

• judy's Tip What To Pack  I always take fine wool clothing as it is thermal wear. (great for summer and winter)easy …

• Lorraine 's Tip Safe, Healthy & Mess Free…  Nothing is worse than trying to clean up mess from something leaking in your case or picki…

• Lindsay's Tip Take A Little Bit Of Home…  I like to take two essential travel items with me whenever I am away: firstly, a small but…

• Peter's Tip Thankyou And Please Goes…  Make the effort to say thankyou and please where ever you tavel particularly in the langua…

• Shirley's Tip Mix N' Match  When travelling with a husband or partner, pack each suitcase with some clothes of the oth…

• Angela's Tip Packing You Best...  If you are travelling for pleasure, the most important things you can bring are a smile, r…

• John's Tip Things Do Not Connect  The ability of planes, trains and buses to run on time is virtually non-existant. If you …

• Sally's Tip Thinking Of Others  Grab the complementary toiletries, take them home and refill them, and donate them to char…

• David's Tip Share Luggage  When travelling with a partner or family always share the luggage, meaning put some of you…

• Matthew's Tip Noisy Planes  On long overseas trips or even interstate trips is always a good idea to have a good quali…

• Brian's Tip Meeting New People  When travelling always attempt to make converstaion with an unknown person. Many will be l…

• Tina 's Tip Be Well Informed Prior To…  Before i travel i like to be well informed of the destination that i travel to and motel i…

• Kerry's Tip Best Tip To Enjoy Your Ho…  When booking your accomodation find the MANTRA hotel to stay at. You will then have the be…

• Carl's Tip Fire Safety  Once you have checked in and found your room, first thing do is to find the nearest fire e…

• Jeff's Tip Phone Sim Card  When overseas purchase a local sim card for your mobile phone and enquire about special ca…

• Judy's Tip Hands Free  Invest in a good quality back pack as your hand luggage if flying frequently. This allows …

• Tenielle's Tip Happy Hungry Baby  Ever walked into a restaurant after a busy day of holidaying with 3 kids in tow only to se…

• Peter's Tip Travelling With Partner  When travelling with your partner put some of each others clothes in each suitcase in case…

• Kimberly's Tip Alarm Your Hotel Room  If you've got iPad other tablets you can down load an alarm security app which will sound …

• Lew's Tip Return Flights  When booking return flights it can often be cheaper if not more convenient with more suita…

• Mark's Tip Put Things In The Same Pl…  When traveling it is easy to misplace items like your house keys, your passport, your hote…

• Jan's Tip No More Wrinkles  i hate ironing and this helps no end, when packing carefully roll all tshirts by laying fl…

• Julie's Tip Relax You Will Get There.…  you need to be prepared to wait. The most stressful part of travel can be just that, wait…

• Taren's Tip Know Your Clean Undies Fr…  Once you've worn your undies, tie them in a knot. Now you can rummage through your bag for…

• Lew's Tip Luggage  On short trips particularly in warmer months only have carry on luggage. You should be abl…

• Leanne's Tip When Travelling !  Before you go always have a 'travel list' to follow so you will not forget those important…

• Leanne's Tip Top Tip  When travelling anywhere always pack an eye mask and ear plugs- you never know how thin th…

• peter's Tip Holiday Their Way.  remember it's a holiday and slow down. eat where the locals eat, ask them to tell you the …

• Lew 's Tip Getting To The Airport  Limo services in Melbourne to the airport are often cheaper than taxis. Alternatively the …

• Terry's Tip Drinking Water  Holidays, business trips, and health can be significantly disrupted if the traveller does …

• Danielle's Tip Roll Not Fold!  To make sure you and your friends are not sitting on your suitcase to try and zip it up, t…

• Dolores's Tip Handy Handbag Ladies!  Crossover handbag is the handiest and simplist way of carrying things whilst ensuring your…

• Allan 's Tip Patience & Timing  Learn to be patient and allow enough time for site seeing and travel. I hated waiting in q…

• peter's Tip Electric Food Heater  The Australian BIRKO FOOD HEATER is a great way to have substantial meals/snacks/drinks w…

• Martin's Tip Queues  Take an e-book: easy to slip out of your bag and if it is a good book, time in queues do n…

• cheryl's Tip At A Glance  Using a simple blank calender page, summarize details of your trip on a day to day basis. …

• kel's Tip Comfy Undies  Wear Comfy Undies

• Greg's Tip Knwo Where To Stay  Always stay at the Mantra in whichever city you visit as you will always know where you ar…

• tonino's Tip Jet Lag  Also stay as warm as you can on very long flights. Drink lots of fluids (non alcoholic) t…

• Linda 's Tip On Your Iphone Use The Ut…  Enter all the cities you are travelling to and from. iphone will always calculate the curr…

• Sheryl's Tip Passport/visa/money Safe &…  Sew a rectangle of cotton/calico slightly larger than your passport into a pouch - with a …

• Mary's Tip Fit And Healthy To Go!  The top travel tip is be fit for travel. Walking, sitting, eating and sightseeing during y…

• Deni's Tip Communicate  If travelling to foreign lands try to learn a few polite local expressions. There's nothin…

• Clare's Tip My Perfect Holiday  After month of hard work and dreary everyday life, it's time to LIVE LIFE! I begin by payi…

• Leigh's Tip Stress-less  After travelling for Business and pleasure for over 30 years the best tip I can give for a…

• Andrew's Tip Cash And Clothes  Best travel tip I have ever heard is 'pack half as much clothes as you think you'll need a…

• Dimitrios's Tip Making A Mug Out Of A Mug…  Travel with a cheap wallet in your back pocket filled with paper. As tourists are easily a…

• Elizabeta's Tip Roll Not Scrunch  Best way to to get heaps of room in your back is to roll your clothes not fold. You get he…

• Sue's Tip Duplicates Save Stress  When travelling I always have a photocopy of our itinerary, passports,travel insurance and…

• N's Tip How To Get The Most Into …  Did you know that rolling your clothes into a cylinder will allow you to fit more into you…

• ALAN 's Tip Packing  PACK LIGHT & USE SPECIAL PLASTIC STORAGE ZIPPERED BAGS.SAVES PULLING EVERYTHING OUT OF YO…

• Dimitrios 's Tip No Such Thing As A Free C…  If a male is approached by a gorgeous and beautiful young lady seeking help with her Engli…

• Diane's Tip Ever Ready : Be Prepared.…  Be ready to go at a moment's notice... Keep a separate toiletries bag - always at the rea…

• cas's Tip Ensure A Good Sleep  I always travel with ear plugs and an eye patch to block out any possible noises and light

• Natalia's Tip Luggage Tip  If you are travelling with your family members, try not to organise a separate bag for eac…

• Allan's Tip Budget  Pay for all the major items before travelling.Set a daily spending limit and stick to it. …

• john's Tip Group Buying Sites  sign up in advance to your travel destination eg. living social, groupon, scoopon, etc and…

• Michelle 's Tip Register Your Details Wit…  When travelling overseas it's recommended that you register your plans with DFAT. This wi…

• Bernadette's Tip Byo Oil  When travelling to destinations such as Bali/Thailand etc. take your own oil with you so a…

• Prafulchandra's Tip Minimum Luggage  No luggage! Only hand bag!

• Suzanne's Tip Packing  If travelling with a partner or friend, put at least a complete change of clothing in each…

• Darren's Tip Playing Tennis On Holiday…  If your are going to play tennis on holidays, make sure you bring at least 10 different te…

• michael's Tip Identify Your Essential I…  Avoid that horrible empty helpless feeling by attaching a key ring card holder with your m…

• Fulvia's Tip Access All Areas  The most important accessory while traveling is a scarf! The scarf should be at least 50c…

• Robert's Tip Robert's Fav Travel Tips  Make a PERMANENT list of things to take on your travels - tick them off as you pack!!! …

• Sue 's Tip Packing  If you use dry cleaning plastic between layers of packing, your clothes will arrive at you…

• Chris's Tip Baggin It!  Hi Pat, vacuum sealing clothing into clear bags will save space as well as protect your th…

• Louise's Tip Main Meal Of The Day  To save money, have your main meal during the day. Restaurants are cheaper during the day …

• Andrew's Tip Undies And Socks  Undies and socks have more uses than people believe! Always carry extra cash in the soc…

• Lyn's Tip A Swim Up Start!  I love to travel to warm climates especially North Queensland and I usually get an early m…

• sylvia's Tip Carry On Clothes  When travelling away from home always take a spare set of clothes as well as toiletry esse…

• Michael's Tip Lll - Lost Luggage Lifesa…  On any plane, bus or train trip when you are separated from your main luggage (e.g. suitca…

• Kathy's Tip Backup Security  When travelling overseals I always photocopy the information page of my passport and credi…

• Graeme's Tip First Time Visitor Locati…  In many cases we are first time visitors to a particular location or Mantra site.What are …

• Graeme's Tip Suggestion Rather Than Ti…  Many AVERAGE income families find it hard to bring together dollars to pay for holidays an…

• ailsa's Tip Make Time For A Winery Vi…  Alway throw in a winery visit. A bottle of wine or liquer is a great momento to take home …

• Joanne's Tip Last Night  On your last night you may look for a special dinner out. As my husband and I are both rea…

• Gary 's Tip Duct Tape.  duct tape can fix most things.For example on surf trips it can be used to water proof ding…

• Rhondda's Tip Pat Rafter  My all time great tip would be to just see Pat Rafter!!!!

