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Top 5 Cocktails of Summer
Cocktails have been a part of travel for longer than you may think. In fact, as far back as WWII, returned servicemen have been bringing home rum-soaked recipes for navy grog and other tropical delights from their journeys to the Pacific. Although these days, we associate tropical cocktail menus with relaxing beach holidays.
Read moreWhy Volcanic Ash Clouds Interrupt Bali Holidays
If your holiday plans were recently affected by the eruption of Bali's Mount Agung and resulting ash cloud, you may be wondering why these natural phenomena cause such chaos for airlines. Although disruption was relatively minimal on this occasion, with most flights simply delayed by a day or two, a similar event in 2015 had far more disruptive results. While the probability of another major ash cloud event is quite low, it's interesting to uncover why these volcanic ash clouds can cause so much trouble for airplanes.
Read moreFiji's Best Beach Resort Announced
Established to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of exceptional hotels, the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards are synonymous with luxury, status and acclaim. The 2017 Haute Grandeur Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony was recently held at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand where the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa received top honours, being named Fiji's Best Beach Resort and Fiji's Best Family Resort.
Read moreSchoolies Celebration: Is Bali The New Gold Coast?
Senior graduates from all over Australia have come to look forward to that magic time of year when their studies are over and they can finally let their hair down and celebrate. Famously known as 'schoolies', these end-of-year festivities have traditionally been celebrated on Queensland's Gold Coast with a variety of organised activities and outdoor concerts. However, it seems school-leavers are increasingly opting to party in alternative beachside holiday destinations. A favourite for Aussies thanks to its affordability and close proximity, Bali schoolies is becoming increasingly popular with Australian high school graduates.
Read moreTravelOnline Wins Travel Agent & Hotel Reservations Service of the Year
TravelOnline is proud to announce that we have been named Travel Agent of the Year and Hotel Reservations Service of the Year in the 2nd annual ProductReview.com.au Awards. Hailed as Australia's first and most comprehensive consumer opinion site, ProductReview provides a platform for people to rate and review products and services and the businesses that sell them.
Read more10 Ways Travelling Makes You A Better Person
There are many excuses we tell ourselves that hold us back from travelling. We often tell ourselves that we don't have the time, or the money, or the motivation to plan it all. However these excuses are only true if we allow them to be. Holiday packages can take the hassle out of booking, forgoing that expensive coffee every day will soon add up to a decent chunk of savings and the only time you have is now so it pays to make time to travel. Travelling improves your life in so many ways and what it gives back to you is worth so much more than just the cost of your trip. Just in case you needed a little reminder, we've put together a list of 10 ways travelling makes you a better person.
Read more10 Tips for Surviving Long Haul Flights
Australians are some of the most well-travelled people on earth and despite having a pretty great country of our own, there’s nothing we love more than getting out and exploring the rest of the word. Still, our little island is quite a ways away from some of our favourite holiday destinations and long hours of flying are often required to reach our vacation destinations. While you can’t really control your fellow passengers or the affect they have on you, there is certainly plenty you can do for yourself to make a long plane ride much more agreeable so we've put together are our top 10 tips for surviving long haul flights.
Read more5 Ways to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
It seems everyone dreams of amazing journeys and is mentally preparing some kind of travel bucket list that's packed with potentially life-changing trips all over the globe. However money, career and family commitments can all impact your ability to make those dreams a reality…at least for now. Still, that doesn't mean that you need to miss out on the wonders of being a tourist. Why not share the love a little closer to home?
Read more5 Tips To Get Through Airport Security Faster
Airport security is perhaps the least enjoyable aspect of travelling and with security on the increase in airports all over the world, it’s only getting more and more time consuming. Wait times at security check points can get a bit ridiculous, particularly at busy airports, and if you’re cutting it fine to make your flight it can mean the beginning of your holiday is far more stressful than it needs to be. As experienced travellers, we know that getting through airport security is a refined science so we’ve put together the top five tips to get you through airport security faster.
Read moreHappy Trails: Relaxing Routes in Noosa
With summer just around the corner and the weather already warming up, we're looking for more chances to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for something different to do on the weekend or plan on spending the week enjoying the wilds, Noosa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather while exploring the spectacular national parks and trails nearby.
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