Whether you are planning a big adventure, packing for a short getaway, or even going solo on a business trip, there are many great benefits to travelling alone – from the freedom to set your own itinerary to opportunities for a break from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Being prepared also helps you...
One of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, the Spirit of Tasmania is a comfortable, convenient and memorable way to launch an amazing Tasmania getaway. Enjoy spectacular views as you travel from the beachfront of Geelong to the lush beauty of historic Tasmania on one of the famous twin Spirit of Tasmania ships. Departing daily from...
Melbourne, it’s good to be back. As we make it to the other end of lockdown, and the Melbourne Money program makes a return just in time for summer, it’s timely to reflect on some of the things we’ve missed most about this incredible city. Here are eight things we’ve all missed about Melbourne. Getting...
In 2021, the great Aussie roadie is back on the table, and is this year’s ‘must do’ travel experience. But are you ‘road-trip ready’? Road-tripping is a nostalgic business for Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers, who spent many a family holiday cruising the open road in the Falcon and listening to tunes by the Beach Boys...
Broken Hill, also known as ‘The Silver City’, was shaped by underground riches. Today this quirky mining hub in the far west of New South Wales also boasts a thriving cultural and artistic scene. Here are six must-dos for a first-time visitor to Broken Hill. Book your stay with Choice Hotels. 1. Unearth the city’s...
Our corner of the world is packed with amazing places to visit and things to see and do, but how do you do it without it costing the earth, literally? While everyone loves a holiday, more and more of us are recognising the impact of our travelling carbon footprint on the planet and making attempts...
Australian country hospitality is legendary and if there was ever a year to experience it for yourself, 2021 is it! Farming communities form the backbone of this wide brown land of ours, and every rural centre has its own unique story to share. Start with these six amazing country towns and immerse yourself in their...
With most of us keen to consign 2020 to the history books, and borders reopening across the country, 2021 will certainly be the year of domestic travel. And while much of the population will flock to popular tourist hotspots, it is possible to escape the crowds and follow the road less travelled. Here are five...
Australia offers art lovers access to a world-class array of galleries, museums and exhibition spaces. And while the country’s most prestigious collections of fine art are generally to be found in our capital cities, don’t discount the offerings of regional galleries – many of which punch well above their weight in terms of the priceless...
Travelling with a toddler, to most, seems like an almost impossible task. Toddlers tend to be difficult to control on a good day let alone in a confined space, strapped to your lap and with next to zero form of entertainment! Seems like something a crazy person would do, right? Well, sometimes you’re left with no...
