From the Great Barrier Reef to the Maldives, Health and Fitness Travel, the experts in tailor-made healthy holidays worldwide, recommend their top five romantic wellness retreats for Valentine’s Day.
Bleisure: Mixing Business & Leisure Travel is booming in 2016
One of the emerging travel trends involves mixing business travel with leisure. Also known as ‘Bleisure’ this trend is seeing more business travellers taking time out to play the role of tourist when visiting a global city.
Travel: Melbourne is the Ultimate Australian Destination for the Foodie
Whether you’re looking for a hearty burger joint, big-name chefs or fresh ingredients at a marketplace, there is a foodie trail for everyone in Melbourne.
Travel: Airbnb's Top 10 Properties for 'Desktop Travellers'
Research from Airbnb show’s the site sees a 36% rise in browse-time from December to January by ‘desktop travellers’ who browse holiday sites as a means of escapism.
Travel: The World’s Best Tennis Retreats
Health and Fitness Travel ranks their best tennis holiday destinations where you can train like the pros – from Thailand’s prime sports retreat to tennis clinics in Florida.
Travel: 5 Things to Consider When Going Caravanning with Your Family
Caravanning with the extended family gives you the chance to reconnect as you spend plenty of quality time together. Still, in order to enjoy the most out of your caravanning holiday, it is advisable that you consider some basic tips.
Travel: No-Go Zones for Women Travelling Alone in 2016
In most countries around the world, females are able to travel safely by themselves without any major issues. However, there are certain countries where women should take extra precautions or even avoid solo travel altogether.
Travel: Hamilton Island a holiday destination for families
Hamilton Island is popular with sailing enthusiasts, honeymooners, and adventure seekers, but one Whitsunday accommodation provider is turning this adult playground into the ideal location for a family holiday.
Top Health and Wellness Travel Trends for 2016
From fitness DNA to Bleisure and Healthy Sabbaticals for Workplace Wellness, the leading specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, Health and Fitness Travel, reveal the emerging trends that will shape the itineraries of travellers in 2016.
Travel: The Ultimate Beach Vacay Packing List
A beach vacation is one of the best ways to relax and de-stress, and can be the perfect break. To ensure that you get the most out of your break there are a few essentials that you’ll need to take with you.
Australian court says Insurance cannot discriminate against people with mental illness
A recent decision by VCAT found that QBE Insurance discriminated against Ella Ingram when the insurer refused to pay her travel insurance claim because of a blanket exclusion for mental illness in the policy she purchased.
Travel: Why You Should Take Off Solo
Taking off to another country on the other side of the world solo can be one of the most daunting experiences of your life. But don’t let that stop you. Open your mind to the magic of solo travel.
Travel: Top Wellness Retreats for Christmas 2015 & New Year 2016
For those looking for a healthier start to the New Year, Health and Fitness Travel, specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, share their top wellness retreats for Christmas and the New Year.
Going on Vacation? Avoid These Social Networking No-Nos
Security should be a priority if you truly want to have a stress-free holiday. You need to be aware of safety concerns in your chosen destination, but you also need to think about the protection of the possessions you are leaving behind.
Budget Travel Advice for Seeing Australia
Exploring Australia is a must before going further. The country is huge and offers lots of places to explore and things to do. And travelling Australia doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re trying to stick to a budget.
The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List
A road trip is among the best ways to see all that Australia has to offer, and plenty of excitement awaits! Consider these must-haves for your next road trip adventure.
Fishing Road Trip: Save The Adventure For The Water
Whether you’re going to South West Rocks, Sweers Island or Exmouth for your next fishing trip, you’ll want to arrive at your destination refreshed and ready for adventure. But sometimes road trips can be more than you bargained for. A host of things can go wrong with your car if it isn’t up to snuff. […]
Travel: 5 Bucket List Destinations if Money Wasn’t a Problem
It’s a perennial question. What if you woke up, checked your Saturday lotto results and found out that you’d won the weekend jackpot. Money is suddenly, no longer a problem. Where would you go?
Travel: Smart Storage Tips For the Traveller Hitting the Road
There is nothing more liberating than setting out to see the world! You’ve spent so much time preparing, saving and researching the absolute trip of a life time! But have you thought about what you are going to do with your home?
Boom in Global Group Travel for Women Only
Getting away with the girls, whether it be for an evening, a weekend or a holiday is great fun and more and more women seem to be realising how important “girl-space is”.