• Angela's Tip Stand Out Luggage  Make sure your luggage stands out from the other cases on the airport carousel by either p…

• CHRISTINE's Tip 2 Bags Instead Of 1  Pack 2 small suitcases instead of 1 big one. If needed you can actually CARRY your bags!…

• Barbara's Tip Dont Get Caught Short  always pack a pair of underpants, tshirt, toothpaste, and toothbrush in your cabin baggage…

• Melissa's Tip Travelling With Kids - Tu…  As parents know, Children like and need to eat often. Take some small tupperware container…

• Barbara's Tip Comfort Sleeping  Always pack a couple of pairs of disposable earplugs and a sleepmask in your luggage, if y…

• Fiona's Tip Powerboard Overseas = 2 C…  When travelling overseas, as well as taking the power point convertor, take a powerboard/d…

• Tamarin's Tip Preorder - Beat The Queue…  Preorder your duty free items online before you leave with your home airport. They will pa…

• Michael's Tip Forward All Itineraries, …  Keep an easy accessible record of all your flight, hotel and travel documents by forwardin…

• Amanda's Tip Black Out  If you're travelling with kids, take some plain black fabric with you and some blutack. I…

• Terry's Tip Children  Don't let the children know you're going until the last minute, that is; those ones over 1…

• Christine's Tip Scissors!!!!!  When staying at a self-contained apartment, the one thing always missing in your little ki…

• Donald's Tip Packing  When packing, a good idea is to pack everything you think you might need. Then take everyt…

• John's Tip Do It All Again  You've enjoyed the travel and destination the first time. Do it all again. You already kn…

• Ian's Tip Don't Forget The Ipad  I never take a trip unless I have my IPad. It allows me to look for and book a Mantra acco…

• David's Tip Stay In One Spot  When visiting another country, it's better to stay in one spot soaking up the culture rath…

• Margot's Tip Ready Box  We have a small 'ready box' we toss into the car, plane luggage, whatever that contains st…

• Randall's Tip Fast Track Past Immigrati…  If you are a frequent business traveler in APEC Countries you can obtain an APEC Business …

• Lorraine's Tip Lost Passport  Before leaving photocopy passports and other relevant papers and put in a safe place away …

• Randall's Tip Get Better Audio And Slee…  For those of you who travel on long flights overseas and suffer that deep droning of the e…

• Bob's Tip Keeping Luggage Weight Re…  As most of us only need a really good set of clothes when on holiday,make the rest of your…

• Julie's Tip Air Travel  Don't put your name and address on your luggage - dead give away that you are not home! Pu…

• John's Tip Electronic Media Chargers  With all the electronic media e.g iPhones, iPods, iPads they all need chargers to keep the…

• sue's Tip Save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$…  Have recently returned from oseas I was sick and tired of our prebooked standard hotel roo…

• Jane's Tip Layers And Matching  Don't take thousands of clothes - take layers - a Tshirt, a thermal undershirt, a cashmere…

• Brian's Tip Stop Shoes Soiling Clothe…  At the conclusion of your stay, retain the "shower caps" supplied and place your shoes in …

• Pamela's Tip Taxi Drivers  Watch out for crazy taxi drivers they don't also drive to the road rules and find out how …

• Lauree's Tip Traveling With A Baby/inf…  I found that it was a good idea to take a stroller/pram with me (no additional cost when f…

• Sandy's Tip Getting To Know You!  On the first day always take the hop on hop off bus and don't hop on hop off the first day…

• glenda's Tip Keep Your Tennis Racquets…  Pat, You young/older tennis Queenslander When you travel always keep your tennis racquets…

• Thea's Tip Id  Take photocopies of ID, as it is very awkward to replace Bank card or lost ID when you can…

• kari's Tip Packing   When packing your suitcase, rolling your clothes is the best. It allows more clothing to b…

• Gillian 's Tip Maximise Your Packing Spa…  I love a packing challenge, so I put sox and undies into freezer bags and then stuff the f…

• Fraser's Tip Beer And Infomation Centr…  When arriving into a new city and depending on your time there make you way to nearest hot…

• Kathryn's Tip Sending Postcards  If you are heading off for a couple of weeks and usually send postcards to family or frien…

• Lara's Tip Slow & Steady Wins The Ra…  My top travel top can be applied when flying is involved in your travel. As an athlete who…

• cheryl's Tip Secure  Subscribe to a company who list your important documents, driver's licence, passport,credi…

• Helen's Tip Go With An Open Mind.  When you go onyour trip, go with your eyes and mind open to the area and activities around…

• kerryl's Tip Accomadation  Enjoying ur holiday its important to be comfetable. Stay at a mantra property a home away …

• Wendy's Tip Take A Photo Of Your Lugg…  The 1st holiday snap should be a photo of your luggage, because if it's lost could you des…

• Trish's Tip Always Pack A Bottle Of T…  As an avid, experienced traveller, former nurse and flight attendant, I urge all traveller…

• Clio's Tip Documents & Cards Safe & …  Take with you copies of passport details, credit/debit cards-both sides( important for pho…

• Cathy's Tip Pin-up Girl.  Use a baby nappy pin with a slide-on protector,pinned from the inside of a pocket to keep …

• Lorena's Tip Have $100 Local Currency …  My Travel Tip for Pat is.... Always have at least $100 local currency in your wallet wh…

• Carole's Tip Packing  Always roll clothes will get more in case & will not come out as creased after a long trip

• Janice's Tip List Your Favorite Hotel …  Keep a record of your favorite hotel room numbers to make future booking requests easier …

• Kirsten's Tip Ask The Staff  When you are travelling to a new city, ask the hotel staff about their suggestions for whe…

• Vicki 's Tip Loss Of Wallet Or Purse  A great tip is to photocopy all your credit cards, drivers licence and passport put in env…

• Alan's Tip Our Catch Up With Pat @ M…  Pat advised us to travel lite , like him :)

• Jill's Tip Always Share The Experien…  I know a lot of business people use Mantras, but let's face it , they are not paying for t…

• JOHN's Tip Green With Envy  stay at good places take lots of photos text or phone friends to tell them what a great lo…

• Karen's Tip Rafter Packs Lighter.  Rafter packs lighter. *Enjoy your stay, the Rafter,laughter way.

• Jenny's Tip Where You Leave Your Fals…  My tip is to never leave your falsies in the glass by the bedside over night, or worse sti…

• Margaret's Tip Travel Tip  Always carry a double adapter. Even if you are travelling in Europe or US and have a trave…

• Carolyn's Tip Clothes  buy the hand vaccume sealled bags squish out the air more room in your bag and keeps all y…

• CHRISTINE's Tip All Bags Look Alike  Keep a picture of your luggage including brand name and dimensions in your phone, iPad, wa…

• Melissa's Tip Beat The Crowds At The Lo…  On a recent stay in Paris. I was lucky to discover that the Louvre Museum opens late Wedne…

• WENDY's Tip Fitness Is Ace  The "mantra" for top travel is to "match" up your accommodation with your fitness needs. I…

• Lorraine's Tip Lost Luggage  When you travel with another split your clothing between each others bags so if one bag ge…

• Jacki's Tip Photo Reminder  When travelling and taking photo's every time you go to a new place take a photo with the …

• Lew's Tip Passport Tip  Email a copy of the main pages of your passport & credit cards to a hotmail account so you…

• Jennifer's Tip Pack Healthy Snacks  We find that packing healthy snacks like pieces of fruit and bags of almonds and pecans, r…

• jenny's Tip Don,t Lose You Wallet  Get a piece of cord and clip one end to handbag and clip the other end to your wallet so y…

• Shelly's Tip From Melbourne Long Johns…  Have a change of clothes ready in your carry on bag for the weather you’re arriving to. …

• Shelly's Tip Hola! Como Estas?  Try, even just a little bit, to learn the language of where you’re going. It’s polite…

• Shelly's Tip With All Due Respect, Shu…  Don’t complain and whinge if something little goes wrong on your holiday... Like your fl…

• margaret 's Tip Take Time  When travelling always take time to enjoy the simple pleasures, what ever they are to you …

• Renee's Tip Keeping The Kids Busy So …  A great way to keep the kids entertained for the duration of your holiday is by creating a…

• Helene's Tip Finding Things In Your Lu…  To minimise the panic and the disruption to your packing system,pack everything in clear p…

• Kathy's Tip Health  Make sure you leave in good health . Always sneeze and cough into your sleeve never in yo…

• Lyndel 's Tip Key Card Travel Lanyard  Most girls have a Little Black Dress, my best travel companion is my Little Black Lanyard.…

• kate's Tip Battery Power!  To extend your battery life on indispensible travel items like cameras, phones and ipads k…

• Patrece 's Tip Communication  TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE! A holiday with no communication is a hassle free holiday.

