Harmless behaviour on holiday may have a deeper impact

Before digging out your passport for a cheap holiday in India or Thailand, Brits should think twice about how their behaviour may influence the opinions of locals.

As per Lonely Planet advise, Brits that what they may think is harmless behaviour on holiday may have a deeper impact. "Your behaviour can have an enormous impact on the perception of your country" as per Tom Hall, travel editor at Lonely Planet.

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Etihad Airways loyalty programme scheme expanded

Etihad Airways' guest loyalty scheme has expanded, thanks to the addition of a new partner - XING.

Described as a "high-quality partner" by the carrier's chief commercial officer Peter Baumgartner, XING is a web community that offers its members the chance to develop professional contacts and make use of networking opportunities.

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Why 'Buy foreign currency in cash' before taking any flight

Dan Moore, senior researcher at the consumer watchdog, made his comments following the publication of data from FairFX.com.

As per the latest information on the site, about four per cent of consumers understand that they will still be charged for a foreign currency transaction, even if the commission is advertised as "free".

"Get cash out of a hole in a wall in the UK, walk across the road to any of the exchange bureau and pay in cash," he advised.

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Endangered Tasmanian species to go on show

People with a passion for animals could be tempted to visit an exhibition of rare and endangered Tasmanian fauna as part of their holiday to Australia later this month.

Animal enthusiasts planning a holiday to Australia could be tempted to head along to a showcase of rare and endangered species at Rutland Water in Tasmania later this month.

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Holidaymakers 'should invest in an international SIM'

Business travellers flying to India or people taking a family holiday in Australia may be able to save themselves money by investing in an international SIM card.

This is according to Tom Newton, a spokesperson for mobile comparison website Recombu.com, who said that for a one-off fee people could save on their calling charges.

"As well as getting travel insurance, sun cream and tea bags sorted and packed before you head off, a good idea would be to invest in an international SIM card," he explained.

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