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Top 5 Tips for First Time Family Ski Holidays
If you're a first time skier be prepared to look like a baby giraffe learning to walk. It's unlikely you'll remain upright at all times and there will be arms and legs everywhere. What could be more fun than experiencing this as a family? Introduce your children to the rush of skiing while they're too young to know the meaning of fear and you'll create family memories to last a lifetime. Of course there are a number of factors to consider when planning this type of holiday for the whole family, so consider something like a ski package to take care of some of the work for you. We've also put together some handy hints to help you out.
Read moreAustralia's Top 10 Holiday Spots
TripAdvisor, the largest travel review site in the world, has released the results of its annual travellers choice awards. Based on booking interest and traveller feedback across the last 12 months, the 2016 Trip Advisor travellers choice awards rank everything from the hottest destinations of the year to the most outstanding hotel providers and more. They've also released a list of the top 10 Australian holiday hotspots, so we thought we'd take a look at the list and consider what makes these destinations so good.
Read more5 Things That Make Hawaii's Big Island a Big Deal
Hawaii Island is known affectionately, if not rather literally, as the Big Island and offers the ideal mix of nature, history and Hawaii's famous laidback lifestyle. From snorkelling with manta rays to witnessing ancient active volcanoes, chowing down on some unique local cuisine, enjoying iconic black sand beaches and discovering Hawaii's rich ancient history - there's so much to discover on the Big Island.
Read moreSave The Reef: Drink A Beer?
Saving the environment simply by drinking a beer sounds too good to be true, but thanks to The Good Beer Co. it’s now become a reality. There’s nothing more Australian than drinking a beer to save the Great Barrier Reef but it’s now official – the Great Barrier Beer is a thing and it’s going to help save the reef. The new tasty Indian pale ale has pledged to donate 50 per cent of all profits to the Australian Marine Conservation Society – cheers to that!
Read morePack Smart: Suitcase Packing Made Easy
Packing your suitcase for your holiday feels like a crucial point – you don’t want to forget anything! You start to think about all the ‘what ifs’ and ‘just in cases’ you might encounter on your trip and before you know it, half your wardrobe and a quarter of your dresser are bulging from the seams of your suitcase. But before you climb on top and start jumping up and down to get it closed, have a look at some of these clever strategies for saving space, packing light and arriving at your destination wrinkle-free and ready for anything.
Read more10 Reasons You Need To Travel More
Some people are born with the gypsy gene, never spending too long in the one place and spending their lives looking for new places and experiences. Others spend all year planning a grand annual family holiday and some just like to enjoy quick weekend getaways or an extra few days here and there exploring somewhere new tacked onto the end of a business trip. Regardless of your travel style, there are so many reasons to go somewhere new and experience somewhere different. Here are just 10 reasons why you need to travel more.
Read more6 Ways Queenstown Trumps Aussie Ski Spots
Australia and New Zealand have always had a long-standing rivalry. From claiming the credit for many of each other's famous exports (think Russell Crowe and the Pavlova) to beating the pants off each other in sport, Australia and New Zealand frequently go head to head. When it comes to ski holidays, Australia does offer some you beaut ski fields, but the ski options in Queenstown are choice as bro.
Read moreThe Top 5 Events in Hawaii
While Hawaii’s ancient Polynesian culture, majestic landscapes, idyllic beaches and fantastic surfing are all great reasons to visit this island paradise, there is also a calendar of annual events that draw people to the shores of Hawaii year after year. An important part of island life, there are a variety of Hawaii events held every month, celebrating everything from national holidays to traditional culture, sporting prowess and everything in between. We’ve put together a list of the top 5 events in Hawaii to keep an eye out for on your next visit.
Read moreYachting and Winemaking Great and Owner of Hamilton Island Passes
Australian yachting and winemaking great Bob Oatley has died aged 87. A pioneer in Hunter Valley winemaking, Oatley was a successful businessman who laid the foundations for Oatley Wines, a global empire. The family business continued to diversify in 2003 with the acquisition of Hamilton Island resort. Adding tourism to his long list of accomplishments, Oatley’s vision turned Hamilton around and attracted accolades and celebrity endorsements.
Read moreTop 10 Interesting Aviation Facts
Are you an aviation geek? Or perhaps you just like to know more about the big metal tube that will be hovering you thousands of feet above the earth? Whether it’s a passing interest or more of an obsession, the forces that surround modern day flight are often mystifying. However dig a little deeper and you’ll find some rather fascinating facts on some of the most popular air travel and aircraft.
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