Recommended Travel Resources
Search for Flights, Accommodation, Tour deals, Transportation & Travel Gear
Welcome to the Progressive Traveller’s Resources Page
Travel Resources Meaning?
The companies listed below are ones I personal use when I travel. These trusted travel resources online sites make booking travel easy. They provide services including flights, accommodation, travel insurance, car hire and activities. Having peace of mind is very important to me.
Here you will find loads of useful information to help you with your travel preparations. Click on the links for more information and great travel offers. For travel destination specific links and information see my travel blogs and feature articles.
Travel resources for booking international and domestic flights from anywhere in the world.
Useful links for booking accommodation while travelling or before you leave home.
For travellers wishing to book a cruise, the Progressive Traveller recommends the following cruise companies:
Cruise Search Links
Travel & tour deals to integrate into your itinerary:
Travel Tour Deals
- TravelZoo
- Smarter Travel
- Cudo
- Trip A Deal
- Luxury Escapes
- Contiki Tours
- Kogan Travel
- Exodus Travels
- Viator Travel
- Travel Online
- TripAdvisor
Transportation & car rentals available from many countries
Car Rental Links
Places for sourcing travel clothing, travel gear such as luggage, cameras, hiking equipment etc
Gear / Photography
- Rei Co-op
- Amazon
- Mela Purdie
- Kathmandu
- Ted’s Camera Store
Travel Planning Resources
Packing Checklist
Subscribe to the Progressive Traveller community and receive my FREE printable travel packing checklists. Learn how to pack efficiently and maximise your luggage space for your next trip abroad. (checklist available at the end of this section)
Book Your Flight
Skyscanner is my favourite airline search engine for booking both my domestic and international flights. Also check out my pro tips on how to find the best and cheapest flights in my Go Travel eBook.
Rent A Car
RentalCars.com is where you will find the right car in the right place at the right price. It’s the best car rental site for comparing prices and offers.
Book Accommodation
My go-to-online accommodation search engine is Booking.com. With over 830,000 hotels, apartments, villas, resorts, guest houses and B&Bs, you will be spoilt for choice. They offer great rates, *free cancellation, no reservation fees and best prices are guaranteed. Through the booking site you have access to customer reviews, special offers and great deals. Plus, each accommodation is shown by location and photos, so you know exactly what to expect.
Save $35 with this Airbnb coupon code and learn the best way to find cheap Airbnb accommodation around the world. Check my Go Travel eBook for more accommodation pro tips.
Protect You and Your Belongings
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel! Protect yourself and your belongings with my preferred consumer insurer, World Nomads. They provide an extensive range of options to suit your type of travel and they are giving my readers a 5% discount code when they enter Go Travel. Head to World Nomads, and enter the promo code GOTRAVEL for an exclusive discount!*
Please note:
- For our Canadian and US travellers, unfortunately due to financial services laws, World Nomads cannot provide a discount. This promotional code cannot be used with any other discount offer, including World Nomads Members’ discount for travel insurance policy holders.