• Craig's Tip Fast Exit From Planes  Join the airlines membership program,this will allow you to select in advance a seat close…

• Philip's Tip Sick Children  Make sure you carry a heavy duty bucket and towels otherwise invest in a really good carpe…

• Stephen's Tip Travelling With Young Kid…  When travelling with young kids, the unfamiliar environment of a holiday apartment or the …

• Karin's Tip How To Save Money In Adva…  Purchase a travel card from your bank and load it with the currency of the country you are…

• Justin's Tip Sarong On!  Always pack a sarong as it scrunches down to nothing in your case and its uses are endless…

• Jacqui's Tip Power Up  These days many of us carry an iPad, iPhone plus other technology and you need to power up…

• Carolyn's Tip Packing And Unpacking  If on the road for a long period, have your main suitcase and a smaller walk-on wheelie ba…

• Rose 's Tip Tennis Anyone?  Take my swimwear and tennis racket and hopefully Pat might be able to give me a tennis les…

• Craig's Tip No Kids Allowed  Don't bring the kids :-)

• Nicole's Tip Traveling With Kids  Always bring a little bag of tricks: colouring book and crayons, puzzles, maze/crossword t…

• Nicole's Tip Airplane Seating  Don't ever sit in the back row of the airplane, the seats don't go back!

• Nicole's Tip Scope Out The Airplane Se…  Get on the plane last, that way you can check out which seats are still vacant and you can…

• Nicole's Tip Extra Bag For Your Purcha…  Put a smaller suitcase in your bigger one either one that is slightly smaller than the big…

• Nicole's Tip Free Champagne  Tell the hotel it's your wedding anniversary or some special occasion, you usually get a c…

• Nicole's Tip Fighting Airplane Dehydra…  To keep from getting dehydrated, I never drink alcohol when traveling by plane. Drink wate…

• Nicole's Tip Score Late Check Outs  With accommodation, always ask for a late checkout. If you only ask for one hour extra and…

• Darrin's Tip Running Repairs  I always carry a roll of electrical tape and a packet of cable ties. The ties have endless…

• Alison's Tip Clean Undies  When having a shower, wash or maybe gently scrub your underwear as well as your body while…

• Maria's Tip First Time Travellers And…  For first time travellers talk not to one but two or three different individuals who have…

• michelle's Tip The Enevitable Lost Bagga…  Always carry a change of underware in your carry on bag and more importantly your car keys…

• Dana's Tip Forget The Beach Towel...  My travel tip for a beach holiday would be to pack a sarong instead of a beach towel. The…

• HELENE's Tip Secret Pocket  My husband wears comfy shorts with big pockets when we travel.I have sewed a pocket inside…

• Helene's Tip Atm Tip  When travelling overseas we try whenever possible to use an atm at a bank that is open.In …

• Chrissy's Tip Travelling For Business  If you are travelling for business, especially the short haul 1 day trips with Hand luggag…

• Naomi's Tip Relax  It is your holiday so make sure you spend some time relaxing with no planned things to do.…

• Helene's Tip Don't Unpack!  If your holiday involves frequent moves, don't unpack!Every hotel room is different and be…

• SALLY ( AKA: SIRMO)'s Tip Luggage Identification  EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT ABOUT NINETY PERCENT OF SUITCASES ARE BLACK AND MANY LUGGAGE TAGS AR…

• Tali's Tip Carry Bags  Keep a fold up shopping bag in your handbag or backpack when shopping in markets and count…

• Lawrence&Sandra's Tip Water   Drink water regularly and only from bottles that you open yourself- ensure seal has not be…

• Alister's Tip Backup Photos   Take an ipad on holidays with you so you can backup your photos while on the road. While t…

• Barbara's Tip No Mess  Don't bother taking a toilet bag when traveling put all toiletries in a zip top freezer ba…

• Patricia's Tip Making Life Easy  When travelling by car I like to take lots of things to make the Mantra a Home away from H…

• Trish's Tip Book Early To Enjoy The A…  A big part of the fun for a holiday is the excitement leading up to it. Always plan and bo…

• Tania's Tip Make It Stand Out!  Tie a brightly coloured/unique scarf or tie to your suite case so it is easier to spot and…

• Karen's Tip Always Take A Copy Of You…  My tip would be to always have a photo copy of your passport (if travelling overseas), or …

• maree's Tip Autograph Junkie  Ensure you are in the hotel lobby for breakfast and happy hour drink time, as that is the …

• Mark's Tip Be Nice To Everyone!  No-one likes grumpy people and even though you have missed your flight, lost your luggage …

• Bridget's Tip Scout !!!  Be prepared for things to go as planned- or not!!! Have a back up plan. If things go sligh…

• mike's Tip Coming Home To A Clean Ho…  When we travel as a family we have found the worst part of a family holiday is coming home…

• Michael's Tip Getting Lost   When ever you arrive in any new location, always get a card from the front desk with the h…

• phil's Tip Portable Power  when travelling overseas, I always take a 4 or 6 slot powerboard plus one foreign power pl…

• Karen 's Tip Long Haul Carry On  Always take on a spare set of clothes and fresh underwear. You never know when you may ha…

• Jenni's Tip Personal Toiletries Alway…  If you are a regular traveller (or not), have a pre-packed toiletry bag (or two) at home w…

• Karen 's Tip Shoes  When flying and packing room is tight, roll up small items and pack them into your shoes. …

• Danica 's Tip Water Purification Drops  Always scared to drink the water from the tap?? Annoyed at the high price of bottled wate…

• Linsey's Tip Storing Travel Documentat…  Take a role of masking tape and a marker with you and when you place personal belongings i…

• adrienne's Tip Life's Not Fair  Expect the unexpected ... stuff happens and if the best you can do is stress it will ruin …

• Janita's Tip Pack Some Floaties  Pack a few pairs of inflatable swimming floaties in your suitcase. If you purchase somethi…

• Anthony 's Tip Eating   Don't eat yellow snow.

• Louise's Tip Document Recall  Scan and e-mail to yourself copies of all important documents in case of loss or theft dur…

• Julie 's Tip Sales Consultant  When travelling put a bright coloured ribbon or tie on the handle of your luggage for easy…

• Wally's Tip Owner/manager  Keep all your chargers in a zip bag with a list so that you never leave one behind. Nothin…

• Darrel's Tip Enjoy Your Holiday  Take only what is neccessary, plan ahead, but best of all, just enjoy your time away becau…

• bill's Tip Mantra Travel Tips/pat Ra…  GALLIVANTA WITH MANTRA

• Maureen ( Mary)'s Tip Packing And Travelling O…  To avoid taking large hard to handle suitcases,try a back pack. Roll your clothes rather t…

• Rini's Tip Sure Fire Way To Never Fo…  This is a great tip for all you girls and guys out there, who are rushing at the last minu…

• Adele's Tip Medications  I know this may not sound EXCITING however I feel one of the most major Travel Tip is Medi…

• Heather's Tip Copy Your Stuff  Make sure you leave copies of your passport and drivers license with family, so if you los…

• Sharon's Tip Travel With Peace Of Mind  I take a photocopy of every card in my purse (ie Visacard, Medicare, RACQ, drivers licence…

• DAVID's Tip Prepare  To effectively travel, put the troubles of today behind you and focus on the challenges th…

• Johannes's Tip Itinerary  Book early. Prepare itemised itinerary. Put itinerary in folder in date order. Sort by dat…

• Allan's Tip Arriving In A New City.  When arriving in a new city you need to be prepared. 1.Know where you are going ( stop ri…

• SANJI's Tip It's The Staff That Make …  Having travelled extensively to many countries, staying at many hotels, the only few occas…

• Stephen 's Tip Comfortable Clothing  Right down to your undies need to be as comfortable for those medium to long trips. Wearin…

• Helen's Tip Pack Light  When packing for a 7 day holiday.......Lay all tops and bottoms on a bed .Pick out 3x bot…

• Paul's Tip Survival Kit  Whatever you do ensure visas are in order, reconfirm all your bookings and keep on your pe…

• Kerryn's Tip Carry On Travelling  After a prolonged luggage delay when travelling with my young family, I now stick to the "…

• Lisa's Tip Pack Prepared  Now this is a tip from experience... When flying to your destination, make sure you pack a…

• Pateena 's Tip Man It's Got To Be Mantra  Where to stay

• Ros's Tip Smart Pack  Pack your bag and use as much of the same colour so everything will mix and match and then…

• teresa's Tip Always Bring Ear Plugs  I always bring ear plugs on any trip i go on. You never know what room you'll be in, who y…

• Michelle's Tip Don't Stress The Small St…  Often when travelling some things can go wrong. Relax, there will be lines at the airport,…

• sarah's Tip Split Your Luggage  When traveling with another person pack half of their luggage in your case and half of you…

• Philippa's Tip Stress Free Business Trip…  1. Always base your trip at a Mantra Location (the staff are great for any business needs …

• Michelle's Tip Accomodation  When booking your accomodation always book the cheapest room as you are only in it to slee…

• Tanya 's Tip Fresh Eyes  After a flight I like to rehydrate my eyes to avoid that red-eye look. So I carry eye-drop…

• Stuart's Tip Spare Change  I always travel with a valid credit or debit card siutable for whwre I am going. In this w…

• Stephen's Tip Cusoon Membership  Pat, Do yourself a favour and become a CuSoon member.

