sta travel - work, learn & volunteer

face to face with woRK, LeaRN & VoLUNteeR

oVeR 41,000 discoUNts woRLdwide - Get yoUR isic caRd Now at sta tRaVeL

So what’s your story? work, Learn or Volunteer and discover your story with STA Travel.

why choose sta tRaVeL?We can help you organise the ultimate Working Holiday. We’ll tailor-make it to your craziest dreams and wishes, we’ll read your palm if it helps. Whatever you imagine yourself doing; babysitting lion cubs in South Africa, pouring pints for pounds in London, learning fluent Spanish in Buenos Aires; whatever you’re into – don’t be shy! We’ve been providing these kinds of adventures for over 30 years, so all you need to do is start at the beginning.

We’ve made it our mission to open up the world to eager, adventurous travellers like you. We’re the world’s largest travel company for students and young adults. But whatever your age (it’s just a number after all) we can’t wait for your call, email or visit. We’re excited to show our unique perspective of the planet to everyone.

No matter where you are in the world, the knowledgeable and friendly people that work for STA Travel are never far away. We’ve got over 400 STA Travel branches in 85 countries worldwide and 24/7 global travel help - an essential backup for all travellers on the move. If you’ve lost your tickets, want to change your dates or just need some local advice, our help is always at hand.

We’ve got thousands of exclusive offers on flights, accommodation, adventure trips and all the essential extras to help you plan your dream Working Holiday. This brochure showcases the best of them, so enjoy!

come and talk to us by dropping into one of our branches around australia, calling us on 134 sta or visiting statravel.com.au

Let Us PLaN yoUR PeRfect tRiP!Visit statravel.com.au and get inspired.

sPeciaListsWorking Holidays are one of our biggest passions. From the utterly inspiring to the downright kooky, Working Holidays are what real travel is all about. Not only will you learn new life skills, you’ll learn (far too much) about yourself. Pretty deep! But seriously – our advisers live and breathe the projects in this brochure and they’ve been expertly trained to give you the best advice.

tRaVeL BLoGsKeep your family and friends up to date – build your own travel journal! You can also find out about other people’s travel experiences and see blogs, photos and videos of people on their travels at statravel.com.au/blogs

faceBooKWe heart Facebook. It really excites us. We’re always posting new updates, pics and vids on our wall! It’s all about keeping you in-the-know. You can ask us any burning travel questions, even hook up with other travellers along the way. Click to be-fan us at facebook.com.au/statravel.au twitteRFestival giveaways, new comps, flight sales…*tweet*! We won’t bore you with tweets about what we’re eating or what the dog’s doing. But we will tell you about new deals and the exciting stuff first - as soon as it happens. Come follow us at twitter.com/statravelau

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In the end all we have…are stories and methods of finding and using those stories.– Roger C. Shank, from Tell Me A Story

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Conditions apply: Prices advertised are for low season departures. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Prices and inclusions are correct at time of print (Jan 2010) and are subject to change without notice. Prices are for cash sale, all other methods of payment will attract an admin fee. All airfares include prepaid taxes. Other taxes or charges collected by third parties or overseas airports may apply. STA Travel does not guarantee placement on work, language, learning or volunteer programs, they are all subject to availability. Tour placements are not guaranteed also. Amendment & cancellation fess may apply. For complete booking conditions ask your travel adviser. Prices are per person and in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated. Now stop reading and start planning your trip!

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Belgium 18-30 12 months Some professions are regulated, ask your adviser! €2,500 4-6 weeks $150

canada 18-30 24 months education and medical fields may be required to undergo a medical examination.

$4,000 4-6 weeks $165

chile 18-30 12 months Not valid for teaching or health care jobs. P.o.A n/a $204

cyprus 18-30 3 months The initial visa is valid for three months but can be extended for up to 12 months once in Cyprus.

Not specified 4 weeks $35

denmark 18-30 12 months Permitted to work a total of six months, maximum three months with any one emplyer.

$4,000 6-8 weeks $250

estonia 18-30 12 months Need evidence of intial funds to support yourself. enough to purchase return ticket.

30 days $125

finland 18-30 12 months Permitted to work a total of nine months, maximum three months with any one employer.

$3,000 6-8 weeks $320

france 18-30 12 months Quota of 500 visas for Australian citizens; issued on a first come, first served basis.

$4,000 4 weeks $175

Germany 18-30 12 months each job cannot last longer than 90 days. $400 (month) 2 weeks $30

hong Kong 18-30 12 months Max. three months work with any one employer. $5,000 2 weeks $25

ireland 18-30 12 months Max. three months work with any one employer. $5,000 6 weeks $100

italy 18-30 12 months Permitted to work a total of six months, maximum three months with any one employer.

€3,500 n/a $120

Japan 18-30 6 months May be extended for six months once in japan. Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians.

$2,500 3 weeks No fee. Woo hoo!

Malta 18-25 12 months Cannot work as an entertainer or a sports person. $4,500 6-8 weeks $60

Netherlands 18-30 12 months Will need to apply for temporary residence permit on arrival costing €30 to stay longer.

$3,000 2-3 weeks Free (first 90 days)

Norway 18-30 12 months May be extended for additional 12 months. Max. three months work with any one employer.

$7,000 4 weeks $325

south africa 18+ 12 months Must be a student or graduated within the last year. $500 (month) 4 weeks $1930

south Korea 18-30 12 months Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians. To teach english must obtain e-2 Language Instructors Visa.

$6,000 2 weeks $72

sweden 18-30 12 months employment must be temporary by nature but there are no specified limitations.

$3,000 8-10 weeks $180

taiwan 18-30 12 months Max. three months work with any one employer. $3,500 1-2 weeks $100

thailand 18-30 12 months Max. three months work with any one employer. Must have tertiary qualifications and return ticket.

$5,000 2 weeks $225

turkey 18-30 12 months uni degree or completed second year uni. Must apply for a “residence permit” upon arrival.

Not specified 4-6 weeks $170

UK 17-30 24 months Not valid for professional sportsperson jobs, doctors in Training and setting up businesses.

$4,500 3-4 weeks $250

Usa none 12 months Sponsorship cost additional. Not specified 4 months uS$220

Country Age VAlidity restriCtions proof of funds

time to proCess

Cost

*P.O.A – Price on application. All pricing and processing times are approximate - ask your adviser for the latest!

