One of the X factors when you book a group tour, is how many people will actually be in your group. Different travel companies have different interpre…
Destinations
A spicy retreat in the cool Sunshine Coast Hinterland
With its French-provincial architecture, award-winning cuisine, relaxing day-spa and luxurious rooms, I was ready to move in to Spicers Clovelly Estat…
Don’t get caught out – airline baggage rules explained
Every airline has its own set of guidelines when it comes to carry-on and checked baggage allowances. If you’re not prepared, excess baggage fee…
10 things you’ll love on a Scenic river cruise
Mention the word ‘cruise’ and river cruising may not be your first thought. Ocean cruising had long seduced me, but it was river cruising that stole m…
Five new Viking Cruises for 2018/19
In its quest to “reinvent ocean cruising”, Viking Ocean Cruises has added another five sumptuous new voyages for the 2018/19 season. Viking’s el…
Field of Light Uluru shines on
The magnificent outback art installation, Field of Light Uluru, has commenced its second season and will continue to delight visitors to the red centr…
Dining review of Emerald Princess
It’s a widely-recognised fact – one of the best things about a cruise is the food! If you travel on Emerald Princess, be sure to bring your appetite b…
Discover unlimited travel passes in NSW
Part of being a smart traveller is knowing what discounts, entitlements and offers are out there. Regular travellers understand how to take advantage …
Attention foodies, it’s truffle season!
As the weather cools, Canberra and its surrounds come alive with truffle hunters and events to celebrate this elusive delicacy. From The Truffle Festi…
12 Spectacular Days in South Africa
South Africa and safaris are hugely popular with Australian travellers and it’s easy to understand why. The incredible diversity South Africa ha…