Tabouli's Travel Plans

[rhiannon333au]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., "Tabouli" <tabouli at u...> wrote:
> Ha!  Just found a travel agent (a reputable one, even) who can 
sell me the trip as laid out for $2900 on a four continent deal, 
and (this is the good bit) the cost actually includes four one way 
flights within Europe and *six* one way flights within the US!  The 
eastern states may not be closed to me after all!  I *can* go to 
that wedding, and even fly from Geneva to Paris if necessary at 
no extra cost!

Well done Tabouli! As a fellow Oz denizen, I can vouch for these 
as great fares - and if only we did not posses a third world 
currency ( yep, the banana republic lives!) we could have an even 
better time O/s! The itinerary sounds fab - I was in Paris a few 
months ago, and it remains a wonderful, walkable city. London 
is fantastic except for the cost of everything (worse, courtesy Oz 
dollar). Euros are neat for everywhere else, saves the endless 
changing of currency. 

Re the trip down the west coast USA, do you plan to hire a car? 
Very economical in the USA, as is petrol (compared to Oz and 
Europe/UK), and nice scenic driving. Lots of  B&Bs and 
charming places to stay esp if you have time to do some 
research before you go. 

Re other travel things - as a fairly regular traveller, I am happy to 
share handy hints for Oz travellers  - such as - using the Thomas 
Cook Visa debit card instead of travellers cheques or your usual 
debit cards - much cheaper and safer (two cards each with 
separate PIN number).   Just LMK if I can be of any help. And  
Bon Voyage in anticipation!

Megan