• steve's Tip Wallet Security  Leave your wallet in your room safe and carry a cheap wallet with just cash for the day an…

• Derek's Tip Get Rid Of Those Old Clot…  Holidays are a great way to get rid of those clothes on their last legs. After you have w…

• maree's Tip Mantra@ Ettalong Beach  Each year for the last 5 years my partner and i have a holiday at the Mantra at Ettalong b…

• wayne's Tip The Winner  First to do when you go overseas and stay at your mantra accommodation is get a internatio…

• Edith's Tip Packing Cosmetics  Be sure to pack all your cosmetics, shampoos, hand creams in a washbag and then in a zip …

• mandy's Tip If Things Don't Go To Pla…  If things dont quite to plan i.e. miss train etc.... don't waste precious holiday time st…

• Alicia's Tip Inflatable Drink Bottles  Always carry an inflatable drink bottle because once its finished with it packs up to be n…

• Matthew 's Tip Toilet Tips  Always when going overseas take Imodium tablets with you in cases of diarohea especially A…

• Liz's Tip Dont Worry About Lost Lug…  Make sure you pack a clean set of underwear, toothbrush and hair brush in your handbag or …

• john's Tip For Long Journeys  As far as possible whenever you can always travel with someone you love. This tip will mak…

• Aaron's Tip Learn The Local Words  From my travelling so far I have found that by using the local language simply just the gr…

• richard's Tip Carry On Luggage  This is not the most inventive tip,but it has saved me a few times. In the carry on luggag…

• Alan's Tip 2 X Led Penlights  Buy 2 'Energizer" LED Penlights, (approx $8 ea plus 4 AAA batteries) place one in your car…

• GILBERT's Tip Chargers  Attach a luggage tag separately to your phone charger, your shaver charger and your GPS ch…

• Peter's Tip Airport Screening  Be careful if you need to fill up a car before travelling. The airport security screening …

• Karen 's Tip Managing That Dirty Laund…  Have you ever had the challenge of trying to work out which clothes (especially underwear)…

• greg's Tip Get To The Airport Early  Actually, plan ahead and be well prepared ensure a hassel-free trip; as the saying goes, "…

• Colin's Tip Don't Overdo The Luggage  Purchase check in luggage that is slightly smaller than you think you need and you will no…

• Henry 's Tip Unplanned Trips  Sometimes we have very little time to organise and plan trips. Think of something you will…

• Lyn's Tip Lost Luggage  Take a photograph of your luggage to assist with claim and identity if it is lost/stolen a…

• Helen's Tip Protective Plastic Bags  Save your plastic bags to wrap your toiletries and shoes in. This will protect your clothe…

• Cecile's Tip Clothing For Cold Weather  If you live in the tropics and don't have any heavy winter gear to take on your trip to th…

• Melanie's Tip Plenty Of Power....  When travelling overseas, make sure you pack a powerboard that way you will only need one …

• Ryan's Tip Know Where Your Staying  No matter where you travel when outside a country that uses the English language you are a…

• meegan's Tip Laundry Change  Save any dollar coins that you recieve, and put them into a jar. Then you always have mon…

• Noor 's Tip Travel Light!  Pack everything you need and then halve it. Leaves more space for shopping and souvenirs.

• Amanda's Tip Stay Calm  Whenever you travel, by yourself, with a friend or loved one, or with the kids. There is a…

• meegan's Tip Money, Money, Money  Everyone always seems to take way too many clothes on holidays, so only take half the clot…

• Gabrielle's Tip Travel Packs  Keep all those little shampoo bottles from the hotel - they are great when you a trying to…

• Greg's Tip Creasless Clothes  Atlhough Mantra provide outstanding ironing facilities, try rolling your clothes when pack…

• Brian 's Tip Travel Kit  As we travel quite regularly, I have our extra needs ready to go, enabling quick packing a…

• GARRY's Tip Plastic Bags  Always carry a few plastic bags in your luggage. They are great for carrying wet clothes o…

• Roxanne's Tip Pack What You Will Use - …  Pick the suitcase you think you need for your trip, choose your clothes, accessories and e…

• Ron's Tip Security For Personal Inf…  Always retrieve the credit card information (produced when reception staff swipe your card…

• Chris's Tip Looking Good For The Meet…  If packing a suit or dress jacket, turn it inside-out. If packing in a suitcase, lay the …

• Gaye's Tip Washing Soiled Clothes An…  Have sml pouches of washing liquid on hand or use cubes of bath soap supplied in accommoda…

• Scott's Tip Recharging Devices When O…  Being a techie, I have several things to recharge each day. So, I take a powerboard with m…

• Trisha's Tip Clothing  Always roll your clothes when travelling and carry with you a wet facewasher in a zip log …

• Fran's Tip Ladies Tips :-)  Ladies, I find it best to travel with a small wardrobe of co-ordinating clothes. Basic bla…

• David's Tip Enjoy The Dream  For that important vacation: "Book EARLY and enjoy the DREAM" - (Anticipate for mon…

• Chris's Tip Smelling Good  ALWAYS have a spare soap in your bathroom bag. Maybe from your previous Mantra experience!

• Sharon's Tip Savings  Never accept the first quote given by a Travel agent always be prepared with quotes from …

• John's Tip Rewards Program  Always join a hotel rewards program like Mantra's Club CuSoon. You get big discounts , ex…

• Betty's Tip Recognising Photo Locatio…  To avoid arriving home and not being able to identify which "castle" "cathedral" or "statu…

• Alana's Tip Torches  Never leave home without a travel torch! put it beside your bed because when the power go…

• TOMMY's Tip Travel Tips  Make sure you have backup hard copies of your internery in each suitcase include travel ag…

• Beverley's Tip Mobile Phone Number  Always always keep your mobile phone number in your wallet. I have been handed many a lost…

• Sue's Tip Enjoy  Stay in the moment and enjoy every moment of your holiday!!!

• darren's Tip Thongs  If you are a frequent traveller, like myself, always pack a pair of rubber double pluggers…

• Sarah's Tip Don't Leave The Luxuries …  Rather than wave goodbye to your bulky beauty items or lug them along in your suitcase, sa…

• Denis's Tip Be Prepared  Well after the last few times of being unprepared weather wise. Now when we go away my wif…

• Isabel's Tip Take Less!  Pack less in a smaller suitcase.... you don't need all those clothes...and enjoy luggage t…

• Karyne's Tip On Your Way Home? Don't P…  When you're finally embarking on your journey home, there's nothing worse than not having …

• Michael's Tip Use Technology  Smart phones have apps available to scan documents and be saved as PDF's. Scan passport's…

• Sheryl's Tip Keeping Children Entertai…  Depending on the length of the journey purchase small craft activities that the children c…

• Pennie's Tip Power Up  Put a power board in your luggage, these days with multiple chargers one power point is no…

• Narelle's Tip Vacuum Space Bags  Pack one vacuum space bag per suitcase to put dirty washing in or make room for bringing h…

• Louise's Tip Tennis Ball Vs Nail Polis…  To avoid having a nail polish bottle break and spoil the entire contents of your suitcase,…

• Richard's Tip Luggage  Don't have his and hers suitcases. Mix both his and hers clothes in both cases and if one …

• Robyn's Tip Work It Out When Travelli…  Work out about how much shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen you need . Don't take new full bott…

• Roland's Tip Communicate At Low Cost  take a phone with double sim card capacity, camera, and wifi enability and you can save a…

• Roland's Tip Communicate At Low Cost  take a phone with double sim card capacity, camera, and wifi enability and you can save a…

• Luke's Tip Don't Loose Your Miscella…  The first thing I do when I check in is get a breakfast bowl or the like (some kind of con…

• cass's Tip Packing  When I retired 20 years ago the staff bought me Cases and inside one was a packet of plast…

• Judy's Tip Plan, Plan Plan   Pack lightly,ensure your travel itinerary is close at hand, & smile at all the attendants,…

• john's Tip How To Get Great Travel V…  My wife and I have a very simple successful formula. I momitor the local airlines for thei…

• john 's Tip Never Plan  'The best holiday is sometimes the most unplanned holiday'. Some of our best trips have b…

• Hazel's Tip Packing For Overseas  Pack each toiletry item in a separate clip lock bag, that way they can be packed anywhere,…

• JO-ANNE's Tip Be Prepared  I always keep a small suitcase packed with essential travel-sized toiletries (shampoo/cond…

• Irene's Tip Saving Money !  Take small carry on case empty for shopping so you do not have to keeping buying a new one…

• Phil's Tip Base Hq  Select a central location such as the Mantra at Hindmarsh Sq in Adelaide and you can South…

• les's Tip Roll Up Roll Up  When packing your suitcase roll up (instead ot folding) as many items of clothing you can…

• Liz's Tip Relaxation...  As soon as you arrive in room take deep breath, relax and unwind.....

