7 Must-Read Books This Holiday Season

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There’s nothing worse than waiting in transit or travelling long-distance with nothing to do. A great book can solve this, and with the holiday season fast approaching, we’ve gathered a selection of favourite travel reads from the Jayride.com team to help inspire you.

The Best Of British Christmas Markets

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Last Updated on August 9, 2018 The most wonderful time of the year is here, and if you’re heading to the United Kingdom this winter, we’ve picked eight of the best cities to visit for Christmas markets so you can soak up that yuletide joy. Scents of mulled wine, gingerbread, roasting chestnuts, and pine. Frosty mornings […]

24 Hours In… Los Angeles

Explore Los Angeles: Sightseeing, Shopping & More

Known as La La Land, The Big Orange, Tinseltown or simply LA, there’s no doubt that Los Angeles is a mecca for stardom and entertainment, with something for everyone. Here are our recommendations of what to cover off in a day in the City of Angels, from the moment you arrive at LAX through to nightfall.

What To Do If You Lose Your Passport Overseas

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Last Updated on August 6, 2018 Losing your passport is a traveller’s worst nightmare, as Kate from Jayride.com found out on a recent trip to the UK. Here are her tips for navigating this stressful situation. I consider myself a diligent and savvy traveller – organised and secure, keeping a watchful eye on my belongings at […]

9 Tips And Tricks For Orlando’s Theme Parks

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From booking your airport transfer, to finding the perfect hotel and knowing how to beat the queues, here’s our guide to ensure you and your family have a fantastic theme park holiday in Orlando.

6 Unmissable Sydney Day Trips

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Sydney has enough iconic sites and gorgeous beaches to keep any visitor entertained for days, but there are some must-do day trips that shouldn’t be missed on a visit to Australia’s biggest city. In just a few hours’ drive you can be in some of the oldest, most spectacular and incredibly beautiful areas of Australia.

Your Essential Pre-Flight Travel Checklist

Last Updated on October 8, 2022 Jump to infographic Take the stress out of travel with our pre-flight travel checklist, ticking off all the essentials you need before you travel, from confirming your airport transfer to remembering to pack your phone charger. Crowded check-in and baggage counters at the airport, impromptu trips, the craziness of chaotic crowds […]

What’s On: Magellan Ashes 2017-18

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Last Updated on August 6, 2018 As the weather warms up in the Southern Hemisphere, the best cricket players from Australia and England are getting ready to battle it out on the pitch in one of the world’s greatest sporting contests – the Ashes. Are you ready?  The electric atmosphere of the crowd, the fierce on-field […]

Airport Lounges: The Insider’s Guide

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We want all of our travellers to have an enjoyable travel experience from start to finish, so here’s our guide to getting access to airport lounges, regardless of the airline you’re travelling with or your class of travel.