Travel: 4 U.S. Vacations for the Overworked Professional
Are you taking advantage of your paid time off? If you need to recharge your batteries or spark your creativity, consider planning a holiday abroad where you can relax and unwind from your hectic work schedule.
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Insurance for Aussies
Ensure you get the right insurance for your trip by reading the ultimate guide to travel insurance by Eugene Wylde (Insurance Geek Extraordinaire) and enjoy your holiday knowing you’re covered.
The Ultimate Guide to Dating Etiquette in Europe
To an outsider, dating etiquette in some European countries can seem strange. Did you know that in Portugal it is an absolute no-no to hand a date red flowers, or that in Denmark it is a tradition to have sex on the first date?
Travel: 15 ‘Must Taste’ food and drink experiences when visiting Scotland
From picking wild berries on the Scottish Borders, to trying a genuine Arbroath smokie or Aberdeen buttery, Scotland has a variety of food and drink experiences to be savoured around every corner of the country.
Five Australian Road Trips to Consider this Easter Break
Don’t know what to do over the Easter break? Consider taking a road trip on one of Australia’s greatest drives. It’s a perfect holiday idea for the family, a group of friends, or just you and your partner.
Is travel set to get cheaper?
Several factors converged last year that should have a positive impact on travellers. Those with a penchant for travel in a country that’s far from devoted to tourism have seen the biggest change.
Travel: Your guide to renting a car in the UK
When travelling in the United Kingdom renting a car is definitely the best way to go. In contrast to Australia, driving distances are short, but not all of the UK is served well by public transport.
Travel: World’s Top 10 Detox Retreats for 2015
From the foothills of India’s Himalayas to the rolling Tuscan hills of Italy, enhance your well-being with a healthy spring cleanse for benefits from weight loss to clearer skin and improved mental clarity.
Travel without Insurance? Are You Crazy!
Even though the prospect of getting hurt or needing travel insurance isn’t the coolest thing to think about for your holiday, it’s certainly something to consider for yourself.
Infographic: An Astrological Travel Guide
Astrology says our destines our written in the stars, and according to The Co-operative Travel blog, so too are our travel destinations. Let your star sign guide you to your perfect destination.
Travel: Things you don’t want to forget when packing your bags for a holiday
Before your brain shifts into holiday mode, you would be wise to prepare a checklist of everything you’ll need when you’re far from home and the nearest department store is hundreds, possibly thousands of kilometres away.
Travel: 10 Quality and Affordable Luggage Brands
Any seasoned traveller will tell you that quality matters most when choosing which luggage to buy. But you also don’t want to spend more money than you have to on luggage that will stand up to the rigours of travel.
Best Stopovers from Australia to London for Business Travellers
Each stopover offers a number of different benefits and opportunities. You need to think about what you want while you wait for your next flight, whether it is relaxing, shopping or visiting some tourist spots.
Travel: Don’t Know Where to Stay? Try a Mystery Hotel
Like the mystery flight, the mystery hotel leaves it to the hand of fate to decide one very important aspect of your trip. But don’t worry, you get to pick the destination and your mystery hotel will be close to all the action.
Travel Quiz: How good is your knowledge of Tahiti?
How much do you know about Tahiti? Take the quiz and find out! For those of you who are thinking about visiting this tropical paradise, learn some fun facts about the heart of French Polynesia.
Everything you need to know about ski travel insurance
Did you know that if you take out a general travel insurance policy, you might not be covered for winter’s best ski activities? With some travel insurance policies you may have to pay extra to cover time spent on the slopes.
Travel: Overseas Adventures for the Loved-Up Couple
Travelling with your significant other gives both of you the chance to deepen your relationship, as well as reignite the spark that initially brought both of you together.
Travel: Top 5 Places in the World to go for a Bikini Wearing Getaway
Imagine lounging on a beach or by the pool, soaking up the sun’s warmth in a truly fantastic bikini. Add in a cocktail and it is as close to perfect as a holiday can get.
Most Dangerous Roads to Drive On in Australia
Some people avoid them out of fear or concern, while others seek them out for the adventure and adrenalin rush. Whichever category you fall in, it is good to know where the most dangerous roads in Australia are and the hazards they present.
How To Get Paid to Travel The World
Some people get paid good money to travel around the world. It might be because of their job, or that they are a major personality who can influence the way people think.