• yasamin's Tip Beautiful Traveller  In my hand luggage i carry spare jeans and a tee and some make-up so when i get half way…

• Bill's Tip Have Fun  1st thing befor anything else- run to the bottleshop and buy a bottle of "chocolate shop w…

• Kaye 's Tip Undies  Instead of stacks of pairs of undies being packed or washed and dried in hotel rooms, use …

• Chris's Tip Travelling Light  when travelling to warmer countries and you want to travel light, I always put a sarong in…

• Chris's Tip Travelling Light  when travelling to warmer countries and you want to travel light, I always put a sarong in…

• Katherine's Tip Easy Packing  When packing suitcase for extended trip roll clothes into a log. This takes up less room a…

• Diane 's Tip Peace Of Mind  When trvelling you want peace of mind of your accommodation so stay at the Mantra where al…

• James's Tip Trust  Don't fly KLM

• Diane's Tip Bonds Undies  The best way to make sure your Bonds undies don't go missing is to spread them across all …

• VERA's Tip Shenzhen/china  Always carry a hotel card with you, having the address in English & Cantonese, wherever yo…

• Rebecca's Tip Babysitters  Go to a friend or family members house witha box of chocoaltes and some flowers and ask if…

• Suzanne's Tip If You Pack It, Wear It  In order to pack lighter and thereof have more room for your shopping, only pack what you …

• Julia's Tip See Your Way In The Dark!  ALWAYS carry a small torch with you, preferably one of these new "winding - charge" models…

• Michelle's Tip Overseas Power Plugs  When travelling internationally, to save you having to purchase multiple converter plugs f…

• Mary's Tip Stopping Those Fear Tantr…  Ok. Your flying at 30,000 feet and the plane starts its delerium tremmans-shake rattle and…

• Lesley's Tip Never Lose Your Papers Ag…  ALWAYS SCAN AND EMAIL yourself , copies of your passport, travel insurance papers, tickets…

• Lesley's Tip Always Spot Your Bag With…  Tie a colorful ribbon on the handle of your suitcase , it will be easy to spot anywhere an…

• Sue's Tip Pack Light  If you're travelling to a cold climate, why not leave a lot of your winter woolies behind …

• Lea's Tip Scents To Remember....  Very simple but effective.... I always take a small Devine scented candle with me, doesn'…

• Alison's Tip No Need To Pack An Iron  When packing your case roll your clothes and then pack them and when you get to your desti…

• Susan's Tip Tie A Yellow Ribbon  Tie a brightly coloured ribbon around the handle of your suitcase/travel bag. This helps y…

• Maxine's Tip Family Get Togethers  Recently my three daughters and their family members plus Myself and Husband booked rooms …

• Chris's Tip Mantraiffic  When I go away I go to relax, enjoy and unwind. I always will stay at the Mantra because I…

• Pauline's Tip Vicki's Tip  My good friend Vicki passed this tip on to me and I have used it and believe it is a fanta…

• Christina's Tip Being Prepared For Your H…  Once I have booked my holiday I research further about the things we can do by contacting …

• Judy's Tip Judy  Travel with family or friends. People make the best memories.

• Roger's Tip Wife Packing  Have your wife pack

• murray's Tip Mums The Word  Always send a postcard to your mum,From every place you visit . And always sign the …

• MICK's Tip Avoid Credit Card Fees  Pay cash to avoid the imposition of credit card fees by the Mantra Hotel.

• Deanne's Tip Travel Light  Always pack less as this allows you to buy more.....9 times out of 10 there are always sho…

• Cliff's Tip Traveling With Children (…  Where ever you go, no matter how short or long, carry a two small back packs (each persons…

• Julia's Tip See In The Dark  Keep a small "self winding" torch with you at all times. It doesn't need batteries so can …

• Fammy's Tip Be Weather Prepared  Rather than pack rain coats, umbrellas etc, I've learnt to put a cheap rain poncho easily …

• doug's Tip Legion  I have played tennis since a pup with familly since 1958 and and enjoyed all social aspect…

• Paula's Tip Reduce Your Suitcase Spac…  If your trip includes lots of shopping its a good idea to take one or two of the Roll-Up T…

• Sheridan's Tip Enjoy  Having had a lot of illness in the last few years my only tip is to enjoy whatever u have …

• Diane ( Di )'s Tip Not Negotiable !!!!!  Start the day with a great coffee & end the day With a great glass of wine .....

• Graham 's Tip Planning Not To Overpack  Pack what you think you need, then unpack and remove half. Repack and you will find that y…

• Leeola's Tip Packing A Travel Suitcase  When packing for a trip before you close up your case Take half of it out, we always take …

• Meg's Tip Travelling With Children  I always carry a 'suprise' pack which basically means there is something new and unexpecte…

• Katerina's Tip Mark That Tourist Map!  Always mark the Hotel you're staying at, with a circle, on your tourist map. If you ever…

• Kathy's Tip Mobile Phone  Travelling companion and you should each take an old phone and charger with you and each b…

• colleen's Tip Less Is More !!!  Pack less, enjoy more !! Nothing is more annoying whilst travelling than living out of …

• Mark's Tip Hoilday Tip #1  When choosing a holiday destination with the family make sure you pick some where the kids…

• Philip's Tip Break Long Distance Trave…  When travelling long distance say Sydney to London, when you arrive at the break point (Ba…

• Sandra's Tip Holiday Within Your Means  When planning a holiday make sure you allow enough money that you are not spending too muc…

• Ian's Tip Experience  Don't plan a thing so you can experience everything.

• Danielle's Tip Colour Catcher!  I always carry a couple of 'Colour Catcher' sheets when I travel (available in supermarket…

• Mick's Tip Delivered To Your Door.  A good tip is to order supermarket groceries online and have them delivered to your accomm…

• Neil 's Tip Book Direct With Your Acc…  You are always best to book direct with your accommodation either direct with the hotel/re…

• Garth's Tip Breaking The Dunny  If you happen the pull the towel rack off the wall and it falls and splits the dunny in ha…

• Rachel's Tip Smartphone-savvy  Before leaving for your holiday, check what free apps are available to make your holiday a…

• joy's Tip Stress Free Holiday  Lots of wonderful travel tips given already, the most important thing organise. organise …

• katrina's Tip Never Look Lost  Never, never look lost....If needed go to the loo to view your map, do not stand on the st…

• maria's Tip Vacuum Bag Your Bulky Clo…  Use a vacuum bag that can roll the air out to pack your bulky clothing items, such as ski …

• Joanne's Tip Look Before You Leave  When travelling you tend to sit around at times waiting for transport. I always collect my…

• John's Tip Clean Jocks !  Always put a clean pair of Bonds Jocks in your cabin bag, just in case your luggage ends…

• Julie's Tip Travel Pac App   I love a list when I travel and there isn't a travel app that can be made for different tr…

• Geoff 's Tip Use Your Head  Travel light , Mantra has everthing

• Mark's Tip Packing To Travel With C…  Children from around 8 yo and older are quite capable of packing their own suitcase (wi…

• Sir Michael's Tip Top Security In Your Room  Before going to sleep, scatter a small handfull of hollow glass beads ($2) on the floor ou…

• Edgar's Tip Game, Set And Match  From outer space and all around the galaxies they all expect to meet the best humans on th…

• Michael's Tip Medication  Sort out required medication for length of trip and place in labelled snap lock plastic ba…

• Grant's Tip Eating Out  When my wife and i are travelling and looking for a place to eat out before we go in anywh…

• Sir Michael's Tip Safety In Hotel Room  Before retiring in your room, string a nylon line taught inside your hotelroom door, attac…

• Merryn's Tip Travel Documents  When traveling rather than taking photo copies of documents scan them and email them to yo…

• Linda's Tip Spares  My top tip is to take a small change of clothes in your carry on luggage/briefcase. You ca…

• Michael 's Tip Never Forget Anything In …  Before you leave your hotel room, spend 2-3 minutes to read a prepared (universal or speci…

• Anne's Tip Travel Tip With Your Came…  Take a photo using each SD card you are taking of your travelling email address, i.e. hotm…

• Michelle's Tip Wandering With Purpose ;)  While I love to wander aimlessly around a new place, stumbling across sites, shops and pla…

• Rob's Tip Don' Spoil Your Trip  After having a wonderful holiday don't spoil it all by Not declaring something when going …

• Michael's Tip Never Be Without Proper E…  In small spaces or when no gym is available, you can have a good workout anywhere: the old…

• leonie's Tip Too Much Shopping O/s ??  Not a problem! Purchase a vacuum bag to compress your luggage and you can fit in a whole l…

• Kerry's Tip Before You Buy  Something caught yuor eye while you are travelling in an exotic location - will I buy it? …

• Doug's Tip Valuable Information  No matter which Mantra you stay at, to find the best or most econimical restaurants in you…

• SHARYN's Tip Plan For The Unexpected  Make sure you allow plenty of time between flights incase of lengthy delays.

• Deborah's Tip How To Pack Your Bags Bef…  Before you go travelling overseas, put all the clothes your taking at one end of you bed. …

• Richard's Tip Improving The Vibe  You never know what spiritual or emotional vibe the previous clients have left in your hot…

• Emily's Tip Ready Before You Arrive  Plan ahead, don't be late, Rest well and always hydrate!

• Judy's Tip Check Reviews  Always check Trip Advisor reviews before you commit to a booking especially when they want…

• Ron's Tip Spontaneity!!!!  The best holidays are those that just happen. Find a base, have a few general ideas togeth…

• Leanne's Tip Cereal Traveller  Always take your own Weetbix and pegless clothesline for a satisfying holiday.

• brian's Tip Best Nights Sleep  I always carry my comfortable pillow, guananteed great nights sleep.

