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Australia Day: The Most Bonza Places To Celebrate Mate

Australia Day: The Most Bonza Places To Celebrate Mate

So you've got the back to work blues? You made it through the craziness of Christmas and New Year's and you're just barley holding on through the school holidays. The good news is that Australia Day is just around the corner! The upcoming Australia Day public holiday is a chance for some time off work and falling on a Tuesday this year, the Monday is looking very popular for chucking a sickie and extending your day off into an extra long weekend.

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Best & Worst Days to Travel Over Christmas

Best & Worst Days to Travel Over Christmas

Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are just days away, which means roads and airports will be packed. Despite Christmas being a time traditionally spent eating, drinking and being merry with family, it’s also a very popular time for travel thanks to the combination of school holidays and public holidays. While you may be expecting bedlam on the roads and at the airport, don’t lose your Christmas cheer just yet – the forecast isn’t looking quite so dire for the Christmas holidays.

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2016 Set for Record Breaking Spend on Travel

17th Dec 2015 Travel News
2016 Set for Record Breaking Spend on Travel

A recent study by TripAdvisor has revealed that Australians are set to spend more money on travel in the coming year than any other nationality in the world. Whilst it's no secret that Aussies love to travel, the study of 44,000 travellers has provided proof. In fact, average Australian holiday budgets are more than double the average annual spend globally.

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WIN a 5 Night Holiday For 2 To Bali

1st Dec 2015 Competitions
WIN a 5 Night Holiday For 2 To Bali

We've announced a NEW competition giving you and a lucky friend the chance to win a holiday to Bali! This fantastic prize is valued at up to $2,600 and includes 5 nights in a Deluxe Room at Bali Dynasty Resort as well as return flights for two*, return airport transfers and breakfast daily.

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Australia a Lonely Planet Must-Visit Destination in 2016

Australia a Lonely Planet Must-Visit Destination in 2016

In what has been described as a huge marketing opportunity, Australia has been named a 'must-visit' country for 2016 by travel guide guru Lonely Planet. For the first time ever, Australia has been ranked in the top ten destinations for 2016 alongside destinations such as Latvia, Botswana, Japan and the United States of America.

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Top 10 Ways to Save Money While on Holiday

13th Oct 2015 Travel Tips
Top 10 Ways to Save Money While on Holiday

Between the rising cost of living and the decline of the Aussie dollar, it can be hard enough to save up the money to treat yourself to a well-deserved break. However, holidaying doesn't need to be expensive. There are plenty of ways to cut costs without sacrificing on comfort or quality and it doesn't all revolve around being lucky enough to score a flight on sale. To give you a helping hand, we've put together a list of the top 10 ways to save money while on holiday.

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Fiji Set to Deal a Blow to the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Fiji Set to Deal a Blow to the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Rugby fever has taken hold after some impressive performances by Fiji in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. While the Fijian teams have delighted crowds in both the 15 and 7-player formats for years, this year they have really stepped it up and their excited fans flying bright blue flags and decked out in flower garlands have followed them all the way to Twickenham. See where it all began and perhaps catch some of the next big names in Fijian rugby in action, with a visit to Fiji. Join in a game with some of the locals or just sit back and cheer them on. While you're there, there's plenty more 'sitting back' to be done with these Fiji holiday deals.

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Face of Gold Coast to Change with Commonwealth Games

Face of Gold Coast to Change with Commonwealth Games

With all the excitement and organisation surrounding the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, areas around the Gold Coast are starting to benefit from a whole range of industry, investment and infrastructure. Although the games are still a couple of years away, the region is already seeing the effects of being host city and will continue to see shopping, Gold Coast resorts and sporting stadiums popping up across the coast in the lead up to the games.

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Ski Japan: Powder, Culture & Cuisine

Ski Japan: Powder, Culture & Cuisine

The newest addition to TravelOnline, Japan ski holidays offer a unique way to holiday and experience the wonder of some of the world's best ski fields along with the exotic culture and cuisine of Japan. The iconic onsen hot springs and fascinating Japanese culture are just part of what make Japan ski holidays so unique.

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The Great Northern Migration

The Great Northern Migration

There's something that happens every year as the temperature starts to drop. A natural phenomenon if you will. About the time the winter chills start to really set in, when daytime temperatures are at record lows and it's getting dark before you even leave the office. It's the great northern migration.

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