At this time each year, the Australian Open inspires many Aussies to dig out that old tennis racket and get back on the court. But did you know you can improve your game while on holiday at one of the … [Read more...]
Travel: 5 Things to Consider When Going Caravanning with Your Family
Caravanning with the extended family is definitely an equally amazing and unique experience. It gives you the chance to reconnect with the family, as you spend plenty of quality time together. A … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Travel: Hamilton Island a holiday destination for families
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is popular with sailing enthusiasts, honeymooners, and adventure seekers, but one Whitsunday accommodation provider is … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Travel: The Ultimate Beach Vacay Packing List
It's vacation time and whether you’re heading off to some far corner of the globe or are planning a road trip around Australia, you need to get your packing right. A beach vacation is one of the best … [Read more...]
Australian court says Insurance cannot discriminate against people with mental illness
A recent decision by the Human Rights Division of the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found that QBE Insurance discriminated against Ella Ingram when the insurer refused to pay her … [Read more...]
Travel: Why You Should Take Off Solo
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 and frightening experiences of your life. Throw in a language barrier … [Read more...]
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. The … [Read more...]
Going on Vacation? Avoid These Social Networking No-Nos
Ah, the four S’s of vacation season: sun, sand, surf and… safety? The last one is probably not high on your to-do list as you wrestle with how many pairs of shoes is too many to bring on … [Read more...]
Budget Travel Advice for Seeing Australia
Travelling the world is an ambition for a lot of women, but how many of us get to know our own country first? For many Australians, exploring Australia is a must before going further. The country is … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List
This summer, instead of flying to your vacation destination, you have decided to take a road trip with your family. A road trip is among the best ways to see all that Australia has to offer, and … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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? … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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”. Women lead busier lives … [Read more...]
Travel: 4 U.S. Vacations for the Overworked Professional
Australian workers receive 20 paid vacation days and eight paid holidays each year, according to a report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research. But are you taking advantage of your paid … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Insurance for Aussies
A question I get asked A LOT is “Do I really need travel insurance..?” My answer… “Are you serious? You insure your car and you insure your home so why wouldn’t you insure yourself on holiday?” Did … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Dating Etiquette in Europe
To an outsider, dating etiquette in some European countries can seem strange, amusing and more than a little confusing. For example, did you know that in Portugal it is an absolute no-no to hand a … [Read more...]
Travel: 15 ‘Must Taste’ food and drink experiences when visiting Scotland
From a plate of freshly caught fish, enjoyed whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the Orkney Islands, to an adventure picking wild berries on a trip to the Scottish Borders, to trying a genuine … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Is travel set to get cheaper?
Several factors converged last year that should have a positive impact on travellers, especially those from Britain or the United States. The divergent state of the global economic recovery left … [Read more...]
Travel: Your guide to renting a car in the UK
Whether you're travelling in the United Kingdom for business or pleasure, renting a car is definitely the best way to go. In contrast to Australia, driving distances are short, meaning that fuel costs … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Travel without Insurance? Are You Crazy!
When you think about that awesome ski holiday looming out in front of you what’s the first thing you think of? Is it the awesome pristine snow, the perfect sunny sky that you’re praying for, the … [Read more...]
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 travel … [Read more...]
Travel: Things you don’t want to forget when packing your bags for a holiday
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and many of of us are preparing to set off interstate or overseas for some rest and relaxation. By now most of you would have decided on a destination and … [Read more...]
Travel: 10 Quality and Affordable Luggage Brands
Whether you're heading overseas or travelling domestically for the holidays, any seasoned traveller will tell you that quality matters most when choosing which luggage to buy. While travelling can be … [Read more...]
Best Stopovers from Australia to London for Business Travellers
When going on a long business flight from Australia to London, you need to think carefully about where you want to stop over. Each stopover offers a number of different benefits and opportunities. You … [Read more...]
Travel: Don’t Know Where to Stay? Try a Mystery Hotel
Remember when 'mystery flights' were all the rage in the 1990s? The fact that you had no idea where you were going when you entered the airport, only added to the excitement as you headed off for what … [Read more...]
Travel Quiz: How good is your knowledge of Tahiti?
The heart of French Polynesia, Tahiti is a tropical paradise in the South Pacific surrounded by crystal clear blue water and an almost entirely uninhabited interior to explore. Tahiti is actually … [Read more...]
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 an extra … [Read more...]
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. Here are three places from … [Read more...]
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. These five fun locations are … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
How To Get Paid to Travel The World
Getting paid to travel the world is the ultimate fantasy of any avid world trekker. Who could think of anything better? Some professions and people get paid good money to go around the world – it … [Read more...]
Torah Bright returns home to encourage first timers to the snow fields
Australian snow-boarding legend and Olympic Gold medallist, Torah Bright (pictured) has returned home to enjoy the best snow conditions in more than a decade - and to lead the Thredbo campaign to … [Read more...]
Thredbo Opening Weekend 2014
With light snowfalls 10 days out from the opening of the winter season, Thredbo, Australia’s No. 1 Ski Resort, is gearing up for a massive line-up to celebrate, with a long weekend planned full of … [Read more...]
Does travel insurance really cover luggage and personal effects when you’re on holiday?
Cover for luggage and personal effects is often misunderstood in regards to travel insurance cover. Aussie travellers need to be made aware of situations when they might not be covered. For example, … [Read more...]
Travel: Gap Years aren’t just for teenagers
Once a rite of passage for school leavers, now adults over 35 are also putting their careers on hold to do things like: take Spanish lessons from a Peruvian; work at a children's orphanage in … [Read more...]