• Noelene & Trevor's Tip Overnight Bag  When staying in a hotel before catching a flight for your hoilday pack an overnight bag co…

• Stephen's Tip Protect Your Finances  Photo copy all your bank cards and passport details. Ensure your passport copy is certifie…

• Janice's Tip For The Girls  Always take a PASHMINA wherever you go - keep it in your handbag or backpack. From the mo…

• Lynette's Tip Blow-up Hangers  Take one or two inflatable coat hangers. Clothes dry much more quickly and without creases…

• Helen's Tip Lost Luggage Relief  Always take essentials in your hand luggage so that if your luggage is lost or delayed you…

• Lily 's Tip Must Have Breakfast Inclu…  we stayed at Mantra Port sea last year and had breakfast included and we found it to be on…

• Thelma's Tip Breakfast Savings.  If budgeting and staying in a Mantra or any other studio room, pack a plastic bowl and spo…

• Jan.'s Tip Plan You Trip Well  Plan your trip well and then pack to suit the planned trip. Try to keep excess baggage to …

• Annie's Tip Never Loose Your Socks...…  So that your socks are always easy to find in your luggage (especially with kids) roll yo…

• James's Tip Packing Your Bag For Your…  After arriving and unpacking your bag in your Mantra room make a list of what is is your t…

• Denise's Tip Be Prepared.  Always take a change of clothes (especially underwear)in your carry on luggage. Invaraiabl…

• Ernie's Tip Getting Cash  Before leaving home check where your non penalty ATMS are located near your Accommodation.

• Lucy's Tip Adventure Saver   Holidays can be relaxing, inspiring and rejuvenating but they can also be packed full of a…

• Keith's Tip Travelling With Kids  If you are undertaking a long trip with children under 10 years old, plan on spending two …

• Stephen's Tip Travel First Aid Kit  Always carry a small 1st Aid kit for those minor incidents, just in case you cant find a C…

• Steve's Tip Hotel Business Card  Always carry a card with your accomdation details on it, address , number etc. Great way …

• Phil's Tip Packing You Suitcase  When packing, roll your clothes up before placing them in your suitacase. This method redu…

• Kristine's Tip Passport Tip  I always take photos of my passport/visa/cards/carparking ticket when ever I go away so sh…

• Marti's Tip Travel Tip  Do your homework on your accomadation and your surroundings, have had several failures jus…

• Heidi's Tip Never Miss An Opportunity  Make sure you always carry your camera, that way if you run into Pat Rafter you will not m…

• Monty's Tip Essential Holiday Gear  never travel without an adequate first aid kit

• Mel's Tip Ickie Sicky  Pack a small 1st aid kit that should include: #Bandaids, #Small bandage #Small roll of …

• michael's Tip No Plans, No Disapointmen…  I always find that people try to squeeze in too much .. My tip Pat ,, is no plans no disap…

• Hugh's Tip Lost In Paris? Use A Comp…  When you first arrive by train in a big city, especially at night, and come out of the Und…

• lorraine's Tip Spread The Word  By spreading the word of the great savings to be had at Mantra Hotels we have been able to…

• Matt's Tip Too Many Gadgets  Today we have a large number of gadgets which we take with us on trips, mobile phones, cam…

• Carmel 's Tip Smell The Roses  When travelling for some consideranle time, it is great to just have a day now and then to…

• Jim's Tip Travel Light  When packing to travel careful consider what you need to pack and as a general rule remove…

• Aaron's Tip Plan & Research  Look online for reviews and day/session times about the activities and restaurants that in…

• Debra's Tip The Experience  Travel light and enjoy the experience for what it is, even its a learning experience.

• Neil's Tip Know The Locals  Be friendly with the locals talk to them, they always know the best places to eat, fish an…

• Karen's Tip Good Bye Party Eyes  We all let loose while on holidays, a few extra drinks and late nights. To ensure you neve…

• Mat's Tip Don't Pack Your Jocks  Travel light! If you are going away for a conciderable time, not pack the small and cheap…

• margaret's Tip Absolutely Necessary  Lots of American dollar bills & universal power adaptor.

• Richard's Tip Keeping Documents Togethe…  Everyone seems to fumble with Passport, Boarding Pass, Immigration Card, etc through Check…

• BERNIE's Tip Extremely Important Docum…  Ever lost a wallet, credit card, licence or worse - Passport ? Simple back up plan - 1.…

• Garry 's Tip Passport  Many conceirges at O/S Hotels have asked me if I have my passport as I get into a cab for …

• Mandy's Tip Free  Free your mind of restrictions before you enter 'holiday mode' to enable yourself to enjoy…

• David's Tip Toilet Paper  When going to any out of the way location always take a roll of toilet paper...you never k…

• amanda's Tip Subscribe To Emails  Subscribe to email lists for hotels, flights, tours ,amusement parks and local goverment t…

• Kate's Tip Don't Get Lost!!  If you want to enjoy your holiday, make sure you know the location of your final destinati…

• Deborah's Tip Get To Know The City  No matter what city/town/province I am in, any where in the world, the first thing I do is…

• Donna's Tip Think Locally  Seek advice from hotel staff on places to eat, things to do-Mantra staff have great local …

• elaine's Tip Past Service And Experien…  I always read at least 2 different web critiques such as Trip Adviser before choosing acco…

• Christian's Tip It's A Story To Tell!  There will be things on a holiday that won't go to plan, so accept it and think of the mom…

• Patricia's Tip Pack Light!  Pack about 3 days worth of clothing ONLY! That way you can save on airfare as you only nee…

• Louise's Tip Less Is More  Don't pack toiletries, pens and paper, etc at the start of the trip. Mantra Hotels provide…

• Valerie's Tip You Are Not Invincible  Just because you travel outside your 'known' area, does not mean that you are invincible. …

• Thelma's Tip Laundry Saver...  I always use pantie liners when travelling. Lets face it, that is the most washed item so…

• Matthew's Tip Eating Out  When travelling interstate or especially overseas and looking for a good restaurant, alway…

• Thelma's Tip Overnight Drying...  Mantra have such beautiful white absorbing towels that I wash my undies...or socks and wri…

• Pauline's Tip Solve Your Baggage Id Pro…  This is only a little tip, but my husband loves it! We own a small concrete company and h…

• Joan 's Tip Halve/double  An old friend who climbed Ayers Rock when he was 70 always said,"Halve your luggage and do…

• Diane's Tip Tip For Pat  Check your luggage for damage BEFORE leaving the airport

• Jan 's Tip Location Of Mantra Accomm…  Make sure if possible, to book at accommodation so that it is centrally located to all the…

• Susan's Tip Packing Tip  When packing roll all gear rather than packing flat. Saves room and saves ironing.

• Ryan's Tip What To Pack In Hand Lugg…  Make sure to pack a spare pair of socks and underwear in your hand luggage. Have a shower …

• Helen's Tip Just Relax.  When you finally take the time for your time away, just relax and enjoy the experience.

• Christine's Tip Chargers  Always pack your phone and laptop chargers in your carry on luggage with a multi function …

• Kevan's Tip Always Keep Spare Clothes…  When travelling, nationally or internationally, with check-in luggage on your flight alway…

• aylene's Tip Lost Luggage  always carry with you on board the plane, medications,toiletries a change of clothes so if…

• Michael 's Tip Book With Mantra!  There is no better tip than to stay at the best hotels!

• Tim 's Tip Get Appy  Before you travel load your phone with handy apps that can simplify and help fill in the g…

• Anne's Tip Smiles = Rewarding Trips …  You can pack anything you think you will need but for the most enjoyable holiday at any re…

• Angela's Tip Love It Up  Travel with someone you love so you can have lots of fun!

• Soynia's Tip Take The Stress Out Of Yo…  Book ahead with Mantra and reserve a room where you step out from your room to the pool! E…

• Sue 's Tip Sleep Easy  Take a piece of 2cm deep foam cut to fit the inside of your case, or double it if your cas…

• susan's Tip Travel Light And Relax At…  Even if it’s just once in your life, dont pack, pick up your toothbrush, toothpate + so…

• Alice's Tip Double Up And Halve The P…  Keep a toiletry bag with essentials such as toothpaste, toothbrush, deoderant, shampoo/con…

• Jacquie's Tip Power  I never leave home without a power board especially if my teenage children are with me. I…

• Neville 's Tip Great Locations  You can PAT yourself on the back as you will be saving heaps of CASH by staying with Mantr…

• Shannon's Tip Lost Or Stolen Passport?  If you have spares, take an extra passport photo or two. That way if your passport is lost…

• Anthony 's Tip Wallet , Cash , Credit Ca…  Don't leave home without your wallet with cash , credit cards , not a lot of fun without $…

• Katerina's Tip Hand Out Your Own Souveni…  Pack some little ‘Aussie’ souvenirs, For your overseas trip, Clip on Koalas are a …

• Katerina's Tip Know Your Airports  Research any Airport you’re heading to, online. Print up copy if you have stopover, …

• David's Tip Getting Around  Have an idea of cost of taxi fares and local travel from airport to hotel so that you dont…

• Peter's Tip Pre Planning  Hi Pat, My best holiday tip is pretty simple. I believe in pre planning. Have a total b…

• Ian 's Tip Take Your Undies  I usually take only the undies that i wear and buy new ones except we had a longer flight …

• Diane's Tip Stop Identity Theft  Don't email your passport and credit card details without doing THIS

• Lorraine's Tip Breakfast  When travelling always include breakfast because it is the way to save 2 ways I a good bi…

• lorraine's Tip A Smile Is Priceless!  when organising your overseas wardrobe to a less fortunate country than ours, Australian t…

• Galia's Tip Take Your Beauty Samples  Moisturisers, body cream, toners, eye cream, perfumes, body lotions, make up, Whenever the…

• Edwina's Tip Dude, Not Rude!  Always take your swimming costume wherever you go because you never know when you might ne…

• John's Tip Language Barrier ??  On your trip of a lifetime to that exotic destination but not exactly fluent in the local …

