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Can you get your money back from travel booking sites or travel agents? Travel agent and booking site fees, deposits, credits and refunds – we give you the lowdown on your rights.

Can you take medications overseas? We explain the rules for taking medications and medical devices with you when travelling abroad.

CHOICE calls for clearer terms and conditions for travellers After our investigations into COVID-related cancellations, we want a mandatory information standard for all travel providers.

Flight Centre called out for 'horrible' customer service and delayed refunds The findings of our COVID travel cancellation survey don't speak well of Flight Centre's treatment of customers.

Your COVID-19 international travel checklist Visa, quarantine and vaccination requirements make for tricky travel for Australians – tick off this essential to-do list for a stress-free trip.

Travel cancellations leave thousands out-of-pocket and out of patience A CHOICE survey finds very few have been given refunds after travel plans were cancelled due to COVID-19.

Things to do before you book a holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic Should you be booking that cheap holiday deal now, and what are the pitfalls to avoid?

How to cancel your holiday plans affected by COVID-19 Has your holiday been disrupted by COVID-19 travel bans? Follow these steps to cancel your trip.

Using international SIM cards in your Australian phone How to use your Australian phone in the USA, Japan, Europe and more regions around the world.

Travel agent vs do it yourself With so many websites offering discount holiday bookings, do you even need a travel agent?

Top tech tips for travellers CHOICE experts share their must-have travel products and hacks to make travel easier

What to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged Don't let a missing or expired passport get in the way of your overseas trip.

Travel tech traps What to look out for when taking your phone, tablet or laptop on the road.

Travel planning apps Create an itinerary for your next trip with a few clicks using a travel planning app like TripIt or TripCase.

Travelling with a disability A guide to accessible tourism for people with disability.

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