Mina Sorell

Compare the final price of a few well-located rooms, including parking, breakfast and cancellation, rather than only a discount badge.

Check public transport connections as a backup, but compare their arrival buffer with the ferry check-in requirement.

Give the city parklands and riverside one unhurried day, with museums or gardens nearby if the weather changes.

Ask the airline about advance approval or a paid excess option before travel; do not rely on being able to negotiate at check-in.

Compare the current taxi estimate, rideshare quote and any airport pickup fee for your exact destination before leaving the terminal.

Save hotel details and an offline map, and keep a short roaming option as a backup if activation takes longer than expected.

Check the airport's current retail map and the shop's trading hours for your landing time; a store shown near departures may not be convenient immediately after arrival.

For children, look for small, light items that will survive the journey, and check the country of manufacture if a locally made gift matters to you.

Choose the region for the wines and scenery you prefer, then compare actual pickup, tasting stops and time at each venue.

Avoid treating the peninsula as a short Adelaide day trip. Include the long drive and a relaxed overnight schedule.

Ask the station or rail operator for current long-stay arrangements, then compare nearby commercial facilities that permit consecutive nights.

A room near a reliable rail or tram corridor may be better value than a cheaper property that needs two late changes.