WoRKINg VISASCheck out the easy-to-read visa guide below. It lists the countries where you’re eligible for a working visa, standard visa processing times and most importantly; how much it’s going to cost!

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To be a person is to have a story to tell. - Isak dinesen“ “

So what’s your story? work, Learn or Volunteer and discover your story with STA Travel.

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TRAVeL eSSeNTIALS

Visas Your trip of a lifetime will grind to a screeching halt if you forget to sort out your entrance visas. Make sure you refer back to our visa guide on Page 4 for a look at where you can work around the world. And don’t forget to check with one of our friendly advisers for visa requirements too; cos if you do require visas, we should be able to help you get one – so you can sit back and relax.

heaLthIt’s your responsibility to obtain proper and detailed medical advice in good time before your departure. We suggest that you visit the department of Health website at www.health.gov.au for up to date information. Your local doctor can also give advice on which vaccinations you’ll need for particular countries.

stUdeNt (isic) aNd yoUth (iytc) caRds If you want to get access to over 41,000 discounts worldwide then you’ll want to pick up a student (ISIC) or youth (IYTC) card. These puppies are available to you if you’re a full time student or lucky enough to still be under 26 years old. They’re only $25 each and you’ll save more than that along the way, so are well worth the spend! Not only that but they can also be used for discounts here in Australia:

• JeansWest-5% off

• Wagamama-10% off meal (up to $30)

• KrispyKreme-Free glazed doughnut with any drink purchase

• Hoyts-Free combo upgrade and student rates

• MountainDesigns-10% off full priced items

• LonelyPlanet-15% off all online purchases

• STATravel-up to 40% off international trips

KeeP tRacK of yoUR cashtRaVeLeX cash caRdWhat the!?! We’re talking Cash Passports - same size as a credit card but with no debt & better services. You never know what’s in store when you’re travelling overseas. So make sure you’re armed with a Cash Passport, the only prepaid travel money card that prepares you for the unexpected. With a free backup card, Travelex’s own 24/7 emergency Assistance Services and access to VISA’s global network, Cash Passports are the most convenient way to access funds abroad.

there are two types of cards available:

cash Passport card - Can be used at any VISA ATM Worldwide and it can be reloaded whilst overseas or better still, back at home by a family member. It’s available in Aud, NZd, gBP, uSd and euR offering you the ability to lock in your value no matter what happens to the exchange rate.

cash Passport debit - The latest in cards, not only can you access your money at any VISA ATM around the world. You can now make purchases at any merchant that accepts VISA cards (gucci, Prada anyone!). The VISA ATM card is now available in Aud, NZd, gBP, uSd and euR.

features common to both cards:• Convenient–issuedinstantly,no need to carry id or wait until the bank is open to get money out• Prepaid–nounexpectedcreditcard bill upon your return • Toll-freeaccesstoTravelex’s24/7 emergency assistance services• Secondbackupcard(connectedto

the same pool of funds) provided for fRee. this means noinconvenience or delay if your original card is stolen or misplaced

• AbilitytoreloadviaBPAYanywhere in the world• Viewbalances,changePINandfind Visa atMs online• Flat$3.75ATMwithdrawal fee applies

tRaVeL iNsURaNceWe hope you have an awesome trip but to put it bluntly; if something does happen on your Working Holiday (and it happens all the time), you’ll want travel insurance – not a $50,000+ medical bill!

Having an emergency assistance team of experienced doctors, nurses and case managers on call to help you 24/7 is why having the right travel insurance is so important.

STA Travel Insurance gives you much more than just medical cover. It also includes cover for cancellation, emergency transport and accommodation costs, plus cover for your belongings should they be lost, damaged, stolen or delayed.

You wouldn’t go camping without a tent – you shouldn’t book your holiday without travel insurance!

the coVeR yoU caN eXPectNo complicated plans to choose from, just great cover you can rely on. Here’s some of the inclusions you can expect with your international policy:• $Unlimitedoverseasmedicaland

dental cover• $Unlimitedadditionalexpenses• $Unlimitedamendmentor

cancellation costs

what MaKes Us diffeReNt?No two travellers are the same, that’s why we’ve made a policy that lets you do more...• 24houremergencyassistanceteam• Newforoldreplacement(lost/

stolen/damaged items less than 2yrsold)• Staylonger–extendyourpolicyfor

up to 18 months• Easypeasey–doallfourcornersof

the globe on one policy • Fortheadventurers–loadsof

adrenalin pumping activities automatically covered

• Workingholidays&overseasstudy- automatically covered

• Coverforexistingmedicalconditions

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I disappointed the Irish by gagging on guinness“

“during the day we

went to the guinness

Storehouse. I think

I disappointed

the entire Irish

population by telling

them it tasted like

bitter water. gabriel

(my bf) said a little

prayer for my sanity.

- ellen in dublin

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WHeRe CAN I go?

PaGe eXPeRieNce

11 fLy RoUNd the woRLd

13 woRK iN a LoNdoN PUB

14 woRK iReLaNd

14 woRK BRitaiN

PaGe eXPeRieNce

16 the Best yeaR of My Life!

19 chiLd caRe JoBs

19 sUMMeR caMP Usa

20 WorKExPErIENCEINTHEUSA

PaGe eXPeRieNce

22 WorK&SKICANADAJoBFAIr

22 WorKCANADASUPPorT

23 TEACHENgLISHCoUrSES(TEFL)

23 PAIDTEACHINgJoBPLACEMENTS

Work in a London Pub

Work Ireland

Work Britain

Nanny Jobs in France

Nanny Jobs in Belgium

Nanny Jobs in UK

Nanny Jobs in Spain

Nanny Jobs in Netherlands

Nanny Jobs in Canada

Nanny Jobs in USA

Summer Camp USAWork Experience in the USA

Ski Canada

Work Canada Support

Teach English Courses (TEFL)Paid Teaching Jobs in Ecuador

Community Work in Rio

Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires

Learn French in Paris

Learn Spanish in Cusco

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WHeRe CAN I go?