• Ann's Tip Holiday Cooking  Flying in for a lengthy stay, accomplished cooks look forward to producing their own culin…

• Thérèse 's Tip Mini Laundry  Always pack a small zip lock bag containing some Napisan powder for easy removal of stains…

• Fred's Tip Common Sense  Always have quality travel insurance,and for the best accommodation stay at Mantra. …

• Patricia's Tip List  "Light is simplest tourist" Select your wardboard with this goes with this. If it don'…

• Susanne's Tip Holiday Help Hints.  Take your small rolled up shop bags as some states charge for plastic inferior ones…

• rebecca's Tip Don't Plan Everything!!  My tip is to be spontaneous! I have confidence in knowing that Mantra Hotel accommodation …

• Lynne's Tip Proof For Insurance  Before departing take a photograph of your valuables and luggage and leave a copy at home …

• Diane's Tip Avoiding Delhi Belly  Lessen your chances of illness in the 3rd world

• noel's Tip You Deserve The Best  spend a little more on accomadation as the envirnoment means everything. You deserve the…

• Mary-Therese's Tip Research Plan And Diariz…  Plan times you are able to holiday and try to holiday at times that suit you e.g. busy or …

• Fiona's Tip Power To The People  Gotta take my powerboard because with one plug can recharge ipad, computer, phone and came…

• Heather's Tip Travel With Mantra  Only ever stay at mantra hotels for the best time when traveling

• Lisa's Tip Beat Excess Baggage  Pack a suit bag to take with you which can be filled with extra items that may end up bein…

• Kristen's Tip Vaccinations Are Your Fri…  Dont be shy, get your shots! Or you may end up covered in spots!

• Colleen's Tip 3 X Large Clear Sandwich …  Does not take-up any room !!! use to put wet/damp items in, if any nail polish,lotions or …

• Brigitte's Tip Always Pack Extra Socks  Don't ever underestimate the power of "The Sock". In cold climate areas, extra socks can s…

• Thivanka's Tip Music Music Music...  Make sure you've ALWAYS got some music that will last a long time for those long plane rid…

• Nola's Tip How The Whole Family Can …  As grandparents raising a grandchild we always pick a resort that has the following. *Fa…

• Michelle's Tip Currency Convenience  Hubby and I always take a small amount of currency for every country we are going to visit…

• cheryl's Tip Your Mantra  Make your MANTRA "Calm and Relaxed"

• Kerryn's Tip Entertaining Kids  Never underestimate the value of electronic gadgets! when it comes to keeping kids occupie…

• rod 's Tip Lite  My biggest tip would be ALWAYS TRAVEL LITE, apart frm anything else leaves room in your l…

• Colleen's Tip Travelling With Friends  When travelling with friends or family we always have 2 tips or rules. 1. Speak up if yo…

• peter's Tip Scan In Cyberspace  Scan your passports, visas, insurance documents, cards and licences. Email them to a secur…

• Stephen's Tip Mr  I fill my case (Packed to the Rafters in fact) with Bonds Singlets. Great for poolside, b…

• lorraine's Tip No Lost Keys  One of the best tips I tell all my friends actually came from the Mantra on the Gold Coast…

• jim's Tip Travel Documents  Take the time to photocopy all essential travel documents including your passport photo an…

• Glenys's Tip Creative Washing  When I travel I save little bundles of washing powder and throw them in the suitcase. Add…

• Lynda's Tip Don't Get Stranded Withou…  Always pack a set of underwear in onboard bag, in case suit cases goes missing...

• Peter's Tip Food Memory  Take photos of your food- it won't just remind of you of what you ate, but it will tell yo…

• Peter's Tip Pose  Do you have a famous pose? Take a picture of that same pose every famous place you go!

• Melita's Tip Insurance  If you can't afford insurance - don't go. There are so many things that may go wrong,…

• Ashley's Tip How To Get Water In An Ir…  Ever been travelling, you need to press your shirt, you go to use the iron and there is no…

• Ashley's Tip How To Always Get A Taxi!…  Ever rung for a taxi on one of the standard Black and White or Yellow Taxi phone numbers a…

• Terry's Tip Group Luggage Identificat…  If traveling in a small group, use a stand out ribbon such as your local football team col…

• Maureen's Tip Stay Central And Walk  Spend a few dollars more to stay in a good hotel in the centre of the city rather than try…

• Terry's Tip Research, Research, Resea…  Do as much research as possible on your destination before traveling. Work out what is pos…

• Lisa's Tip Getting More Clothes Into…  I always take a space bag with me to help me to fit those extra items in. But I also take…

• Lisa's Tip Valuable Items  If I have purchased an expensive item overseas I always take a photo of the item and keep …

• Julie's Tip Cossies  Hey Pat, even though it is a "Business" Trip that you want the tip to be about. There is …

• Lara's Tip How To Avoid The Hated Ir…  Who wants to iron clothes? I NEVER do, but even more so when I'm traveling. So I have two …

• ROYAL's Tip Dont Nurse Your Wrath.  My tip is on arrival at your hotel make sure that if there is anything that your not happy…

• Ms C A's Tip Mantra Makes It Amazing  Mantra: Manages Accommodation Necessities of Travel Really Affordably

• pam's Tip Save Room In My Suitcase   To save room in my suitcase I pack as many small items as I can into my shoes, especially …

• Dee 's Tip Shoe Cap  When staying at the Mantra, grab your shower cap from the bathroom and use it to cover you…

• susan's Tip 1st, 2nd And 3rd. Holida…  Firstly, fantastic Mantra accomadation. Secondly, fantastic husband. Thirdly, My Bonds.…

• Robbie's Tip Keeping Clothes Neat Clea…  When ever I travel I pack all clothes in space bags. This not only keeps clothes dry neat …

• Toni's Tip Washing Clothes  I never use the hotel shower mat for my feet. Instead I wash my undies every night (and ot…

• Neil's Tip Best Tip  If I had a camera. I would say:- So you want a good travel tip? If you want to stay for tw…

• Susan 's Tip Tax Holiday  Are you a small business owner and hate doing your quaterly BAS? Do what I do. Pack up the…

• Bill's Tip Know Where Your Shoes Are…  I spent over 30 years as an Australian consular officer assisting Aussie travellers and ex…

• stephen's Tip Healthy   travel in a healthy state because doc just said i have OMHD (Obsessive Mantra Hotel Disord…

• Ali's Tip Paris Illegal Street Vend…  In Paris when a street vendor starts to pester you to purchase whatever they are trying to…

• John's Tip Protect Your Cash.  Do not keep your cash in the one place. Use your wallet poke some in your sox and and mayb…

• LEANNE's Tip Mantra On The Park  When visiting the Australian Open in Melbourne, stay at Mantra On The Park. They have gre…

• Adrin's Tip Backup  Make urge you photocopy all your important documents and leave them with a friend

• Frances's Tip Ask   The staff at the resorts are your best source of local knowledge. No matter how trivial …

• Rita's Tip Family Tip  Book a two bedroom apartment for yourself and your family. Book a one bedroom apartment fo…

• Sheree's Tip Public Transport  Before going to your travel destination and if you plan on travelling to many differnet pl…

• Melanie 's Tip Under Weight  Always make sure you shop enough to just be under your check in luggage weight. As you …

• RICHARD's Tip Digital Photo Tip.  TAKE BACK UP MEMORY CARDS AND BATTERIES.

• jessica's Tip Roll Your Clothes  If your a typical girl and have to take your entire wardrobe roll your clothes cause it wi…

• chris's Tip Exercise In Packing  You can't always guarantee there's a gym available when travelling... unless you pack one.…

• Andrew's Tip Bull Clip. No Bull!  A simple office bull clip is often the difference between getting a great night's sleep an…

• Tony's Tip No Ironing  To keep your clothes crease free and to utilise maximum available space inside your luggag…

• Sergio's Tip Research  Before going to unknown destination or hotel I never have been - I'm researching it and re…

• Natalie's Tip Register  Register your details at smarttraveller.gov.au - So the Australian government can find you…

• Tracy's Tip Lost Luggage  Take a photo of your luggage on your phone as you check it in. If by chance it is lost yo…

• Michelle's Tip Annoying Passengers....   When stuck next to a chatty passenger, pretend to sleep and they will stop telling you the…

• Sanja's Tip Enjoy You Trip  If you like to enjoy your trip don't bring too much staffs in your suitcase if you are in …

• Dan's Tip Scan Important Documents …  Before you go on holiday, scan copies of important documents to email, and copy in a trust…

• Dan's Tip Remembering Pin Numbers  When there is a number I'm not supposed to write down, but can't afford to forget, I will …

• Keith's Tip Correct Weight.   Never get caught with an overloaded travel bag again. Mantra Holiday Hotels could suppl…

• lynne's Tip Pre- Book  Prebook and pay for trains and transport , I saved 90% by prepaying for trains when I visi…

• Melissa's Tip Don't Be Afraid!!   Don't be afraid to go somewhere different, or do something that no one expects, even yours…

• Melissa's Tip Power Problems?  Depending on the type of traveller you are and the type of trip you are taking you may hav…

• Julie's Tip Travel Light - Travel Sma…  Make a list of what you need before you pack starting with the most important i.e. passpor…

• ellie's Tip Safety Comes First...fun …  pack light and roll all your clothes. dont wear jewellery and keep your money on your body…

