A few years ago, I decided to take my niece and nephew (ages five and eight) to Tasmania for the September school holidays. My plan was to pack up the car and ship over to Tassie with a rough itinerary. I had booked all the accommodation but I figured the rest would fall into place. My sister pointed out that whilst my intentions were good I would seriously pay for my naviety. … [Read more...]
Take A Break – close to home!
Its the annual summer break, the kids are on school holidays and are bored. Most of the fantastic beach resorts are booked out so where do you go for a few days with the family or friends, thats not too far from home? We suggest you head inland, hike the mountains, float along the river... There are some great discounted hotel special deals still available on our ‘last … [Read more...]
Award Winning Restaurants in Hotels
UK Conde Nast Traveller magazine has published its 2008 Gold List - a selection of hotels showcasing the best service, rooms, food, ambience, design, location and leisure facilities. If you like to splurge on a great meal and a beautiful hotel for a special occasion, here are the three Australian finalists which topped the list in the category 'Best for Food'. Cape … [Read more...]
Hobart Winter Wonders… and Wine
With the shortest day of the year almost over, we've been reflecting on our usual travel patterns at this time of year. Normally we would chase the sun coming into winter to shore up our Vitamin D reserves. But this year, we're suggesting you head to the beautiful southern end of Australia, to Hobart and surrounds. Apart from an abundance of glorious wine, there are a number of … [Read more...]
Aussie film locations you can star in
In the 1980s, 30% of US travel agents said Crocodile Dundee was the main reason Americans came to see Australia. Now it’s time to take your position on the set of some of Australia's most loved flicks. … [Read more...]