PaGe eXPeRieNce

26 CoMMUNITYWorKINrIo

28 LEArNSPANISHINBUENoSAIrES

29 LEArNFrENCHINPArIS

29 LEArNITALIANINFLorENCE

29 LEArNSPANISHINCUSCo

PaGe eXPeRieNce

25 BUILDHoMESINVIETNAM

25 HELPorPHANSINCAMBoDIA

25 TEACHENgLISHINMoMBASA

26 LIoNCoNSErVATIoNINSoUTHAFrICA

Work Britain

Nanny Jobs in Austria

Nanny Jobs in Italy

Nanny Jobs in Denmark

Nanny Jobs in AustriaNanny Jobs in Switzerland

Nanny Jobs in Norway

Nanny Jobs in GermanyNanny Jobs in Netherlands

Nanny Jobs in South Africa

Teach English Courses (TEFL)


Teach English Courses (TEFL)Teach English Courses (TEFL)


Paid Teaching Jobs in Indonesia

Paid Teaching Jobs in Thailand

Paid Teaching Jobs in China

Paid Teaching Jobs in Japan

Paid Teaching Jobs in South Korea

Paid Teaching Jobs in Czech Rep.

Build Homes in Vietnam

Help Orphans in Cambodia

Teach English in Mombasa

Lion Conservation in South Africa

Learn Italian in Florence

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geTTINg THeRewhy fLy with sta tRaVeL?Aside from our great prices, many of our airfares are unique and exclusive. We offer a wide range of flights negotiated just for you. We can book just about anything you desire, from simple return tickets to tailor-made complex Round the World itineraries. Here are some of the things that make us stand out from the crowd:

• LowestfareswithleadingairlinesforstudentsholdinganISICcard,youthsunder26holdinganIYTCcard(seepage6) or teachers holding an itic card.

• Flexibilitytochangeyourtraveldatesandyourroutebefore and after departure.

• Theoptiontobuildyourownitineraryusingourexclusiveone-wayfares(don’tcompromisewhencreatingyourperfect trip!).

• openJawtickets-flyintooneairportandoutofanother.

• 24hourtravelhelp,sowhereveryouareintheworld,thereisalwaysanexpertavailabletohandleyourqueries.

• over400STATravelbranchesworldwide,givingyoupersonal service as you travel the globe.

• Airfaresthatlastupto18months.

• Signuptoourweeklynewsletterbyvisiting statravel.com.automakesureyoudon’tmissoutonour

bestexclusivesandcompetitionstowinfreeflights!

Get the Best PRiceWe’ve been helping folks get the best airfare deals since before the dawn of time…oK, so we exaggerate a little, but we have been doing this for ages! our advisers know exactly where to look and what to check. So talk to one of our travel gurus, or have a look at our website and find yourself a deal that won’t break the bank. To get you started, here are a few insider tips that’ll help you get the very cheapest price:

• BuyanISIC,IYTC,ITICcardtobeeligibleforourexclusivestudent,under26andteacherfares(seepage6).

• Ifyoucanhelpit,don’tleaveittothelastminute.Manyofourbestpricesselloutquick!

• Tryandbealittleflexiblewithyourdatesandcheckoutflyingonaweekdayinsteadoftheweekend.

• Keepitlocalandflyfromyournearestairport.

oNe-way fLiGhtsThinking about working overseas? If you like the idea of paying less upfront for your flight, let us introduce you to the concept of flying one-way. just think; it’s cheaper now (yippee) and soon enough you’ll be lapping it up in your chosen destination, earning plenty of moolah…hey, who says you’ll want to come back at all, right?! But when you do decide it’s time to jet home, one of our 400+ STA Travel branches across the globe will be just around the corner to help you.

If being organised is more your thing and you’d rather know exactly when you’re coming home, of course there’re always our return flights. Not only do they work out cheaper in the long run, but we’ve got some cracking exclusive18 month fares; so you can stay on working and exploring the big wide world longer, for less!

add-oN fLiGhtsAdd-ons are the best, kinda like fries with your burger or a lemon in your Vodka! They let you get to pretty much anywhere in the world you want to go. So to make your Working Holiday even better, just add on one of our many unique sector fares (a one-way or return flight added onto your international flight). doing this means more gallivanting beyond the arrival city of your international flight! If we really need to convince you, just think about how hopping over to dublin to work would be after you’ve learned French in Paris and partied on the pristine beaches of the greek Islands!

RoUNd the woRLdThis is something we specialise in. We practically invented the concept of flying Round the World, so we’ve got a huge range of exclusive choices and plenty of suggestions for you.

A Round the World flight is the perfect addition to any Working Holiday. our fares are totally flexible and last up to 18 months; so you can work for a year and travel the other six! Pretty awesome. And they’ll save you big bucks too – check out a few of our favourite itineraries over the page...

Flight prices change every single day – it’s crazy. So for the cheapest most up-to-date info, click statravel.com.au, call 134 sta or get into your nearest branch. And don’t forget our Round the World Price Beat guarantee – we’ll beat the lowest comparable RTW airfare, so you’ll always get the cheapest price*!

*conditions apply, see page 30. RoUnd THe WoRLd

guARANTee

pRIce beAT

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AUSTRALIA AUckLAnd RARoTongA LoS AngeLeS London Hong kong make your own way to beIjIng AUSTRALIA

Los Angeles

Australia

Auckland

Rarotonga

Hong Kong

Beijing

London

AUSTRALIA bAngkok ATHenS make your own way to London LoS AngeLeS make your own way to SAn FRAncISco AUckLAnd AUSTRALIA

London

Los Angeles

Australia

Auckland

Bangkok

San FranciscoAthens

Students/Under26from$2299* Students/Under26 from$2349*

students from$2859*everyone else from$3099*

studentsfrom$2649* everyone elsefrom$2899*

Sling to Singapore for some shopping-lah! before hitting India for cultural delights & a curry or three. Then straight to Paree…oui oui! Learn fluent French (Page 29) while you stay with a local family. Wave au revoir & make your way to funky Barcelona before flying to London to earn some cash (Page 13). Canada is next; ski the slopes (Page 22) before trading maple syrup for saucy celebs in LA. Last chance - lap it up in the City of Angels before jetting back to oz!

