It’s important to stay connected when you’re travelling, whether with colleagues if you’re away for business or friends and family back home. But using your phone abroad without racking up huge international fees or data roaming charges can seem like a challenge. To make things easier for you, we’ve put together a guide on the…
In our Meet & Greet series, we meet the people behind some of the amazing transfer companies working with Jayride.com. Heather Woods from Christchurch-based transfer company NZ Look Shuttles gives us local insights into a family-run transfer company, and what it’s like working in a city that is re-building itself from the ground up. Heather…
If you want to stay connected with friends and family while travelling abroad, get some work done on the road, or research the best place to eat in a new city, but aren’t so keen on paying astronomical roaming data costs or forking out for expensive internet, then don’t fear! Here are some simple tips…
The Australian city of Melbourne is set to celebrate the annual Australian Football League Grand Final during the last weekend of September. So revered is this game that the Victoria Government declared the day before a public holiday for the state, so that everybody could enjoy the lead up to the big game. Here’s the…
From the mild Australian winters in Byron Bay to the awe-inspiring fall colours of Bar Harbor in the US; there’s a perfect city or region to visit no matter what time of year it is. January Sydney, Australia Summer is in full swing in Australia’s glittering Harbour City at this time of the year. Think…
Creativity and cool vibes ooze out of Oregon’s biggest city. From top-notch coffee, craft brews and farm-to-table dining, to pretty parks and hipster neighbourhoods, this is a US city not to miss. Lucky enough to have a day or two in Portland? Here’s our definitive guide to what to do with 48 hours in this…
We caught up with Jayride.com’s Customer Service Manager Sandra Leriche and members of her team to find out how Jayride.com works with a remote customer service team to provide our travellers, travel agents and transfer companies with seamless transport solutions. Managing a customer service team is a monumental job for any company, let alone a…
It’s a sun-lover’s dream, nature’s paradise and a tropical island getaway that looks too perfect to be real. Add to that its incredible culture, lush national parks, friendly locals and delicious food to boot, and it’s little wonder Hawaii is so popular. Need more convincing? Here’s our top 10 reasons why Hawaii is the very…
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or it’s your first trip, sometimes situations arise that we’re not always prepared for. Here are some of the most commonly asked travel questions, so you’re in the know before you go away. Do I really need to buy travel insurance? In short, yes. Travel insurance is something that you…
New Zealand is a place of jaw-dropping beauty and astounding natural landscapes. Although famous for its ‘Nine Great Walks’, this land is filled with many epic hiking trails that will satisfy all types of walkers, whether you’re an intrepid multi-day explorer or prefer day hikes. Head for the hills (or mountains, lakes and valleys in…