• Gail's Tip Pack A Pashmina  The most versatile item that rolls up small - a pashmina - use when you are unprepared fro…

• Amanda's Tip Zone Out And Tune In  Set up a playlist of your favorite tunes in advance, then set down with a pair of noise ca…

• Amanda's Tip Vita-ssential!  Pack vitamins to keep your immune system functioning optimally rather than malfunctioning …

• Sarah's Tip Packing Tip  Practice packing by playing Tetris (AND maybe if you play it long enough, someone else wil…

• Ashlea's Tip Miss Forgetful  Make sure you do not forget one of your children's suitcases at home! Trust me I did :)

• Laura's Tip Organisation Is The Key  Organisation is the key, Not knowing is expensive and tricky. Sign up for those daily de…

• Bianca's Tip Travel With Kids  When travelling with young kids, pack some balloons. They provide great entertainment, kee…

• Vicki's Tip Better Safe Then Sorry  Scan copies of your passport, travel insurance policy, card numbers, itinerary and ticket …

• Kim's Tip Travel Tips  ALWAYS pack lightly as you will always come home with more than you packed. ALWAYS get …

• Dane's Tip Ask For Help  Usually the locals will have the best knowledge of things to see and do, and often it will…

• sam's Tip Pack Light  only pack what you need and is essential on the trip

• sasha's Tip How To Pack!  If you're backpacking, then pack half of what you would like to take! You'll regret having…

• Jason's Tip Having Fun  The best way to have fun is to leave the Mrs at home and go with your mates!!

• Lisa's Tip No Messing With This  Everyone knows travellers make a perfect target for thieves. So take two sets of clothes. …

• Sue's Tip Fly Light  Pack your suitcase light with as little as possible. When you get to your destination you…

• Marilyn's Tip Through Security In No Ti…  Pick your queue. Behind business men in a clue. No shady looking characters in your queue.…

• Joanne's Tip Torch  My Mantra when I travel is to always take a torch with me because I was caught in a hotel …

• Stephanie's Tip What To Pack???  Always pack a spare smile, to give to someone that's having not such a good day!

• Tania's Tip Stay Organised With Your …  These days with multiple online booking sites and cheap deals on travelling, people a doin…

• Karen's Tip Bright Idea!  Always take a small torch with you when travelling so if you wake during the night you won…

• Matt's Tip Frequent Flyers  Don't forget to join the frequent flyer clubs. A great way to get free flights and find ou…

• Kloey's Tip Good Weather  Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you. Take the weather, the weather with yo…

• Mike's Tip Baby Wipes  No matter where you travel, if you take with you some baby wipes, you can always be assure…

• Tran's Tip Internet On The Go  For internet on the go for your laptop, simply plug in your phone (via a USB cable) and us…

• Simone's Tip Luggage  Manage you luggage, ensure it is labelled clearly and if you get carred away with shopping…

• Phillip's Tip Wake Up Early  Wake up before sunrise, life is amazing at dawn

• tegan's Tip The Kids...  Take the kids - but make sure you take at least one grandparent as well!

• Vera's Tip How Not To Need Clothes W…  Take clothes that you don't wear that often anymore and throw them out as you use them. No…

• Roberto's Tip Site For More Eyes  Check the city's Tourist Information Board online for recommendations, advice and suggesti…

• Jacqui 's Tip Language  Before you go on vacation overseas be sure to learn a few important phrases in the native …

• Diane's Tip France In Spring  Whenever you go to France in spring it is vital that you remember these few things that ar…

• Larissa 's Tip Never Leave Stuff Behind  If moving from place to place it can be heartbreaking and annoying if you leave something …

• Katie's Tip Plan Every Day...and Make…  Ensure your destination has an indoor heated pool, gym, if it rains...who cares. Check ou…

• Maria's Tip Use Others To Help You De…  Before you travel, consult sites such as TripAdvisor to narrow down your options for accom…

• Marion's Tip Phone Numbers  Print all important phone numbers on a sheet of paper in case your phone is lost or stolen…

• Kate's Tip Suitcase Identity Crisis   Everyone found out about my great secret, the red ribbon on my suitcase, umm maybe should …

• Lucy's Tip What To Take  Pack what you think you need then halve the clothing and double the money.

• Lucy's Tip Securing The Essentials  Pack your absolute essentials in your carry-on baggage. That way it can't end up on the wr…

• Tiffany's Tip Mantra's The Best!  When only the BEST will do, Mantra is the place for you, for a holiday second to none, Ma…

• deb's Tip Pack Light Hearted  Don't take too much baggage with you in your hands or your heart.

• Nancy's Tip Pack Light  Pack on the essentials and pack lightly. You are there to enjoy your time on holiday, not …

• Shane's Tip Preparedness  Expect the Worst! Suspect everything, but enjoy everything. Don't hold back and engange in…

• Jill's Tip Save On Flights  Ensure you have a Credit Card associated with an airline points system. Pay all your bill…

• sharron's Tip The Paper Trail  I recommend photo copying passport credit and debit cards licence and artinary in case of …

• Cathy's Tip Holiday Munchies  To really help you relax and enjoy your holiday to the max pre-order your groceries on-lin…

• Patricia's Tip Stop The Leaks  To stop toothpaste, moisturisers or shampoos leaking through your luggage put them into zi…

• Leanne's Tip Cash Wise  Notes in shoes "Dummy" wallets "Stuffed" bra inserts = peace of mind

• jenevra's Tip Best Travel Tip  my best tip is: pack light and bring ur smile and of coarse ur fun pants as its time to go…

• Heather's Tip Having A Ball Wooooohoo…  My tip top travel tip is firstly to tie a big ribbon onto your suitcase so you can find it…

• Denise's Tip Travel Light  Most of us do not need or use half the things we take on a trip. Colour code your gear so …

• Denise's Tip Travel Towel  A small micro fibre cloth available from most supermarkets for a few dollars, will be one …

• Denise's Tip Multi Adapter  We all have so many electronics when we travel these days, and yes many better hotels have…

• Denise's Tip Shoe Bags.  Make or get made pillow slip style thin cloth bags to fit a pair of your travel shoes, all…

• Denise's Tip Packing For The Best Unpa…  Place your shoes in at the bottom end of the case or bag. Take all the clothes you intend…

• Lisa's Tip Passport Recovery  Make photocopies of your passport and leave one with friends and another in your bag. Also…

• Lisa's Tip Forget Something?  You will inevitably forget something, either by leaving it at home or while on your trip. …

• Danielle 's Tip Directions  When leaving hotels for the day in non-English-speaking countries, ask the concierge to gi…

• Nicola's Tip Clean Sheets  Having back packed overseas where sand and dirt became my best friend, my good old mum gav…

• dierdre anne's Tip Bag For Gifts And Souven…  buy a set of luggage,use the small or medium one to pack what you want to take, put inside…

• dierdre's Tip Language Barrier In Forei…  in a foreign country, catching taxies get a hotel staff member to say i want to go to "nam…

• Sally's Tip Politeness And A Smile - …  The best laid travel plans can go wrong, but, no matter how stressful, dealing with proble…

• Grahame's Tip Insurance  I believe when travelling overseas people should ensure they have travel insurance. Medica…

• Anneliese's Tip Packing  For those who have a little shopaholic hiding inside them, roll you clothes when packing. …

• Corina's Tip For Your Inner Child's Co…  Bring along a teddy bear. Going to a strange place where you have no connections to home, …

• Paul's Tip Lugging Laundry...  Always keep a couple of good sized bags in your luggage. If you don't have the luxury of …

• Flora's Tip Checking In Luggage  Avoid checking luggage whenever possible. Checked luggage slows you down, waiting for it …

• Tamara's Tip Have Fun  my tip is to have fun some holidays never work out the way you expect especially with kids…

• J's Tip Packing  Pack twice as much as u thing u will need so u dont spoil ur holiday by wasting time washi…

• Anthea's Tip Be Wary When On The Ferry…  When you're scuba diving in Thailand, don't relax too much on top of the ferry on the way …

• helen's Tip Have A Break!  Don't overdo it - take time to stop and smell the roses. There is no point in trying to do…

• Todd's Tip Travel Insurance  My tip is to always have yourself and your familie covered by travel insurance cause if yo…

• Simone's Tip Pack Light  We have 3 children and 2 adults holidaying so the best tip is to pack light and find accom…

• Liz's Tip Travel With Like Minded P…  It's important to travel with like-minded people. No good to travel with the 'fun-police'.…

• Leighlan 's Tip Pawfect Holiday  Dogs love holidays too! I like to pack my Dogs a car travel kit that includes a travel bow…

• Josie's Tip It's The Little Things  Take the time to pay attention to all the details of your surroundings whilst on your trav…

• Beryl's Tip Postcards Home  Prior to departing print out a sheet of address labels with family and friends names and a…

• Amelia's Tip The Early Bird Has The Wo…  When traveling to a crowded place that has a dawn attraction, take your breakfast with you…

• Sophia's Tip Gps  I always use a GPS in foreign countries to get us around. Without it I think I'd be still …

• Denise's Tip Illuminate You Travel  The one thing I never travel without is a small torch. There are so many reasons to have …

• Katie's Tip Google Food  Google maps before you leave. Find out where the nearest supermarkets are and stock up on…

• Sharon's Tip Emergency Kit  I always have a container with life's little emergency supplies, I.e. quick ease tablets, …