First stop - Bangkok! Why not tee up a Paid Teaching job (see Page 23) in Thailand? Then jet off to Athens; gateway to the greek Islands (ohh yehh). Make your own way to London partying all the way; Mykonos, Rome, Barcelona…Ibiza? Yes please. Arrive in London totally sleep deprived and ready to work (see Page 14), before shooting over to LA for more work (Page 20). Traipse around the uS and finish up in San Fran; fly onto Auckland and end up back in oz!

get your Latino on, per favor! Start in sultry Buenos Aires and learn to speak sexy Spanish (see Page 28) before tangoing your way to Rio. Head to the big smoke (Amsterdam) where everything feels strangely higher, before embracing your inner shopaholic in Milan & landing in lovely-jubbly London. Rock onto Bangkok where boys are ladies and markets float. Take one final shot at maxing out your credit card in Hong Kong before boarding your flight back to the land of oz. Phew!

AUSTRALIA SIngApoRe MUMbAI make your own way to deLHI pARIS make your own way to bARceLonA London VAncoUVeR LoS AngeLeS AUSTRALIA

London

Los Angeles

Australia

Singapore

Mumbai

Delhi

ParisBarcelona

Vancouver

Australia

Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro

Amsterdam

BangkokHong Kong

Milan

London

AUSTRALIA bUenoS AIReS make your own way to RIo de jAneIRo AMSTeRdAM make your own way to MILAn London bAngkok make your own way to Hong kong

AUSTRALIA

This Round the World trip packs in six must-see destinations. Head to Auckland for a date with a chilly bin and some fush ‘n chups, before jetting to the Cook Islands for beaches as long as your grandad’s nose hair. Spend your days celeb-watching in LA before picking up a pub job in London town (see Page 13), pinching their pounds, then fly onto Hong Kong to spend it up! Last stop is Beijing; make your own way there & when you’re ready, fly home to oz.

*Conditions apply. Prices may vary depending on departure city and dates; ask your adviser for the low-down!

foR MoRe RoUNd the woRLd itiNeRaRies: hit RoUNdthewoRLd.coM.aU

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“How was work?”. ugh. If only you were bursting to answer. Feeling so excited you might actually explode. Like you could talk- and talk- for hours on end about how great your day was... Welcome to working overseas!

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woRK iN a LoNdoN PUBFroM$595don’t stress about finding work when you arrive in the uK – the key is to tee up an english pub job before you leave home. That’s where we come in.

We’ll find you uK hospitality work in an english pub, either in or just outside of London. Before you know it you’ll be soaking up the London nightlife and getting paid to be there. *Yeh baby*.

London is a place of pure, intoxicating amazement that must be experienced. Come back bragging about it!

iNcLUdes:• AccommodationinaLondonpub• Laundryandcookingfacilitiesif

you’relucky!• Mealssometimesincluded• Fullwageofapprox£160-£190per

weekplustips(upto£50perweek!)• Usuallytwodaysoffeachweek

dURatioN: • Minimum3monthperiodorlonger

to Be eLiGiBLe:• Mustbeaged19yearsorover• HoldavalidpassportandUKvisa

that allows you to work in the UK • Nobarexperiencenecessary-

some customer service or retail experiencepreferred

LoNdoN PuBS

WoRK oVeRSeAS

why Not: take 3 weeks to tour around europe! europe Unplugged, 22 days from $2500*visa cost is additional approx. $250

We can help you with this!

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woRK iReLaNd PacKaGeFroM$295unlucky in work? Aren’t we all. Well at least that’s what we thought - until we landed in Ireland - and started drinking guinness as part of a balanced diet. Ah, to be sure!

Working in Ireland is a life changing experience, and we can make your working holiday a reality. We’ll even help you with your Irish working visa application.

So if you’re lucky enough to be thinking of working in Ireland, we salute you. London is soo 1990. dublin’s new, it’s fresh, it’s uber-friendly…and you get to sing in the pubs!

iNcLUdes: • Pre-departuresupportandadvice• IrishvisaapplicationhelpandongoingIreland

employment service • AssistancewithprocessingPersonalPublicService• Arrivalorientation,includingguidetolivingandworking

in ireland • resourcecentreswithfreeinternet,photocopying

andfaxing• Discountedtraveloptionsandemergencysupport

to Be eLiGiBLe:• Mustbeaged18-29inclusive(applybeforeturning30)• Australiancitizen• HoldavalidAustralianpassportwithanIrishworking

holiday visa, or irish / eU passport

woRK BRitaiN PacKaGeFroM$150Need help getting your uK visa sorted? The thought of all that paperwork…*yikes*, we hear ya. Filling out forms is never fun. But don’t let that put you off.

We can make your uK working holiday more awesome than you’d ever expect! And yep, that means helping you with your uK working visa application.

Surrender to your pint-pulling career! This package gives you the chance to get an awesome job in the uK, a great place to live overseas and a whole bunch of new mates.

iNcLUdes:• UKvisaapplicationhelp&ongoingUKemploymentservice• AssistancewithsettingupyourUKbankaccountand

getting your National insurance Number • Arrivalorientation,includingguidetolivingandworking

in the UK • resourcecentreswithfreeinternetandlocalphonecalls• 24hremergencysupport

to Be eLiGiBLe: • Mustbeaged18-30inclusive(applybeforeturning31)• Australiancitizen• HoldavalidAustralianpassportwithaUKworkingvisa,

or a British / irish / eU passport

WoRKIReLANd

WoRKBRITAIN

why Not: take a week out before you start working in Ireland!shamrocker tour, 7 days from $589

why Not: rail around europe before you start!eurail Global Pass, 10 days in 2 months from $705

*visa cost is additional approx. $250We can help you with this!

Add on your visa for an extra $140We can help you with this!

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I said my ‘pants’ keep falling down…my host family just

about died!

““

I sometimes complain

that “my pants keep

falling down!” Well,

they call underwear

‘pants’ here. So my

host family almost died

when I mentioned they

were falling down. And

though I am fully aware

of this vital difference,

20 years of calling my

jeans “pants” will NoT

go away!

- Alyson in London

m,!_

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JUN 2010

JUL 2010

aUG 2010

seP 2010

oct 2010

NoV 2010

dec 2010

JaN 2011

feB 2011

MaR 2011

aPR 2011

May 2011

U.S. of A! !Road trip

Cash-up in Canada

fly into star-

soaked La! work

with kiddies and

earn lots of cash

at a Usa summer

camp (see Page 19)

summer camp Jobs

from$499

arrive in canada

with your new bus

mates. tee up a job,

replenish the funds

and eat pancakes

with bacon and

maple syrup!

(seePage22)

work canada

support Packs

from$295

June-August

Oct-Dec

Note to self:pash ‘n dash!! someone famous! Note to self:

“wheels on the bus”-not cool.

hit the road for 30 days! do the states and canada by bus (see our North america brochure;Page15!)

North america discovery Pass 30daysfrom$457

mid Sept?

Yahh it’s the Hoff!!

Did someone sa

y Moose?

the best year of my life!

Sam

anth

a M

arx

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JUN 2010

JUL 2010

aUG 2010

seP 2010

oct 2010

NoV 2010

dec 2010

JaN 2011

feB 2011

MaR 2011

aPR 2011

May 2011

Cash-up in Canada

Travel Europe

Last stop...Asia!

Note to self:fly back to LA for craziest NYE ever!

Note to self:working in a pub will turn me off beer...right?!

fly to London and

spend the whole

monthexploring

europe by train

(see our europe

brochure;Page42!)

europe Rail Pass 15daysfrom$858

(youth)

Jan

head back to London to pour flatpintsandpinch pounds for three months (see Page 13)

London Pub Jobs from$595

Feb-Apr

fly to Bangkok,

jump on a tour to

tickoffThailand,

Vietnam and

cambodia (see our

asia brochure;

Page 16!)

indochina discovery

30daysfrom$2579

May

Volunteer in cambodia looking after orphans in Phnom Penh. teach them english; learn from their smiles! (seePage25)orphans in cambodia2weeksfrom$1399

May...June?

Did someone sa

y Moose?

the best year of my life!

Work in London

add on: Work Britain support packages from$150 (Page 14)stay longer! extend your Round the World flight ticket to 18 months. Ask us how…

The flight:AUSTRALIA LoS AngeLeS make your own way to VAncoUVeR LoS AngeLeS London bAngkok AUSTRALIA From $1999*

Peace! Sooo cu

te!!

*Conditions apply. Prices may vary depending on departure city and dates; ask your adviser for the low-down!

imagine all this for under $9,000!

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It’s funny…at

home, I would

eat a slice or two

of bread, but in

France I would eat

an entire oversized

baguette by

myself!

- Nicole in Paris

In Paris I redefined a ‘week’s supply’ of bread“

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aU PaiR, NaNNy & MoTHEr’SHELPJoBSFroM$1050Look out kids; Mary Poppins is on her way! If you love kids (and love giving them back just as much), then check this out.

We can organise you a childcare placement in Austria, Belgium, denmark, France, germany, greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the uK, South Africa, uSA or Canada.

iNcLUdes: • Accommodationwithyourhostfamily(everythingprovided)• Carprovidedforduties(andsometimesforprivateuse)• Supportandassistance• Wages(varydependingonlocation)• Healthinsurancecoverandassistancewithyourairfare

may be provided• USA-FreeflighttoandfromtheUSAfromSydneyor

Melbourne,plus32hoursoftraining

dURatioN: Three,six&12monthplacementsFranceandDenmarkcanextendto18monthsUK,USAandCanadacanextendto24months

to Be eLiGiBLe: Please visit your local sta travel branch for detailed eligibility criteria,aseachcountryhasdifferentrequirementsbasedonage,experienceetc.

woRK iN a Usa sUMMeR caMPFroM$499Spend summer in the States and get paid to be there? ohh yehh. everything included – meals, accommodation, even travel insurance? Yep, we’ll tee you up with the ultimate summer gig right here.

Work with American kids aged 6-16 at over 1000 summer camps across the uSA. Positions fit all skills and interests including sports, arts, waterfront, music and outdoor adventures.

Plus your uS j-1 visa allows up to 30 days independent travel around the uSA before returning home…just enough time to spend it up big!

iNcLUdes:• JobplacementinaUSAsummercamp• Discountairfareprices• Freeworkandtravelinsurance-3months• Freeaccommodation• Allmeals• J-1visaandadditionaltraveltime(upto30days)• 24/7supportwhileintheUSA• Internationalstaffhandbook• Pre-departureorientation• Completioncertificate

dURatioN: Minimum of nine weeks, June-august

to Be eLiGiBLe: • Mustbeover18onthe1stJunefortheyearoftheprogram• Abletoassistinoneoranumberofdifferentactivities• AbletotraveltoMelbourne,Sydney,Perthforinterview

with Us consulate• Enjoyworkingwithchildren,befunlovingandflexible

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SuMMeRCAMPS

choose from three programs:

au Pair: care for the children, drive them to school / activities, light housework.

Mother’sHelp: look after the children, drive them to school / activities, light housework, family shopping, washing and ironing.

QualifiedNanny: care for the children, plus everything else required for the wellbeing of the children including light housework, washing and ironing.

ask about our other summer camp options:Limited positions also available in Canada and Russia!

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woRK eXPeRieNce- 3 MoNthsFroM$404If you’re busy studying and need to get some hands-on work experience before you hit the real world, listen up.

don’t stick around at home waiting for it to happen. exams will be over in November, then bang! We’re sending you to the uS of A to play.

We’ll supply you with all the help you need, including the uS j-1 working visa - it entitles you to work in any position, in any field of your choice. Ski fields here you come!

iNcLUdes:• Jobassistance• Discountairfareprices• Accesstojobfairsandexpos• Accesstoemployerdatabasewithover4000jobs• USJ-1studentvisaanddocumentation• Discountedworkandtravelinsurance• SocialSecuritycardassistance• 24/7supportwhileintheUSA

dURatioN:3-4 months, mid November to end of february

to Be eLiGiBLe:• Mustbeaged18-29• Mustbeenrolledandprovideconfirmationasafull-time

student attending accredited Uni or tafe or college• Mustprovideconfirmationofenrolment• Australiancitizenorpermanentresident• AbletotraveltoMelbourne,SydneyorPerthfor interview with Us consulate

woRK eXPeRieNce-12MoNTHSFroM$495So you’ve just had the big graduation (sexy hat-and-gown included). Now what? If you’re a recent graduate or need a break from full-time study, here’s your chance to work in the uSA for up to 12 months.

You can work in almost any type of job, have as many jobs as you want and you don’t have to stay in one place for 12 months either! Most people head over to start work in November for the ski season or at the end of May to catch the American Summer...the choice is yours, do it now while you can! Work, travel and play in the uS of A and be more than just a tourist.

iNcLUdes:• Jobassistance• Discountairfareprices• Accesstojobfairsandexpos• Accesstoemployerdatabasewithover4000jobs• USJ-1studentvisaanddocumentation• Discountedworkandtravelinsurance–upto 12monthscoverage• SocialSecuritycardassistance• 24/7supportwhileintheUSA

dURatioN:Upto12months,departuresareyearround

to Be eLiGiBLe:• Mustbeaged19-29• MustbeanAustralianorNewZealandcitizen• Mustbeenrolledandprovideconfirmationasafull-time

student attending accredited Uni or tafe or college, or must submit proof of graduation from a tertiary institutionwithin12monthsofdeparturedate

• MustprovideproofoffundsintheamountofUS$3000(Bank/credit card statements)

• AbletotraveltoMelbourne,Sydney,Perthforinterviewwith Us consulate

WoRK IN THe uSA

why Not: live it up on the West Side of the uSA!wild western tour, 14 days from $2189

why Not: see all the highlights of the east Coast!canamerican adventure, 15 days from $1746

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I won gold in the food fighting olympics!“

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Tonight was one of the

highlights of the camp

calendar – the Icky

olympics!!! A massive, all-

camp food fight, flimsily

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contest. Beneath this paper-

thin veneer of credibility

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shaving cream, ice cream,

watermelon and eggs! There

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woRK & sKi caNada JoB faiRFroM$595don’t just go to ski Canada – go to ski and get PAId to stay the whole season! Seriously, this is a cracking opportunity; and not just because of the maple syrup. Popular jobs include ski lift operators, instructors, ticket sellers, drivers, housemaids, plus roles in hospitality, labouring and admin.

iNcLUdes:BefoRe yoU Go• Youwillbesetupwithtwoemployerinterviews• SkiCanadajobfair(askyouradviserfordates!)• resumeassistance• Visaadviceandapplicationassistance*• HandbooktoworkingandlivinginCanadaUPoN aRRiVaL• Firstnightarrivalaccommodation• Airporttransfertoyourarrivalaccommodation• FacilitationofyourSocialInsuranceNumber(SIN)

processing

dURatioN: Minimum 4-6 months

to Be eLiGiBLe: • MustholdanAustralianpassportvalidforentirestay• Mustapplyonorbefore31stbirthday• Nocriminalconvictions/chargespendingthataffect

admissibility to canada• Declareanyseriousmedicalconditionsthatmay affectadmissibility• ProofofapproximatelyAU$4,000inavailablefunds• MustnotincludefamilymembersonyourSWAPapplication• MustbebookedwithanSTATravelairfare

woRK caNada sUPPoRt PacKsFroM$295get all the help you need while you’re off working (slash skiing your ass off) in Canada. We’re all for making the ‘scary stuff’ easy and stress-free.

These packs will sort you out with arrival and employment assistance, bank and tax help – all the stuff you’d normally get mum to do!

Whatever draws you to Canada, we can make your working holiday easy peasy…

iNcLUdes: • SWAPmembership,supportandarrivalorientation• Personalsupportandadvice• Visaadviceapplicationassistance*• Predeparturetravelmaterial;Canadamapsandbrochures• guidetolivingandworkinginCanada• PhonecardUS$5includesvoicemailservices• ExpressSocialInsuranceNumber(SIN)• Socialactivities:pubnightsandexcursions

to Be eLiGiBLe: • MustholdanAustralianpassportvalidfortheentirestay

in canada • Mustapplyonorbefore31stbirthday• Nocriminalconvictions/chargespendingthataffect

admissibility to canada• Declareanyseriousmedicalconditionsthatmay affectadmissibility• ProofofapproximatelyAU$4,000inavailablefunds• Mustnotincludefamilymembersonyour swaP application • MustbebookedwithanSTATravelairfare

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tefL: teach eNGLish coURsesFroM$340A TeFL (Teach english as a Foreign Language) course qualification is your ticket to finding a teaching job overseas, teaching the locals your own lingo – too easy!

No previous experience is necessary. As long as you can speak english, we can show you the rest by getting you onto an internationally recognised TeFL course.

Plus all our courses come with a free job contact database, helping you find work in over a hundred countries once you’re done!

dURatioN: • Weekend–20hrs• online–40,60or100hrs• Combined–40,80or120hrs

iNcLUdes: • Audioandvideotutorials(online)• Funandinteractiveteachingpractice(Weekend)• grammarmodules(Combined)• 8000+TEFLjobcontacts• AccreditedbyoDLQC• InternationallyrecognisedTEFLcertificate

to Be eLiGiBLe: • Mustbeaged16orover• HavefluentspokenEnglishskills

teachiNG JoB PLaceMeNtsFroM$532did you read about our TeFL courses over there? Well, once you’ve completed one, you could be earning up to $3,000 a month living and working as an english teacher overseas.

Pretty huge huh? Like the perfect combo. And guess what - if you complete the 100 or 120hr course we can organise your teaching job for you!

We’ll help you find work as an english teacher overseas in japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Czech Republic and ecuador.

iNcLUdes:• Sevendestinationsworldwide(andwe’readdingmoreall

the time!)• Airportpick-upandtransfertoyouraccommodation• Fullculturalorientationuponarrival• Accesstoteachingjobcontractsfrom3to13months• reputableschoolsandagents

to Be eLiGiBLe:• Nopreviousteachingexperienceneeded(howeverthere

aresomeexceptions)• Mustcompletea100or120hrTEFL(TeachEnglishasa

foreign Language) course

For more eligibility criteria please visit your local STA Travel branch.

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PAId joBS

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VoLuNTeeRINg

An experience both uplifting and heartbreaking awaits

you – uplifting in that it will heighten your sense of worldly and personal accomplishment;

heartbreaking in that you’ll cry buckets when you leave! Welcome to volunteering…

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BUiLd hoMes iN VietNaMFroM$1499Put those muscles to good use and embrace your inner-tradey! Monsoon rains are wreaking havoc on poorly constructed houses in Vietnam every year, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be helping to re-house as many families as possible on one of our partner projects south of Ho Chi Minh. You’ll spend a lot of time near the Mekong delta (not to be missed) and meet amazing locals along the way. get a great workout while building a big difference!

dURatioNTwoto12weeks

actiVitiesassisting the locals with all aspects of building and renovating homes

accoMModatioNshared room in a guesthouse

woRKiNG hoURsFlexible;generallyMondaytoFriday(all other time is free!)

aLso iNcLUded• Airportpickup• orientation• 24/7supportfromlocalstaff

heLP oRPhaNs iN caMBodiaFroM$1399get that warm-fuzzy feeling pumping through your body when you help out at an orphan shelter on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Poverty is a persistent problem in Cambodia but you can tackle it head-on by helping to provide shelter, food, clothing and safety. You’ll be teaching english, working outdoors and taking care of the gorgeous kids. All while experiencing the hidden gem that is Cambodia; an undiluted version of South east Asia, untroubled by tourists and all YouRS!

dURatioNTwoto12weeks

actiVitiesProviding general care and assistance, playing games, teaching english and basic life skills


woRKiNG hoURsFlexible;MondaytoFriday8am-5pm(all other time is free!)

aLso iNcLUded• Airportpickup• orientation• onlineTEFLcourse• 24/7supportfromlocalstaff

teach eNGLish iN MoMBasaFroM$2299Itching to unleash the teacher in you? Mombasa may be the gateway to the best safari in the world, but there is another group of little monsters who need your attention! Working in local schools, you’ll improve the educational lives of young Kenyans in one of the poorest areas of the country. In places where resources are really stretched, classes are understandably large; so in order to prepare you we’ll include our TeFL certification for free. dURatioNFourto12weeks

actiVitiesteaching english and other subjects

accoMModatioNshared room in volunteer house (or)shared room in home-stay

MeaLsBreakfast and dinner

woRKiNG hoURsMondaytoFriday;generally8am-2pm(all other time is free!)

aLso iNcLUded• Airportpickup• orientation• onlineTEFLcourse• 24/7supportfromlocalstaff

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why Not: explore the wonder that Vietnam has to offer...Roam Vietnam, 10 days from $939

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heLP LioNs iN soUth afRicaFroM$2549Working and living with lions – need we say more? We’ve teamed up with a lion education centre in South Africa to offer an exclusive volunteer opportunity. This centre is famed for rearing white lions; cats that are now almost completely extinct; and you could soon be seeing them every day! The lion project team specialise in the care of Africa’s biggest predators; lions, leopards, spotted hyena, brown hyena and African wild dogs. Run wild and roar loud for us!

dURatioNtwo weeks

actiVitiesVarious types of work with park visitors and animals, helping with feeding and facilities maintenance

accoMModatioNSharedsemi-luxtentsatprojectandshared hostel on tour

woRKiNG hoURsFlexible;usually8am-5pm(allothertime is free!)

aLso iNcLUded• Airportpickup• orientation• 24/7supportfromlocalstaff• Wildlifesafari

coMMUNity woRK iN RioFroM$2299Shake it like a polaroid pic! You’ll be using dance, sports, theatre and the arts to provide a little education and a whole lotta fun to the children of Rio de janeiro. Working with youngsters from a number of favelas (urban slums), your efforts will play a valuable part in helping the kids. This project is desperately short of resources, so please – surrender to the Brazilian in you! You’ll be soaking up the crazy Rio vibe one day, surfing the stunning beaches (Ipanema, hello!) the next.

dURatioNFourto12weeks

actiVitiesProviding general care and assistance, playing games, teaching english and basic life skills


woRKiNG hoURsFlexible;MondaytoFriday3hrsperday (all other time is free!)

aLso iNcLUded• Airportpickup• orientation• 24/7supportfromlocalstaff

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The kids have so much

warmth and talent. And

with the support of all

those at Samrong Farm

hopefully they can have

the bright future that

they deserve. I saw that

material possessions count

for so little in the world…

they have very little and

yet they laugh so much

everyday. They are hard

working, warm hearted and

full of character.

- ollie in Phnom Penhwhy Not: experience a real Brazilian!Brazil&ArgentinaDiscovery, 11 days from $1659

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LeaRN sPaNish iN BUeNos aiResFroM$921Study in Buenos Aires and lingo with the locals in Argentina! Your sun-soaked school is located in Recoleta, a stunning little neighbourhood you’re bound to fall in love with. There’s plenty of space for post-class coffee breaks and Internet for you to check your emails. Come evening, prepare for a sultry Argentinean to sweep you off your feet! Learn to tango with the experts or kick back in one of Buenos Aires’ boho bars...

dURatioNMinimum two weeks

accoMModatioNPrivate single room in a shared student apartment

coURse oPtioNs• 20x1hourlessons• Morning&afternoonclasses• 12levelsofstudy• Max.sixstudentspergroup

aLso iNcLUded• registrationfees• Coursematerials• Certificateofattendance

A new conversation, a different accent, a new set of inflections; what

will your first words be? Immerse yourself

completely as you converse with the locals like you’re one of them. Welcome to learning…

why Not: do Argentina & Brazil!Brazil&ArgentinaDiscovery, 11 days from $1659

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LeaRN fReNch iN PaRisFroM$834just think; you’ll be churning out tres bon French before you know it – right in the heart of Paris for that matter! Taught by young and tuned-in teachers, you’ll discuss the dramas of the day, dabble in some slang and discover the Paris you’ve been pining for. Not to mention this foxy French school is located only minutes from the Champs elysees; so after class you’ve got world-class shopping (and even crazier nightlife!) at your doorstep.

dURatioNMinimum one week

accoMModatioNhome-stay with local family

coURse oPtioNs• 20x45minutelessons• Morning&afternoonclasses• Max.12studentspergroup

aLso iNcLUded• registrationfees• Certificateofattendance• Free-accessmedialabwithTeacher

supervision • FreeWiFiintheschool• FreeguidedtoursinParis

LeaRN itaLiaN iN fLoReNceFroM$999Mingle with the gorgeous, eat stunning local Firenze food…and practise your Italian along the way! Immerse yourself in la lingua of love, surrounded by Italy’s most exquisite architecture. Florence is simply amazing. The food and the shopping are to die for – and if it’s a bargain you’re after, it definitely helps if you can speak the lingo here. So why wouldn’t you kick off your Florence fun with a two week stint perfecting your Italian? Sprigati!

dURatioNMinimum two weeks

accoMModatioNtwin share in a standard apartment

coURse oPtioNs• 20xlessons(fourperday)• Morning&afternoonclasses• Sixlevelsofstudy• Max.12studentspergroup

aLso iNcLUded• registrationfees• Coursematerials• Certificateofattendance

LeaRN sPaNish iN cUscoFroM$328Looking for the perfect way to acclimatise before trekking off to Macchu Pichu? Spend a week in Cusco, the gateway town to the Inca Trail. This is the only way to kick off your South American experience if it’s an authentic one you’re after – you’ll even stay with a local family so you’ll be speaking the local lingo before you know it! enhancing your South American adventure is what we’re all about – are you up for the challenge?

dURatioNMinimum one week

accoMModatioNhome-stay with local family

coURse oPtioNs• 20xlessons• Morning&afternoonclasses• Max.6studentspergroup

aLso iNcLUded• registrationfees• Coursematerials• Certificateofattendance• Pick-upfromCuscoairport

why Not: trek to Machu Picchu...the inca trail, 7 days from $889

More cities

available! ask us now

*Youth pass, 10 days in 2 mths.

why Not: practice as you travel!eurail italy Pass, from $39 per day*

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Air New Zealand is the national airline of New Zealand, servicing 53 cities in 15 countries, 27 of which are destinations within New Zealand; which means plenty of ways to embrace your inner Kiwi!

departing from all major Australian cities in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, gold Coast, Adelaide, Cairns and Perth, the Air New Zealand crew can get you flying all over the South West Pacific, North America, Canada, Asia and the united Kingdom too.

Flying Air New Zealand is awesome. You’ll experience new on-demand, touch-screen entertainment in the back of every seat. Kick back and relax, you’re in total control. It’s all about you. Watch what you want, when you want, from the moment you sit down to the moment you land.

They have a modern layout featuring fully lie-flat beds (mmm, sleep) and distinctively Kiwi menus (mmm, tasty). Fresh in-flight menus allow you to enjoy New Zealand's finest produce as well as premium, award winning New Zealand wines. And fancy your own personal in-flight concierge? done! In-flight concierges are onboard to help you out with any aspect of your journey, no matter what class you’re in.

Now let’s talk legroom. Very important stuff. Cos let’s face it; you can never have too much! Air New Zealand understands this. They’re all about making your little legs comfortable with extra legroom options; in fact, Pacific Premium economy has 50% more seat recline than Pacific economy. Nice.

So hurry up and get your Kiwi on. escape to New Zealand and beyond with Air New Zealand today!

What thoughts conjure up when you hear the words “Australia’s favourite airline”? We could break out in song, but we won’t…much. We’re talking about our good mates at Qantas of course, and they certainly know how to fly. They’ve been doing it continuously for longer than any other airline in the world after all – over 90 years!

Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920 and is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. Put simply, Qantas can fly you o/s and back (that’s if you come back) in style…from New York - to Rio - to old London Town, in fact!

They’re always travelling, they love being free (come on, you’ve got to be singing by now!). Some might say their catchy little tune is one of the reasons the Qantas name and brand are among the most recognised in Australia – not to mention their reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering &maintenance and customer service.

The Qantas network currently covers 151 destinations in 38 countries, with a total fleet comprised of over 200 aircraft. They are also a founding member of the oneworld alliance group of airlines and work closely with British Airways (which means exclusive deals for you!). Add to this their fabulous new A380 airbus with new levels of comfort, innovation and style. It’s a lean mean green machine – quieter than today’s largest jets and at the leading edge of fuel efficiency per passenger. Cheers to that.

And really, what more can we say? Qantas are one of the world’s leading long distance airlines. So belt out a bit of “I still call Australia home” and fly away with Qantas.

British Airways is one of the world’s biggest airlines, with a worldwide network that covers more than 154 destinations in 75 countries – we’re talking really big! over 36 million passengers choose to fly with them each year. It’s a fact; our mates at British Airways are experts when it comes to flying you off into the sunset on your european adventure.

While London may be their lovely-jubbly home, don’t forget they’re a stones throw away from some of europe’s top attractions. You can easily add on a side-trip to most of British Airways’ airfares!

And talk about trendsetters – from the very start they have been at the forefront of innovation and progression, from the world’s first daily scheduled flights to the first fully flat bed. They were the first global airline to introduce four cabins on long-haul flights too. Yep, British Airways know how to fly in style and like a best mate, they’re looking out for you all the way.

British Airways prides itself on giving you greater flexibility and choice, from the cabin you fly in through to how you book your ticket and check in. They make it easy (which we love) and they’re up with all the latest technology too; online and mobile check-in – yay. So you can breeze through, kick back and stress less.

Whichever journey you choose, you’re in for the highest levels of service and customer care from British Airways’ highly trained crew. Add to that the beauty of competitive fares, extra comfort, on-demand entertainment and all the little extras that come with travelling on a leading airline – then look no further. It’s British Airways all the way!

get ready to be greeted with a friendly ‘sawasdee’ when you step onboard your flight with THAI. just like the local smiles in Thailand, they certainly know how to make you feel right at home.

THAI flies from Australia 45 times a week to Bangkok with connections to domestic Thailand, plus Asia, the Indian sub-continent, Middle east, uSA and europe – over 70 destinations worldwide, in fact. And with over 1000 flights a week between Asia’s major cities, THAI is the largest airline in the region.

europe’s also a biggie – THAI flies from Perth (daily), Melbourne (double-daily), Sydney (triple-daily) and Brisbane (10 times a week) to Bangkok and then non-stop to a choice of 13 major cities in the uK/europe including Copenhagen, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Athens, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Stockholm, Zurich, Moscow and oslo.

Now onto the important stuff…we know what you really want to know about…how’s the food?! Well, we can tell you from experience; pretty darn awesome. on board THAI, a full menu is served up for you, many of the dishes are Thai inspired and you get to choose your main meal too – sweet! Combine this yumminess with a fine selection of wines and bevies to sink your teeth into and you’re in for a lovely flight.

As a full-service carrier, THAI is all about improving the comfort and enjoyment of its passengers – that’s you! So you can be sure that you’re going to receive all the attention you want as you’re spoiled silly with award winning in-flight entertainment and the legendary THAI service.

So when you’re planning your next trip, choose THAI ‘Smooth as Silk’.

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